2006 Johnson SD 30 HP 4 Stroke Outboards Service Manual, PN 5006592, Page 270Get this manual
What could happen?
If lanyard is cut or frayed
Ianyard or clip may break when pulled
If engine does NOT stop when lanyard is pulled, an operator thrown from the boat could be hit as boat circles areaOr, boat may not turn but leave area as runawayOperator may drown and boat WILL run into something