Yamaha 20C Owner's Manual

Also see for 20C: Service manual Owner's manual

2-5EMC28111ENGINE STOP LANYARD SWITCH(for Tiller control model)The lock-plate on the end of the lanyardmust be attached to the engine stopswitch for the engine to run. The lanyardshould be attached to a secure place onthe operator’s clothing, or arm or leg.Should the operator fall overboard orleave the helm, the lanyard will pull outthe lock plate, stopping ignition to theengine. This will prevent the boat fromrunning away under power.1 Lock-plate2 Lanyardw8 Attach the engine stop switch lanyardto a secure place on your clothing, yourarm or leg while operating.8 Do not attach the lanyard to clothingthat could tear loose. Do not route thelanyard in such a way that it couldbecome entangled, preventing it fromfunctioning.8 Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyardduring normal operation. Loss ofengine power means the loss of moststeering control. Also, without enginepower, the boat could slow rapidly.This could cause people and objects inthe boat to be thrown forward.NOTE:The engine cannot be started with thelock-plate removed.GB308022qw