Basic components16When constant speed is desired, tighten theadjuster to maintain the desired throttle set-ting.EMU25990Engine stop lanyard switchThe lock plate must be attached to the enginestop switch for the engine to run. The lanyardshould be attached to a secure place on theoperator’s clothing, or arm or leg. Should theoperator fall overboard or leave the helm, thelanyard will pull out the lock plate, stopping ig-nition to the engine. This will prevent the boatfrom running away under power.WARNINGEWM00120 Attach the engine stop switch lanyard toa secure place on your clothing, or yourarm or leg while operating. Do not attach the lanyard to clothingthat could tear loose. Do not route thelanyard where it could become entan-gled, preventing it from functioning. Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyardduring normal operation. Loss of enginepower means the loss of most steeringcontrol. Also, without engine power, theboat could slow rapidly. This couldcause people and objects in the boat tobe thrown forward.NOTE:The engine cannot be started with the lockplate removed.EMU26090Main switchThe main switch controls the ignition system;its operation is described below. “ ” (off)With the main switch in the “ ” (off) posi-tion, the electrical circuits are off, and the keycan be removed. “ ” (on)With the main switch in the “ ” (on) position,the electrical circuits are on, and the key can-not be removed. “ ” (start)ZMU046461. Lanyard2. Lock plate1. Lanyard2. Lock plateONSTARTOFFONSTARTOFF1ZMU045642
