3-10EEMU01497PROCEDURE FOR TILLERCONTROL MODEL4) Place the gear-shift lever in the neutralposition.NOTE:@The start-in-gear protection device preventsthe engine from starting except when inNeutral.@5) Attach the engine stop switch lanyard toa secure place on your clothing, or yourarm or leg. Then, install the lock plateon the other end of the lanyard in theengine stop switch.WARNING@ Attach the engine stop switch lanyardto a secure place on your clothing,your arm 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 ofengine power means the loss of moststeering control. Also, without enginepower, the boat could slow rapidly.This could cause people and objectsin the boat to be thrown forward.@6) Place the throttle control grip in the“START” position.
