Personal Watercraft: The Purpose and Use of a Lanyard
Friday, Apr. 22nd 2011 6:36 AM
Your PWC will not start unless the lanyard is attached to the start/stop switch. The lanyard is there for your protection. If you fall off the PWC, the lanyard will be pulled off the start/stop switch and the engine will stop immediately. The lanyard ensures that a “runaway” PWC does not endanger other swimmers or boaters.
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