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ENGINE EMERGENCY SAFETY
STOP SWITCH
The safety switch lanyard must be attached to the operator
whenever the engine is running. Attempting to override this
system may result in serious injury or death!
Purpose
The engine emergency safety stop switch, which is attached to a
lanyard, is an ignition cut-off switch designed to stop the engine in
the event the operator is thrown or moves away from the helm. The
lanyard is equipped with a hook on one end that should be attached
to your clothing or PFD. The opposite end has a slide that fits over
the ignition switch. Be sure that the slide is firmly attached to the
ignition switch before starting the engine.
Operation
If the slide is pulled off the switch or if the slide is loose, the engine
will crank but will not start. To reattach the slide to the switch, move
the slide into place as pictured. Operators should NEVER attempt to
override this safety system.
Location
The emergency safety stop switch is located on the starboard side
panel adjacent to the driver’s compartment and is mounted just
below the shift/throttle control lever.
Troubleshooting
If the emergency safety stop switch becomes unattached
from the connection point, the engine will shut down. Reattach
the engine emergency safety stop and restart the engine. For
more information, please refer to the “PANEL MOUNT CONTROL
FEATURES AND OPERATION” section in the “FEATURES AND
CONTROLS” chapter of the Mercury Outboard Owner’s Manual
included with the NXT20 Global Edition.
OPERATIONAL CONTROL
Shift/Throttle and Trim Control
Purpose
A one-hand, single-lever control operates as both gear shifter
and throttle. The lever automatically locks in the neutral position
(straight up and down) for safety.
Location
The shift/throttle control lever is located on the starboard side
panel, adjacent to the driver’s compartment (helm).
Operation
Please refer to the “PANEL MOUNT CONTROL FEATURES AND
OPERATION” section in the “FEATURES AND CONTROLS” chapter
of the Mercury Outboard Owner’s Manual included with the NXT20
Global Edition.
Troubleshooting
Please refer to the “PANEL MOUNT CONTROL FEATURES AND
OPERATION” section in the “FEATURES AND CONTROLS” chapter
of the Mercury Outboard Owner’s Manual included with the NXT20
Global Edition.
Never shift the Mercury Verado engine from forward to
reverse, or from reverse to forward without pausing in the
straight up and down neutral position in between. This will
cause the engine’s water intake to malfunction and can cause
serious damage to the engine.
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