Boating Basics: On the Water Especially for PWC

Ignition Safety Switches

• All PWCs come equipped with an emergency ignition safety switch that is designed to shut the engine down if the operator is thrown from the proper operating position.

• The ignition safety switch works by attaching a lanyard between the operator and the switch. If the lanyard is removed from the switch, then the engine will shut off.
• It is illegal to ride your PWC without attaching the lanyard properly between the switch and yourself.