Wonder if a line from the spark plug wire to your belt would serve as a kill
cord. I *THINK* the plug is exposed in such a small engine. Just make sure
the line is long enough so that it doesn't pull you into the prop.


"Steve H" wrote in message
...
I have a small Johnson J3R (3.5hp) outboard that we use regularly on a
small
dinghy. It was purchased brand new, from a dealer, about 3 months ago.

It suddenly occurred to me that should I fall off the side then I would
probably finish up in the water watching the kids disappear up the river
.......

The outboard doesn't come with any kill cord fitted :-

1. Should it have had one fitted under current law? It has been suggested
to me that this is true.

2. How easy will it be to fit one?

Thanks in advance .....