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Quicksilver 505CAB — System & Component Overview and Operation
Power Trim & Tilt
The power trim, located on the side of the gear shift throttle handle, allows you to raise and lower the
engine for trailering and launching the boat. It also allows you to adjust the engine to create the
optimum run angle for the boat to achieve best all around performance (fuel consumption, speed).
Refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual for complete instructions, information and warranty.
Mechanical Engine Controls
Engine trim / tilt
“Throttle Only” button
Wear the lanyard at all times when operating the boat. Use
it to stop only in an emergency. DO NOT use it to shut off
the engine during normal operation
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Emergency Engine Shutdown Switch
Your boat is equipped with an ignition shutdown safety switch. The switch is located at the helm
under the engine control unit. The ignition shutdown switch incorporates a shut
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off switch and a
lanyard. Before operating the boat, one end of the lanyard must be connected to the shut
-
off switch
while the other end is connected to the operator. If an emergency arises where the engine must be
shut down, pull the lanyard cord to release it from the shut
-
off switch, which in turn shuts down the
engine. This switch is designed to shut the engine off when the operator of the boat leaves the control
station, either accidently by falling into the boat, or by being ejected overboard.
The lanyard should be long enough to prevent inadvertent activation. Do not let the lanyard become
entangled.
Emergency Engine Shutdown Switch
Ignition shutdown safety switch
Switch clip (attached to switch)
Lanyard
Switch clip (attached to operator)
