Quicksilver 605 Pilothouse, Owner'S Manual

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Quicksilver 605PH — System & Component Overview and Operation
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Filling and Maintenance
A hydraulic steering system rarely needs to be refilled after the system is bled. However, if you ever
need to add fluid to the system, refer to the steering manufacturer’s manual for complete
instructions. The fill point is located on the helm itself, in front of the steering wheel.
REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL PACKAGE FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION.
Hydraulic Steering
Steering wheel
Helm pump
Hydraulic fluid fill
Hydraulic fluid lines
Steering cylinder
9. Engine Controls
Your boat comes with a mechanical gear shift/throttle control unit, located to the starboard of the
steering wheel, which activates both the shifting and throttle for the engine.
To start the engine, the control unit must be in the NEUTRAL position. When in neutral, the engine is
running, but the propeller is not spinning. There is a throttle only button that when pressed, will
allow you to operate the throttle without the propeller spinning. On the mechanical shift controller,
the button is located at the center of the throttle control, and when moved back to the center
position, the button will automatically re-engage the shifting mechanism.
Moving the control lever forward from neutral engages the forward gear and thrust. Moving the
control lever backwards from neutral engages the reverse gear and thrust. The throttle lever controls
the RPM of the engine and the speed of the boat.
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 OWNER’S MANUAL PACKAGE FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION.
10. Emergency Engine Shutdown Switch
Your boat is equipped with an ignition shutdown safety switch built into the engine control. The
ignition shutdown switch incorporates a shut-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