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Quicksilver 755CR — System & Component Overview and Operation
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Verado L6 Steering
Steering wheel
Tilt helm mechanism
Helm pump
Hydraulic fluid lines
Power assist pump
Operation
When turning the steering wheel, the helm pump forces hydraulic fluid through hoses to and from the
steering cylinder which is connected to the tiller arm on the engine. The cylinder moves the tiller arm
to either port and starboard, depending upon the direction the steering wheel is turned.
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.
On a standard tilt helm (non L6 Verado), the fill is located on the top of the helm pump. Access to the
fill on the helm pump is via a hatch in the starboard head. On a six cylinder Verado powered boat,
fluid is added at the power assist pump, located in the port side of the cockpit. To access, open the
port L
- Lounge seat hatch. Next, remove the cover on the power assist pump and unscrew the cap.
Refer to the steering manufacturer’s manual in owner’s manual packet for complete instructions and
warranty information.
11. Engine Controls
Depending on the engine installed on your boat, you will either have a mechanical gear shift/throttle
control unit or a “drive by wire” Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS®) control unit. The control unit, located
to the starboard of the steering wheel, 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.