Quicksilver Activ 675 Open, Owner'S Manual

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Quicksilver 675OP — System & Component Overview and Operation
Anchor Windlass
Bow windlass
Bow windlass breaker
Bow windlass switch
7. Steering
Your boat comes equipped with a hydraulic steering system. The basic system for a single engine boat
contains a steering wheel, a hydraulic helm pump, a hydraulic steering cylinder, and hydraulic hoses.
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 or 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. 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.
Before operating the windlass, make sure that the safety
lanyard is removed from the anchor
clockwise.
To manually raise the anchor, loosen the clutch by turning the handle counter - clockwise, and pull the
anchor up into the boat. Make sure to properly feed the rode and chain through the windlass when
pulling up the anchor. When the anchor is up and stowed properly in the bow pulpit, re
- engage the
clutch by turning the handle clockwise.