Quicksilver Activ 755 Open, Owner'S Manual

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Quicksilver 755OP — System & Component Overview and Operation
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 side 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.
For the DTS control, the Throttle Only button is located on the control function pad. To engage, press
the “Throttle-Only” button on the keypad when the engine is in neutral. A light located above the
Throttle-Only button will turn on and the green neutral light will begin to flash. When you place the
ERC in gear, the warning horn will beep, however, the propeller is not turning. To disengage, return
the ERC lever back to neutral and press the “Throttle-Only” button. The light located above the
Throttle-Only button will turn off and the green neutral light stops flashing and remains illuminated.
Moving the control lever forward from neutral engages the forward gear and throttle advance.
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
Verado L6 Steering
Steering wheel
Tilt helm mechanism
Helm pump
Hydraulic fluid lines
Power assist pump
Steering cylinder
Access to power
assist pump