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Quicksilver 555PH — System & Component Overview and Operaon
The use of fuels containing ethanol higher than 10 percent
(E-10) can damage your engine and/ or fuel system and will
void the warranty.
E85 FUELS COULD SERIOUSLY DAMAGE YOUR ENGINE AND
MUST NEVER BE USED.
Storage
Long periods of storage and/or non-use, common to boats, create unique problems. When preparing
to store a boat for extended periods, of two months or more, it is best to completely remove all fuel
from the tank. If it is not possible to remove the fuel, maintaining a full tank of fuel with a fuel
stabilizer added to provide fuel stability and corrosion protecon is recommended.
REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL IN YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL PACKAGE FOR
COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION.
Do not obstruct or modify the venlaon system.
Bilge pump
Bilge pump hose
Thru hull
Typical Bilge Pump System
2. Bilge Pumps
Your vessel is equipped with two bilge pumps, with one located in the a secon of the boat, and the
second one located in the forward part of the boat. Access to the a bilge pump is via the motorwell
access plate, while access to the forward bilge pump is through the oor access hatch located in the
interior liner. Both bilge pumps are rated for 500 GPH, and are acvated automacally by a built in
mercury free oat switch when the water in the bilge reaches a predetermined level. You can also
manually operate the bilge pump at the console by pressing the bilge pump switch.
Inspect the bilge pump intake and keep it free of dirt or material which may impede the ow of water
through the pump. To clean the pump strainer, depress the lock tabs on both sides of the pump and
li the pump motor.
If water does not come out of the discharge hose:
1. Remove the motor module to see if the impeller rotates with the power on.
2. Remove any debris that may have accumulated in the nozzle secon or strainer base.
3. Check hose and connecon on hull side for debris and proper connecons.
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