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Quicksilver 605PH — 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.
Fuel Filters
Mercury already provided the appropriate level of ltraon to protect the engine from debris. The
addion of another in-line lter to the system will create a possible ow restricon that can starve the
engine of fuel. As a precauon, it is advisable to carry extra on-engine lters in case lter plugging
from debris becomes a problem during boang.
Maintenance
Periodically inspect for the presence of water in the fuel tank. If any is found, all water must be
removed and the tank completely dried before relling the tank with any fuel containing ethanol.
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.
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 secon 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 interior oor liner a
hatch. 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.
Check the funcon of all bilge pumps at regular intervals.
Clear pump inlet from debris.
The bilge pumping system is not designed for damage
control.
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