Quicksilver 605PH — System & Component Overview and Operaon
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Bilge pump
Bilge pump hose
Thru hull
Typical Bilge Pump System
3. Livewell/Raw Water Washdown (oponal)
An oponal livewell and raw water washdown system is available for this boat. If installed, a 31 liter
livewell is located on the port a side of the cockpit under the seat, while the raw water washdown is
located on the port forward step. The livewell is used to keep baiish alive by circulang seawater
through the tank.
Livewell Operaon
Before operang the system, make sure that the livewell / raw water pickup valve is in the open
posion. The livewell / raw water pickup valve can be accessed through the motorwell access plate.
To ll the livewell, press the switch marked “LIVEWELL” on the sh pack switch panel located under
the port coaming cap. Inside the livewell, there is an aerator spray head that allows you to control the
ow of water. To increase the ow of water, turn the spray head counterclockwise, while turning the
spray head clockwise decreases the ow. Located in the center of the livewell, there is a drain tube
which allows excess water to ow overboard, and fresh seawater to connually circulate. To drain the
livewell, simply unscrew the drain tube.
Raw Water Washdown Operaon
Before operang the system, make sure that the livewell / raw water pickup valve is in the open
posion. To operate, press the switch marked “RAW WATER WASHDOWN” on the sh pack switch
panel located under the port coaming cap. This acvates a 4.0 GPM pump that supplies water to the
washdown sprayer.
Maintenance
Maintenance of the livewell and raw water washdown system will require you to check the ngs
and hoses to make sure that there are no leaks. Check the in-line strainer aached to the pump and
clean if necessary. If the system does require maintenance, contact your local dealer.
If you are storing the boat during the winter, we recommend you winterize the system.
To Winterize the Livewell & Raw Water Washdown System:
1. Drain the water out of all of the hoses in the livewell & raw water washdown system.
2. Remove the sprayer from the raw water washdown hose and drain the water out of the hose.