Quicksilver 855WE User Manual

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Quicksilver 855WE — System & Component Overview and Operaon
For boats equipped with an L6 Verado, when turning the steering wheel, the helm pump forces
hydraulic uid through hoses to and from power assist pump, located on the starboard side of the
bilge. The power assist pump then pushes uid to the steering cylinder which is connected to the ller
arm on the engine. The cylinder moves the ller arm to either port and starboard, depending upon
the direcon the steering wheel is turned.
Filling and Maintenance
A hydraulic steering system rarely needs to be relled aer the system is bled. However, if you ever
need to add uid to the system, refer to the steering manufacturer’s manual for complete
instrucons.
On a six cylinder Verado powered boat, uid is added at the power assist pump, located in the port a
corner of the cockpit. To access, open the cockpit oor access hatch. Next, remove the cover on the
power assist pump and unscrew the cap. On boats without a power assist pump (L4 Verado and
standard four stroke engines), the ll is located on the top of the helm pump.
Refer to the steering manufacturer’s manual in owner’s manual packet for complete instrucons and
warranty informaon.
13. Engine Controls
Depending on the engine installed on your boat, you will either have a mechanical gear shi/throle
control unit or a “drive by wire” Digital Throle and Shi (DTS®) control unit. The control unit, located
to the starboard of the steering wheel, acvates both the shiing and throle for the engine.
To start the engine, the control unit must be in the NEUTRAL posion. When in neutral, the engine is
running, but the propeller is not spinning. There is a “Throle-Only” buon that when pressed, will
allow you to operate the throle without the propeller spinning. On the mechanical shi controller,
the buon is located at the center of the throle control, and when moved back to the center
posion, the buon will automacally re-engage the shiing mechanism.
Twin Engine L4 / Non-Verado Steering
Steering wheel
Helm pump
Hydraulic uid lines
Steering cylinder
Tie bar

Quicksilver 855WE Specifications

General

Brand	Quicksilver
Model	855WE
Category	Boat
Language	English