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Quicksilver 855WE — System & Component Overview and Operaon
Check the system to make sure that the seawater strainer is clear and free of any debris. To clean the
seawater strainer:
1. Close the seacock so that no water will enter the strainer.
2. On the top of the strainer, rotate the clear top counter-clockwise.
3. Remove the basket and debris in the strainer. Flush the basket and strainer with clean water.
4. Re-install the strainer element and grease the O-rings.
5. Secure the lid. Never use tools for ghtening the lid.
6. Check to make sure that the lid is installed properly. An improperly sealed lid will result in air
being sucked in by the seawater pump, and could result in overheang the generator.
Exhaust System
The generator is equipped with a thru hull exhaust system with an inline water li muer located on
the port side of the boat. Water from the cooling system mixes with the exhaust in the engine elbow.
It is then pumped through the muer and then overboard through the exhaust outlet.
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Generator Starng Procedure
Refer to the generator owner’s manual for instrucons on startup procedure. The following are key
points to be aware of when starng the generator:
1. Operate the blower for four minutes and manually check the bilge for fuel or fuel vapor.
2. Make sure that the generator cooling seacock is opened, and check for water in the strainer.
To start the generator, quickly depress and release the generator START buon, located on
the remote start panel in the forward berth. The generator will go through an automac
startup cycle in approximately four to ve seconds. DO NOT PRESS THE START BUTTON MORE
THAN ONE TIME.
Water pickup
Seacock
Sea strainer
Generator
Siphon break
Li muer
Exhaust outlet
Fuel line
Generator remote start
Bilge blower switch
Helm seat base
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