Quicksilver 875SD User Manual

Quicksilver 875SD — System & Component Overview and Operaon
38
Joysck Pilong Steering
Steering wheel
Tilt helm mechanism
Electric helm
Starboard power assist pump
Port power assist pump
Hydraulic uid lines
Port steering cylinder
Starboard steering cylinder
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 port 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.
If your boat is equipped with the Joysck Pilong system from Mercury, the electric helm sends a
signal to the power assist pumps located on the port side of the bilge. The power assist pumps 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. To access, open the
helm panel access hatch located in the cabin head.
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

Quicksilver 875SD Specifications

General

Brand	Quicksilver
Model	875SD
Category	Boat
Language	English