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30 - 60 HP Outboard
Installation Manual
NOTICE to INSTALLER
After
completing
instructions should be placed with the
product for the owner's future use.
IMPORTANT: If the boat is to be water tested, the
operator should be familiar with the operation
procedures in the Operation and Maintenance
Manual.

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Electric Fuel Pump

If an electric fuel pump is used, the fuel pressure must
not exceed 4 psig at the engine. If necessary, install
a pressure regulator to regulate the pressure.
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Boat Horsepower Capacity

U.S. COAST GUARD CAPACITY
MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER
MAXIMUM PERSON
CAPACITY (POUNDS)
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
CAPACITY
Do not overpower or overload the boat. Most boats
will carry a required capacity plate indicating the max-
imum acceptable power and load as determined by
the manufacturer following certain federal guidelines.
If in doubt, contact your dealer or the boat manufac-
turer.
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Using an outboard that exceeds the maximum
horsepower limit of a boat can: 1. cause loss of
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boat control 2. place too much weight at the tran-
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som altering the designed flotation characteris-
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tics of the boat or 3. cause the boat to break apart,
particularly around the transom area. Overpow-
2
ering a boat can result in serious injury, death, or
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boat damage.
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Start in Gear Protection
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The remote control connected to the outboard must
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be equipped with a start-in-gear protection device.
This prevents the engine from starting in gear.
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Avoid serious injury or death from a sudden un-
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expected acceleration when starting your engine.
The design of this outboard requires that the re-
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mote control used with it must have a built in
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start-in-gear protection device.
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Selecting Accessories For
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The Outboard
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Genuine Quicksilver Parts and Accessories have
been specifically designed and tested for this out-
board.
Some accessories not manufactured or sold by
Quicksilver are not designed to be safely used with
this outboard or outboard operating system. Acquire
and read the installation, operation, and maintenance
manuals for all selected accessories.
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WARNING
WARNING
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    30 - 60 HP Outboard Boat Horsepower Capacity Installation Manual U.S. COAST GUARD CAPACITY NOTICE to INSTALLER MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER After completing assembly, these MAXIMUM PERSON instructions should be placed with the CAPACITY (POUNDS) product for the owner’s future use. MAXIMUM WEIGHT...

  • Page 2: Installation Specifications

    Installation Specifications Lifting Outboard Electric Start Models – Remove plastic cap from fly- wheel hub. Thread lifting ring into flywheel a minimum of 5 turns. Replace plastic cap after installation. Manual Start Models – Use lifting eye. a – Transom Opening – Minimum Single Engine –...

  • Page 3: Steering Cable

    Steering Cable Steering Link Rod 1. Install steering link rod per illustration. STARBOARD SIDE ROUTED CABLE 1. Lubricate the entire cable end. 60 Hp 30-40-50 Hp a - Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon 2. Insert steering cable into tilt tube. a - Special Bolt (10-90041) Torque to 20 lb.

  • Page 4: Installing Outboard Non Thumb Screw Models

    6. Fasten outboard with provided mounting hard- Installing Outboard – Non ware shown. Thumb Screw Models Type 1 Bracket 1. Attach (tape) engine mounting template (located DRILL in center on this manual) to boat transom. Only the Upper Holes Using Template On This Type Bracket.

  • Page 5: Installing Outboard Thumb Screws Models

    Installing Outboard – Thumb 3. Install the outboard so that the anti-ventilation plate is in-line or within 1 in. (25 mm) below the Screw Models bottom of the boat. WARNING Outboard must be fastened to boat transom one of two ways: 1. permanently fastened to transom with thumb screws, and mounting bolts (pro- 0 - 1 in vided), or 2.

  • Page 6: Wiring Harness

    Wiring Harness 2. Connect wiring. Place harness into the holder. IMPORTANT: Warning Horn Requirement – The 30-40 Hp (2 Cyl.) remote control or key switch assembly must be wired with a warning horn. This warning horn is used with the engine warning system. 1.

  • Page 7: Battery Cable Connections

    30-40 HP (2 CYL.) MANUAL START MODELS Battery Cable Connections USING QUICKSILVER 2000 SERIES SIDE MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL SINGLE OUTBOARD 1. Route the remote control harness (a) around the back of the engine block as shown. Position the harness so that the harness will not interfere with shift and throttle operation.

  • Page 8: Shift And Throttle Cable 30-40 Hp (2-Cyl.)

    Shift and Throttle Cable 3. Push-in on the cable end until resistance is felt. Adjust the cable barrel (b) to attain the measured 30 and 40 Hp (2 Cyl.) Models distance “a” taken in Step 2. 4. Place cable barrel into the bottom hole in the bar- Install cables into the remote control following the rel holder.
  • Page 9 30-40 Hp (2 Cyl.) – Throttle Cable 4. Check throttle cable adjustment as follows: Installation a. Shift outboard into gear a few times to activate the throttle linkage. Make sure to rotate the 1. Position remote control into neutral. propeller shaft while shifting into reverse. 2.

  • Page 10: Shift And Throttle Cable 40-50 Hp (3-Cyl.)

    Shift and Throttle Cable 3. Push-in on the cable end until resistance is felt. Adjust the cable barrel (b) to attain the measured 40 and 50 Hp (3 Cyl.) Models distance “a” taken in Step 2. 4. Place cable barrel into the bottom hole in the bar- Install cables into the remote control following the rel holder.
  • Page 11 40-50 Hp (3 Cyl.) – Throttle Cable 4. Check throttle cable adjustment as follows: Installation a. Shift outboard into gear a few times to activate the throttle linkage. Make sure to rotate the 1. Position remote control into neutral. propeller shaft while shifting into reverse. 2.

  • Page 12: Shift And Throttle Cable 60 Hp

    3. Push-in on the cable end until resistance is felt. Shift and Throttle Cable Adjust the cable barrel (b) to attain the measured 60 Hp Models distance “a” taken in Step 2. 4. Place cable barrel into the bottom hole in the bar- Install cables into the remote control following the rel holder.
  • Page 13 60 Hp – Throttle Cable Installation 4. Check throttle cable adjustment as follows: a. Shift outboard into gear a few times to activate 1. Position remote control into neutral. the throttle linkage. Make sure to rotate the propeller shaft while shifting into reverse. 2.

  • Page 14: Oil Injection Set Up

    Oil Injection Set Up Installing Remote Oil Tank (If Equipped) 1. Fill engine oil tank with oil. 2. Inspect the oil pump inlet hose (a) for air bubbles. MOUNTING OIL TANK If air exists, place a shop towel below the oil pump and loosen bleed screw (c) four turns.

  • Page 15: Propeller Installation

    Propeller Installation Propeller Installation (Cont.) 3-1/4 in. (83mm) Diameter Gear Case 4-1/4 in. (108 mm) Diameter Gear Case WARNING WARNING If the propeller shaft is rotated while the engine is in gear, there is the possibility that the engine will If the propeller shaft is rotated while the engine is crank over and start.

  • Page 16: Trim-In Stop Adjustment - Power Trim Models

    Trim-In Stop Adjustment – Trim Tab Adjustment Power Trim Models The trim tab can be adjusted within limits to help to compensate for steering torque. Adjust trim tab as follows: 40-50 Hp 1. If boat tends to pull to the right, move the rear If an adjustment is required to the the trim-in stop, re- edge of the trim tab to the right.

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