Steering - Quicksilver 810 Arvor Owner's Manual

Quicksilver 810 Arvor — System & Component Overview and Operation

12. Steering

Your boat comes equipped with a hydraulic steering system connected to a single rudder. The basic
system for a single engine boat contains a steering wheel, a hydraulic helm pump, a hydraulic steering
cylinder, hydraulic hoses, and a bypass valve system.
Operation
When turning the steering wheel, the helm pump forces hydraulic fluid through hoses to and from the
steering cylinder which is connected to the tiller arm on the rudder. The cylinder moves the tiller arm
to either port or starboard, depending upon the direction the steering wheel is turned.
Filling and Maintenance
A hydraulic steering system rarely needs to be refilled after the system is bled. However, if you ever
need to add fluid to the system, refer to the steering manufacturer's manual for complete
instructions.
Emergency Steering
In the event of loss of steering, your boat is equipped with an emergency steering tiller arm. To use
insert the manual tiller arm extension onto the rudder shaft. Next, rotate the bypass valve located in
the starboard aft corner access hatch, 90 degrees down. This allows the hydraulic fluid to bypass the
helm and allow manual movement of the rudder.
Steering
Steering wheel
Steering helm
Bypass valve
Emergency steering tiller arm
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