Engine Controls; Emergency Engine Shutdown Switch - Quicksilver 555BR Owner's Manual

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Quicksilver® 555BR — System & Component Overview and Operation

Refer to the steering manufacturer's manual in owner's manual packet for complete instructions and

warranty information.

6. Engine Controls

Your boat is equipped with a mechanical gear shift/throttle control unit. The control unit, located to

the starboard of the steering wheel, activates both the shifting and throttle for the engine.

To start the engine, the control unit must be in the NEUTRAL position. When in neutral, the engine is

running, but the propeller is not spinning. There is a "Throttle-Only" button that when pressed, will

allow you to operate the throttle without the propeller spinning. On the mechanical shift controller,

the button is located at the center of the throttle control, and when moved back to the center

position, the button will automatically re-engage the shifting mechanism.

Moving the control lever forward from neutral engages the forward gear and throttle advance.

Moving the control lever backwards from neutral engages the reverse gear and thrust. The throttle

lever controls the RPM of the engine and the speed of the boat.

Power Trim & Tilt

The power trim, located on the side of the gear shift throttle handle, allows you to raise and lower the

engine for trailering and launching the boat. It also allows you to adjust the engine to create the

optimum run angle for the boat to achieve best all around performance (fuel consumption, speed).

REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL PACKAGE FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION.

Mechanical Controls

Your boat is equipped with an engine shutdown safety switch built into the engine control unit. The

engine shutdown switch incorporates a shut-off switch and a lanyard. Before operating the boat, one

end of the lanyard must be connected to the shut-off switch while the other end is connected to the

operator. If an emergency arises where the engine must be shut down, pull the lanyard cord to

release it from the shut-off switch, which in turn shuts down the engine. This switch is designed to

shut the engine off when the operator of the boat leaves the control station, either accidently by

falling into the boat, or by being ejected overboard.

The lanyard should be long enough to prevent inadvertent activation. Do not let the lanyard become

entangled.

Wear the lanyard at all times when operating the boat. Use

it to stop only in an emergency. DO NOT use it to shut off

the engine during normal operation

Engine trim

"Throttle Only" button

Engine shutdown safety switch

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