Steering - Quicksilver Activ 505 Open Owner's Manual

Quicksilver 505OP — System & Component Overview and Operation
End of Life Signal
Your CO detector may be equipped with an End Of Life (EOL) signal indicating the sensor used in the
unit has reached the end of its service life and must be replaced. The signal is activated from a timer
that will run for 4 years, 11 months from the date of manufacture. Depending on your monitor, the
EOL signal indicator varies, so check the unit's operation manual for further information and
instructions.
The EOL signal can be reset for a period of 72 hours (3 days) for a total of up to 30 days. After this
time, the unit will continuously signal EOL and will no longer detect CO and MUST BE REPLACED! DO
NOT DISCONNECT THE ALARM UNTIL YOU HAVE A REPLACEMENT ALARM AVAILABLE TO INSTALL!
REMOVING THE LITHIUM BATTERY WILL CAUSE THE UNIT TO SIGNAL EOL PERMANENTLY!
REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL PACKAGE FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION.
Carbon Monoxide Monitor
Power indicator light
Alarm indicator light
Horn
Test button

5. Steering

Your boat may come equipped with a mechanical cable or hydraulic steering system.
Mechanical Steering
The basic system for a single engine boat contains a steering wheel, a rotary gear mechanical steering
helm, and a steering cable.
Maintenance
The mechanical steering system should be checked periodically for proper lubrication, alignment and
to make sure that the cable is taught and does not bind when in use.
Steering Pull
Propeller steering torque will cause your boat to pull in one direction. This torque is a normal result of
the outboard engine not being trimmed with the propeller shaft parallel to the water surface. On
most Mercury outboards, a steering trim tab is located on the ventilation plate. This trim tab can be
easily adjusted so that the steering torque can be reduced and minimal feedback is felt at the helm.
Trim Tab Adjustment
Operate the boat at normal cruising speed, trimmed to the desired position. Turn the boat left and
Fumes for the engine(s), generator, LPG stoves, and other
equipment that burns fuel contain Carbon Monoxide.
Carbon Monoxide can kill you. Open all doors, hatches,
curtains, and windows to allow fresh air to circulate.
Never ignore an alarm.
To reduce the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning, test the
monitor operation when not in use for 10 days or more.
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