Engine Lubrication System______________________
Your engine, propulsion, and control systems require lubricant
inspection before each trip, every couple of months (or seasonally as
directed), and annually. Engine oil, drive oil, and power steering fl uid
should be inspected before each trip. Lubrication on the propulsion
system should be checked every month, or when replacing a propeller.
Power trim fl uid should be inspected every boating season, along with
steering system lubrication, oil change, and fi lter changes.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL & DRIVE OIL / GEAR LUBE
To check the engine oil on your engine, locate the dipstick normally
near the oil fi ll and normally colored yellow. Remove the dipstick and
check that the oil level is between the two marks on the dipstick. Wipe
clean with a rag before rechecking the oil level. Add the recommended
oil to the reservoir located by the yellow color coded cap. Check the
level again with the dipstick to confi rm the proper engine oil level. Be
sure all rags used are disposed of according to environmental laws.
DO NOT overfi ll your engine or stern drive with oil. Ensure that
when checking drive oil your stern drive is entirely in the down
position; and when checking the engine oil, ensure the your boat is
level in the water. If the color is milky in appearance, there probably
is water in the unit caused by a leaking seal. No metal fl akes should
be present in the oil. If these conditions exist, contact a Regal dealer
and avoid operation until the problem is fi xed to ensure minimal
property damage. Be sure only to add approved oil by your engine
manufacturer as described in your engine owner’s manual.
Volvo based systems normally have a dipstick located near the top of
the engine, while Mercury systems often have a dipstick mounted on
the bottom of the engine. Both manufacturers normally identify oil
dipsticks or fi ll caps with a yellow color.
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