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Engines & Controls
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
READ ALL MANUFACTURER’S ENGINE
AND PROPULSION MANUALS
BEFORE STARTING OR OPERATING
THE VESSEL.
NEVER RUN ENGINES WITHOUT WATER.
DAMAGE TO THE WATER PUMP, IMPELLER,
AND OTHER ENGINE PARTS
WILL OCCUR.
Note: Your Regal dealer has been factory trained on the
various vessel systems. Consult your Regal dealer for
further information regarding technical support and
parts.
STERN DRIVE OVERVIEW
This section introduces the stern drive propulsion
syst
em-engine and drive. is is not to be thought of as
a complete workshop manual. is manual will highlight
a portion of the engine and drive information
Read the Volvo or MercCruiser engine manual carefully
and understand the operation as well as the necessary
maintenance requirements of the engines and related
drive system components before operating the vessel.
Contact your closest Regal dealer or repair facility for
maintenance or parts needs.
Always begin maneuvering in a controlled environment
where you can practice shi ing and docking operations
at your own pace. Learn how the vessel’s engines and
propulsion systems behave at di erent speeds, in varied
sea conditions, and under light and heavy loads. Always
keep the safety of others in mind as you practice docking.
Learn to monitor the helm gauges, electronic equipment,
and warning systems as they are your on board friends.
Read all safety labels and practices. Review with a crew
member all the component operations in case the captain
would became unable to carry out his duties as skipper.
Note that selected outboard engine and control informa-
tion will be found in the outboard section at the end of this
chapter. Refer to the manufacturer’s outboard engine op-
erators manual for more detailed documentation.
Keep in mind that many Regal systems and components
are similar between the stern drive and outboard models
so becoming familiar with this entire manual is recom-
mended.
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