2
Chapter 4
ENGINE VENTILATION
Ventilation systems are required for engine compartments.
Your boat features a set of deck vent shrouds which supply
a constant amount of air to the engine compartment. A
powered blower motor (s) connected to ducts in the lower
one third of the bilge evacuates contaminated air to the
atmosphere. Understand the following warning.
All owners are responsible for keeping their boat’s
ventilation systems in operating condition. This means
making sure the ventilation openings are obstruction free,
ducts are not blocked or tore, blower operates properly
and any worn parts are replaced with approved marine
parts.
It is important that you read the propulsion manufacturer’s
manual carefully and become familiar with the operation
as well as necessary maintenance on the drive train
components. Pay careful attention to the sections on
winterization if you live in freezing climates. Extensive
damage can result if proper winterization is not followed.
Refer to the maintenance section of this manual for more
information or call your nearest Regal dealer.
AUDIBLE ALARMS
Mercruiser engines use audible alarms. They are designed
to use sensors which pick up deviations from the normal
operating parameters. Oil pressure and temperature sensors
send a signal to a buzzer under the dash which sounds a
high pitched alarm indicating a possible problem. In
addition to the dash, some engines use buzzers at the engine
itself. On start up it is not unusual to hear an audible alarm
sound when cranking the engine over. This occurs normally
because it takes a second or two to build up the engine oil
pressure. Then the alarm will stop.
A seasoned skipper monitors his instrument panel often
while cruising.
TO PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH
USE ONLY APPROVED MARINE
REPLACEMENT PARTS
THAT ARE IGNITION PROTECTED
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE!
BEFORESTARTING ENGINE(S)
OPERATE BLOWER(S) 4 MINUTES
AND CHECK ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOR
GASOLINE LEAKS AND VAPORS.
RUN BLOWER(S) BELOW CRUSING SPEED.
PROPULSION
STERN DRIVES
To Next Page
Loading...
