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Engines & Controls
OVERVIEW
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
READ ALL MANUFACTURER’S ENGINE
AND PROPULSION MANUALS
BEFORE STARTING OR OPERATING
THE VESSEL.
NEVER RUN ENGINES OUT OF THE WATER.
DAMAGE TO THE WATER PUMP, IMPELLER,
AND OTHER ENGINE PARTS
WILL OCCUR.
Note: Your
Regal yacht
dealer has been
factory trained
on the various
yacht systems.
Consult
your Regal
yacht dealer
for further
information regarding technical support and parts.
This chapter
introduces the
propulsion
system-both
the Cummins
diesel engine
and MercCruiser
“Zeus drive
system. This is
not to be thought
of as a complete
workshop manual. This manual will highlight a portion of
the engine and drive information. Read the Cummins QSB6.7
engine owner’s manual carefully and understand the operation as well
as the necessary maintenance requirements of the engines. Also, read
the related “Zeus” drive system manual before operating the vessel.
Always begin maneuvering in a controlled environment
where you can practice shifting and docking operations at
your own pace. Learn how the vessel’s engines, propulsion
systems and related components behave at different speeds,
in varied sea conditions, and under light and heavy loads.
Always keep the safety of others in mind as you practice
docking with the joystick control.
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.
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