Owner`s manual

5
Engine & Controls
ENGINE/DRIVE PROPELLERS
We have carefully tested and chosen
the propellers to give your boat the
best possible performance and have
allowed for the additional weight in
equipment that might be added to
the boat.
Carry the necessary tools in order to handle an emergency
propeller change. Carry a set of extra propellers and
hardware. Always use genuine replacement parts which
can be ordered from your Regal dealer.
Many times a boater is cruising far from his mooring when
he needs emergency repairs. A facility may be able to sling
your vessel for propeller changing but may not have the
special hardware or correctly sized propellers for your
vessel. Be prepared!
Sterndrive propellers are balanced to achieve the highest
performance standards along with running a straight course
with no power steering torque.
DANGER
!
PREVENT SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH!
SHUT OFF IGNITION SWITCHES
NEAR SWIMMERS
TO AVOID ROTATING PROPELLER BLADES.
NOTICE
NEVER CONTINUOUSLY RUN WITH A
DAMAGED PROPELLER SINCE
TRANSMISSION AND/OR ENGINE DAMAGE
COULD RESULT.
To check the propellers the drives must be lifted using the
trailer postiion or the vessel can be lifted using a hoist with
proper type slings that are specifi ed for larger vessels. Make
sure you read and understand the proper procedures for
slinging the vessel before attempting to hoist your yacht.
There are 2 sets of “sling” identifi cation deck markers.
The markers provide a safe lifting location for sling straps.
Make sure the slings used are wide enough to support the
boat weight.
After the propellers are removed they can be sent to a
propeller repair facility to check balance and recondition
the blades.
Also, the drive anodes can be checked/changed when the
boat is out of the water. Use emery paper to clean oxidized
anodes not a wire brush.
A spare set of propellers can be installed while the original
set is being repaired. Refer to the engine operation manual
for further detailed information regarding the changing
of propellers.