Regal LS4C Owner's Manual page 86

WARNING
USE OF ALCOHOL ENHANCED FUEL,
OR ANY FUEL OTHER THAN GASOLINE
CAN LEAD TO DETERIORATION OF THE
FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS. THIS CAN
RESULT IN FIRE AND POSSIBLE EXPLOSION.
WARNING
GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE!
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
CHECK BILGE COMPARTMENTS
FOR GASOLINE LEAKS OR VAPORS.
WARNING
PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH
DUE TO FIRE OR EXPLOSION!
RUN BLOWER AT LEAST 4
MINUTES BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
Engine Lubrication System
Whenever two components rub together, friction
causes wear on both components. To minimize the
wear on your engine, a lubrication system has been
put in place to help components slide next to each
other easier. This is particularly important within
the inner workings of an engine. It is important to
ensure your lubrication system is working properly
at all times.
Your Regal utilizes lubrication and fluids that need
regular check ups. Refer to your engine owner's
manual for specific details regarding the proper
maintenance of the lubrication system.
Note that your engine uses other lubricants in addition
to engine oil such as power trim fluid and gear
lubricants to reduce wear on moving components.
These fluids should be checked according to
the recommended
determined by the engine manufacturer.
Engine Oil
The purpose of engine oil is to lubricate the
internal components of the engine and ensure
parts that regularly move against each other have
reduced friction to lessen wear and noise between
components. An oil filter traps small particles and
keeps harmful debris out of the engine's interior
parts.
Stern drive engines performing on regular oil
should have the oil drained and replaced after the
first 20 hours of operation or 3 months, and every
100 hours or at 1 year intervals thereafter.
Stern Drive Oil
Stern drive oil keeps
components of the prop shaft gear assembly
functioning optimally.
gear case as the gears revolve. Sometimes
gear case oil is called gear lubricant. Gear case
oil should be inspected periodically according
to factory maintenance schedules. Use engine
manufacturer's recommended oil.
Power Trim Fluid
Power trim fluid permits your out drive to trim up
or down. This is particularly useful when trying to
reach a planning position.
maintenance procedures
all the mechanical
It reduces friction in the
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