Regal 23 OBX, Owner'S Manual

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Engine & Controls
• Check power trim fl uid.
At Helm/ Deck
• Check power trim for operation.
• Check control lever for operational defects. Check the clip and
safety lanyard for functionality.
• Check gauges for accuracy.
• Check fuel level and ensure it is suf fi cient for the outboard and
inbound trip with a reserve.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Your typical engine normally utilizes a raw water system for cooling
the engine with intakes at the gearcase. It is important that this
system continues to run unobstrucrted at all times to avoid hazardous
situations and to ensure a safe voyage.
Raw water is drawn up through the outboard vertical driveshaft
housing through pick-up feeds in the gearcase vicinity. Water passes
through a powerhead thermostat which controls how much water
circulates through the engine. The cool water absorbs heat produced
by the engine, before being emitted via the coolant exhaust system.T
There is a access hole on the port side of the powerhead which shows
a visual stream of water at all times. If no water is visible with the
engine running shut down the engine and investigate the problem. At
times this relief hole can be plugged by debris.
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