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MONTEREY
BOATS
Fuel System
5.4 Fueling Instructions
Boats sold in the United States are built with
fuel systems designed to meet emission control
standards established by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency. Boat sold internationally (all
countries other than the United States) are built
with fuel system that are not equipped with U.S.
EPA required emission controls.
The fueling procedure is somewhat different for
each fuel system design. Consequently, fueling
either boats with U.S. fuel systems or boats with
international fuel systems. Procedures for prepar-
ing the boat for fueling at a marina and preparing
the boat for operation when fueling is completed
are the same for both fuel systems. Make sure
to the follow the correct fueling procedure for the
system installed in your boat.
NEAR OPEN FLAMES.
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM, USE ONLY
A GOOD GRADE OF GASOLINE. DO NOT USE A FUEL THAT
CONTAINS HARSH ADDITIVES OR MORE THAN A 10% ETHANOL
THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER OWNER’S MANUAL REGARDING
FUEL REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR ENGINE.
Preparing the Boat for Fueling - All Boats
Use the following procedure to prepare the
boat for fueling at a marina fuel pump:
• Make sure the boat is securely moored and all
engines are off.
• Make sure all switches are in the “OFF”
position.
• Make sure all passengers leave the boat.
• Close all doors and hatches and make sure
the blower is off to prevent fuel fumes from
entering the engine compartment.
OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE FUELING CAN EXPLODE!!
FUEL VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN ACCUMULATE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT THROUGH OPEN DOORS, HATCHES
FUELING.
• Estimate how much fuel is needed and avoid
IN CONTACT WITH THE FUEL FILL OPENING.
Fueling Boats Instructions For Boats Sold
in the United States.
In order to comply with U.S. EPA emission regula-
tions, boats sold in the United States are equipped
with special fuel systems that prevent fuel vapors
from entering the atmosphere when fueling opera-
tions are complete.
These fuel systems meet U.S. EPA emission stan-
space at the top of the fuel tank that provides
proper tank ventilation and protection for emis-
sion control components. Special valves in the
valve in marina fuel pump nozzles are designed
is full and maintain this air space.
NOTICE
When the fuel tank is full, the shutoff valve
in the marina fuel pump will activate and
and never attempt to “top off” the tank. At-
tempting to “top off” the tank could damage
fuel level control valves or force fuel into
the vent system which could damage vapor
emission control components.
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