Monterey M3 - Gasoline Fuel System; Fueling Instructions

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MONTEREY
BOATS
Fuel System
CAUTION
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
Fuel Vent
There is a fuel vent built into the fuel ll. While
the tank is being lled, the air displaced by the
fuel escapes through the vent. When the tank
is full, fuel will be ejected from the fuel ll/vent.
After fueling, replace the ll cap, and wash the
areas around the fuel ll and below the fuel vent.
Residual fuel left on the deck and hull sides can
be dangerous and will yellow the berglass or
damage the striping.
5.2 Gasoline Fuel System
The fuel system on your boat has one fuel tank.
The Fuel withdrawal line is equipped with an anti-
siphon valve where the line attaches to the fuel
tank. This valve prevent gasoline from siphoning
out of the fuel tank should a line rupture.
IF A FUEL LINE SHOULD LEAK, ANTI-SIPHON VALVES PREVENT
A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF FUEL FROM FLOWING INTO THE
BILGE. SHOULD AN ANTI-SIPHON VALVE BECOME CLOGGED,
CLEAN AND REINSTALL OR REPLACE. DO NOT REMOVE THE
ANTI-SIPHON VALVE FROM THE SYSTEM. ANTI-SIPHON VALVES
ARE REQUIRED, BY THE U.S. COAST GUARD, TO BE INSTALLED
IN ALL BOATS EQUIPPED WITH A GASOLINE ENGINE.
Fuel Filter
Each gasoline engine is equipped with a spin on,
water separator type fuel lter located on the en-
gine. The lter should be checked frequently and
changed at least annually to assure an adequate
supply of clean, dry fuel to the engine.
It is recommended that the lter be inspected
after the rst 25 hours of use and then serviced
as needed. Always follow the engine or lter
manufacturer’s instructions when servicing or
replacing the fuel lters.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE, ALWAYS OPEN ALL HATCHES,
WINDOWS, AND DOORS AND RUN THE BLOWER FOR AT LEAST
FOUR (4) MINUTES TO COMPLETELY VENTILATE THE BOAT
AFTER SERVICING THE FUEL SYSTEM.
Typical Gas Engine Fuel Filter
5.3 Fueling Instructions
FUEL IS VERY FLAMMABLE AND THE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE.
BE CAREFUL WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK. NO SMOKING.
NEVER FILL THE TANK WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. FILL
THE FUEL TANK IN AN OPEN AREA. DO NOT FILL THE TANK
NEAR OPEN FLAMES.
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM, USE ONLY A
GOOD GRADE OF GASOLINE FOR GASOLINE. DO NOT USE A
FUEL THAT CONTAINS HARSH ADDITIVES OR IS AN ALCOHOL
BLEND. ANY DAMAGE DONE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM THAT
IS THE RESULT OF USE OF AN ALCOHOL BLEND, IS NOT
COVERED BY THE MONTEREY WARRANTY. REFER TO THE
ENGINE MANUFACTURER OWNER’S MANUAL REGARDING FUEL
REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR ENGINE.
Tollthefueltankatamarina,follow
this procedure:
• Make sure the boat is securely moored.
• Make sure all switches are in the “OFF”
position.
• Make sure all passengers leave the boat.