Gasoline Fuel System; Fueling Instructions - Monterey M3 Owner's Manual

Fuel System
Fuel Vent
There is a fuel vent built into the fuel fill. While
the tank is being filled, the air displaced by the
fuel escapes through the vent. When the tank
is full, fuel will be ejected from the fuel fill/vent.
After fueling, replace the fill cap, and wash the
areas around the fuel fill and below the fuel vent.
Residual fuel left on the deck and hull sides can
be dangerous and will yellow the fiberglass 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.
WARNING
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 filter located on the en-
gine. The filter 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 filter be inspected
after the first 25 hours of use and then serviced
as needed. Always follow the engine or filter
manufacturer's instructions when servicing or
replacing the fuel filters.
WARNING
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.
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Typical Gas Engine Fuel Filter

5.3 Fueling Instructions

DANGER
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.
CAUTION
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 fill 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.
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