Fuel System Maintenance - Monterey M3 Owner's Manual

Fuel System
• Close all doors and hatches and make sure
the blower is off to prevent fuel fumes from
entering the engine compartment.
WARNING
GASOLINE FUEL VAPORS THAT ACCUMULATE IN THE BILGE
OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE FUELING CAN EXPLODE!!
FUEL VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN ACCUMULATE
IF THEY ARE CARRIED BY THE WIND INTO THE BILGE AND
ENGINE COMPARTMENT THROUGH OPEN DOORS, HATCHES
OR VENT. VAPORS CAN ALSO BE DRAWN INTO THE ENGINE
COMPARTMENT BY THE BLOWERS. ALWAYS TURN THE BILGE
BLOWERS OFF AND CLOSE DOORS AND HATCHES BEFORE
FUELING.
• Estimate how much fuel is needed and avoid
overfilling the fuel tank.
NOTICE:
When the fuel tank is full, fuel will come out
through the fuel fill/vent. The fuel tank vent
is built into the fuel fill located on the gun-
nel. Monitor the vent closely while fueling
to prevent fuel from spilling into the water.
• The fuel cap is equipped with a flush,
retractable tab and does not need a key. Raise
the tab and turn it counter clockwise to open
the cap.
• Remove the cap.
• Put the nozzle in the fuel opening and make
sure it stays in contact with the fuel fill
opening.
WARNING
STATIC ELECTRICITY GENERATED BY FLOWING FUEL CAN
CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. TO PREVENT STATIC SPARKS
WHEN FILLING THE TANK, MAKE SURE THE NOZZLE IS ALWAYS
IN CONTACT WITH THE FUEL FILL OPENING.
WARNING
SPILLED FUEL CAN CAUSE A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION. MAKE
SURE YOU DO NOT SPILL ANY FUEL. IF A SMALL AMOUNT
OF FUEL IS SPILLED ON THE FIBERGLASS, USE A CLOTH
TO REMOVE THE FUEL AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OF THE
CONTAMINATED CLOTH. IF FUEL IS SPILLED ON THE WATER,
EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION. FUEL FLOATS ON THE
SURFACE OF THE WATER AND CAN IGNITE. IF FUEL IS SPILLED
INTO THE WATER, IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE THE AREA AND
NOTIFY THE MARINA AND THE PROPER OFFICIALS.
• Fill the tank slightly less than the rated
capacity to avoid spilling fuel out of the vent
or the fuel fill and to allow for expansion.
• Remove the nozzle.
• Install the fuel cap.
• Open all hatches, windows and doors. Run
the blower for at least four minutes to
completely ventilate the boat.
• Check the fuel compartment and below the
deck for fuel odors. If you smell fuel, do not
start the engine.
DANGER
GASOLINE FUEL VAPORS THAT ACCUMULATE IN THE CABIN
OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE FUELING CAN EXPLODE!!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION AFTER
FILLING THE FUEL SYSTEM, ALWAYS RUN THE BLOWER FOR AT
LEAST FOUR (4) MINUTES AND OPEN ALL HATCHES, WINDOWS,
AND DOORS TO COMPLETELY VENTILATE THE BOAT BEFORE
STARTING THE ENGINE.

5.4 Fuel System Maintenance

Periodically inspect all connections, clamps and
hoses for leakage and damage or deterioration.
Replace as necessary.
fuel gauge sender and ground connections with
a metal protector.
Frequently inspect and lubricate the fuel fill cap
O-ring seal with Teflon or silicone grease. The
O-ring seal prevents water from entering the fuel
system through the fuel fill cap and should be re-
placed immediately if there is any sign of damage
or deterioration.
MONTEREY
BOATS
Spray the valves, tank
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