Monterey M3 Owner's Manual page 83

Ventilation System
Inspect the blower frequently to make sure it is
operating properly. Always replace worn or de-
fective components with new components of the
same type. Refer to the Electrical Systems chapter
for more information on blower operation.
DANGER
GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE. BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE, OPERATE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BLOWER
FOR FOUR (4) MINUTES, OPEN THE ENGINE ACCESS HATCH,
INSPECT THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND CHECK THE ENGINE FOR THE
ODOR OF GASOLINE VAPORS. ALWAYS OPERATE THE BLOWER
WHILE THE ENGINE IS AT IDLE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHOULD THIS PROCEDURE BE OVERLOOKED.
WARNING
ALWAYS RUN THE EXHAUST BLOWER WHEN OPERATING
THE BOAT BELOW CRUISE SPEEDS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE
VENTILATION AND COOLING OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
WARNING
OBSTRUCTING THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WILL RESTRICT
AIR IN AND OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
FLOW THROUGH THE PORT TRANSOM WAKEBOARD STORAGE
COMPARTMENT IS IMPORTANT FOR PROPER AIR FLOW
VOLUME. THIS COMPARTMENT IS DESIGNED FOR ITEMS
LIKE SKIS, KNEEBOARDS AND WAKEBOARDS THAT DON'T
RESTRICT THE AIRFLOW. MAKE SURE THE AIRFLOW IN THIS
COMPARTMENT IS NEVER RESTRICTED BY OVERLOADING
IT WITH ITEMS THAT WILL BLOCK THE VENTS. DO NOT
OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE VENTILATION SYSTEM.
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Port Storage Compartment Vents
Located in Engine Compartment
THE AIR
Port Wakeboard Storage Compartment with Through
Ventilation to the Engine Compartment
MONTEREY
BOATS