Monterey 180 Edge Owner's Manual page 30

Chapter 3
If the fire system discharges, wait for at least 15 minutes before
opening engine hatch. Fire system gas displaces oxygen to
"smother" the fire. Opening the hatch too soon may feed
oxygen to the fire and flashback can occur.
Fuel
The basic fuel system consists of one or more tanks, either portable or built-
in, with vent, level sensor and fuel indicator. Permanent tanks are equipped
with an anti-siphon valve to prevent fuel from
accumulating in the bilge if a hose should break.
Some models are equipped with a fuel shutoff
valve to prevent fuel from reaching the engine. It
is recommended that the shutoff valve be closed
during long periods of inactivity or storage. Boat
models with multiple fuel tanks are also equipped
with a fuel selection valve for individual tank
selection.
MAIN
Engine Oil
Depending on engine type, your boat may be equipped with one of several
engine lubrication systems. Many small to mid-range outboards are
lubricated by oil mixed directly with the gasoline in the fuel tank, while other
outboards may be equipped with an oil injection system. In both systems,
the oil is consumed as the engine runs. Oil injection systems include a
separate reservoir for oil containment and an oil pump or combination
fuel/oil pump that supplies oil to the fuel system for engine lubrication.
Stern drive engines, like automobile engines, use a continuous loop
lubrication system that must be periodically serviced. Consult the engine
operator's manual for oil recommendations.
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WARNING
When the engine is operating, the fuel pump
"pulls" fuel from the tank, bringing it into the
engine where it is distributed to the cylinders and
burned. Oil injected engines also include an oil
reservoir and pump for injecting oil into the
system. Consult the engine operator's manual for
fuel recommendations.
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