Boat Features And Options; Fuel System; Engine Cooling System - Monterey Sport Cruiser 260SCR Owner's Manual

BOAT FEATURES AND OPTIONS

Before operating any systems within this section,
see Safety on page 2-1.
Your boat may be equipped with a variety of
systems to operate your boat and to provide other
conveniences you may need while on the water.
The following basic and typical information may
not apply to your specific application. All of your
boat's systems may not be covered in this
section. See the Manufacturer's Operator's
Manual for specific details.
Regularly inspect and maintain all components
and systems to prevent unexpected hazards due
to worn or faulty components. Be sure to replace
components and hardware with marine grade
parts. Never use automotive components.

FUEL SYSTEM

Basic fuel systems consist of one or more fuel
tanks, tank vents, level sensor and gauge, lines,
pumps and valves.
Each tank has an antisiphon valve to prevent fuel
from leaking out of the tank should a break occur
in the system at a point other than the tank. Some
models are also equipped with a fuel shutoff
valve at each tank to stop fuel flow from the tank.
It is recommended that fuel shutoff valves be
closed during long periods of inactivity or storage.
If equipped with multiple tanks, the system also
includes a fuel tank selection valve for individual
tank selection and a fuel manifold. The manifold
is usually located in the engine compartment and
contains a series of fuel feed valves for controlling
fuel flow/shutoff to the engines. The fuel valves
can be used to help maintain even weight
distribution in the fuel tanks for proper boat load
distribution or to shut off contaminated fuel from
the system. Refer to your boat and Engine
Operator's Manual for specific fuel system
information and service information.
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ENGINE COOLING
SYSTEM
Some boat engines and transmissions are cooled
by the transfer of heat from the continuous flow of
cool sea/lake (raw) water through the engine or
transmission cooling passages and then back
into the sea/lake. A raw water pickup and screen
on the lower drive unit or hull allows water into the
engine, and a pump then circulates the water to
cool the engine.
Some boat engines and transmissions are cooled
by heat transfer from the continuous flow of
engine coolant through a self-contained cooling
system. The cooling system has a large heat
exchanger that transfers heat from the engine to
the coolant. Raw water flows through a separate
passage in the heat exchanger to transfer heat
from the self-contained engine coolant to the raw
water and back into the sea/lake.
Raw water intakes on the hull or any water outlet
below your boat's waterline usually feature a
seacock that provides a manual shutoff during a
leak. Be sure to periodically inspect the raw water
intake screen and clear it of any debris that could
obstruct water flow into the engine. Keep
seacocks located at the thru-hull fitting closed
during long periods of inactivity; open them only
when needed. NOTICE: Keep seacocks closed
during periods of inactivity. A downstream hose
failure could flood your boat if the seacock is left
open.
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