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MONTEREY

BOATS

Fuel System

WARNING

TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM, USE ONLY
A GOOD GRADE OF GASOLINE. DO NOT USE A FUEL THAT
CONTAINS HARSH ADDITIVES OR MORE THAN A 10% ETHANOL

ALCOHOL BLEND. ANY DAMAGE DONE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM

THAT IS THE RESULT OF USE OF A HIGHER ALCOHOL BLEND

IS NOT COVERED BY THE MONTEREY WARRANTY. REFER TO

THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER OWNER’S MANUAL REGARDING
FUEL REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR ENGINE.

Preparing the Boat for Fueling - All Boats

Use the following procedure to prepare the
boat for fueling at a marina fuel pump:

• Make sure the boat is securely moored and all

engines are off.

•

Make sure all switches are in the “OFF” position.

• Make sure all passengers leave the boat.

•

Close all doors and hatches and make sure the
blower (inboard boats) 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 VENTS. VAPORS CAN ALSO BE DRAWN INTO THE ENGINE

COMPARTMENT BY THE BLOWERS. ALWAYS TURN BILGE

BLOWERS OFF AND CLOSE DOORS AND HATCHES BEFORE

FUELING.

• Estimate how much fuel is needed and avoid

overfilling the fuel tank.

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.

Fueling Boats Instructions For Boats Sold
in the United States.

In order to comply with U.S. EPA emission regula-
tions, boats sold in the United States are equipped
with special fuel systems that prevent fuel vapors

from entering the atmosphere when fueling opera-
tions are complete.

These fuel systems meet U.S. EPA emission stan-

dards and are designed to maintain a specific air

space at the top of the fuel tank that provides
proper tank ventilation and protection for emis-
sion control components. Special valves in the

fuel tank vent system, the fuel fill and a shutoff

valve in marina fuel pump nozzles are designed

to automatically stop the fuel flow when the tank

is full and maintain this air space.

NOTICE
When the fuel tank is full, the shutoff valve

in the marina fuel pump will activate and

automatically shut off the flow, indicating

that the tank is filled to the maximum level.

You should stop filling the tank at this point

and never attempt to “top off” the tank. At-
tempting to “TOP OFF” the tank could dam-
age fuel level control valves or force fuel into
the vent system which could damage vapor
emission control components.

To fill the fuel tank on boats with vapor emis

sion control systems, follow this procedure:

• The fuel cap is designed to be opened by

hand and does not require a key. Turn the
cap counterclockwise to remove it for fueling.

• Make sure the nozzle is equipped with an

automatic shutoff valve. Then put the nozzle

in the fuel fill opening and make sure it stays

in contact with the fuel fill fitting during the

entire fueling operation.

• Fill the tank until the shutoff valve clicks and

automatically stops the fuel flow.

• Remove the nozzle.