Monterey Boats 378SE, Owner'S Manual

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MONTEREY
BOATS
Fuel System
5.4 Fueling Instructions
DANGER
FUEL IS VERY FLAMMABLE AND THE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE.
BE CAREFUL WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK. NO SMOKING.
NEVER FILL THE TANK WHILE AN ENGINE IS RUNNING. FILL
THE FUEL TANK IN AN OPEN AREA. DO NOT FILL THE TANK
NEAR OPEN FLAMES.
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
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 blowers are 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 Instructions
In order to comply with U.S. EPA emission regulations,
all boats are equipped with special fuel systems that
prevent fuel vapors from entering the atmosphere
when fueling operations are complete.
These fuel systems are designed to maintain a spe-
cific air space at the top of the fuel tank that provides
proper tank ventilation and protection for emission
control components. Special valves in the fuel tank
vent system, the fuel fill and a shutoff valve in ma -
rina 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 au-
tomatically 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. Attempt -
ing to “top off” the tank could damage 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 caps are designed to be opened by hand
and do not require a key. Turn the cap counter-
clockwise to remove it for fueling.
• Make sure the nozzle is equipped with an au-
tomatic 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.
• Install the fuel cap and tighten until the cap
clicks, indicating that the cap is tight and the
system is sealed.