Monterey Sport Cruiser 260SCR, Owner'S Manual

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Operating Your Boat
Cruiser
7-3
Be sure all passengers are properly seated and
not riding on the bow, bow pulpit, deck, gunwale
or rear sun deck while under way. Use caution
when riding in the bow. Move to the aft passenger
seats during rough water operation.
Figure 7-1
Figure 7-1
Figure 7-2
Figure 7-2
Figure 7-3
Figure 7-3
Fuel Management
Use the “one-third” rule for fuel management.
Use one-third of the fuel to reach your
destination, one-third to return and one-third as
reserve fuel.
Fueling
The fuel filler on boats with built-in tanks is
usually located in the aft area. The fuel tank is
equipped with either a shutoff valve or antisiphon
valve. The shutoff valve requires you to manually
turn the fuel valve, while the antisiphon valve
operates automatically. Because gasoline fumes
are heavier than air, they will sink to the lowest
part of your boat, such as the bilge. Always
evacuate fumes with the bilge blower (if
equipped) before attempting to start the engine.
NOTICE: To prevent unwarranted engine
damage, see your Engine Operator’s Manual for
manufacturer-recommended fuel and oil
specifications.
Figure 7-4
When refueling, observe the following:
• Have a proper and charged fire extinguisher
ready. WARNING! Gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive under
certain conditions. See the Safety Section
for more details.
• Secure the boat to the dock.
• Stop all engines, motors and fans before
refueling.
• Never smoke or allow open flames or sparks
within 50 feet (15 meters) of the fueling area.
• Close all doors, windows, hatches and ports
that could allow fuel vapors to enter the boat’s
enclosed spaces.
• Avoid spills and know how much fuel is already
in the tank before adding fuel. Wipe up any
spills immediately.
• Always fill fuel tanks slowly. Be aware that if the
boat’s attitude changes while floating, the fuel
level and position change in the tank, which
could cause spillage.
• Never overfill the fuel tanks.
KC-0132-A
PROPER DISTRIBUTION
KC-0134-A
IMPROPER DISTRIBUTION (BOW HEAVY)
KC-0136-A
IMPROPER DISTRIBUTION
(STARBOARD HEAVY)
KC-0027-A