Bayliner 2659 Rendezvous, Owner'S Manual Supplement

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10 CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS / SYSTEMS
Rendezvous Owner’s Manual Supplement
Fuel Quality
• Refer to your engine manual for fuel
grade recommendations.
• Make sure your fuel suppliers are
reputable and can be relied upon
to furnish clean, high quality fuel.
Once you have found such sup-
pliers, keep your tank as full as
possible with their fuel (allowing
for expansion due to temperature
variations). Then, if you are
forced to add a potentially poor
quality fuel supply to the tank,
the portion of poor quality fuel
will be minimized.
• Consult your selling dealer or local marina about recommended fuel additives
that help prevent fungus or buildup inside the fuel tank.
Anti-siphon Valves
Your boat may feature anti-siphon valves, which are an integral part of the fuel line
barb fitting on gas fuel tanks. Anti-siphon valves are spring loaded and are opened
by fuel pump vacuum. In the unlikely event of a fuel line rupturing, the anti-siphon
valve is designed to prevent the siphoning of fuel from the tank.
Freshwater Systems
A pressure-demand (cold only) freshwater system comes standard-equipped on the
2659 and is an option on the 2109, 2159 and 2459 Rendezvous models.
• We strongly recommend that you fill the water tank at every opportunity to avoid
the possibility of running short of potable water.
• Water filters installed in your freshwater system should be inspected and cleaned
often.
• When your boat is to be left unattended for long periods of time, pump the water
tank dry to prevent stored water from becoming stagnant and distasteful. Should
it become necessary to disinfect the freshwater system, ask your dealer about
treatments that are available for your boat’s system.
• The water pump switch should be turned OFF whenever the boat is not in use or
whenever the water tank is empty.
Transom Shower
If your boat features a freshwater transom shower, the water pump switch MUST
be activated before using the transom shower. Be sure to read the manufacturer’s
operating instructions, provided in your boat’s owner’s packet.
FUEL FEED
FUEL FILL
FUEL VENT HOSE
TO FUEL
TO FUEL VENT
FILL FITTING
HOSE
TYPICAL FUEL SYSTEM ROUTING
HOSE
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD! If an engine problem is caused by fuel starva-
tion, check the anti-siphon valve. If the valve is stuck or clogged, shut down the
engine and replace it. Except in an emergency, NEVER operate the engines
without the anti-siphon valve.
WA R N I N G !
!