137
Fuel System
Fuel System Requirements
7
Fuel System Require-
ments
Regulations and Guidelines
Vessel manufacturer, and/or installer of an EPA
certified outboard, must meet minimum specifica-
tions for boat fuel systems established by:
•
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
– 40 CFR 1045.112
– 40 CFR 1060
•
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
– 33 CFR 183
•
American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC)
– Standard H-24
– Standard H-25.
Portable Fuel Tanks
Fuel Flow Requirements
WARNING
If engine is equipped with a quick-disconnect
fuel hose, you MUST disconnect the fuel
hose from the engine and the fuel tank to pre-
vent fuel leaks:
•
Whenever the engine is NOT being used
•
Whenever the engine is being trailered
•
Whenever the engine is in storage.
NOTE: A small amount of fuel may be
released when the fuel connector is discon-
nected.
Store portable fuel tanks in well-ventilated
areas, away from heat sources and open
flames. Close the vent screw of the fuel tank
cap, if equipped, to prevent escape of fuel or
fuel vapors which could accidentally ignite.
Do not allow disconnected fuel hoses to leak
fuel.
NOTICE
Do not use portable fuel tanks for outboards
larger than 115 HP. Inadequate fuel flow to
high horsepower outboards can result in
serious powerhead damage.
15 – 30 HP
40 – 90 HP
115 – 300 HP
Fuel tank pickup tube
1/4 in. (6.4 mm) min. ID
5/16 in. (7.9 mm) min. ID
3/8 in. (9.5 mm) min. ID
Fuel fittings
5/32 in. (4.1 mm) min. ID
1/4 in. (6.4 mm) min. ID
9/32 in. (7.1 mm) min. ID
Fuel supply hoses
1/4 in. (6.4 mm) min. ID
3/8 in. (9.5 mm) min. ID
3/8 in. (9.5 mm) min. ID
All Models
Fuel tank pickup screen 100 mesh, 304 grade stainless steel wire, 0.0045 in. wire diameter, 1 in. (25 mm) long
Antisiphon valve
2.5 in. (63.5 mm) Hg maximum pressure drop at 20 gph (76 l/hr) flow
Remote fuel filter
0.4 in. Hg maximum pressure drop at 20 gph (76 l/hr) flow,
150 in.
2
(1290 cm
2
) of filter area
Maximum fuel pump lift
height
Fuel pump should not be located more than 30 in. (76.2 cm) above bottom of fuel tank
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