Everglades 455 CC, Owner'S Manual

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Fuel System
There is a primer bulb in each fuel line located
near the fuel filters that is used to prime the fuel
system after service or as required. See Fuel Sys-
tem Maintenance and the engine owner’s manual
for additional information regarding fuel filters and
the outboard engine fuel system.
Notice:
Clean fuel is especially important in fuel in-
jected engines. The engine manufacturer’s
recommendations for fuel filter maintenance
must be followed exactly.
Notice:
The procedure to prime the fuel system on
outboard engines is specific to the type
and model of engines on your boat. You
should refer to engine manufacturer owner’s
manual for the priming procedure for your
engines.
5.3 Diesel Generator Fuel System
The diesel fuel system for the generator is com-
pletely separate from the gasoline system. The
diesel fuel tank is located in the stern bilge below
the cockpit and is filled from a fuel fill deck plate
on the gunnel labeled “Diesel.” The fuel system is
not equipped with an anti-siphon valve and there
is a fuel return line from the engine that returns
unused fuel to the fuel tank.
Proper diesel engine operation requires a good sup-
ply of clean, dry diesel fuel. Improper marina fuel
storage techniques, limited boat usage, etc. can
cause the fuel to become contaminated. Periodi-
cally, it may be necessary to pump accumulating
water and contaminated fuel from the bottom of
the fuel tank. If the generator fuel system on your
boat becomes contaminated, contact your dealer
or Everglades Customer Service for assistance.
Algae can grow in the accumulated water in die-
sel fuel tanks. This condition is most prevalent in
warm climates. Periodically adding a high quality
diesel fuel additive containing an algicide may be
required to control algae in your boating area.
You should contact your dealer or the generator
manufacturer for additional information regarding
fuels and additives.
Notice:
Do not allow the generator to sit unused
for an extended period with the fuel tank
less than full. Changes in temperature and
weather conditions can cause condensation
in diesel fuel tanks that are less than 3/4 full.
Diesel Fuel Filter
A water separator type fuel filter is mounted near
the generator in the aft systems compartment.
Another filter is typically installed on the generator
inside the sound shield. Replace the filter cartridges
as recommended by the generator manufacturer or
as needed.
It is particularly important to monitor the condition
of the fuel filters frequently because diesel engines
circulate much more fuel than they consume.
Because of the volume of fuel that flows through
the filters, they typically must be changed at least
twice a season or more frequently depending on the
quality of the fuel and the hours run. Follow the
generator manufacturer’s instructions for replacing
the filters.
Notice:
Diesel fuel systems may need to be primed
after servicing. Refer to the generator owner’s
manual for information on priming the fuel
system.
WARNING
DO NOT DRAIN ANY FUEL IN THE BILGE. THIS COULD LEAD
TO A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
CHECK ALL FUEL LINE FITTINGS FOR LEAKS BEFORE AND
AFTER STARTING THE ENGINES FOLLOWING ANY FUEL
SYSTEM SERVICE.
Diesel Fuel Filter