PURSUIT C238, Owner'S Manual

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Section 3 Fuel System
C238
To fill fuel:
1. Turn all switches to "OFF."
2. Secure boat.
3. Remove passengers from boat.
4. Extinguish all flame producing items.
5. Open fuel fill(s) by turning counterclock-
wise.
6. Put nozzle in the fuel fill opening.
7. The fuel delivery system will shut off
when the tank is filled to the proper
capacity.
8. Remove the nozzle.
9. Install and tighten fuel cap until it clicks.
10. Check the fuel compartment and below
the deck for fuel odors. If you smell fuel,
DO NOT start engines
.
Spray the valves, fuel tank gauge sender
and ground connections with a metal protec-
tor.
Inspect the fuel fill cap o-ring seals fre-
quently and lubricate with petroleum jelly or
silicone grease. The o-ring seal prevents
water from entering the fuel system through
the fuel fill cap. If the o-ring is damaged, or
you suspect it is damaged, replace it.
Old, degraded gasoline can affect engine
performance and damage the engine and
boat fuel system. Chemical changes occur
as gasoline ages, reducing octane and can
cause deposits and varnish in the fuel sys-
tem.
If your boat is not operated enough to
require at least one full tank of fresh fuel a
month, a fuel stabilizer should be added to
the gasoline to protect the fuel from degrad-
ing. Do not allow the boat to sit unused for
an extended period with the fuel tank less
than 3/4 full. Changes in temperature and
weather conditions can cause condensation
in fuel tanks. Your Pursuit dealer or the
engine manufacturer can provide additional
information on fuel degrading and fuel stabi-
lizers recommended for your engine.
Improper storage of fuel at marinas, limited
boat usage, etc. can cause the fuel to
become contaminated. Periodically, it may
be necessary to pump accumulating water
and contaminated fuel from the bottom of
the fuel tank. If the fuel system on your boat
becomes contaminated, contact your dealer
or marina for assistance.
Avoid using fuels with alcohol additives.
Alcohol blend gasoline will absorb moisture
from the air which can reach such concen-
trations that "phase separation" can occur
where the water and alcohol mixture
becomes heavy enough to settle out of the
gasoline to the bottom of the tank. Since the
fuel pickup tube is near the bottom of the
tank, phase separation can cause the
engine to run very poorly or not at all. Phase
separation is more severe with methyl alco-
hol and will increase as the alcohol content
increases. Water or a jelly like substance in
the fuel filters is an indication of phase sepa-
ration from the use of alcohol blended fuels.
Contact your Pursuit Dealer or engine manu-
facturer for additional information regarding
fuels and additives.
!
DANGER
FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARD
Fuels are extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. DO NOT smoke or allow open
flames or sparks nearby when
inspecting the fuel system.
Frequently check fuel lines and all
system components (filters, primer
bulbs, clamps and connections) for
leaks, damage or deterioration, or if
you suspect damage, replace as nec-
essary. Surface cracking on a hose
indicates wear. Replace it.