PURSUIT OS 345, Owner'S Manual

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Fuel System
3-3
Section 3
OS 385
Fuel filters are located in the mechanical
space. The filters are the water separator
type and there is one filter for each engine
fuel line. Check both filters for water fre-
quently to ensure an adequate supply of
clean, dry fuel to the engines. The filter ele-
ments should be changed once a season.
Fuel primers are also built into the top of
each fuel filter.
Turn off all electrical switches before servic-
ing the fuel system and DO NOT drain any
fuel into the bilge. Check all fuel lines and fit-
tings for leaks before and after starting the
engines and after any fuel system service.
Prime fuel system and check all fittings for
leaks before starting the engines.
3.3 Diesel Generator Fuel
System
The diesel generator is equipped with a sep-
arate 25-gallon fuel tank. The fuel filter is
located in the mechanical space. The tank is
filled through a deck fill marked "DIESEL" on
the starboard gunwale. The fuel gauge for
this tank is part of the generator panel. The
fuel level may be read, without starting the
generator, by turning the panel on.
The diesel fuel system works like the gas
system. The difference is, the diesel system
is not equipped with anti-siphon valves and
there is a fuel return line to return unused
fuel to the fuel tank. The diesel system may
require priming after servicing. Refer to the
generator owner's manual for information on
priming.
Make sure the fuel valve is in the “ON” posi-
tion before attempting to start the generator.
A water separator type fuel filter is installed
near the generator. The fuel filter has a sedi-
ment bowl that must be inspected frequently
for water to ensure an adequate supply of
clean, water-free fuel is supplied to the
engine. Inspect the filter periodically and
change the element as needed.
3.4 Fueling Instructions
Generator Panel
!
CAUTION
DO NOT confuse the diesel and gas
fuel fills; severe engine damage will
result.
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DANGER
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
Gasoline vapors are highly explosive
when exposed to open flame or spark,
resulting in death or serious injury.
•
Stop engines before fueling.
• DO NOT smoke or allow open
flames or sparks nearby, within 50
ft (15 m) of the fueling area.
• Maintain contact between fuel noz-
zle and fuel tank fill to prevent
electrostatic spark. DO NOT use a
plastic funnel.
• Fill in an open area.
BURN HAZARD
Fuel floating on water which is ignited
can cause death or serious injury.
Fuel will float on top of water and can
burn. If the boat is abandoned, swim
upwind, far enough to avoid fuel that
can spread over the surface of the
water.