PURSUIT S 408 SPORT 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Fuel Systems Section 3
3-1
Fuel Systems
3.1 General
The fuel system of your Pursuit boat is
designed to meet the requirements of the
U.S. Coast Guard, Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), National Marine Manufactur-
ers Association (NMMA), and American Boat
and Yacht Council (ABYC) in effect at the
time of manufacture.
Pursuit Boats has engineered an improved
fuel tank fill and vent system that will reduce
or eliminate fuel spillage when re-fuelling
the boat with a standard automatic shut-
off fuel fill nozzle provided by marinas and
gas stations. This is in accordance to EPA
regulations. While this system provides a
clean consistent refueling experience, it still
requires the operator’s attention and must
not be defeated by attempting to over-fill the
tank with fuel. This system will automatically
provide the proper air space (approximately
5% of total tank volume) in the fuel tank to
accommodate the expansion of fuel during
daily temperature cycles.
This new EPA compliant fuel system is engi -
neered to vent through a carbon canister
when the fuel cap is installed. This will greatly
reduce fuel vapors that escape to the atmo-
sphere and reduce the fuel odor that was
present on traditional systems. For that rea-
son, the fuel cap has been changed to help
the operator verify the cap is properly closed.
The fuel system was factory inspected and
pressure tested in accordance with regu -
lations in effect at the time of manufacture.
It is the responsibility of the boat owner to
maintain the safe condition of the system.
Inspect the system frequently to ensure no
deterioration or loosening of connections has
occurred.
DANGER
!
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
Fuel and their vapors are highly explo-
sive when exposed to open flame or
spark, resulting in death or serious
injury.
1. Make sure no vapors are present
before turning on electrical equip-
ment or starting engines.
2. Make sure fuel is added to the
fuel tank only. DO NOT confuse
other deck fills with fuel fills.
3. DO NOT remove anti-siphon
valves from the system.
4. Turn off all electrical switches
before servicing the fuel system.
5. DO NOT drain any fuel in the
bilge.
6. Check all fuel lines and fittings for
leaks before and after starting the
engines and after any fuel system
service.
7. Prime fuel system and check all
fittings for leaks before and after
starting the engines.
8. DO NOT block fuel vents.
9. DO NOT store fuel in any contain-
ers or compartments not desig-
nated for fuel storage.
NOTICE
!
Certain bulkhead areas are sealed fol-
lowing U.S. Coast Guard regulations
at the date of manufacture. Any mod-
ifications must be in accordance with
the regulations.