Silverton 330 Sport Bridge, Owner'S Manual

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When fueling your yacht in warm weather,
allow for expansion of the fuel and DO NOT
“top off” the fuel tanks. The fuel tanks may
over
fl
ow when the fuel expands after being
pumped from cool, under ground tanks or
when the air temperature is cool, such as
early morning or evening.
Never hurry through the fueling procedure.
In your haste, you may overlook an impor-
tant step, resulting in improper fueling.
Be certain you use the correct fuel type for
your speci
fi
c engine that is recommended
by the engine manufacturer; gasoline or
diesel.
Using the wrong type of fuel
will result in severe damage to the engines.
Fueling Procedure
Safely and securely moor your yacht to the
fuel dock.
Turn the engines, generator and battery
switches OFF to prevent the possibility of
electrical spark.
Disconnect shore power (See Shore Power -
Connecting and Disconnecting on Page 59,
which explains the proper and safe method
for disconnecting your shore power).
Extinguish all smoking materials and any
other items that may produce a spark or
fl
ame.
A spark or open
fl
ame can
ignite fuel or fuel vapor, which could cause
personal injury or death.
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Fueling Your 330 Sport Bridge
Fuel Quality
Refer to your Engine Manual , included with
your owner’s packet, for speci
fi
c fuel require-
ments for your engine, i.e., recommended octane
level.
Fuel Additives
Refer to your Engine Manual for recommenda-
tions concerning fuel additives.
Refer to the Winterization and Storage Section
of this Owner ’s Manual concerning the use of
fuel stabilizers. Always follow the manufactur-
er’s recommendation when using fuel additives
or stabilizers.
General Guidelines for Fueling Your Yacht
Leaking fuel is a fir e and
explosion hazard; personal injury or death
could occur.
Before fueling, check the fuel system for
leaks. Check the fuel system components for
signs of weakening, swelling or corrosion.
See your Silverton dealer for replacement of
any leaking or defective fuel system compo-
nents before starting your engines.
If possible, fuel your yacht only during the
hours of daylight. Fuel spills are easier to
detect when visibility is good.
To reduce condensation and the accumula-
tion of moisture in the fuel system, keep
your fuel tanks as full as possible, especially
during overnight docking or mooring.
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