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SYSTEM OPERATIONS-37
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel, especially gasoline, is extremely
fl
ammable. Failure to follow these rec-
ommendations and the rules of good
common sense could result in
fi
re or
explosion, which could cause personal
injury or death.
The purpose of the Fuel System is to
maintain the necessary supply of fuel to
the engines and generator upon demand
and as needed. The fuel system on your
38SB
is comprised of the following com-
ponents, which will be described sepa-
rately:
•
Fuel
Tanks
• Fuel Tank Fills and Vents
• Fuel Tank Grounding System
• Fuel Distribution Hoses
• Fuel Supply Valves
•
Fuel
Filtration
• Generator Fuel Selector Valve
•
Fuel
Gauge
Fuel Tanks
Your
38SB
is equipped with two (2) fuel
tanks, each having a capacity of 186
gallons, for a total fuel capacity of 372
gallons. The photo above shows the port
fuel tank. The starboard fuel tank is in the
same location but on the starboard side.
Both fuel tanks are located aft of the en-
gine room and are accessed through the
hatch in the cockpit. One tank is located
on the port side and one tank is located
on the starboard side. See the Mechanical
Schematic in the SCHEMATICS Section
of this Owner’s Manual. The port side fuel
tank supplies fuel to the port engine and
the starboard fuel tank supplies the star-
board engine. Either tank can supply the
generator, if so equipped.
Each fuel tank is equipped with a Fuel
Level Sending Unit, which provides an
electrical signal to the fuel gauge to indi-
cate the fuel level. The photo below shows
the sending unit on the fuel tank.
The Fuel Tanks should be inspected for
signs of leaks, corrosion, and/or pitting
at least once a year. Corrosion normally
appears as a white chalky, discolored or
fl
aky appearance on the surface of the
tank. Sometimes it also appears as pitting
or small pockets of missing aluminum. If
any one of theses conditions are pres-
ent, have an authorized Silverton Service
Technician inspect the tank immediately.
If a leak is found, immediately turn off
battery switches, disconnect shore power
(instructions in the electrical pages of this
Summary of Contents for 38SB
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