Silverton 43SB, Owner'S Manual

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SYSTEM OPERATIONS-35
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel, especially gasoline, is extremely
fl amable. 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
43SB 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 Tank
Your 43SB is equipped with a fuel tank,
having a capacity of 430 gallons. The
photo above shows the fuel tank. The
fuel tank is located aft of the engine room
and is accessed through the hatch in the
cockpit. See the Mechanical Schematic in
the SCHEMATICS Section of this Owner’s
Manual.
The 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 Tank 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
section of the Owner’s Manual) and dis-
able any possible source of ignition. Notify
your Silverton Dealer or Silverton’s Cus-
tomer Service Department immediately.