Silverton 43SB, Owner'S Manual

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SYSTEM OPERATIONS-36
NEVER operate your boat if a fuel leak
is present!
Fuel Tank Fill and Vent
The fuel tank is fi lled through the Fuel
Fill Fitting and the cap is marked GAS or
DIESEL, depending on the type of en-
gines that power your
43SB.
Using the wrong type of fuel will result
in severe damage to the engines.
The photo above shows the Fuel Tank Fill
Fitting. It is located on the gunwhale in the
cockpit. The fuel
fi ll fi tting is connected to
the fuel tank with the fuel hose.
The Fuel Tank has a Hull Vent Fitting.
This
fi tting is located on the starboard side
of the hull.
The photo below shows the fuel vent.
The vent fi tting is connected to the Fuel
Tank with the fuel vent hose. This vent
allows air to pass through it when fueling
and when the engines are drawing fuel
from the tanks.
The fuel fi ll and fuel vent hoses, fi ttings
and connections, should be inspected for
leaks and signs of dry rot or swelling at
least once a year. If any of these condi-
tions are present, have an authorized
Silverton Service Technician inspect the
entire fuel system immediately. If a leak
is found, turn OFF the battery switches,
disconnect the shore power (refer to the
Electrical Pages in this section of the
Owner’s Manual), and disable any pos-
sible source of ignition. Contact your
Silverton Dealer or Silverton’s Customer
Service Department immediately.