Silverton 45 convertible, Operator'S Manual

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SYSTEM OPERATIONS-49
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel, is flammable. Failure to follow
these recommendations and the rules
of good common sense could result in
fi re, which could cause personal injury
or death.
The purpose of the Fuel System is to main-
tain the necessary supply of fuel to the
engines and generator upon demand and
as needed. The fuel system on your
45C
is comprised of the following components,
which will be described separately:
• Fuel Tank
• Fuel Tank Fills and Vents
• Fuel Tank Grounding System
• Fuel Distribution Hoses
• Fuel Filtration
Fuel Tank
Your 45C is equipped with a fuel tank having
a capacity of 607 gallons. See the Mechani-
cal Schematic in the SCHEMATICS Section
of this Owner’s Manual for the location of
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 appear-
ance 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 present, have an authorized
Silverton Service Technician inspect the
tank immediately. If a leak is found, imme-
diately turn off battery switches, disconnect
shore power (instructions in the electri-
cal pages of this section of the Owner’s
Manual), and disable any possible source
of ignition. Notify your Silverton Dealer or
Silverton’s Customer Service Department
immediately.
NEVER operate your boat if a fuel leak
is present!
Fuel Tank Fill and Vent
The fuel tanks are fi lled through the Fuel
Fill Fitting. The cap is marked DIESEL .
The photo below shows the Fuel Fill on the
starboard side of the deck.