Silverton 45 convertible, Operator'S Manual

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SYSTEM OPERATIONS-51
Fuel Distribution Hoses
Each engine has a fuel supply hose that
runs from the pickup tube in the fuel tank.
Also, each engine has a fuel return hose
that runs from the engine to the fuel tank.
The generator also has a fuel supply hose
that runs from the fuel tank to the generator.
There is also a fuel return hose routed simi-
lar to the supply hose. See the photo below
which shows the fuel distribution hoses at
the fuel tank. Arrows on the photo indicate
distribution hoses.
The fuel distribution supply and return
hoses, fittings, and connections should
be inspected often for leaks and signs of
wear, dry rot, cracking, cha
fi ng, or swell-
ing. A good way to examine the fuel hoses
is to run your hand along the length of the
hose including the
fi ttings. Small leaks will
be revealed as wet spots on your hand. If
any evidence of hose deterioration is pres-
ent, have a quali
fi ed technician replace all
of the hoses with USCG TYPE A1 hoses
immediately. If a leak is found, turn OFF
battery switches, disconnect shore power
and disable any possible source of ignition.
Do not start your engines, the generator,
or any devices that could create a spark.
Contact your Dealer or Customer Service
Department immediately. If hoses need to
be replaced, make sure that only USCG
TYPE A1 are used. TYPE A2 is not accept-
able for fuel distribution.
Fuel Filtration
The fuel that is supplied to the engines and
generator may contain impurities found
in the fuel tanks or contained in the fuel
from your supplier. If these impurities are
not removed prior to entering the engines/
generator, performance may be seriously
affected. Removal of the fuel impurities is
accomplished by external fuel
fi lters, which
are located in the fuel supply line system.
The photo above shows a typical fuel fi lter
system for the diesel engines. Arrows on
the photo indicate Fuel Shut-Off Valves.
Each engine has a separate fuel
fi lter and
fuel shut-off valve located near the engine.
The fuel
fi lter is located forward of the en-
gines.