Tiara Yachts 53 COUPE, Owner'S Manual

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
7-2 53 COUPE
Inspect or drain the collection bowl of water daily or as necessary. The collection
bowl must be drained before contaminants reach the top of the turbine. The con -
tamination level of the fuel will determine how frequently the bowl must be drained.
To drain water from the fuel filter/water separators:
1. Ensure all engines are OFF.
2. Turn OFF engine fuel valves (
Figure 7-1
).
3. Open the drain on the bottom of the bowl with a suitable container in
place.
4. Close the drain after all the water and contaminants have been evacuated.
NOTE: DO NOT leave the drain open too long as it will eventually drain
the entire filter assembly of water and fuel, and possibly drain the en -
tire fuel tank.
5. Follow ’priming instructions’ below.
Priming instructions:
1. Ensure all engines are OFF.
2. Turn OFF engine fuel valves ( Figure 7-1 ).
3. Remove the T-handle and lid from the top of the filter assembly.
4. Fill the filter assembly with clean fuel.
5. Lubricate the lid gasket and T-handle O-ring with clean fuel or motor oil.
6. Replace the lid and T-handle and tighten snugly
by hand only —do not
use tools.
7. Turn ON engine fuel valves ( Figure 7-1 ).
8. If applicable, refer to the engine user manual to complete the fuel priming
procedure.
9. Start the engine and check for fuel system leaks.
10. Shut the engine OFF and check for fuel system leaks.
11. Correct any leaks as necessary with all engines OFF and pressure re -
lieved from the filter assembly.