Tiara Yachts C49, Owner'S Manual

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Section 3 Fuel Systems
3-4
43 LS
WARNING
!
Do not start the engines until you are
sure there are no fuel fumes in the bilge
or engine compartment of your boat.
Fuel vapors are explosive and may
ignite during engine start-up, causing
serious injury or death.
CAUTION
!
To reduce the risk of fire, investigate
all fuel odors immediately and do not
start the engines, generator or other
electrical equipment if fuel odors are
present.
CAUTION
!
A no-spill vent system is used so that
fuel will not spill out of the vents when
filling; however, fuel will exit the fuel
fill pipe if overfilling occurs. When
filling the fuel tank listen carefully for
fuel filling up in the fill pipe.
NOTICE
!
To prevent damage to your fuel sys -
tem, use only a quality grade of fuel as
recommended by the engine manufac
-
turer. Do not use a fuel which contains
harsh additives. Damage to your fuel
system as a result of using these fuels
will not be covered by your warranty.
NOTICE
!
Be careful not to spill any fuel outside
the boat into the water. If you do, clean
up the fuel immediately in the manner
prescribed by your local regulations.
Fuel Water Separating Filters
Fuel filters are located at the forward end
of the mechanical space. There is one
water-separator type filter for each engine
fuel line. Check all filters for water frequently
to ensure an adequate supply of clean,
dry fuel to the engines. The filter elements
should be changed every 500 engine hours,
at every other oil change, once a season, or
if a power loss is noticed, whichever comes
first.
Turn off all electrical switches before servic-
ing the fuel system and DO NOT drain any
fuel into the bilge. Prime the fuel system
and check all fuel lines and fittings for leaks
before and after starting the engines, and
after any fuel system service. See the end
of this section for more fuel system mainte-
nance information.
Gasoline fuel water separating filters
(typical)
3.3 Diesel Generator Fuel
System
The generator and 30-gallon diesel generator
fuel tank are located in the mechanical space.
The generator tank is filled through a deck fill
marked DIESEL on the starboard gunwale.
Check the diesel fuel level using the gauge
on the engine MFD at the helm, or the control
panel on the generator. The fuel level may be
read without starting the generator.