Tiara Yachts Tiara 43, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING YOUR BOAT
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Fuel is supplied to the generator from the fuel tank. The fuel withdrawal tube is
designed for the generator to run out of fuel at a quarter (1/4) tank of fuel with
the boat sitting at rest. Cruising attitudes and sea conditions may affect when this
occurs. The system was designed in this manner to allow for a margin of safety
so the generator does not run the engines out of fuel.
5.2 LEAVING AND RETURNING TO THE DOCK
Before leaving on a short cruise or an extended trip, you should leave information
regarding your trip with someone who will be staying ashore. Particularly infor-
mation regarding who is aboard, where you intend to cruise, and when you plan
to return. This information will be extremely valuable should you run into trouble
while away from the dock.
Before you cast off, be certain that you have planned your trip so that you know
when to expect to need fuel and where you will purchase it. Fuel docks are not
always as convenient as gas stations on the road! You should also do a last min-
ute double check to see that all necessary safety items are on board, especially
a Coast Guard approved life vest, of the proper size, for everyone on board.
WARNING
!
THE SAME PRECAUTIONS REGARDING FUEL VAPORS FOLLOWED
DURING MAIN ENGINE START-UP SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN START-
ING YOUR GENERATOR.
CAUTION
!
If the generator fails to start after 70 seconds of cranking, cease crank-
ing operation. Before attempting to crank engines again, the water must
be drained from the muffler. Failure to do so could result in raw water
contamination of the engines’ cylinders.