PURSUIT OS 335, Руководство пользователя

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Chapter 3:
FUEL SYSTEM
3.1 General
The fuel system used in Pursuit boats is designed to meet the requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard, the
National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), and The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
in effect at the time of manufacture.
All gasoline fuel systems have been factory inspected and pressure tested in accordance with regulations in
effect at the time of manufacture. This inspection assures that the system is air tight, leak proof and safe. It
is the responsibility of the purchaser to maintain it in that condition. Make frequent inspections to assure that
no deterioration or loosening of connections is resulting from vibration.
DO NOT LET THE ODOR OF GASOLINE GO UNCHECKED. ANY ODOR OF GASOLINE
MUST BE IMMEDIATELY INVESTIGATED AND STEPS TAKEN TO PROTECT THE BOAT
AND ITS OCCUPANTS UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED. IF THE ODOR OF GASO-
LINE IS NOTED, SHUT OFF ALL ENGINES AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. INVESTI-
GATE AND CORRECT THE SITUATION IMMEDIATELY. HAVE ALL PASSENGERS PUT
ON PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES AND KEEP A FIRE EXTINGUISHER READY UNTIL
THE SITUATION IS RESOLVED.
FUEL WITHDRAWAL TUBES
The fuel withdrawal tubes are positioned in the fuel
tanks to achieve optimum fuel usage, fuel line
routing, etc. At certain speeds and hull trim angles,
the fuel supply at the withdrawal tube location can
increase or decrease accordingly. Be extremely
careful when attempting to operate the boat when
low on fuel. Though some fuel may be in the tank,
the trim angle of the boat may cause the fuel to flow
away from the withdrawal tube(s).
FUEL GAUGE AND SENDERS
This indicates the amount of fuel in the tanks. The
fuel gauge sender(s) can be accessed through in-
spection plates in the cockpit. Due to the mechani-
cal nature of the fuel senders, variations in readings
during various speeds of operation may occur. This system is merely a relative indication of the available fuel
supply and not a calibrated instrument. The fuel gauge switch located on the helm is used to switch the gauge
reading to the port or starboard fuel tank.
The fuel gauge switch will not have any effect on the fuel supply to the engines. The fuel supply must be
controlled by the valves located near the fuel withdrawal tubes on the fuel tanks.
Fuel Gauge Sending Unit and Valves