Fuel System; Fuel Tank; Fuel Vent - Boston Whaler 230 dauntless User Manual

Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation

Fuel System

NOTICE
GASOLINE RECOMMENDATIONS
Minimum octane rating of 87 (R+M)/2
The 230 Dauntless is equipped with a gasoline fuel
system. Please take time to read and understand
all the fuel related information and warnings in
the engine owner's packet.
The fuel fi ll, located on the upper section of the
motorwell (See fi gure 2.7.1). is marked "GAS". There
is a special key that is included in the owner's manual
packet that will open the fuel fi ll cap. Refer to the
engine manufacturer's manual for recommended
types of fuel and oil to use.

Fuel tank

Your boat is equipped with a 90 Gal.(340.7 L)
polyethelene fuel tank. It is recommended that you
follow all instructions regarding the fi lling of fuel
tanks.
Please take time to read and understand all the fuel
related information and warnings in the engine
owner's packet.
Fuel Tank
Fig. 3.3.1
NOTICE
F U E L G A U G E
accurately when boat is level (not
underway).
1
90 GAL (340.7 L) FUEL TANK
2
FUEL GAUGE SENDER
3
VENT HOSE
4
FUEL FILL HOSE
5
FUEL FEED TO ENGINE
6
FUEL CAP KEY
7
FUEL FILL W/INTEGRATED VENT
8
INTEGRATED VENT
230 Dauntless
o n l y r e a d s
A fuel tank with levels less than 1/4 full can cause
engine stalling problems due to fuel starvation or by
allowing sediment and dirt to enter the fuel supply
lines. Keep the tank full and monitor the fuel level
often to prevent this from happening.

Fuel Vent

The fuel tank vent is integrated into the fuel fi ll
deck fi tting (See fi gure 3.3.1). The vent serves as a
pressure/vacuum release with anti-surge and fl ame
arresting prtection.
DANGER
!
Check for leaks in tubing, connections and
hoses. Correct the cause of the leaks and
ventilate the area to insure that no fumes
remain, prior to energizing any electrical
equipment and/or starting the engines.
CAUTION
!
Use of improper fuel can seriuosly damage your
engine. Engine damage resulting from use of
improper fuel is considered misuse of engine
and will void the warranty. Follow engine
manufacturer's recommendations regarding
the types of fuel and oil to use.
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