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FUEL SYSTEM
GASOLINE
Use
unleaded
89 octane or higher gasoline. When fueling,
follow U.S.
Coast
Gtiard regtilations, close off all hatches and
companionways
to
prevent fuines frOm entering the boat, and
ventilate after fueling.
NOTE:
The
generator compartment should
haVe
a gasoline
fume detector/alarm properly installed
and
working.
AWARNING:
Shat oN the fuel valve
at
the tank
when serrfalng the fuel
system.
Take care Jn catch·
Ing
any
tliSI that
may
spOI. DD
NOT
allow aily$mtik-
ing,
open
flames
or other SOIHces of
fire
near
the
fuel
system
Wbea
servicing.
Ensure proper
vent/la·
tion
•xtsts
Whea servicing the fuel $1SIBlll.
GASOLl~ATER
SEPARATOR
AND.>FILTER ·
A primary fuel
filter
of
the
water
separatfug
type must be
installed between the fuel
tank
and the erigine to remove
water
and other conUilllinants
from
the~elbefore
they
cari
be
carried
to
the
~lsys~.()n
the
engilii;: · •
Most installers
in~1lli.te
a type of
filter/w;~f:·;s~P~for with
the generator installation
package as
they
~· :W,~lfaw~
of
the problems that contaminants in the
fuel
can
~se,:
...
These gf.ISoline filters must have
metal
bQWls
(not
"seek
through") to meet U.S. Coast·
Guard
r¢quirements. The
metlil
bowls
have·
drain 'Valves to
use
when cheeking for
wa~r
and
impurities.
·
... · · · · ·
GASOLINMtYAJER
SEPERATOR
&
FILTER
GAS DENSER
The gasdenser
consists
of a portion
of
the fuel line that is
coiled around the rnw water intake line and insulated.
It
is
located between
the
raw water intake and
the
raw water
pump. The gasdenser cools the fuel to help prevent vapor
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FIJEl TO
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12V CONNECTION
FUEL CONNECTION
'
FUEL LIFT
PUMP
MOUNTING BOLT
. FUa LIFT PUMP
WATER
Periodically check
the
fuel connections to imd out of the pU!JlP
and make sure that no leakeage is present and thattlte fittings
are tight and secure. The DC ground
conn~tion
at <;ine of the ·
pump's mounting bolts sboUld be clean and well
se9ilred
by
the mounting bolt to ensure proper pump operation. .
· .
The engine mounted fuel lift pump is
~aimenance
free. ·.
A
WARNING:
Fuel leakage at the fuel pump or its
connections Is a fire hazard
and
should
be
corrected.
Make.sure proper ventilation exists wheneVlt sentii:ing
faelsystim comp;,nents.
·
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CARBURETOR FILTER SCREEN
This generator
has
just one filter screen that is located in the
carburetor. To
remove
the filter screen, unscrew the plug as
· shown. Clean
the
filter
screen or, if needed, replace it. This
screen should be cleaned periodically.
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Ensflne.s.~
Generators
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