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FUEL SYSTEM
GASOLINE
Use u.nkatied 89 octane or higher gasoline. When fueling,
follow U.S.
Coast
Gtiard regtilations, close off
all
hatches
and
companionways
to
prevent fuines ii:om entering the boat, and
ventilate after fueling.
NOTE:
The
generator compartment should have a gasoUne
fume detector/ala.rm properly installed
and
working.
AWARNING:
Shat
o"
the fuel valve at the tank
When servicing the tael system. Take care in catch·
Ing any fae/tbat may spill. DO NOT allow anysmok·
Ing, 011110 flames or other SOUICllS of lire near the
fuel
system
wbell servicing.
Ensure
proper ventila·
tion exists when servicing the fuel qstem.
GASOLINE/WATER SEPARATOR AND FILTER
.
.
.
A
primary fuel filter of the water separating
type
must be
installed between the fuel
tank and
the. engine to. remove
water
and other conUllillnants from the
~elbefore
they cari
be carried to the fuelsystem on the
en~e,;
·
Most installers include a type of filter/water
sep~tor
with
the generator installation package as they are :Well. aware of
the
problems that contaminants in the fuel cari ·cause:
These gasoline filters must have
metal
bowls (not "see•
through") to meet U.S. Coast0u$l requirements. The Jn.eta}
bowls have
drain
-valves to use when checking for water and
impurities.
·
·
GASOUNE/WA'FER
SEPERATOR
&
FILTER
GASDENSER
The
gasdenser
consists of a portion of the fuel line that is
coiled around
the raw
water
intake line and insulated. It
i»
located between the raw water intake and the raw water
pump. The gnsdenser cools the fuel to help prevem vapor
lock.
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FUEL TO CARS
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12V
CONNECTION
FUEL CONNECTION
I
FUEL LIFT
PUMP
MOUNTING BOLT
. FUEL LIFT PUMP
Periodically check the fuel connections to and out of the puJN)
and
make sure
that
no
leakeage
is present and thatthe fittings
are tight and secure. The
DC
ground connection at
one
of
the
pump's mounting bolts should be clean and well ~e9ured by
the mounting bolt to ensure proper pump operation.
The engine mounted fuel lift pump is
~ain1enance
free.
A
WARNING:
Fuel leakage at the fuel pump or Its
connections Is a lire hazard and should
be
corrected.
Make.sure proper ventilation exists whenever servicing
faelsyst.em components.
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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.
lw/WESTERSEKE
~rutlne.s.,S
Generators
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