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Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation
Generator (Option)
It is recommended that you read and understand
the information in the manufacturers owners
manual before operating the generator.
If equipped, the diesel powered generator is driven
by a self contained engine and provides 120 Volt
Alternating Current, (AC). Connections to the AC
electrical system are made through cables connected
to the slide selector switch on the AC distribution
panel. The generator has a built in cooling pump
which draws cooling water through a seacock located
in the aft machinery compartment. This water passes
through a strainer before entering the engine cooling
manifold.
Fuel
Use a clean, good quality diesel fuel with a cetane
number of 45 or greater. Clean fuel prevents the fuel
injectors and pumps from clogging. Avoid storing
the fuel for more than a month. Take care to keep
all dirt, water and other contaminents out of the fuel
to prevent the growth of microbes. Microbes form
slime that clogs the fuel fi lter and lines.
NOTICE
Fuel Recommendation
# 2 Diesel
Generator, Diesel (Option)
Fig. 3.21.1
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RAW WATER STRAINER
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EXPANSION TANK
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EXHAUST HOSE
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MUFFLER
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EXHAUST TO PORT THRU HULL
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TO FUEL TANK (FUEL RETURN)
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FROM FUEL TANK
RAW WATER INTAKE SEACOCK
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TO EXPANSION TANK
FROM WATER STRAINER
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CARBON MONOXIDE can cause severe NAUSEA,
FAINTING or DEATH. The exhaust system must be
leakproof and routinely inspected.
FIRE Can cause SEVERE INJURY or DEATH. Do not
smoke or permit fl ames or sparks near fuels or the
fuel system.
EXPLOSIVE FUEL VAPORS Can cause SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH. Use extreme care when handling,
storing and using fuels.
MOVING PARTS Can cause SEVERE INJURY or
DEATH. Operate the generator set only when all
guards, screens and covers are in place.
NEVER store diesel fuel in galvanized containers;
the galvanized coating reacts chemically to produce
fl aking that quickly clogs fi lters or causes fuel pump
or injector failure.
The generator draws fuel from its own tank located
on the port aft side of the compartment. The fuel
system has its own fi lter and fuel level indicator. The
exhaust from the generator passes through a high
effi ciency marine lift type water cooled muffl er and
is discharged by a fl exible hose via a through hull
fi tting. The generator has a housing which acts as
protection and a sound shield. It can be removed by
pulling latches located on the housing.
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WARNING
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FWD
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