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A. E
F
V
LECTRIC
UEL
The electric fuel valves are wired to the ignition
switch. When the ignition is turned ON the valve
opens, when the ignition is turned OFF the valve
closes. The manual override knob on the side of
the valve should be left in the OFF position at all
times.
In the event of an electrical malfunction, the valve
can be opened and closed manually by turning the
manual override knob.
The electric fuel valve is installed in-line on the fuel
hose between the fuel tank the engines and
generator.
E
F
V
LECTRIC
UEL
ALVE
MANUAL OVERRIDE
NORMAL OPERATION
2. F
P
UELING
RECAUTIONS
Certain precautions must be carefully and
completely observed every time a boat is fueled,
even with diesel fuel. Diesel fuel is nonexplosive
but it will burn.
5.2
S
5 • F
ECTION
ALVES
(
. 5.2.1)
FIG
ON/OFF KNOB
KEEP IN OFF
POSITION FOR
S
UEL
YSTEM
A. G
:
ENERAL
•
Fuel during daylight.
•
Check fill plate label to ensure fuel is placed
only in fuel tank. Fuel fill plate is located on the
port and side of the transom (see Fig. 5.3.1).
•
Avoid spills.
•
Know your fuel capacity and consumption.
Record the amount of fuel used since your last
fill up, and compute the engine's hourly fuel
usage. As a fuel gauge backup check, deduct
the average hourly fuel usage from fuel tank
capacity.
•
Observe the "Rule of Thirds": one-third fuel for
trip out, one-third for return and one-third for
reserve.
•
Allow an additional 15 percent fuel reserve when
operating in rough seas.
B. B
& D
EFORE
URING
C
:
HECKLIST
•
Fire extinguisher – close at hand.
•
Mooring – boat tied securely to fueling pier.
•
Crew – at least one knowledgeable person
present.
•
Passengers – unnecessary people off the boat.
•
Engines – stopped.
•
Electrical equipment, including blowers – power
off.
•
Windows, doors, hatches – closed.
•
Smoking material – extinguished.
•
Inboard tanks – grounded.
•
Filler pipe – marked GAS or DIESEL.
•
Fuel nozzle – in contact with filler pipe to prevent
static sparks.
F
–
UELING
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