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PEARSON YACHTS
OWNER'S GUIDE AND PROTECTION PLAN
PEARSON-323
SECTION IX: FUEL SYSTEM
The fill pipe to the fuel tank is located in the cockpit floor. The
deck plate is a flush-mounted screw type and is clearly labeled gas
or diesel depending on the engine. When removing the deck plate,
ALWAYS USE THE SPANNER WRENCH PROVIDED.
The fuel valve is located on the starboard side with access gained
through the removable panel behind the companionway ladder. To open,
place the valve handle parallel to the fuel line; to close, turn the
handle such that it forms a right angle with the fuel line (90°).
The fuel tank ventilates through a copper tube that extends from the
rear top of the tank to a small clamshell vent in the transom. The
fuel supply line is a copper tube that runs from the tank through the
electric and manual shut off valves to the filter and emerges from
the filter as a flexible hose connecting with the engine fuel pump.
When leaving the boat for an extended period, when cleaning the fuel
filter, or when making repairs or adjustments, it is recommended that
the fuel valve be shut off.
With the diesel engine installation, in addition to the fuel filter
installed in the fuel supply line, there is an additional filter
integral with the engine.
(DIAGRAM OF FUEL SYSTEM FOLLOWS)
Pearson 323 Owners Manual (1978 model year)
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