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Spilled fuel is a fire and explosion haz ard. DO
NOT ove rfill or ove rflow the tank, or al low fuel
spills into the hull or bilge. If spill age oc curs,
clean up im me di ately and dis pose of soiled
rags/towels in a pro per con tain er.
Avoid overboard spills. When tank is almost full
the sound from the fuel fill/vent will change. The
pitch will become higher indicating the tank is
close to being full. Stop pumping fuel into tank.
DO NOT TOP OFF.
NOTICE
When fueling at a marina, DO NOT over fill.
Fuel may spill into the water.
After fueling, replace the fill cap, and wash the areas
around the fuel fill plate and below the fuel vent.
Residual fuel left on the deck and hull sides can be
dangerous, and will yellow the fiber g lass. It will also
damage the tape stripes and logos.
For those models with thru-hull venting, periodically,
inspect the fuel vent(s) for any dirt, wax, etc. Please
follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance
schedule and maintenance instructions located in
Section I-1E.
D. Fuel Pick-Up
The fuel withdrawal line attaches to the fuel tank at the
fuel pick-up. See Figure I16 for fuel pick-up location.
The fuel withdrawal is positioned in the fuel tank to
achieve optimum fuel usage, and fuel line routing.
At certain speeds and hull trim angles, the fuel
supply at the withdrawal can increase or decrease
accordingly. Be extremely care ful when attempt-
ing to operate the boat on a mini mum amount of
fuel. Though some fuel may be in the tank, the
rela tive trim angle of the boat may cause the fuel
to flow away from the withdrawal.
NOTICE
On certain V series models, access to the fuel
fittings is through the engine compartment.
Fuel Systems - Section I
Figure I16: Starboard Fuel Tank Fittings Shown
(Port & Stbd Typical)
E. Fuel Level
The amount of fuel in the fuel tanks can be deter-
mined by either the fuel gauges or accessed through
the Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) system (if appli-
cable) . An EVC display for each engine is mounted
at the helm and monitors their respective systems
to include fuel level. Refer to the manufacturer's
literature included in your owner's packet for specific
information regarding ECV operation and information
display (if applicable).
F. Fuel Senders
The fuel sender consists of a float which travels up
and down a stationary tube. The float measures the
level of the fuel in the tank and sends a signal to the
EVC display or fuel gauges. See Figure I17.
Figure I17: Fuel Sender Operation
Owner's Manual Page 114
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