Fuel System Overview; Fuel System Components; Fuel Tanks; Fuel Vents - Regal 3760 Owner's Manual

FUEL SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The fuel system used on your vessel features similar
components regardless of being gas or diesel. The system
consists of the fuel tank, fittings, hoses, filters anti-siphon
valves, gauges and distribution systems. The fuel tank
system has been inspected at several points during your
vessel's construction.
Regal has the right to change, update or add equipment
and systems at anytime.
WARNING
!
PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH!
DO NOT USE ANY ALCOHOL ENHANCED
FUEL OTHER THAN GASOLINE.
THIS CAN LEAD TO DETERIORATION OF THE
FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND CAN
CREATE AN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS
CONDITION RESULTING IN
POSSIBLE FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS

FUEL TANKS

Your vessel uses aluminum fuel tanks. They are
manufactured to rigorous standards. All the fuel system
fittings and hoses need to be periodically checked through
access plates located in the cockpit or from the bilge area.
FUEL FILLS
The fuel fills are located on the port and starboard rear
deck area. They are labeled for gas or diesel filling. Some
boats us a keyway to open and close the fill caps. This
keyway should be located with the owner's information.

FUEL VENTS

The gasoline fuel system produces vapors. These vapors
are vented overboard. At the hull you will find a vent that
displaces these vapors. See the illustration. As the fuel tank
is being filled the vent will displace fumes found in the
tank. As the tank nears full you will hear a distinct sound
of the gas vapors being displaced. Be careful slow the
pumping rate near the full mark so gas does not exit the
boat through this vent and pollute the water. Periodically
check the vent for build up of spider webs, debris, etc.
which can affect engine performance.
ANTI-SIPHON VALVE
The gasoline fuel system contains a device called an anti-
siphon valve. It prevents fuel from siphoning out of the
fuel tank in the event of a fuel hose rupture or leak. Never
remove this valve from the fuel system. Should it become
inoperative replace it. It is located at the fuel tank end of
the fuel feed hose.
FUEL TANK GAUGE & SENDER
The dash fuel gauge is an indication of the fuel tank level
as determined by the sending unit. These 2 calibrated
instruments are not 100% accurate. Use the one third
rule with regard to fuel reserves.
FUEL FILTER
Each engine regardless of brand uses a fuel filter. Some
are of the cartridge spin on type. The purpose of these
filters is to trap foreign particles and water in the filter
element. Because of the possibility of leaking fuel in the
bilge these filters need to be replaced periodically by a
marine professional. Call your closest Regal dealer for more
information.
FUEL DISTRIBUTION VALVE
A fuel value directs the flow of fuel to and from the engine
and optional generator to the fuel tanks.
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