Fuel Filters; Anti-Siphon Valve; Engine Room Ventilation System - Bayliner 265 Owner's Manual

Chapter 2: Features / Systems

Fuel Filters

• The fuel pickup tube (located inside the fuel tank) is equipped with a fine mesh screen filter.
• In addition, when supplied by the engine manufacturer, a fuel filter is installed on the engine.
• Periodically replace the fuel filters to make sure they remain clean and free of debris.
• Consult with your selling dealer or local marina concerning fuel additives that help to prevent fungus or other
buildup in your fuel tank.

Anti-siphon Valve

• If an engine running problem is diagnosed as fuel starvation, check the anti-siphon valve.
If the valve is stuck or clogged, change or replace it while the engine is shut down.
• NEVER run the engine with the anti-siphon valve removed, except in an emergency.
• Your boat is equipped with an anti-siphon valve, which is an integral part of the fuel system.
• The valve is located at the point where the fuel feed line attaches to the fuel tank.
• The valve is spring loaded and is opened by fuel pump vacuum.
• This valve will prevent fuel from siphoning from the tank in the event of a fuel line rupture.

Engine Room Ventilation System

The bilge blower removes explosive fuel fumes from
the engine compartment. Fresh air is drawn into the
compartment through the deck vents. The bilge
blower switch is at the helm.
To make sure the engine compartment is ventilated
with fresh air, run the bilge blower:
• For at least four minutes before starting the engine.
• During starting.
• Anytime your boat is running below cruising speed.
• Use of the blower system is NOT A GUARANTEE that explosive fumes have been removed.
• If you smell fuel, DO NOT start the engine and DO NOT turn On any electrical devices.
• If you smell fuel and the engine is already running, shut Off the engine and turn Off all
electrical devices. Investigate immediately.
• DO NOT obstruct or modify the ventilation system.
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NOTICE
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WARNING!
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
265 • Owner's Manual Supplement
BILGE BLOWER SYSTEM
TRANSOM
FUEL TANK
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
BLOWER
BLOWER HOSES,
TO/FROM DECK
LOUVERS