Owner`s manual

3070 CENTER CONSOLE
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Chapter 3:
FUEL SYSTEM
3.1 General
The fuel system used in Pursuit boats is designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the U.S.
Coast Guard, the Boating Industry Association, and The American Boat and Yacht Council in
effect at the time of manufacture.
All gasoline and diesel fuel systems have been factory inspected and pressure tested in
accordance with regulations in effect at the time of manufacture. This inspection assures that the
system is air tight, leak proof and safe. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to maintain it in
that condition. Make frequent inspections to assure that no deterioration or loosening of
connections is resulting from vibration.
DO NOT LET THE ODOR OF GASOLINE GO UNCHECKED. ANY ODOR OF GASO-
LINE MUST BE IMMEDIATELY INVESTIGATED AND STEPS TAKEN TO PROTECT
THE BOAT AND ITS OCCUPANTS UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED. IF THE
ODOR OF GASOLINE IS NOTED, SHUT OFF ALL ENGINES AND ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT. INVESTIGATE AND CORRECT THE SITUATION IMMEDIATELY.
HAVE ALL PASSENGERS PUT ON PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES AND KEEP A
FIRE EXTINGUISHER READY UNTIL THE SITUATION IS RESOLVED.
Fuel Withdrawal Tubes
The fuel withdrawal tubes are positioned in the fuel tanks to achieve optimum fuel usage, fuel
line routing, etc. At certain speeds and hull trim angles, the fuel supply at the withdrawal tank
location can increase or decrease accordingly. Be extremely careful when attempting to operate
the boat when low on fuel. Though some fuel may be in the tank, the relative trim angle of the
boat may cause the fuel to flow away from the withdrawal.
Fuel Gauge
This indicates the amount of fuel in the tanks. Due to the mechanical nature of the fuel senders,
variations in readings during various speeds of operation may occur. This system is merely a
relative indication of the available fuel supply and not a calibrated instrument.
The fuel system could also be equipped with a direct reading fuel gauge built into the fuel sender
on the tank. If your boat is equipped with this type of fuel gauge sender, it is accessed through
a deck plate located above the fuel tank in the cockpit.