Owner`s manual

C 230

DO NOT CONFUSE FUEL FILL DECK PLATES WITH THE WATER OR WASTE FILL DECK

PLATES. THESE PLATES ARE ALSO LABELED ACCORDINGLY. IF GASOLINE OR DIESEL IS

ACCIDENTALLY PUMPED INTO THE WATER OR WASTE TANK, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PUMP

IT OUT YOURSELF. WATER AND WASTE PUMPS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO PUMP FUEL AND

FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT. HAVE THE FUEL PROFESSIONALLY REMOVED AND

THE COMPONENTS OF THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM REPLACED AS NECESSARY.

FUEL VENTS

There is one fuel vent fitting for the gasoline fuel tank. While the tank is being filled, the air displaced by the

fuel escapes through the vent. After fueling, replace the fill cap, and wash the areas around the fuel fill plates

and below the fuel vent. Residual fuel left on the deck and hull sides can be dangerous and will yellow the

fiberglass or damage the striping.

3.2 Fuel System

The fuel system on your boat has one fuel tank. The fuel tank has one withdrawal line equipped with an anti-

siphon valve where the fuel line attaches to the fuel tank. This valve prevents gasoline from siphoning out

of the fuel tank should a line rupture.

DO NOT REMOVE THE ANTI-SIPHON VALVES FROM THE SYSTEM. SHOULD AN ANTI-SI-

PHON VALVE BECOME CLOGGED, CLEAN AND REINSTALL OR REPLACE. IF A FUEL LINE

SHOULD LEAK, ANTI-SIPHON VALVES PREVENT A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF FUEL FROM

FLOWING INTO THE BILGE. ANTI-SIPHON VALVES ARE REQUIRED, BY THE U.S. COAST

GUARD, TO BE INSTALLED IN ALL BOATS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES.

GASOLINE FUEL FILTER

A fuel filter is installed in the transom area of the boat. The filter is the water separator

type. The fuel filter should be checked for water frequently to assure an adequate supply

of clean, dry fuel to the engines. It is recommended that the filter is inspected periodically

and the element changed once a season.

TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION, MAKE SURE

ALL ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ARE IN THE "OFF" POSITION BEFORE

SERVICING THE FUEL SYSTEM.

DO NOT DRAIN ANY FUEL IN THE BILGE. THIS COULD LEAD TO A

FIRE OR EXPLOSION. CHECK ALL FUEL LINE FITTINGS FOR LEAKS

BEFORE AND AFTER STARTING THE ENGINES FOLLOWING ANY FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE.

3.3 Fueling Instructions

FUEL IS VERY FLAMMABLE AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION. BE CAREFUL

WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANKS. NO SMOKING. NEVER FILL THE TANKS WHILE THE

ENGINES ARE RUNNING. FILL THE FUEL TANKS IN AN OPEN AREA. DO NOT FILL THE

TANKS NEAR OPEN FLAMES.

Fuel Filter