Owner`s manual

3-2
Section 3 Fuel System
C 260
Fuel Vent
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 Pursuit has one fuel
tank. The fuel tank is mounted in the center
of the bilge and has one or two withdrawal
lines equipped with anti-siphon valves where
the fuel lines attach to the fuel tank. This
valve prevents gasoline from siphoning out
of the fuel tank should a line rupture. Single
engine boats use one fuel supply line. Boats
with twin engines use two separate fuel sup-
ply lines - one for each engine.
Gasoline Fuel Filter
Fuel filter(s) is installed in the transom area
of the boat. The filters are the water separa-
tor type and there is one filter for each
engine fuel line. Each 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 filters
are inspected periodically and the elements
changed once a season.
Fuel Filters
! WARNING
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.
! WARNING
Do not remove the anti-siphon valves
from the system. Should an anti-
siphon valve become clogged, clean
and reinstall or replace. If a fuel line
should leak, anti-siphon valves pre-
vent 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.
! WARNING
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.