Owner`s manual

Fuel System
3-1
Section 3
DC235 / DC265
Fuel Systems
3.1 General
The fuel system of your Pursuit boat is
designed to meet the requirements of the
U.S. Coast Guard, National Marine Manu-
facturers Association (NMMA), and Ameri-
can Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) in effect
at the time of manufacture.
The fuel system was factory inspected and
pressure tested in accordance with regula-
tions in effect at the time of manufacture. It is
the responsibility of the boat owner to main-
tain the safe condition of the system.
Inspect the system frequently to ensure no
deterioration or loosening of connections
has occurred.
3.2 Fuel System
The fuel system on your Pursuit boat has
one fuel tank and is equipped with a manual
“ON/OFF” fuel valve. Refer to the Schemat-
ics section. The fuel valve and tank fittings
are accessed through deck plates on the
DC235 and under the mechanical space
hatch on the DC265. The valve is off when
the handle is perpendicular to the fuel flow.
The fuel delivery line is equipped with an
anti-siphon valve located where the line
attaches to the fuel tank. This valve helps
prevent gasoline from siphoning out of the
fuel tank should a line rupture.
All boats equipped with gasoline engines are
required to have anti-siphon valves by the
U.S. Coast Guard. DO NOT remove anti-
siphon valves from system. Anti-siphon
valves prevent fuel from flowing into bilge
should a fuel hose or fitting leak. If the valve
becomes clogged, clean and reinstall or
replace it.
! DANGER
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
Fuel and their vapors are highly explo-
sive when exposed to open flame or
spark, resulting in death or serious
injury.
• Make sure no vapors are present
before turning on electrical equip-
ment or starting engines.
• Make sure fuel is added to the fuel
tank only. DO NOT confuse other
deck fills with fuel fills.
• DO NOT remove anti-siphon
valves from the system.
• Turn off all electrical switches
before servicing the fuel system.
• DO NOT drain any fuel in the bilge.
• Check all fuel lines and fittings for
leaks before and after starting the
engines and after any fuel system
service.
• Prime fuel system and check all fit-
tings for leaks before and after
starting the engines.
• DO NOT block fuel vents.
• DO NOT store fuel in any contain-
ers or compartments not desig-
nated for fuel storage.
! NOTICE
Certain bulkhead areas are sealed fol-
lowing U.S. Coast Guard regulations
at the date of manufacture. Any modi-
fications must be in accordance with
the regulations.
Fuel Valve