Owner`s manual

OS 285

Fuel withdrawal lines are equipped with anti-siphon valves where the lines attach to the fuel tanks. These

valves prevent 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-

SIPHON 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 GASO-

LINE ENGINES.

GASOLINE FUEL FILTER

Fuel filters are installed in the aft bilge area and accessed by

removing the fishbox. The filters are the water separator 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

primers are built into the top of each fuel filter.

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 EXPLO-

SION. CHECK ALL FUEL LINE FITTINGS FOR LEAKS BEFORE AND AFTER STARTING

THE ENGINES FOLLOWING ANY FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE.

3.3 Generator Fuel System (Optional)

Your boat may be optionally equipped with a gasoline generator. The gasoline powered generator is supplied

through the aft tank. The gasoline withdrawal is equipped with an "ON/OFF" valve located on the top of the

fuel tank. Access to the fuel valve is through the hatch in the cockpit floor. The valve is off when the handle

is perpendicular to the fuel flow. An anti-siphon valve near the withdrawal tube prevents gasoline from

siphoning out of the fuel tank should a line rupture. This withdrawal tube is slightly higher in the tank than

the engine withdrawal tube to ensure that a reserve of gasoline is maintained for the main engine. If the

generator is allowed to run out of fuel, air may be introduced in the fuel system and will need to be removed

by an authorized dealer.

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START THE GENERATOR, THE FUEL VALVE MUST BE IN

THE "ON" POSITION.

A water separator type fuel filter is installed near the generator. The fuel filter has a sediment bowl that should

be checked for water frequently to assure an adequate supply of clean, dry fuel to the engine. The filter should

be inspected periodically and the element changed as needed.

Fuel Filter

NOTICE