Owner`s manual

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C 280/S 280/C 310/S 310
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
Fuel filters are located in the mechanical space. 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 should be 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 EX-
PLOSION, 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 EN-
GINES 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.
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM, USE ONLY A GOOD GRADE OF GASOLINE.
DO NOT USE FUEL THAT CONTAINS HARSH ADDITIVES OR MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL.
DO NOT USE FUELS CONTAINING METHANOL. WATER OR CORROSION DAMAGE TO THE
FUEL SYSTEM THAT IS THE RESULT OF THE USE OF ALCOHOL-BLENDED FUELS IS NOT
COVERED BY THE PURSUIT LIMITED WARRANTY. REFER TO THE ENGINE
MANUFACTURER'S OWNER'S MANUAL FOR SPECIFIC FUEL REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR
ENGINES.
To fill the fuel tank at a marina, follow this procedure:
1. Make sure all switches are in the “OFF” position.
2. Make sure the boat is securely moored.
Fuel Filter