Owner`s manual

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FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel, especially gasoline, is extremely
flamable. Failure to follow these recom-
mendations and the rules of good
common sense could result in fire or
explosion, which could cause personal
injury or death.
The purpose of the Fuel System is to
maintain the necessary supply of fuel to
the engines and generator upon demand
and as needed. The fuel system on your
43MY is comprised of the following com-
ponents, which will be described sepa-
rately:
• Fuel Tanks
• Fuel Tank Fills and Vents
• Fuel Tank Grounding System
• Fuel Distribution Hoses
• Fuel Supply Valves
• Fuel Filtration
• Generator Fuel Selector Valve
• Fuel Gauge and Selector Switch
Fuel Tanks
Your 43MY is equipped with two(2) fuel
tanks, each having a capacity of 262
gallons, for a total fuel capacity of 524
gallons. The photo above shows the star-
board side fuel tank. The port side fuel
tank is in the same location but on the port
side. Both fuel tanks are located outside
of the engines. One tank is located on the
port side and one tank is located on the
starboard side. See the Mechanical Sche-
matic in the SCHEMATICS Section of this
owners Manual. The port side fuel tank
supplies fuel to the port engine and the
starboard fuel tank supplies the starboard
engine. Either tank can supply the genera-
tor, if so equipped.
Each fuel tank is equipped with a Fuel
Level Sending Unit, which provides an
electrical signal to the fuel gauge to indi-
cate the fuel level. The photo below shows
the sending unit on the fuel tank.
The Fuel Tanks should be inspected for
signs of leaks, corrosion, and/or pitting at
least once each year. Corrosion normally
appears as a white chalky, discolored or
flaky appearance on the surface of the
tank. Sometimes it also appears as pitting
or small pockets of missing aluminum.
Another indication of external corrosion
could be bubbles on the paint that coats
the fuel tank (if painted). Corrosion
occuring on the internal surfaces of the