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disconnect the shore power(refer to the
electrical pages in this section of the
owners manual)and disable any possible
source of ignition. Contact your Silverton
dealer or Silverton’s Customer Service
Department immediately.
Leaking fuel is a fire and explosion
hazard; personal injury or death could
occur.
If any fuel fill or vent hoses are in need of
replacement, be certain that ONLY USCG
TYPE A1 or A2 are used.
The use of any hose other than USCG
TYPE A1 or A2 could result in fuel
leakage. Leaking fuel is a fire and
explosion hazard; personal injury or
death could occur.
Fuel Tank Grounding System
The fuel tank and fuel fill on your 43MY
are electrically grounded(or bonded) to
the ground buss of the bonding system.
The grounding system is designed to
prevent the discharge of static electricity,
which could cause a spark, especially
when fueling your yacht. An authorized
Silverton Service Technician should in-
spect this system at least once each year.
While fueling, a spark caused by static
electricity could result in fire or explo-
sion, which could cause personal
injury or death.
Fuel Distribution Hoses
Each engine has a fuel supply hose that
runs from the pickup tube in the fuel tank
to the engine. Also, each engine has a fuel
return hose that runs from the engine to
the fuel tank. The generator has a fuel
supply hose that runs from the fuel tank to
the fuel selector valve. If your 43MY is
diesel powered, there is also a fuel return
hose routed similiar to the supply hose.
See the photo below which show the fuel
distribution hoses at the fuel tank.
The fuel distribution supply and return
hoses, fittings and connections should be
inspected often for leaks and signs of
wear, dry rot, cracking, chafing or swelling,
A good way to examine the fuel hoses is
to run your hand along the length of the
hose including the fittings. Small leaks will
be revealed as wet spots on your hand. If
any evidence of hose deterioration is
present, have a qualified technician re-
place all of the hoses with USCG TYPE
A1 hoses immediately. If a leak is found,
turn OFF battery switches, disconnect
shore power and disable any possible
source of ignition. Do not start your en-
gines, the generator or any devices that
could create a spark. Contact your Dealer
or Customer Service Department immedi-