Installation manual
FUEL
SYSTEM
GASOLINE·
Use
unleaded
89
Octane gasoline
or
higher.
Ethanol
gasoline
must
not exceed
ElO
(10%).
Gasoline
with
higher
percent-
ages
of Ethanol
are
not acceptable for
use
in
these
models
and
can
void
; the
warrenty.
When
fueling,
follow
US.
Coast
Guard
procedures,
closing
hatches
and
companionways
to
prevent
fumes
from
entering
the
boat
and
cabins.
Be
sure
to
ventilate
after
fueling.
NOTE:
The
generator compartment should have a gasoline
fume detector/alarm properly installed and working.
GASOLINE/WATER
SEPARATOR
AND
A
primary
fuel
filter
of
the
water separating
~---·-,
type
must be installed
between
the
fuel
and
the
engine
to
remove
water
and
other
contaminant's
from
the
fuel
before
they
can
be carried
to
the
fuel
system
on
the
engine.
Most
installers include a
type
of filter/water
separator
with
the
installation
package
as
they
are
aware
of
the
problems
that
contaminant's
in
the
fuel
can
cause.
These gasoline
filters
must
have metal
bowls
(not
"see-through")
to
meet
U.S.
Coats
Guard
requirements. The
metal
bowls
bave
drain
valves
to
use
when
checking for water
and
impurities.
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FUEL
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ENGINE
FUEL
FILTER
ENGINE
FUEL
FILTER
Periodically
check
the
fuel
connections
and
the
bowl
for
leakage.
Replace
the
filter
element
after
the
first
50
hours
then
follow
the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
Changing
Filter
Element
1.
Shut
the
fuel
supply
to
the
generator
off.
2.
Ensure there
is
no
pressure
in
the
fuel
system
by
bleeding
off
any
existing pressure using a Schrader
valve
on
the
throttle body
and
fuel
cell.
Use
a
pressure
testing
kit
as
shown on
the
next
page.
3.
Unscrew
the
fuel
bowl
from
the
housing
and
allow
the
bowl
to
come
away
from
the
housing.
4.
Remove
and
replace
the
filter
element
and
clean
the
bowl.
5.
Inspect both "0"
rings.
Replace if
necessary.
6.
Press
on
a
new
filter
and
replace
the
filter
bowl.
7.
Open
the
fuel
supply.
Inspect for
leaks.
INLET
FUEL
FILTER
1. Shut off
the
fuel
supply
to
the
generator.
Disconnect
the
fuel
supply line
to
the
inlet
filter
and
unscrew
the
filter
from
the
pump
inlet.
Take
care
to
catch
any
fuel
that
may
be present.
2.
Thread
on
the
replacement inlet
filter
and
connect
the
fuel
supply
line.
Use
care
when
connecting
and
tightening
the
fuel
supply
line
so
as
not
to
distort
the
inlet
filter.
3.
Tum
on
the
fuel
supply
to
the
generator
and
start
the
generator.
Ensure that there are
no
leaks.
FUEL
PUMP
Periodically
check
the
fuel
connections
to
and
out
of
the
pump
and
make
sure
that
no
leakage
is
present
and
that
the
fittings
are
tight
and
secure.
The
engine
mounted
fuel
pump
is
maintenance
free.
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WESTERBEKE
NOTE:
It
is recommended that
the
fuel system be bled
during
each oil and filter change interval
to
ensure
no
air has
accumulated
in
the
fuel system.
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