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3070 EXPRESS

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Chapter 3:

FUEL SYSTEM

3.1 General

The fuel system used in Pursuit boats is designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the U.S.

Coast Guard, the Boating Industry Association, and The American Boat and Yacht Council in

effect at the time of manufacture.

All gasoline fuel systems have been factory inspected and pressure tested in accordance with

regulations in effect at the time of manufacture. This inspection assures that the system is air

tight, leak proof and safe. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to maintain it in that condition.

Make frequent inspections to assure that no deterioration or loosening of connections is resulting

from vibration.

DO NOT LET THE ODOR OF GASOLINE GO UNCHECKED. ANY ODOR OF GASO-

LINE MUST BE IMMEDIATELY INVESTIGATED AND STEPS TAKEN TO PROTECT

THE BOAT AND ITS OCCUPANTS UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED. IF THE

ODOR OF GASOLINE IS NOTED, SHUT OFF ALL ENGINES AND ELECTRICAL

EQUIPMENT. INVESTIGATE AND CORRECT THE SITUATION IMMEDIATELY.

HAVE ALL PASSENGERS PUT ON PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES AND KEEP A

FIRE EXTINGUISHER READY UNTIL THE SITUATION IS RESOLVED.

Fuel Withdrawal Tubes

The fuel withdrawal tubes are positioned in the fuel tanks to achieve optimum fuel usage, fuel

line routing, etc. At certain speeds and hull trim angles, the fuel supply at the withdrawal tank

location can increase or decrease accordingly. Be extremely careful when attempting to operate

the boat when low on fuel. Though some fuel may be in the tank, the relative trim angle of the

boat may cause the fuel to flow away from the withdrawal.

Fuel Gauge and Senders

This indicates the amount of fuel in the tanks. A sender

located on each fuel tank sends a signal to the fuel gauge

in the helm. Each sender can be accessed through

inspection plates in the rear of the cockpit. Due to the

mechanical nature of the fuel senders, variations in

readings during various speeds of operation may occur.

This system is merely a relative indication of the avail-

able fuel supply and not a calibrated instrument. The

fuel gauge switch located on the helm is used to switch

the gauge reading to the port or starboard fuel tank.

Fuel Gauge Sending Unit

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