Owner`s manual

C 340

DO NOT CONFUSE FUEL FILL DECK PLATES WITH THE WATER OR WASTE FILL DECK

PLATES. THESE PLATES ARE ALSO LABELED ACCORDINGLY. IF GASOLINE OR DIE-

SEL IS ACCIDENTALLY PUMPED INTO THE WATER OR WASTE TANK, DO NOT AT-

TEMPT TO PUMP IT OUT YOURSELF. WATER AND WASTE PUMPS ARE NOT DESIGNED

TO PUMP FUEL AND FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT. HAVE THE FUEL PROFES-

SIONALLY REMOVED AND THE COMPONENTS OF THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM RE-

PLACED AS NECESSARY.

FUEL VENTS

There are four fuel vent fittings for the gasoline fuel tanks, two on each side of the hull. While the tank is

being filled, the air displaced by the fuel escapes through the vent. After fueling, replace the fill cap(s), and

wash the areas around the fuel fill plates and below the fuel vent(s). Residual fuel left on the deck and hull

sides can be dangerous, and will yellow the fiberglass or damage the striping.

3.2 Fuel System

The outboard fuel system on the Pursuit C 340 has four fuel tanks. Fuel flow to the engines is controlled by

two four-way valves located in the forward compartment. The selected tank is indicated by the position of

the point on the selector valve handle. The fuel filters and fuel management senders are also located in the

forward compartment. The location of each fuel tank and its capacity is indicated below:

Center tank (aft of the leaning post) holds approximately 148

gallons.

Port tank (port side of the console) holds approximately 75

gallons.

Starboard tank (starboard side of the console) holds approximately

75 gallons.

Forward center tank (forward of the console) holds approximately

73 gallons.

Sea conditions and desired range will dictate fuel management strategy. In general, the center tanks should

be selected to supply both port and starboard engines. The port and starboard tanks should be selected for the

matching engine to avoid listing problems created by weight imbalance.

Fuel withdrawal lines are equipped with anti-siphon valves where the lines attach to the fuel tanks. These

valves prevent gasoline from siphoning out of the fuel tank should a line rupture.

DO NOT REMOVE THE ANTI-SIPHON VALVES FROM THE SYSTEM. SHOULD AN ANTI-

SIPHON 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 GASO-

LINE ENGINES.

Fuel Management Valves