Specifications
FUEL
SYSTEM
GASOLINE
Use unleaded 89 octane
or
higher gasoline. When fueling,
follow
U.S. Coast Guard regulations, close off all hatches and
companionways
to prevent fumes from entering the boat, and
ventilate after fueling.
NOTE:
The
generator compartment should
have
a
gasoline
fume
detector/alarm
plVperly installed and
working.
GASOLlNEJWATER
SEPARATOR
AND
FILTER
A primary fuel filter
of
the water separating type must be
installed between the fuel tank 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.
These gasoline filters must have
metal bowls (not "see-
through")
to
meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements. The metal
bowls have drain valves
to
use when checking for water and
impurities.
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.
ENGINE
FUEL
FILTER
Periodically check the fuel connections and the filter bowl for
leakage. Replace the filter element after the first
50 hours. See
the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
OWNER
INSTALLED
FUEL
WATER
SEPERATOR
(WESTERBEKE
PART
#49602)
ELEMENT
O-RING
Changing
Filter
Element
1. Shut off the fuel supply.
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 the fuel celL
Use a pressure testing kit as
shown below.
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.
S. Inspect both
a-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. Turn
on
the fuel supply to the generator and start the
generator. Ensure that there are no leaks.
A
WARNING:
Shut
off
the
fuel
valve
at
the
tank
when
servicing
the
fuel
system.
Take
care
in
catching
any
fuel
that
may
spill.
SCHRADER
TEST
PORT
FUEL
CELL
(FUEL
PUMP/FILTER)
ENGINE
FUEL
FILTER
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