OPERATIONAL MAINTENANCE
CHECK
FOR WATER IN YOUR FUEL SYSTEM: If you are planning to place your boat
in storage this winter, it would be a good idea
to
check for, and remove, any water
in
the
fuel system. Even if you are not going to store your boat during the cold months, it is a
good time to check for water
in
the water separator. Even a small amount of water left
in the system for several months can result
in
damage.
The water separator can be drained
by
removing the drain plug at the bottom of the
canister.
An
incoming air source must be created by loosening and removing the
incoming fuel hose. TAKE GREAT CARE TO CONTROL THE LOSS OF FUEL
BY
CLAMPING THE HOSE
PRIOR
TO ITS REMOVAL. Once the canister
is
drained, coat the
threads of the drain plug with a fuel resistant pipe thread sealer then replace and tighten.
Then reconnect the fuel hose, tighten the fastener and remove the clamp.
IT
IS
IMPERATIVE THAT THE THREADS BE SEALED PROPERLY TO AVOID A POSSIBLE
FUEL LEAK.
It
is
a good idea to periodically check your fuel filter to expose signs of water
in
the tank.
If
it
appears there is an undue amount
of
water build-up
in
the tank, position your boat
at
an
angle to make the water collect at the low end of the tank. Try removing the water
with a siphon
or
manual pump. Do not use an electric pump as it can cause a spark and
an explosion.
It
is
a good practice to store your boat with the gas tank nearly full and to add a fuel
stabilizing fluid that slows down the rate of fuel decomposition. You can purchase this
at most marinas or auto supply houses. Add the stabilizer to the nearly full tank then run
the engine to circulate it throughout the fuel system and into the carburetor. This will help
keep the seals from decaying and cracking. Always follow the manufacturer's
recommendations for proper mixing. Consult your engine owner's manual for more
information on fuel system lay-up procedures.
A nearly full tank will not allow condensation to form on its inner surfaces. An empty tank
can pick up a lot of water through repeated condensation. (It
is
a good idea
to
keep a
nearly full tank at
all
times
to
reduce the chance of condensation build-up even after daily
usage)
NOTE: GASOLINE EXPANDS IN HEAT. ALLOWANCE
MUST
BE
MADE
FOR SUCH EXPANSION. DON'T OVERFILL IF
BOAT
IS
NOT
STORED
ON LEVEL SURFACE OR IF
IT
IS EXPOSED TO HEAT.
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