LARSON Bass - Boat Features and Options; Fuel System

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Section 9
BOAT FEATURES AND OPTIONS
Before operating any systems within this section, review Safety in Section 2.
The boat may be equipped with a variety of systems to operate the boat and to
provide other conveniences you may need while on the water. The following basic
and typical information may not apply to your specific application. All of the boat’s
systems may not be covered in this section. See the Equipment Manufacturer’s
Operator’s Manual for specific details.
Regularly inspect and maintain all components and systems to prevent unexpected
hazards due to worn or faulty components. Be sure to replace components and
hardware with marine-grade parts.
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Never use parts not specified
for marine use to replace marine-grade parts. Using non-marine specified
parts in a marine environment may result in a fire and/or explosion.
FUEL SYSTEM
The basic fuel systems consist of one or more fuel tanks, tank vents, level sensor
and gauge, lines, pumps and valves.
Each tank has an antisiphon valve to prevent fuel from leaking out of the tank
should a break occur in the system at a point other than the tank. Some models are
also equipped with a fuel shutoff valve at each tank to stop fuel flow from the tank.
It is recommended that fuel shutoff valves be closed during long periods of
inactivity or storage. If equipped with multiple tanks, the system also includes a fuel
tank selection valve for individual tank selection and a fuel manifold. The manifold is
usually located in the engine compartment and contains a series of fuel feed valves
for controlling fuel flow/shutoff to the engines. The fuel valves can be used to help
maintain even weight distribution in the fuel tanks for proper boat load distribution
or to shut off contaminated fuel from the system. Refer to the boat and Engine
Operator’s Manual for specific fuel system information and service information.