SYSTEM OPERATIONS-37
Fuel, especially gasoline, is extremely fl ammable.
Failure to follow these recommendations and the
rules of good common sense could result in fi re
or explosion, which could cause personal injury
or death.
The purpose of the Fuel System is to maintain the
necessary supply of fuel to the Engines and Genera-
tor upon demand and as needed. The Fuel System
on your 33C is comprised of the following compo-
nents, which will be described separately:
• Fuel Tanks
• Fuel Tank Fills and Vents
• Fuel Tank Grounding System
• Fuel Distribution Hoses
• Fuel Supply Valves
• Fuel Filtration
• Generator Fuel Selector Valve
• Fuel Gauge and Selector Switch
Fuel Tanks
Your 33C is equipped with two (2) Fuel Tanks, each
having a capacity of 100 gallons, for a total fuel ca-
pacity of 200 gallons. The photo above shows the
Starboard Side Fuel Tank. The Port Side Fuel Tank
is in the same location but on the port side. Both Fuel
Tanks are located in the Engine Room and access
is through the hatch in the Salon fl oor. One tank is
located on the port side and one tank is located on the
starboard side (See the Mechanical Schematic in the
SCHEMATICS Section of this Owner’s Manual). The
port side Fuel Tank supplies fuel to the Port Engine
and the Starboard Fuel Tank supplies the Starboard
Engine. Either tank can supply the Generator, if so
equipped.
Each Fuel Tank is equipped with a Fuel Level Send-
ing Unit, which provides an electrical signal to the
fuel gauge to indicate the fuel level. The photo below
shows the Sending Unit on the Fuel Tank.
The Fuel Tanks should be inspected for signs of leaks
at least once a year. If any leaking is present, have
an authorized Silverton Service Technician inspect
the tank immediately. If a leak is found, immediately
turn off battery switches, disconnect shore power (in-
structions in the Electrical pages of this section of the
Owner’s Manual), and disable any possible source
of ignition. Notify your Silverton Dealer or Silverton’s
Customer Service Department immediately.
NEVER operate your boat if a fuel leak is pres-
ent!
FUEL SYSTEM
Sending
Unit
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