SYSTEM OPERATIONS-39
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel, especially gasoline, is extremely
fl ammable. Failure to follow these rec-
ommendations 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 generator upon demand
and as needed. The fuel system on your
34C 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 34C is equipped with two (2) fuel
tanks, each having a capacity of 143
gallons, for a total fuel capacity of 286
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 Floor. One tank is
located on the port side and one tank is
located on the starboard side. See the
Mechanical Schematic in the SCHEMAT-
ICS Section of this Owner’s Manual. The
port side fuel tank supplies fuel to the port
engine and the starboard fuel tank sup-
plies the starboard engine. Either tank can
supply the generator, if so equipped.
Each fuel tank is equipped with a Fuel
Level Sending Unit, which provides an
electrical signal to the fuel gauge to indi-
cate the fuel level. The photo below shows
the sending unit on the fuel tank.
The Fuel Tanks should be inspected for
signs of leaks, corrosion, and/or pitting
at least once a year. Corrosion normally
appears as a white chalky, discolored or
fl
aky appearance on the surface of the
tank. Sometimes it also appears as pitting
or small pockets of missing aluminum. If
any one of theses conditions are pres-
ent, have an authorized Silverton Service
Technician inspect the tank immediately.
If a leak is found, immediately turn off
battery switches, disconnect shore power
(instructions in the electrical pages of this
section of the Owner’s Manual) and dis-
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