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FUEL SYSTEM
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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 main-
tain the necessary supply of fuel to the en-
gines and generator (if so equipped) upon
demand and as needed. The fuel system
on your 352 MY is comprised of the follow-
ing components, 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 352 MY is equipped with two (2) fuel
tanks, each having a capacity of 143 gal-
lons, for a total fuel capacity of 286 gallons.
Both fuel tanks are located within the engine
compartment; one tank is located on the
Port side and one tank is located on the
Starboard side (See Mechanical Layout
on Page 158 and 159, which illustrates the
location of the fuel tanks). The Port fuel
tank supplies fuel to the Port engine and
the Starboard fuel tank supplies fuel to the
Starboard engine. Either tank can supply the
generator, if so equipped (See photograph
above, which illustrates the Generator Fuel
Selector Valve).
Each fuel tank is equipped with a fuel level
sending unit, which provides an electrical
signal to the fuel gauge to indicate the fuel
level (See Helm Switch Panel Layout on
Page 158, which illustrates the location of
the Fuel Gauge Selector Switch).
The fuel tanks should be inspected for
signs of leaks, corrosion and/or pitting at
least once each year. Corrosion normally
appears as a white chalky or fl aky appear-
ance on the surface of the tank. Sometimes
it also appears as pitting or small pockets
of missing aluminum. Another indication
of corrosion could be bubbles on the paint
that coats the fuel tank. If any of these
conditions are present, have an authorized
Silverton Service Technician inspect the
tank(s) immediately. If a leak is found, turn
OFF battery switches, disconnect the shore
power (See Shore Power - Connecting
and Disconnecting on Page 63, which
explains the proper and safe method for
disconnecting your shore power) and dis-
able any possible source of ignition. Contact
your Silverton dealer or Silverton Customer
Service immediately.
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