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While fueling, a spark
caused by static electricity could result
in fi re or explosion, which could cause
personal injury or death.
Fuel Distribution Hoses
Each engine has a fuel supply hose that
runs from the pickup tube in the fuel tank
to the engine. Also, each engine has a fuel
return hose that runs from the engine to the
fuel tank. The generator has a fuel supply
hose that runs to the fuel selector valve.
Then, from the valve, there are two (2) sup-
ply hoses; one to each tank. If your 352 MY
is diesel powered, the fuel selector valve
has dual ports and fuel return hoses routed
similar to the supply hoses (See photograph
on Page 76, which illustrates the Generator
Fuel Selector Valve). All fuel supply and
return hoses are USCG TYPE A1 and are
pre-manufactured with swedged fl are fi t-
tings on each end (See Mechanical Layout
on Page 155 and 156, which illustrates the
location of the fuel hoses).
The fuel supply and return hoses, fi ttings and
connections should be inspected for leaks
and signs of dry rot or swelling at least once
each year. A good way to examine the fuel
hoses is to run your hand along the length
of the hose, including the fi ttings. Small
leaks will be revealed as wet spots on your
hand. If any evidence of hose deterioration
is present, have an authorized Silverton
Service Technician replace all of the hoses
with USCG TYPE A1 hoses immediately. If
a leak is found, turn OFF battery switches,
disconnect shore power (See Shore Power
- Connecting and Disconnecting on Page
63, which explains the proper and safe
method for disconnecting your shore power)
and disable any possible source of ignition.
Contact your Silverton dealer or Silverton
Customer Service immediately.
Leaking fuel is a fi re and
explosion hazard; personal injury or
death could occur.
If any fuel hoses are in need of replace-
ment, be certain that ONLY USCG TYPE
A1 are used.
The use of any hose other
than USCG TYPE A1 could result in fuel
leakage. Leaking fuel is a fi re and explo-
sion hazard; personal injury or death
could occur.
Fuel Supply Valves
If your 352 MY is powered by gasoline
engines, it is equipped with an anti-siphon
valve, located on each fuel supply hose at its
connection to its respective fuel tank pickup
tube. The purpose of the anti-siphon valve
is to immediately stop the fl ow of fuel from
the fuel tank in the event of a break in the
fuel supply hose. The anti-siphon valves
are automatic and do not require manual
operation.
Fuel Filtration
The fuel that is supplied to the engines and
generator (if so equipped) may contain im-
purities found in the fuel tanks or contained
in the fuel from your supplier. If these im-
purities are not removed prior to entering
the engines/generator, performance may
be seriously affected. Removal of the fuel
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