The gasket/o-ring seals on the fuel fill cap assist in
sealing.when.closed..A.missing.or.damaged.o-ring.
can.allow.water.on.the.surrounding.surfaces.to.run.
into.the.tank.
D. Anti-Siphon Valves
The.fuel.withdrawal.line.is.equipped.with.an.anti-
siphon.valve.where.the.line.attaches.to.the.fuel.tank...
The.valve.prevents.gasoline.from.siphoning.out.of..
the.fuel.tank.should.a.line.rupture..See.Figure.I-3.for.
anti-siphon.location.
Periodically.inspect.the.cap.and.the.fuel.deck.plate..
The.o-ring.seal.should.be.inspected.for.cracks.or.
damage.and.replaced.as.necessary..Lubricating.with.
a.light,.waterproof.oil.or.grease.is.recommended.and.
can.extend.the.o-ring’s.longevity.
C. Fuel Vents
On.the.348.Vista .separate.thru-hull.fuel.vents.are.
®
installed..See.Figutes.I-1.and.I-2..While.the.tank.is.
being filled, the air displaced by the fuel escapes
through.the.vent.overboard..
Spilled fuel is a fire and explosion hazard. DO
NOT overfill or overflow the tank, or allow fuel
spills into the hull or bilge. If spillage occurs,
clean up immediately and dispose of soiled
rags/towels in a proper container.
Figure I-3: Fuel Tank Fittings
DO NOT remove the anti-siphon valve(s)
from the system. Should the valves become
clogged, clean and reinstall or replace.
Avoid overboard spills. When tank is almost full
the sound from the fuel vent will change. The
pitch will become higher indicating the tank is
close to being full. Stop pumping fuel into
tank. Do not top off.
The fuel withdrawal is positioned in the fuel
tank to achieve optimum fuel usage, and fuel
line routing. At certain speeds and hull trim
angles, the fuel supply at the withdrawal can
increase or decrease accordingly. Be extremely
careful when attempting to operate the boat on
a minimum amount of fuel. Though some fuel
may be in the tank, the relative trim angle of
the boat may cause the fuel to flow away from
the withdrawal.
NOTICE
When fueling at a marina, DO NOT overfill.
Fuel may spill into the water.
After fueling, replace the fill cap, and wash the areas
around the fuel fill plate and below the fuel vent.
Residual.fuel.left.on.the.deck.and.hull.sides.can.be.
dangerous, and will yellow the fiberglass. It will also
damage.the.tape.stripes.and.logos.
NOTICE
®
On all Vista models, access to the anti-siphon
valve and fuel sender is by either an access
plate or through the engine compartment.
For.those.models.with.thru-hull.venting,.periodically,.
inspect.the.fuel.vent(s).for.any.dirt,.wax,.etc..Carefully.
remove.any.obstruction.with.a.pipe.cleaner.or.similar.
device..Be sure not to puncture the screen..The.
vent.screens.are.designed.to.keep.insects.and.foreign.
matter.from.contaminating.the.fuel.and.fuel.system...
The.stainless.steel.cap.is.not.removable..
E. Fuel Gauge
The.fuel.gauge.indicates.the.amount.of.fuel.in.the.fuel.
tank..See.Section.E-9.Fuel.Gauge.for.additional.
information.on.fuel.gauge.use.
Fuel Systems - Section I
Owner’s Manual Page 9
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