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Fuel system

Technical visualMarine fuel system
Marine fuel systemA conceptual marine fuel system showing deck fill and vent at the tank, then a supply path through a shutoff and filter or water separator to the engine. Return lines appear only on some installations.1TANK2SHUTOFF3FILTER /SEPARATOR4ENGINE
Marine fuel systemA conceptual marine fuel system showing deck fill and vent at the tank, then a supply path through a shutoff and filter or water separator to the engine. Return lines appear only on some installations.1DECK FILL + VENT2TANK3SHUTOFF4FILTER / WATER SEPARATOR5ENGINE

deck fill

vent

Gasoline and diesel systems differ materially; inspect for leaks, damaged hoses, loose fittings, odor and contamination.

A marine fuel system can include:

tank

deck fill

vent

supply line

shutoff

filter/water separator

primer or lift pump

engine fuel system

return line on some installations

Gasoline and diesel systems differ materially.

Inspect for:

leakage

damaged hoses

loose fittings

abnormal odor

contamination

Follow manufacturer inspection and replacement intervals.

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