4.2.9.2 Maintaining the fuel system

Follow the engine manufacturer’s maintenance schedule.
  • Annually, check the condition of the hoses and make sure that there are no visible cracks, abrasion, or deterioration.

  • Replace worn parts with genuine, marine-grade parts only.

  • Bi-annually and for winter storage, check the fuel tank compartment for possible accumulated water. This can be done by inserting a thin hose through the aluminium pipe at top of the tank. The pipe guides the hose to the lowest part of the fuel tank compartment. The compartment can then be emptied with wet-dry vacuum cleaner connected to the hose.

  • Bi-monthly, inspect the fuel system for presence of water in the fuel tank.

    Presence of water in fuel can be checked by inspecting the contents of the fuel filter.

    If any water is found, it must be removed and the whole fuel tank dried before the tank can be refilled with fuel. 

  • Examine the fuel tank and lines for corrosion and leaks.

Bi-annually and for winter storage, check the fuel tank compartment for possible accumulated water as follows:

  1. Insert a thin hose through the aluminium pipe at top of the tank. The pipe guides the hose to the lowest part of the fuel tank compartment.

  2. Connect a wet-dry vacuum cleaner to the hose.

  3. Empty the compartment.