Section 5 • Fuel System
1.Fuel System
Section 3 • Using Your Boat contains important fueling information. Take time to read all the fuel related information in the owner’s manual.
The 20 Outlaw standard gasoline fuel system consists of a 50 gallon fuel tank, fuel tank vent, an
The fuel tank vent serves as a pressure/vacuum release and safety overflow. The fuel vent is located inside the fuel cap on the port side of the hull. Periodically check the vent to assure that it is not clogged.
!CAUTION
Never start an engine until you are certain that fuel fumes are not present in engine compartment or elsewhere in the boat.
Gas Fuel System
(Fig 5.1.1)
Anti-Siphon Valve (Inboard/Outboard Engine Only)
The fuel
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FUEL PUMP SUCTION PULLS OPEN THE SEALING BALL
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SPRING PRESSURE PUSHES THE SEALING BALL CLOSED
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WIRE |
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20 Outlaw® | 5.1 |