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Fuel System

prevent damage to lines and anti-syphon valves

from degraded fuel.

The fuel valves should be set to the MAIN position

when you begin each trip. Never select AUXIL-

IARY for normal operation to ensure reserve fuel

is available if and when it is needed.

Pay attention to the fuel level and select the AUX-

ILIARY fuel supply when the fuel level in the tank

reaches 1/4 tank. This will prevent the engines

from running out of fuel before selecting the re-

serve fuel supply. When engines run out of fuel

they will shut down suddenly and you will lose

the ability to control the position of the boat for

several minutes while the fuel system is primed

so the engines can be restarted. This could en-

danger the boat and crew in rough seas, an inlet

or a busy waterway. Always make sure to return

the selector valves to the main position when you

fill the tank.

Notice:

The procedure to prime the fuel system on

outboard engines is specific to the type and

model of engines on your boat. You should

refer to engine manufacturer owner’s manu-

al for the priming procedure for your engines.

5.3 Fueling Instructions

WARNING

FUEL IS VERY FLAMMABLE.  BE CAREFUL WHEN FILLING THE
FUEL TANKS.  NO SMOKING.  NEVER FILL THE TANK WHILE AN
ENGINE IS RUNNING.  FILL THE FUEL TANKS IN AN OPEN AREA.
DO NOT FILL THE TANKS NEAR OPEN FLAMES.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM, USE ONLY A
GOOD GRADE OF GASOLINE FOR GASOLINE ENGINES.  DO
NOT USE FUEL THAT CONTAINS HARSH ADDITIVES OR IS
AN ALCOHOL BLEND OF HIGHER CONCENTRATION THAN
RECOMMENDED BY THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER.  ANY
DAMAGE DONE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM THAT IS THE RESULT
OF USE OF AN ALCOHOL BLEND IS NOT COVERED BY THE
SCOUT WARRANTY.  REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER
OWNER’S MANUAL REGARDING FUEL REQUIREMENTS FOR
YOUR ENGINES.

Engine Fuel Selector Valves

WARNING

DO NOT CONFUSE THE FUEL FILL DECK PLATE WITH THE
WATER OR WASTE PUMP OUT DECK PLATE.  THESE PLATES
ARE LABELED ACCORDINGLY.  IF FUEL IS ACCIDENTALLY
PUMPED INTO THE WATER OR WASTE TANK, DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO PUMP IT OUT YOURSELF.  WATER AND WASTE PUMPS ARE
NOT DESIGNED TO PUMP FUEL AND A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
COULD RESULT.  CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR THE SCOUT
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE IN
HAVING THE FUEL PROFESSIONALLY REMOVED.

Preparing the Boat for Fueling

Use the following procedure to prepare the boat

for fueling at a marina fuel station:

• Make sure the boat is securely moored and all

engines are off.

• Make sure all switches are in the OFF position.

• Make sure all passengers leave the boat.

• Close all doors and hatches.

WARNING

GASOLINE FUEL VAPORS THAT ACCUMULATE IN THE BILGE,
AFT SYSTEMS STATION OR CABIN WHILE FUELING CAN
EXPLODE!!  FUEL VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN
ACCUMULATE IF THEY ARE CARRIED BY THE WIND INTO THE
BILGE OR CABIN THROUGH OPEN DOORS, HATCHES OR
VENTS.    ALWAYS CLOSE DOORS AND HATCHES BEFORE
FUELING.

• Estimate how much fuel is needed and avoid

overfilling the fuel tank.

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