Scout Boats 222 Abaco, Owner'S Manual

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3. Make sure all passengers leave the boat.
4. Estimate how much fuel is needed and avoid over
filling the tank.
Note: When the fuel tank is full, fuel will come out
through the fuel vent.
5. A special keyless fuel cap is supplied.
6. Turn the cap counterclockwise to open the fuel fill.
7. Remove the cap.
8. Put the nozzle in the fuel opening.
STATIC ELECTRICITY CAN BE GENERATED WHILE
FUELING AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
TO PREVENT STATIC SPARKS WHEN FILLING THE
TANK, MAKE SURE THE NOZZLE IS IN CONTACT
WITH THE FUEL OPENING.
SPILLED FUEL IS DANGEROUS AND CAN YELLOW
FIBERGLASS OR IGNITE. MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT
SPILL ANY FUEL. IF FUEL IS SPILLED ON THE DECK,
USE A CLOTH TO REMOVE THE FUEL AND
PROPERLY DISPOSE OF THE CLOTH ON SHORE.
IF FUEL IS SPILLED ON THE WATER, EXERCISE
EXTREME CAUTION. FUEL FLOATS ON TOP OF THE
WATER AND CAN IGNITE. IF EXCESS FUEL IS
SPILLED INTO THE WATER, IMMEDIATELY
EVACUATE THE AREA AND NOTIFY THE MARINA
AND THE PROPER OFFICIALS.
9. Fill the fuel tank slightly less than the rated capacity
to allow for expansion to avoid spilling fuel out of
the vents and fuel fills.
10. Remove the nozzle.
11. Install and tighten the fuel cap. Be careful not to
overtighten the cap.
12. Check the fuel compartment and below the deck for
fuel odors. If you smell fuel, do not start the engine.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FIRE AND/OR
EXPLOSION, DO NOT START THE ENGINE WHEN
FUEL FUMES ARE PRESENT. FUEL FUMES ARE
DANGEROUS AND HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH.
MAKE SURE ALL GASOLINE ODORS ARE
INVESTIGATED IMMEDIATELY.
3.4 Fuel System Maintenance
Periodically inspect all primer bulbs, connections, clamps
and hoses for leakage and damage or deterioration. Replace
as necessary. Spray the fittings, tank fuel gauge sender and
ground connections with a metal protector.
Frequently inspect and lubricate the fuel fill cap O-ring seal
with petroleum jelly or silicone grease. The O-ring seal pre-
vents water from entering the fuel system through the fuel fill
cap and it should be immediately replaced if there is any sign
of damage or deterioration.
Some fuel vents have screens that should be clear and free
from corrosion and salt buildup. The screens will prevent
insects and other foreign matter from contaminating the fuel
and fuel system. Fuel vents should be replaced if the vent or
screens are damaged or badly corroded. Fuel vent screens
that are clogged will prevent the fuel tank from venting prop-
erly and make filling the fuel tank difficult or cause fuel sup-
ply problems to the engine.
Contaminated fuel may cause serious damage to your engine.
The filter must be checked for water and other contamination
frequently. The filter element must be changed at least once
a season or more often depending on the type of engine and
the quality of the fuel. Please refer to the engine or fuel filter
manufacturer’s instructions for information on servicing and
replacing the fuel filter element.
The age of gasoline can effect engine performance. Chemi-
cal changes occur as the gasoline ages that can cause deposits
and varnish in the fuel system as well as reduce the octane
rating of the fuel. Severely degraded fuel can damage the
engine and boat fuel tank and lines. Therefore, if your boat is
not being run enough to require at least one full tank of fresh
fuel a month, a fuel stabilizer should be added to the gasoline
to protect the fuel from degradation. Your dealer or the en-
gine manufacturer can provide additional information on fuel
degradation and fuel stabilizers recommended for your en-
gine.
Avoid using fuels with alcohol additives. Gasoline that is an
alcohol blend will absorb moisture from the air which can
reach such concentrations that "phase separation" can occur
whereby the water and alcohol mixture becomes heavy enough
to settle out of the gasoline to the bottom of the tank. Since
the fuel pick up tube is very near the bottom of the tank,
phase separation can cause the engine to run very poorly or
not at all. This condition is more severe with methyl alcohol
and will worsen as the alcohol content increases. Water or a
jelly like substance in the fuel filters are an indication of phase
separation from the use of alcohol blended fuels.