Scout Boats 222 Abaco, Owner'S Manual

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To fold the seat, lift the front of the bottom seat cushion and
pull it toward the bow of the boat. The retaining pins at the
rear of seat will clear the receivers as the seat moves forward
in the slotted hinges. Then lower the cushion until it is verti-
cal. Pull forward on the wave gate/backrest to release the
friction latches. It is hinged and will lower to rest flat on the
seat base, securing the bottom seat cushion and providing a
standing platform.
To raise the seat, make sure the engine is down and raise the
wave gate/backrest to the full up position. Push firmly to
secure it with the friction latches. Then lift the front of the
bottom seat cushion until it is horizontal, then push it towards
the stern. As the cushion slides back in the slotted hinges,
align the retaining pins at the rear of the seat with the receiv-
ers. Push the front of seat towards the stern and down to fully
seat the retaining pins and secure the seat cushion.
To remove the seat, lift the front of the bottom seat cushion
and pull it toward the bow of the boat until the retaining pins
at the rear clear the receiver. Then lower the cushion until it
is almost vertical. Align the hinge pin with the top slot in the
in the port slotted hinge. Lift the port side of the cushion
until the pin clears the hinge and remove the seat.
Note: Periodically inspect the folding seat fittings for
wear, damage, or loose fit. Any problems should
be inspected and corrected immediately.
OPERATING THE BOAT UNDER POWER WITH THE
WAVE GATE AND TRANSOM ACCESS OPEN MAY
ALLOW PERSONS TO FALL OVERBOARD AND INTO
THE BOAT PROPELLER OR TO BE LOST IN OPEN
WATER. ALWAYS CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE WAVE
GATE IS PROPERLY CLOSED BEFORE STARTING
THE ENGINE AND NEVER OPERATE THE BOAT
UNDER POWER WITH THE WAVE GATE DOWN.
Pedestal Helm Seats
The standard helm and passenger seats are pedestal seats that
swivel and adjust fore and aft. There is a lever and friction
knob on the seat base. Lifting the lever located at the port
front of the seat base allows the seat to be adjusted fore and
aft. Releasing the lever locks the seat in that position. Loos-
ing the friction knob on the side of the seat base releases the
pivot lock and allows the helm seat to be swiveled on the
pedestal. The knob should be tightened securely when it is
swiveled back to the operating position.
The removable seat cushions are secured to the seats with
snaps. They should be removed and stored in the cabin or
storage compartment when the boat is not being used.
Stern Wave Gate/Bench Seat Folded Down
Stern Wave Gate/Bench Slotted Hinge, Pin and Receiver
Abaco Helm Seat Adjuster and Friction Knob