Scout Boats 245 Abaco, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING
CAUTION
PROPULSION SYSTEM
1.1 General
Your Scout is designed to be powered with single
or twin, 2-cycle or 4-cycle outboard motors.
4-cycle outboard motors do not use an oil injec-
tion system and are not equipped with remote oil
tanks. They have an oil sump in the crankcase
that must be kept full of the type of oil recom-
mended by the engine manufacturer. The oil must
be checked before each use and changed regularly.
Each manufacturer of the various outboard mo-
tors provides an owner’s information manual with
its product. It is important that you read the
manual(s) very carefully and become familiar with
the proper care and operation of the engines and
drive systems. A warranty registration card has
been furnished with each new engine and can be
located in the engine owner’s manual. All infor-
mation requested on this card should be filled out
completely by the dealer and purchaser and then
returned to the respective engine manufacturer
as soon as possible.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE ANY ENGINE OR DRIVE
COMPONENT WITHOUT BEING TOTALLY FAMILIAR WITH
THE SAFE AND PROPER SERVICE PROCEDURES. CERTAIN
MOVING PARTS ARE EXPOSED AND CAN BE DANGEROUS TO
SOMEONE UNFAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION AND FUNCTION
OF THE EQUIPMENT.
DO NOT INHALE EXHAUST FUMES! EXHAUST CONTAINS
CARBON MONOXIDE THAT IS COLORLESS AND ODORLESS.
CARBON MONOXIDE IS A DANGEROUS GAS THAT IS
POTENTIALLY LETHAL.
1.2 Drive System Corrosion
Each outboard motor is a complete drive sys-
tem with the gear case being just forward of the
propeller and connected to the power head with
a vertical drive shaft. All engines require some
maintenance. Routine maintenance recommend-
ed for your engine is outlined in the engine owner’s
manual. Routine maintenance is normally the
primary concern unless the boat is to be kept in
saltwater for extended periods of time. Then the
main concerns are marine growth and galvanic
corrosion.
Marine growth occurs when components are left
in the water for extended periods and can cause
poor performance or permanent damage to the
exposed components. The type of growth and how
quickly it occurs is relative to the water conditions
in your boating area. Water temperature, pollu-
tion, current, etc. can have an effect on marine
growth.
Outboard Engine
Chapter 1:
Typical Dual Outboards