Scout Boats 245 Abaco, Owner'S Manual

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CAUTION
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3.3 Fueling Instructions
FUEL IS VERY FLAMMABLE. BE CAREFUL WHEN FILLING THE
FUEL TANK. NO SMOKING. NEVER FILL THE TANK WHILE AN
ENGINE IS RUNNING. FILL THE FUEL TANK IN AN OPEN AREA.
DO NOT FILL THE TANK NEAR OPEN FLAMES.
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM, USE ONLY A
GOOD GRADE OF GASOLINE FOR OUTBOARD ENGINES. DO
NOT USE A FUEL THAT CONTAINS HARSH ADDITIVES OR
IS AN ALCOHOL BLEND. 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 FOR THE FUEL
REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR ENGINES.
To fill the fuel tank at a marina, follow this
procedure:
1. Make sure all switches are in the OFF posi-
tion.
2. Make sure the boat is securely moored.
3. Make sure all passengers leave the boat.
4. Close all doors and hatches to prevent fuel
fumes from entering the cabin or bilge.
5. Estimate how much fuel is needed and
avoid over filling the tank.
Notice:
When the fuel tank is full, fuel will come
out through the fuel vent. The fuel vent is
located on the port side of the boat.
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. Open all cabin hatches, windows and doors.
Allow the boat to completely air out before
starting the engines.
13. 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.