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Fuel Tank Vent
There is a fuel tank vent fitting on the port side of the hull.
While the tank is being filled, the air displaced by the fuel
escapes through the vent. When the tank is full, fuel will be
ejected from the fuel vent.
After fueling, replace the fill cap, and wash the areas around
the fuel fill plate and below the fuel vent. Residual fuel left
on the deck and hull sides can be dangerous, and will yellow
the fiberglass or damage the striping.
3.2 Outboard Fuel System
The fuel system on the Scout has one fuel tank. Each fuel
withdrawal line is equipped with an anti-siphon valve where
the line attaches to the fuel tank. This valve prevents gasoline
from siphoning out of the fuel tank should a line rupture.
D O N OT R E M O V E T H E A N T I - S I P H O N VA LV ES
F R O M T H E S Y S T E M . S H O U L D T H E VA LV E
B E CO M E C LO G G E D, C L E A N A N D R E I N S TA L L
OR REPLACE.
The fuel filters are installed in the stern bilge of the boat. They
are accessed through the center stern hatch. The filters are
the water separator type and should be serviced frequently to
assure an adequate supply of clean, dry fuel to the engines. It
is recommended that the filters are inspected periodically and
the elements changed as needed.
There is a primer bulb in each fuel line located near the fuel
filter that is used to prime the fuel system after service or as
required. See Fuel System Maintenance and the engine owner’s
manual for additional information on the fuel filters and the
outboard engine fuel system..
3.3 Fueling Instructions
FUEL IS VERY FLAMMABLE. BE CAREFUL WHEN
FILLING THE FUEL TANK. NO SMOKING. NEVER
FILL THE TANK WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
FILL THE FUEL TANK IN AN OPEN AREA. DO NOT
FILL THE TANK NEAR OPEN FLAMES.
TO PRE VENT DAMAGE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM,
USE ONLY A GOOD GRADE OF GASOLINE FOR
O U T B OA R D E N G I N E S. D O N OT U S E A F U E L
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
S CO U T WA R R A N T Y. R E F E R TO T H E E N G I N E
MANUFAC TURER OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE
FUEL REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR ENGINES.
To fill the fuel tank at a marina, follow this pro -
cedure:
1. Make sure all switches are in the “Off” position.
2. Make sure the boat is securely moored.
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. 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.
S TAT I C E L E C T R I C I T Y C A N B E G E N E R AT E D
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.
Typical Fuel Filter