Scout Boats 295 Abaco, Owner'S Manual

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PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION
ACCESSORY PROBLEMS
Holding tank will not empty.
Excessive odor from marine head.
The refrigerator compressor runs frequently and the house
battery life seems shorter than it should be whenever the
refrigerator is operating on DC power.
The optional generator will not start.
The generator runs for a short time and shuts down.
No AC power to cabin breaker panel and shore cord is
properly connected.
• Holding tank vent is clogged. Clean the vent and vent
hose.
• There is a vacuum leak in the hose from the holding tank to
the deck pump out fitting. Tighten loose fittings or replace
damaged hoses.
• Back pressure in the holding tank. Pump out holding tank
and clean the vent and vent hose.
• Waste is in the discharge hose. Flush enough to move waste
to the holding tank, particularly at the end of each day.
• No deodorizer in the holding tank. Add deodorizer to the
holding tank each time it is pumped out.
• The waste in the tank is over two weeks old. Pump the
holding tank if it has contained waste for two weeks or
more.
• The thermostat in the refrigerator is set too cold. Check the
temperature in the refrigerator and set the thermostat to a
warmer setting if possible.
• The door gasket is dirty or moldy and not sealing properly.
Clean or replace the door seal.
• The battery is weak and not providing the proper voltage to
the refrigerator compressor. Replace the battery.
• The refrigerator is defective. Replace the refrigerator.
• House battery is not charged. Charge or replace battery.
• The generator fuel supply valve is off. Turn on fuel supply
valve.
• The fuel level is too low in the fuel tank that supplies the
generator. Fill the fuel tank.
• There is a problem with the generator and the emergency
shut down system has activated to shut down the generator.
Find and correct the problem, then restart the generator.
• The fuel level is too low in the fuel tank that supplies the
generator. Fill the fuel tank.
• The generator is overloaded. Manage AC accessory use to
reduce excess amperage draw.
• The breaker at the shore outlet is off. Activate breaker.
• The shore power cord is damaged or defective. Replace the
cord.
Troubleshooting Guide