Scout Boats 300 LXF, Owner'S Manual

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Fuel System
and/or fuel from being ejected from the fuel fill/
vent fitting. You should never attempt to “top off”
the tank after the pump shutoff has activated.
The shutoff valves will not allow additional fuel to
be added after they close and could be damaged
by attempts to force additional fuel into the tank.
After fueling, close and latch the fill cap. Then
wash spilled fuel from the areas around the fuel
fill if necessary. Residual fuel left on the deck and
hull sides can be dangerous and will yellow the
fiberglass gelcoat or damage the striping.
5.2 Outboard Fuel System
The fuel system on your Scout has one fuel tank
located in the center of the bilge below the cockpit
sole. The tank is equipped with two main and two
auxiliary/reserve fuel withdrawal tubes controlled
by valves located in the aft systems station. 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.
CAUTION
DO NOT REMOVE THE ANTI-SIPHON VALVES FROM THE
SYSTEM. SHOULD THE VALVE BECOME CLOGGED, CLEAN
AND REINSTALL OR REPLACE.
A fuel filter for each engine and the fuel selector
valves are installed on the forward bulkhead in the
aft systems station. They are accessed through
the center hatch at the rear of the cockpit. 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 recom-
mended 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.
The fuel tank is designed with a main and reserve
fuel supply. The forward tubes are the main fuel
supply and the rear withdrawal tubes are the re-
serve. Selector valves in the stern bilge near the
fuel filters allow the operator to select between
Engine Fuel Filter In Aft Systems Station
Fuel Filter & Primer Bulb
the main fuel tank, for normal operation, and the
reserve fuel supply. The valves also have an off
position for servicing the fuel system.
Fuel Management
Proper fuel management is important on all boats.
The main fuel supply should be selected the ma-
jority of the time. However, it is important that
some fuel from the reserve fuel supply is con-
sumed for at least 15 minutes once each month
to keep the fuel in the reserve system fresh and
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