Scout Boats 320 LXF, Owner'S Manual

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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 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 “O ff ” position.
2. Make sure the boat is securely moored.
3. Make sure all passengers leave the boat.
4. 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.
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
o ffi cials.
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.
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