Scout Boats 350 LXF, Owner'S Manual

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Electrical System
WARNING
monitor engine temperature, exhaust temperature
and oil pressure. An owner’s manual for the gen -
erator has been supplied with this manual. Please
refer to it for details on the generator operation.
The generator engine uses a closed cooling sys-
tem with a seawater-cooled heat exchanger. A
sacrificial anode in the seawater cooling system
protects generator components that are in con-
tact with seawater. There is an expansion tank
for the engine coolant mounted in the bilge near
the generator. Make sure the fluid level in the
expansion tank is kept between the maximum
and minimum lines of the tank. You should also
check the exhaust port for water flow each time
the generator is started. If there is no discharge
within thirty seconds, shut down the generator,
then find and correct the problem.
The seawater cooling system includes a strainer
that prevents debris in the seawater from enter-
ing the cooling pump. The strainer is located in
the stern bilge compartment. It is important to
check and clean the strainer regularly to ensure
the seawater system can circulate enough wa-
ter to provide cooling for the closed cooling and
exhaust systems on the generator. Refer to the
Generator Raw Water Supply section of the Raw
Water System chapter for information on cleaning
the sea strainer.
The generator diesel fuel system is different than
the fuel system for the main engines. Please refer
to the Fuel System chapter for more information
on generator fuel system.
You also should read the generator owner’s man -
ual for detailed information on the safe operation
and maintenance of the generator.
GFI OUTLETS DO NOT PROVIDE 100% PROTECTION FROM
ELECTRIC SHOCK. EVEN THOUGH GROUND FAULT
INTERRUPTERS PROVIDE PROTECTION BY REDUCING
EXPOSURE TIME FROM LINE TO GROUND SHOCK HAZARDS,
IT IS STILL POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE AN ELECTRIC SHOCK FROM
DEFECTIVE APPLIANCES OR POWER TOOLS AND MISUSED
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
BBQ Grill
Supplies electrical current to the optional BBQ
grill when this option is installed. Otherwise the
breaker is wired in reserve.
Microwave
Supplies electrical current to the microwave.
Air Conditioner
Supplies electrical current to the air conditioner
compressor and control panel located in the cabin.
NOTICE:
After a certain amount of time without water
flow, the air conditioning unit will automati -
cally power down. If this occurs, reset the
unit and check for water flow out of the air
conditioning thru-hull. See air conditioner
owner’s manual for more information.
Water Heater
Reserved for additional 120-volt AC equipment.
Freezer
Supplies electrical current to the freezer
compressor for the transom fish box/
freezer control in the cockpit when
this option is installed. Otherwise the
breaker is wired in reserve.
Acc
Reserved for additional 120-volt AC equipment.
4.5 Generator
The generator is activated by the house battery
and the generator control panel in the cabin
breaker panel. The oil and coolant in the genera-
tor should be checked regularly or whenever you
check the oil in the main engines.
The generator panel controls the starting, running,
and stopping of the generator. Lights in the panel
Typical Generator Control Panel