Scout Boats 275 XSF, Руководство пользователя

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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
OFFICIALS.
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.
11. Install and tighten the fuel cap. Be careful not to over-
tighten the cap. Once the cap is tight, simultaneously
press down and turn the center of the cap clockwise
to lock it in the closed position.
12. Check the fuel compartment and below the deck for
fuel odors. If you smell fuel, do not start the engine.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FIRE AND/OR
EXPLOSION, DO NOT START THE ENGINE WHEN
FUEL FUMES ARE PRESENT. FUEL FUMES ARE
DANGEROUS AND HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH.
MAKE SURE ALL GASOLINE ODORS ARE
INVESTIGATED IMMEDIATELY.
3.4 Fuel System Maintenance
Periodically inspect all primer bulbs, connections, clamps
and hoses for leakage and damage or deterioration. Replace
as necessary. Spray the valves, tank fuel gauge sender and
ground connections with a metal protector.
Frequently inspect and lubricate the fuel fill cap O-ring seal
with petroleum jelly or silicone grease. The O-ring seal pre-
vents water from entering the fuel system through the fuel fill
cap and it should be immediately replaced if there is any sign
of damage or deterioration.
The fuel vent screen should be clear and free from corrosion
and salt buildup. The screen will prevent insects and other
foreign matter from contaminating the fuel and fuel system.
Fuel vent should be replaced if the vent or screen are dam-
aged or badly corroded. Fuel vent screens that are clogged
will prevent the fuel tank from venting properly and make
filling the fuel tank difficult or cause fuel supply problems
to the engine.
Contaminated fuel may cause serious damage to your en-
gines. The filters must be checked for water and other con-
tamination frequently. The filter elements must be changed
at least once a season or more frequently depending on the
type of engines and the quality of the fuel. Please refer to
the engine or fuel filter manufacturer’s instructions for infor-
mation on servicing and replacing the fuel filter elements.
The age of gasoline can effect engine performance. Chemical
changes occur as the gasoline ages that can cause deposits
and varnish in the fuel system as well as reduce the octane
rating of the fuel. Severely degraded fuel can damage the
engine and boat fuel tank and lines. Therefore, if your boat
is not being run enough to require at least one full tank of
fresh fuel a month, a fuel stabilizer should be added to the
gasoline to protect the fuel from degradation. Your dealer
or the engine manufacturer can provide additional informa-
tion on fuel degradation and fuel stabilizers recommended
for your engine.
Avoid using fuels with alcohol additives. Gasoline that is an
alcohol blend will absorb moisture from the air which can reach
such concentrations that “phase separation” can occur whereby
the water and alcohol mixture becomes heavy enough to settle
out of the gasoline to the bottom of the tank. Since the fuel
pick up tube is very near the bottom of the tank, phase separa-
tion can cause the engine to run very poorly or not at all. This
condition is more severe with methyl alcohol and will worsen
as the alcohol content increases. Water or a jelly like substance
in the fuel filters are an indication of phase separation from the
use of alcohol blended fuels.
DO NOT DRAIN ANY FUEL INTO THE BILGE WHEN
SERVICING THE FUEL SYSTEM. THIS COULD
LEAD TO A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
AFTER THE FILTER ELEMENT HAS BEEN
CHANGED, PRIME THE FUEL SYSTEM AND
CHECK ALL FITTINGS FOR LEAKS BEFORE AND
AFTER STARTING THE ENGINES.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINES, ALWAYS
OPEN ALL HATCHES, WINDOWS, AND DOORS
TO COMPLETELY VENTILATE THE BOAT AFTER
SERVICING THE FUEL SYSTEM.