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Fuel System
CAUTION
fitting on the starboard side of the hull for the
diesel fuel tank.
After fueling, replace the fill cap, and wash the
areas around the fuel fill plate and below the fuel
vent. Residual fuel left on the deck and hull sides
can be dangerous and will yellow the fiberglass or
damage the striping.
3.2 Outboard Fuel System
The fuel system on your Scout has one fuel tank
located in the center of the bilge below the cock-
pit sole. The tank is equipped with two main and
two 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.
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
the main fuel tank, for normal operation, and the
reserve fuel supply. The valves also have an off
position for servicing the fuel system.
Starboard Engine Fuel Filter and Selector Valves in Stern Bilge
Fuel Valves
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
prevent damage to lines and anti-syphon valves
from degraded fuel.
The fuel valves should be set to the MAIN position
when you begin each trip. Never select RESERVE
for normal operation to ensure reserve fuel is
available if and when you need it.
Pay attention to the fuel level and select the RE -
SERVE fuel supply when the fuel level in the tank
reaches 1/4 tank. This will prevent the engines
from running out of fuel before selecting the re-
serve fuel supply. When engines run out of fuel
they will shut down suddenly and you will loose
the ability to control the position of the boat for