Scout Boats 262 Abaco User manual

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Owner’s Manual
262 Abaco
Scout Boats Inc.
2531 Hwy 78 West
Summerville, SC 29483

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Print Date 6-2007
Current

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Your Scout manual has been written to include a number of safety instructions to assure the safe operation and maintenance
of your boat. These instructions are in the form of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE statements. The fol-
lowing denitions apply:
IMMEDIATE HAZARDS WHICH WILL RESULT IN
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
H A Z A R D S O R U N S A F E P R A C T I C E S W H I C H
COULD RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH
COULD RESULT IN MINOR PERSONAL INJURY
OR PRODUCT AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
All instructions given in this book are as seen from the stern looking toward the bow, with starboard being to your right, and
port to your left. A glossary of boating terms is included.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Your boat uses internal combustion engines and ammable fuel. Every precaution has been taken by
Scout to reduce the risks associated with possible injury and damage from re or explosion, but your own precaution and good
maintenance procedures are necessary in order to enjoy safe operation of your boat.

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Please ll out the following information section and leave it in your Scout Owner’s Manual. This information will be important
for you and Scout service personnel to know, if and when you may need to call Scout for technical assistance or service.
BOAT INFORMATION
Scout reserves the right to make changes and improvements in equipment, design and vendored equipment
items, at any time without notication.
PHONE:
REPRESENTATIVE:
OPTIONS
NAME:
PHONE:
ADDRESS:
SERVICE MANAGER:
ADDRESS:
SALESMAN:
DEALER SCOUT
MODEL:
PURCHASE DATE:
IGNITION KEYS #:
DRAFT:
HULL SERIAL #:
DELIVERY DATE:
REGISTRATION #:
WEIGHT:
MAKE:
PORT SERIAL #:
MODEL:
STARBOARD SERIAL #:
PROPELLERS
MAKE:
DIAMETER/PITCH:
ENGINES
NUMBER OF BLADES:
MODEL:
BOAT
BRIDGE CLEARANCE:
MAKE:
SERIAL #:
MODEL:
GVRW:
TRAILER
PORT PART #: STBD PART #:

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CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS *** For Export Only ***
To be in compliance with European directives for recreational boats as published by the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) in eect at the time this boat was manufactured, we are providing the following information.
Manufacturer:
Name:
Address:
Zip Code:
Identication Numbers:
Hull Identication Number:
Port Engine Serial Number:
Starboard Engine Serial Number:
Intended Design Category:
Ocean: Inshore:
Oshore: X Sheltered Waters:
Weight and Maximum Capacities:
Unladen Weight: - Kilograms (Pounds)
Maximum Load: - Weight - Kilograms (Pounds)
Number of People:
Maximum Rated Engine Horsepower - Kilowatts (Horsepower)
Certications:
Certications & Components Covered:
Scout Boats
2531 Hwy 78 West
Summerville, South Carolina
29483

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B O A T S
3 YEAR STEM TO STERN WARRANTY
+
10 YEAR TRANSFERABLE STRUCTURAL HULL
WARRANTY
Scout Boats Inc. has a limited transferable warranty that insures to the purchaser that each hull is free from structural defects
in materials and workmanship, (under normal care and use), for a period of ten (10) years from the original date of purchase.
Scout Boats, Inc. agrees to repair or replace, (at our discretion, based on review and/or observation of the hull in question), to
the purchaser, any boats(s) that is found to be defective during the applied warranty period. Scout Boats, Inc. also warrants for a
period of three (3) years to the original purchaser, that each new hull is free from non-structural defects, (i.e. defective materials
and/or workmanship). During this three year period Scout Boats, Inc. will cover the cost of replacing the part (both part(s) and
labor), excluding engines, which will only be covered by their respective warranties.
In order to receive warranty service, the selling dealer must register the boat on www.dealerscircle.com, and the purchaser must
take his/her boat to an authorized Scout Boats, Inc. dealer. Depending on the nature of the claim, Scout Boats, Inc. may require
the boat to be returned to our factory at 2531 Highway 78 West, Summerville, SC 29483, in which case all transportation, haul-
out, and/or loading charges shall be prepaid and the sole responsibility of the original purchaser. Scout Boats, Inc. will reimburse
up to one half of such transportation charges to the original purchaser upon the discover of a valid and applicable warranty claim
that is a direct result of improper manufacturing processes on the part of Scout Boats, Inc. or one of our suppliers. The original
purchaser must remove and reinstall, at his/her own expense, all outboard engines, (if directly related to damage in question),
as well as any and all personal effects and electronics equipment. The decision to repair, replace or make reimbursement for a
particular boat or part shall be at the discretion of Scout Boats, Inc.
Online registration, a bill of sale, or proof-of-purchase demonstrating individual in question as the purchaser, along with a proof
of customer’s identity, is required before warranty service can be rendered.
Scout Boats, Inc. does not warrant: (1) any Scout Boat which has been powered or loaded in excess of the manufacturer’s
maximum horsepower or capacity recommendations. The maximum horsepower and capacity recommendations are shown on
the certication plate afxed to every boat. (2) Any Scout Boat used in or for racing (of any type, organized or not), commercial
shing, chartering or other commercial use. (3) Any Scout Boat which has been subject to misuse, neglect, or structural
alterations. (4) Gelcoat cracking, crazing, bubbling, or blistering. (5) Excessive wear due to unprotected and/or over exposure to
the elements. (6) Any boat that has been deemed to have been misused neglected or re-powered by anyone other than the original
purchaser. (7) Any Scout Boat sold to a customer, (who happens to be the original owner), by anyone other than an authorized
Scout Boats, Inc. dealer. (8) Any Scout Boat that has been used on a trailer that does not adequately support the hull or any trailer
that may be considered undersized, including any and all roller type trailers. (9) Any Scout Boat with a jack plate installed by
anyone other than Scout boats, Inc., or an authorized dealer, or on any hull other than the 160, 170, 180, 190, 200, 220, or 240
models. Any Scout Boat with a jack plate of 8” or greater. (10) Any part or component not manufactured directly by Scout
Boats, Inc. after the rst three years of this warranty policy, (three years from date of purchase), will only have that particular
manufacturer’s warranty available.
Scout Boats, Inc. reserves the right to improve its product through changes in design or material without obligation to incorporate
such changes on boats built prior to the implementation of respected change(s).

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This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty implied or expressed. Scout Boats, Inc. accepts no responsibility for any
representations, acts, or omissions of its dealer relating to the preparation and/or sale of Scout Boats, Inc. products to original
consumer. This warranty is transferable, and to do so the original owner or purchaser must download a copy of the warranty
transfer form from www.scoutboats.com from the warranty section of the website and mail it to Scout Boats, Inc. within 10
days of sale of his/her boat to the new owner. A notarized bill of sale and a $100 administration fee payable to Scout Boats,
Inc. must also be included with the notication of customer’s intent to re-sell his/her boat.
Please mail to 2531 Hwy. 78 West, Summerville, SC 29483
By signing below I do hereby agree that I have read this Warranty Policy and do fully understand the terms and procedures listed
within. I also attest and agree that my dealer, (listed below), has gone over this policy in full detail and has answered all of my
questions regarding this policy and how it applies and has registered my boat online at www.dealerscircle.com.
Customer Date
By signing below the dealership representative hereby agrees that the status of this boat has been changed to “delivered” on
Dealer’s Circle, in order for warranty to go into effect.
Dealership Representative Date
Log on to www.dealerscircle.com to complete the warranty registration process. Paper copies are for the dealer and
customer records only. Please do not send Scout Boats, Inc. a copy of this agreement
WARRANTY WILL BE NULL AND VOID UNLESS THE BOAT IS REGISTERED ONLINE AT WWW.
DEALERSCIRCLE.COM AT THE POINT OF SALE!!!
Hull Identication Number: SLP ______________________________
(located on the top right side of transom, under the rub rail)
Owner’s Name: _____________________________________________ Date: _________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________ State: _________________________ Zip: _________________
Date of Purchase: ____________________________
Dealership: ____________________________________________________________
Salesman’s Name: ______________________________________________________
Dealership Address: __________________________________________________________________________
Brand of Engine: ____________________________ Horsepower: ___________________________________
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Warranty and Warranty Registration Cards
The Scout LimitedWarranty Statement is included with your
boat. It has been written to be clearly stated and easily under-
stood. If you have any questions after reading the warranty,
please contact Scout Customer Service.
Scout, Yamaha Motor Corporation, engine manufacturers,
and the suppliers of major components maintain their own
manufacturer’s warranty and service facilities. It is important
that you properly complete the warranty registration cards
included with your boat and engine(s) and mail them back to
the manufacturers to register your ownership. This should be
done within 15 days of the date of purchase and before the
boat is put into service. A form for recording this information
is provided at the beginning of this manual. This information
will be important for you and service personnel to know, if and
when you may need service or technical information.
The boat warranty registration requires the Hull Identica-
tion Number “HIN” which is located on the starboard side
of the transom, just below the rubrail. The engine warranty
registration requires the engine serial number(s). Please refer
to the engine owner’s manual for the location of the serial
number(s).
IMPORTANT:
All boat manufacturers are required by the Federal Boat Safety
Act of 1971 to notify rst time owners in the event any defect
is discovered “which creates a substantial risk of personal
injury to the public.” It is essential that we have your war-
ranty registration card complete with your name and mailing
address in our les so that we can comply with the law if it
should become necessary.
Product Changes
Scout is committed to the continuous improvement of our
boats. As a result, some of the equipment described in this
manual or pictured in the catalog may change or no longer be
available. Scout reserves the right to change standard equip-
ment, optional equipment and specications without notice
or obligation. If you have questions about the equipment on
your Scout, please contact Scout Customer Service.
Service
AllwarrantyrepairsmustbeperformedbyanauthorizedScout
Dealer. Shouldaproblemdevelopthatisrelatedtofaultywork-
manship or materials, as stated in the Limited Warranty, you
should contact your Scout dealer to arrange for the necessary
repair. If you are not near your dealer or another authorized
Scout dealer or the dealer fails to remedy the cause of the
problem,thencontacttheScoutCustomerServiceDepartment
within 15 days. It is the boat owner’s responsibility to deliver
the boat to the dealer for warranty service.
Transferring The Warranty
For an administration fee of $25, Scout will extend warranty
coverage to subsequent owners of Scout models for the dura-
tion of the original warranty period. The Limited Warranty
may be transferred to any subsequent purchaser of the vessel
within seven years from the date of delivery to the original
purchaser. Please refer to the LimitedWarranty Statement for
the procedure to transfer the warranty.
To take advantage of this program, notication of the change
of ownership, including the new owner’s name, address and
telephone numbertogetherwiththeappropriatefee,mustbe
sent to Scout within 10 days of the date of resale. Scout will
conrm, in writing, that the transfer of the warranty has taken
place. Afterwhich, the transfereewillbetreated astheoriginal
purchaser as outlined in the Scout Boats Limited Warranty
Statement.
Yamaha Engine Warranty
Yamaha is ready to stand behind your purchase with strong
warranty coverage. To be sure you receive all the benets of
warranty for your engines, please take the following steps:
• Be sure your newYamaha is registered for warranty. Your
boat dealer should do this at the time of sale. Make sure
your dealer gives you a copy of the completed Yamaha
registration card for your records.
• Read the Yamaha Limited Warranty statement. This
warranty applies toYamaha outboard motors sold in the
United States, whether purchased separately or when
supplied as original equipment by a boat builder.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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• If you need warranty repairs, you must take yourYamaha
outboard to an authorized Yamaha outboard dealer.
• If you are away from home, or your selling dealer is not
an authorized Yamaha dealer, use the following toll-free
numbers to nd the nearest Yamaha dealer.
United States Dealer Locations: 1-800-692-6242
Canada Dealer Locations: 1-800-267-8577
• Your warranty applies specically to repairs made in the
country of purchase.
• IfyouneedanyadditionalinformationaboutyourYamaha
or warranty coverage which your dealer cannot provide,
please contact Yamaha Directly. Refer to your engine
owner’s manual for the address and phone number to
contact Yamaha directly.

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OWNER’S / OPERATOR’S INFORMATION
Warranty and Warranty Registration Cards
The Scout Limited Warranty Statement is included with
your boat. It has been written to be clearly stated and easily
understood. If you have any questions after reading the
warranty, please contact Scout Customer Service.
Scout, Yamaha Motor Corporation, engine manufacturers,
and the suppliers of major components maintain their own
manufacturer’s warranty and service facilities. It is important
that you properly complete the warranty registration cards
included with your boat and engine(s) and mail them back
to the manufacturers to register your ownership. This should
bedonewithin 15daysofthedateofpurchaseandbeforethe
boat is put into service. A form for recording this information
is provided at the beginning of this manual. This information
will be important for you and service personnel to know, if
and when you may need service or technical information.
TheboatwarrantyregistrationrequirestheHullIdentication
Number “HIN” which is located on the starboard side of
the transom, just below the rubrail. The engine warranty
registrationrequirestheengineserialnumber(s). Pleaserefer
to the engine owner’s manual for the location of the serial
number(s).
IMPORTANT:
All boat manufacturers are required by the Federal Boat
Safety Act of 1971 to notify rst time owners in the event
any defect is discovered “which creates a substantial risk of
personal injury to the public.” It is essential that we have
your warranty registration card complete with your name
and mailing address in our les so that we can comply with
the law if it should become necessary.
Product Changes
Scout is committed to the continuous improvement of our
boats. As a result, some of the equipment described in this
manual or pictured in the catalog may change or no longer
be available. Scout reserves the right to change standard
equipment, optional equipment and specications without
notice or obligation. If you have questions about the
equipment on your Scout, please contact Scout Customer
Service.
Service
All warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized
Scout Dealer. Should a problem develop that is related to
faulty workmanship or materials, as stated in the Limited
Warranty, you should contact your Scout dealer to arrange
for the necessary repair. If you are not near your dealer or
another authorized Scout dealer or the dealer fails to remedy
the cause of the problem, then contact the Scout Customer
Service Department within 15 days. It is the boat owner’s
responsibility to deliver the boat to the dealer for warranty
service.
Transferring The Warranty
For an administration fee of $100, Scout will extend
warranty coverage to subsequent owners of Scout models
for the duration of the original warranty period. The Limited
Warranty may be transferred to any subsequent purchaser
of the vessel within seven years from the date of delivery to
the original purchaser. Please refer to the Limited Warranty
Statement for the procedure to transfer the warranty.
To takeadvantageofthis program, noticationof thechange
of ownership, including the new owner’s name, address and
telephone number together with the appropriate fee, must
be sent to Scout within 10 days of the date of resale. Scout
will conrm, in writing, that the transfer of the warranty has
taken place. After which, the transferee will be treated as
the original purchaser as outlined in the Scout Boats Limited
Warranty Statement.
Hull ID Number on Starboard Transom

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Yamaha Engine Warranty
Yamaha is ready to stand behind your purchase with strong
warranty coverage. To be sure you receive all the benets of
warranty for your engines, please take the following steps:
• Be sure your newYamaha is registered for warranty. Your
boat dealer should do this at the time of sale. Make sure
your dealer gives you a copy of the completed Yamaha
registration card for your records.
• Read the Yamaha Limited Warranty statement. This
warranty applies toYamaha outboard motors sold in the
United States, whether purchased separately or when
supplied as original equipment by a boat builder.
• If you need warranty repairs, you must take yourYamaha
outboard to an authorized Yamaha outboard dealer.
• If you are away from home, or your selling dealer is not
an authorizedYamaha dealer, use the following toll-free
numbers to nd the nearest Yamaha dealer.
United States Dealer Locations: 1-800-692-6242
Canada Dealer Locations: 1-800-267-8577
• Your warranty applies specically to repairs made in the
country of purchase.
• IfyouneedanyadditionalinformationaboutyourYamaha
or warranty coverage which your dealer cannot provide,
please contact Yamaha Directly. Refer to your engine
owner’s manual for the address and phone number to
contact Yamaha directly.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1:
PROPULSION SYSTEM
1.1 General ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
1.2 Drive System Corrosion...................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
1.3 Engine Lubrication...............................................................................................................................................................................................20
1.4 Engine Cooling System.......................................................................................................................................................................................20
1.5 Propellers................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
1.6 Performance Issues and Propellers ................................................................................................................................................................ 20
1.7 Engine Instrumentation .....................................................................................................................................................................................21
Chapter 2:
HELM CONTROL SYSTEMS
2.1 General ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
2.2 EngineThrottle and Shift Control..............................................................................................................................................................................................23
2.3 Neutral Safety Switch.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
2.4 Engine Power Tilt and Trim................................................................................................................................................................................24
2.5 Engine Stop Switch..............................................................................................................................................................................................24
2.6 Steering System ....................................................................................................................................................................................................25
2.7 Trim Tabs..................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
2.8 Control Systems Maintenance .........................................................................................................................................................................26
Chapter 3:
FUEL SYSTEM
3.1 General ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
3.2 Outboard Fuel System ........................................................................................................................................................................................28
3.3 Fueling Instructions.............................................................................................................................................................................................28
3.4 Fuel System Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Chapter 4:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4.1 General ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.2 12-Volt System.......................................................................................................................................................................................................31
4.3 120-Volt AC Electrical System .......................................................................................................................................................................... 35
4.4 Bonding System....................................................................................................................................................................................................37
4.5 Electrical System Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................................38
4.6 AC Line Load Estimator....................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Chapter 5:
FRESH WATER SYSTEM
5.1 General ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
5.2 Fresh Water System Operation ........................................................................................................................................................................41
5.3 Shower Operation ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 42
5.4 Freshwater System Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................................................................................42

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Chapter 6:
RAW WATER SYSTEM
6.1 General ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
6.2 High Pressure Washdown ................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
6.3 Livewell ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................44
6.4 Air Conditioning (Optional) ..............................................................................................................................................................................45
6.5 Raw Water System Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Chapter 7:
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
7.1 General ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
7.2 Cockpit Drains........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 47
7.3 Optional Hardtop Drains.................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
7.4 Bilge Drainage .......................................................................................................................................................................................................47
7.5 Fishbox and Livewell ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
7.6 Shower and Cabin Sink Drains.........................................................................................................................................................................48
7.7 Rope Locker Drains ..............................................................................................................................................................................................48
7.8 Rope Locker Drains ..............................................................................................................................................................................................48
7.9 Drainage System Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................................48
Chapter 8:
VENTILATION SYSTEM
8.1 Cabin Ventilation ..................................................................................................................................................................................................49
8.2 Carbon Monoxide and Proper Ventilation .................................................................................................................................................. 50
8.3 Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................................................................................51
Chapter 9:
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
9.1 Deck.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
9.2 Hull............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 55
9.3 Cockpit Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................................55
Chapter 10:
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
10.1 Head Compartment........................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
10.2 Marine Head System..........................................................................................................................................................................................59
10.2 Cabin and V-Berth .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 60
10.3 Air Conditioner (Optional)...............................................................................................................................................................................62
10.4 Cabin Woodwork ................................................................................................................................................................................................63
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Chapter 11:
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
11.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................................................................65
11.2 Engine Alarms.....................................................................................................................................................................................................65
11.3 Neutral Safety Switch........................................................................................................................................................................................ 65
11.4 Engine Stop Switch............................................................................................................................................................................................ 65
11.5 Required Safety Equipment............................................................................................................................................................................66
11.6 Carbon Monoxide Monitoring System ......................................................................................................................................................67
11.7 First Aid................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
11.8 Additional Safety Equipment......................................................................................................................................................................... 68
11.9 Caution and Warning Labels ..........................................................................................................................................................................69
Chapter 12:
OPERATION
12.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................................................................71
12.2 Rules of the Road................................................................................................................................................................................................ 71
12.3 Pre-Cruise Check.................................................................................................................................................................................................73
12.4 Operating Your Boat .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 74
12.5 Docking, Anchoring and Mooring ............................................................................................................................................................... 75
12.6 Controls, Steering, or Propulsion System Failure: ...................................................................................................................................77
12.7 Collision..................................................................................................................................................................................................................77
12.8 Grounding, Towing and Rendering Assistance........................................................................................................................................77
12.9 Flooding or Capsizing .......................................................................................................................................................................................77
12.10 Fishing ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................77
12.11 Man Overboard................................................................................................................................................................................................. 78
12.12 Trash Disposal....................................................................................................................................................................................................78
12.13 Trailering Your Boat.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 78
Chapter 13:
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
13.1 Exterior Hull and Deck ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 81
13.2 Upholstery, Canvas and Enclosures .............................................................................................................................................................83
13.3 Interior ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................85
13.4 Bilge.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................85
13.5 Drainage System.................................................................................................................................................................................................86
Chapter 14:
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE
14.1S torage and Lay-up............................................................................................................................................................................................87
14.2 Winterizing............................................................................................................................................................................................................88
14.3 Recommissioning...............................................................................................................................................................................................90
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Appendix A:
SCHEMATICS
Main Harness .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 91
Battery Select Panel......................................................................................................................................................................................................92
Battery Select Panel Wiring........................................................................................................................................................................................ 93
DC Electrical System.....................................................................................................................................................................................................94
AC Electrical System..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 95
Fuel System......................................................................................................................................................................................................................96
Water System...................................................................................................................................................................................................................97
Drainage Systems..........................................................................................................................................................................................................98
Hydraulic Steering System..........................................................................................................................................................................................99
Appendix B:
GLOSSARY OF TERMS.............................................................................................................................................................................................100
Appendix C:
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND LOG...........................................................................................................................................................104
Appendix D:
BOATING ACCIDENT REPORT.............................................................................................................................................................................110
Appendix E:
FLOAT PLAN ................................................................................................................................................................................................................112
Appendix F:
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...............................................................................................................................................................................114
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Chapter 1:
PROPULSION SYSTEM
1.1 General
Your Scout is designed to be powered with 2-cycle or 4-cycle
outboard motors. 4-cycle outboard engines do not use an oil
injection system and are not equipped with remote oil tanks.
Theyhaveanoilsumpinthecrankcasethatmust bekeptfull of
the typeofoilrecommendedbythe enginemanufacturer. The
oil must be checked before each use and changed regularly.
Eachmanufacturerofthevariousoutboardmotorsprovidesan
owner’s information manual with its product. It is important
thatyoureadthemanual(s)verycarefullyandbecome familiar
with the proper care and operation of the engines and drive
systems. A warranty registration card has been furnished with
each new engine and can be located in the engine owner’s
manual. Allinformation requestedonthiscardshouldbelled
out completelybythedealerandpurchaserandthenreturned
to the respective engine manufacturer as soon as possible.
DO N OT AT TEMPT TO SERV ICE A NY E NGINE OR
DRIVE COMPONENT WITHOUT BEING TOTALLY
FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFE AND PROPER SERVICE
PROCEDURES. CERTAIN MOVING PARTS ARE
EXPOSED AND CAN BE DANGEROUS TO SOMEONE
UNFAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION AND FUNCTION
OF THE EQUIPMENT.
DO NOT I NHALE EXH AU ST FUMES! EXH AU ST
CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE THAT
IS COLORLESS AND ODORLESS. CARBON
M O N O X I D E I S A D A N G E R O U S G A S T H AT I S
POTENTIALLY LETHAL.
1.2 Drive System Corrosion
Each outboard motor is a complete drive system with the gear
case being just forward of the propeller and connected to the
power head with a vertical drive shaft. All engines require
some maintenance. Routine maintenance recommended for
yourengineisoutlinedintheengineowner’smanual. Routine
maintenanceisnormallytheprimaryconcernunlesstheboatis
to be kept in saltwater for extended periods of time. Then the
main concerns are marine growth and galvanic corrosion.
Marinegrowthoccurswhencomponentsareleftinthewaterfor
extendedperiodsandcancausepoorperformanceorpermanent
damage to the exposed components. The type of growth and
how quickly it occurs is relative to the water conditions in your
boating area. Water temperature, pollution, current, etc. can
have an eect on marine growth.
Galvanic corrosion is the corrosion process occurring when
dierent metals are submerged in an electrolyte. Seawater is
anelectrolyteandsubmergedenginecomponentsmustbeprop-
erly protected. Outboard motors are equipped with sacricial
anodes to prevent galvanic corrosion problems. The anodes
mustbemonitoredandreplacedasnecessary. Forlocationsand
maintenance, please refer to the engine owner’s manual.
When leaving the boat in the water, tilt the motors as high as
possible. This will decrease the risk of marine growth around
thecoolinginlets,propellerandexhaustportsanddamagefrom
galvanic corrosion.
DO N OT PA I N T THE OUT B OA R D M OTO R WITH
ANTIFOULING PAINTS DESIGNED FOR BOAT
HUL L S. MANY OF T H ESE PA I N T S C AN CAU S E
SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. CONTACT YOUR
SCOUT DEALER OR ENGINE MANUFACTURER
FOR INFORMATION ON THE PROPER PAINTING
PROCEDURES.
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1.3 Engine Lubrication
2-cycle outboard motors are lubricated by a variable ratio oil
injection system. The oil tanks are mounted below the cockpit
oor near the transom.
Always monitor the oil level before each cruise by checking
the gauge or indicator lights in the helm (not available on all
engine installations) or visually checking the oil level using
the reference marks on the tank.
When additional oil is needed, use only the type of oil speci-
ed by the engine manufacturer. Refer to the engine owner’s
manual foroilspecicationsandadditional information onthe
oil injection system.
Note: Always monitor the oil level in the tank and only
use the type of oil specied by the engine manu-
facturer. Yamaha engines specify Yamalube engine
oil.
4-cycle outboard engines have an oil sump in the crankcase
thatmustbekeptfullofthetypeandgradeofoilrecommended
by the engine manufacturer. It is normal for 4-cycle engines
to consume a small amount of oil. Therefore, the oil must
be checked before each use and changed at regular intervals
as instructed by the engine owner’s manual. As with 2-cycle
engines, use only the type of oil specied by the engine manu-
facturer.
1.4 Engine Cooling System
Outboard engines are raw water (seawater) cooled. Water is
pumpedthroughthewaterinlets,circulatedthroughtheengine
block, and relinquished with the exhaust gases through the
propeller hub. The water pump uses a small impeller made of
syntheticrubber. The impellerandwaterpump cannotrundry
for more than a few seconds. In most outboard motors, some
coolingwaterisdivertedthroughportsbelowtheenginecowl-
ing. This allows the operator to visually check the operation of
the cooling system. When the engine is started, always check
for a steady stream of water coming out of those ports.
NEVER RUN AN OUTBOARD MOTOR WITHOUT
WATER FLOWING TO THE WATER PUMP. SERIOUS
DAMAGE TO T HE WATER I MPE LLER O R ENG INE
COULD RESULT.
Note: If the boat is used in salt or badly polluted water,
the engines should be ushed after each use. Refer
to the engine owner’s manual for the proper engine
ushing procedure.
1.5 Propellers
The propellers convert the engine’s power into thrust. They
come in a variety of styles, diameters and pitches. All boats
powered byYamaha engines are equipped withYamaha“Salt-
water Series”propellers. The one that will best suit the needs
of your boat will depend somewhat on your application and
expected average load. Propeller sizes are identied by two
numbersstampedonthepropin sequence. The1stnumberin
the sequence (example 14”x 21”) is the diameter of the propel-
ler, and the 2nd number is the pitch. Pitch is the theoretical
distance traveled by the propeller in each revolution.
Always repair or replace a propeller immediately if it has been
damaged. A damaged and therefore out of balance propeller
cancausevibrationthatcanbefeltintheboatandcoulddamage
the engine gearassembly. Refertotheengineowner’smanual
for information on propeller removal and installation.
1.6 Performance Issues and
Propellers
It is extremely important that the boat is propped to run at or
very near the recommended top RPM with an average load.
If the top RPM is above or below the recommend range, the
propellers must be changed to prevent loss of performance
and possible engine damage.
Your boat is equipped from the factory with counter rotating
engines that are mounted to achieve quicker planning and
optimum performance. Therefore, the left rotation engine is
mountedontheportsideofthetransomandtherightrotation
engine is mounted on the starboard side. You should make
sure that each propeller matches the rotation of the engine.
Typical Engine Oil Tank