Scout Boats 320 LXF User manual

320 LXF
Scout Boats
OWNER MANUAL

Chapter 1
Owner’s
Information
Warranty, Certification and Boat 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 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 Identification
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 first 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 files 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 specifications without notice or
obligation. If you have questions about the equipment on your
Scout, please contact Scout Customer Service.
1.1
Owner’s/Operator’s Information
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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 take advantage of this program, notification of the change 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 confirm,
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.
Yamaha Engine Warranty
Yamaha is ready to stand behind your purchase with strong
coverage. To be sure you receive all the benefits of warranty for
your engines, please take the following steps:
•" Be sure your new Yamaha 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.
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Hull ID Number on Starboard Transom

•" Read the Yamaha Limited Warranty statement. This
warranty applies to Yamaha 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 your Yamaha
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
find the nearest Yamaha dealer.
United States Dealer Locations:"1-800-692-6242
Canada Dealer Locations:" " 1-800-267-8577
•" Your warranty applies specifically to repairs made in the
country of purchase.
•" If you need any additional information about your Yamaha 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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Please fill out the following information section and leave it in
your Scout Owner’s Manual. This information will be important
for you and the Scout service personnel to know if you have to
call Scout for technical assistance or service.
1.2
Boat Information
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Engines
Engines
Make:
Model:
Port Serial#
Stbd Serial#
Boat
Boat
Model:
Hull Serial #:
Purchase Date:
Delivery Date:
Ignition Keys #:
Registration #:
Draft:
Weight:
Bridge Clearance:
Options
Options
Propellers
Propellers
Make:
Number of Blades:
Diameter/Pitch:
Model:
Port Part #:
Stbd Part #:
Trailer
Trailer
Make:
Model:
Serial #:
GVRW:
Dealer
Name:
Phone:
Salesman:
Service Manager:
Address:
Scout
Phone:
Representative:
Address:

*For export only.
To be in compliance with European directives for recreational
boats as published by the International Organization of
Standardization (ISO) in effect at the time this boat was
manufactured, we are providing the following information
1.3
Certifications and Specifications
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Manufacturer
Name: Scout Boats
Address: 2531 Hwy 78 West
Summerville, South Carolina
Zip Code:29483
Identification Numbers
Hull Identification Number:
Port Engine Serial Number:
Starboard Engine Serial Number:
Intended Design Category
Ocean:
Inshore:
Offshore: X
Sheltered Waters:
Weight and Maximum Capacities
Unladen Weight: Kilograms(Pounds)
Maximum Load: - Weight - Kilograms (Pounds)
Number of People:
Maximum Rated Engine Power - Kilowatts (Horsepower):
Certifications
Certifications and Components covered:

SCOUT BOATS
3 YEAR STEM TO STERN WARRANTY
10 YEAR TRANSFERRABLE 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.
1.4
Warranty
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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 certification plate affixed to every boat. (2) Any Scout Boat
used in or for racing (of any type, organized or not), commercial
fishing, 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 first 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).
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 notification 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.
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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
REGISTEREDONLINE AT WWW.DEALERSCIRCLE.COM AT THE
POINT OF SALE!!!
Hull Identification 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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Chapter 2
Propulsion
A guide to your boat’s propulsion system.

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.
They have an oil sump in the crankcase that must be kept full of
the type of oil recommended by the engine manufacturer. The oil
must be checked before each use and changed regularly.
Each manufacturer of the various outboard motors provides an
owner’s information manual with its product. It is important that
you read the manual(s) very carefully and become 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. All
information requested on this card should be filled out
completely by the dealer and purchaser and then returned to the
respective engine manufacturer as soon as possible.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE ANY ENGINE 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 INHALE EXHAUST FUMES! EXHAUST CONTAINS CARBON
MONOXIDE THAT IS COLORLESS AND ODORLESS. CARBON MONOXIDE
IS A DANGEROUS GAS THAT IS POTENTIALLY LETHAL.
2.1
General
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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 your
engine is outlined in the engine owner’s manual. Routine
maintenance is normally the primary concern unless the boat is
to be kept in saltwater for extended periods of time. Then the
main concerns are marine growth and galvanic corrosion.
Marine growth occurs when components are left in the water for
extended
periods and
can cause poor
performance or
permanent
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 effect on
marine growth.
Galvanic corrosion is the corrosion process occurring when
different metals are submerged in an electrolyte. Seawater is an
electrolyte and submerged engine components must be properly
protected. Outboard motors are equipped with sacrificial anodes
to prevent galvanic corrosion problems. The anodes must be
monitored and replaced as necessary. For locations and
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
the cooling inlets, propeller and exhaust ports and damage from
galvanic corrosion.
DO NOT PAINT THE OUTBOARD MOTOR WITH ANTIFOULING PAINTS
DESIGNED FOR BOAT HULLS. MANY OF THESE PAINTS CAN CAUSE
SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. CONTACT YOUR SCOUT DEALER OR
ENGINE MANUFACTURER FOR INFORMATION ON THE PROPER
PAINTING PROCEDURES.
2.2
Drive System Corrosion
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Note: Always monitor the oil level in the tank and only use the type of oil
specified by the engine manufacturer. Yamaha engines specify Yamalube
engine oil.
4-cycle outboard engines have an oil sump in the crankcase that
must be kept full of the type and grade of oil recommended 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.
2.3
Engine Lubrication
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Outboard engines are raw water (seawater) cooled. Water is
pumped through the water inlets (5), circulated through the
engine block, and relinquished with the exhaust gases through
the propeller hub. The water pump uses a small impeller made
of synthetic rubber. The impeller and water pump cannot run dry
for more than a few seconds. In most outboard motors, some
cooling water is diverted through ports below the engine cowling
(13). 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 THE WATER IMPELLER OR ENGINE
COULD RESULT.
Note: If the boat is used in salt or badly polluted water, the engines should
be flushed after each use. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for the
proper engine flushing procedure.
2.4
Engine Cooling System
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The propellers convert the engine’s power into thrust. They
come in a variety of styles, diameters and pitches. All boats
powered by Yamaha engines are equipped with Yamaha
“Saltwater 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 identified by two
numbers stamped on the
prop in sequence. The 1st
number in the sequence
(example 14” x 21”) is the
diameter of the propeller,
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 can cause vibration that can be
felt in the boat and could damage the engine gear assembly.
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for information on propeller
removal and installation.
2.5
Propellers
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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 planing and
optimum performance. Therefore, the left rotation engine is
mounted on the port side of the transom and the right rotation
engine is mounted on the starboard side. You should make sure
that each propeller matches the rotation of the engine.
Note:!Before changing propellers to correct boat performance problems, be
sure other factors such as engine tuning, bottom and running gear growth,
etc. are not the source of performance changes. Always be sure the load
conditions are those normally experienced, before changing propellers.
Your boat was shipped with propellers that typically provide
optimum performance for your boat. However there are factors
that can affect performance and propeller requirements. Some
are as follows:
•" You should be sure the load conditions are those normally
experienced. If the boat ran in the required RPM range when it
was new and you have not added any additional gear or heavy
equipment and have not damaged the propellers, there is a good
chance the propellers are not the problem.
•" The addition of heavy equipment like life rafts, additional
coolers, etc., will cause additional load on the engines.
Consequently, different propellers may be required.
•" Outboard engines can be damaged and the warranty void if
the boat is not propped correctly. Always consult your Scout
dealer or authorized engine service dealer when making changes
to the propellers or if the boat does not run near the top
recommended RPM.
•" Boats operated at high altitudes (above 2000 feet). Engines
operated at high altitudes will not be able to develop as much
horsepower as they do at or near sea level. Consequently,
different propellers may be required.
2.6
Performance Issues and Propellers
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The helm station is equipped with a set of engine instruments
and/or alarms. These instruments allow the operator to monitor
the operational condition of the engines. Close observation of
these instruments allows the operator to operate the engines at
the most efficient level and could save them from serious costly
damage. The instrumentation is unique to the type of outboard
motors installed on your Scout. Some or all of the following
gauges may be present.
Note:!Most Scout boats are equipped with Yamaha engines and
multifunction instruments. A brief description of those instruments and their
function is listed in this section. Please refer to the Yamaha engine owner’s
manual for detailed information on the operation of the instruments.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the speed of the engine in revolutions
per minute (RPM). This speed is not the boat speed or
necessarily the speed of the propeller. The tachometer may not
register zero with the key in the “OFF” position.
Yamaha tachometers also contain the engine trim meter, oil level
indicator and the overheat warning indicator.
NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED OPERATION RPM OF THE
ENGINE. MAINTAINING MAXIMUM, OR CLOSE TO MAXIMUM RPM FOR
EXTENDED PERIODS CAN REDUCE THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE.
Speedometer"
The speedometer indicates the speed of the boat in miles per
hour. Most speedometers measure the water pressure against a
small hole in a pickup tube located in the engine lower unit or
mounted on the bottom of the transom. Yamaha speedometers
also contain the fuel meter and low fuel warning light, a trip
meter, a clock, and a voltmeter.
Overheat Warning Indicator
The temperature warning indicates that the temperature of the
engine is too high. A sudden increase in the temperature could
indicate an obstructed water inlet or an impeller failure. On
Yamaha engines the overheat warning indicator is built into each
tachometer and will start to blink if the engine temperature is too
high.
2.7
Engine Instrumentation
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CONTINUED OPERATION OF AN OVERHEATED ENGINE CAN RESULT IN
ENGINE SEIZURE. IF AN UNUSUALLY HIGH TEMPERATURE READING
OCCURS, SHUT THE ENGINE OFF IMMEDIATELY. THEN INVESTIGATE
AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM.
Fuel Gauges
The fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tanks.
On boats equipped with Yamaha engines, the fuel gauge is built
into the Yamaha speedometer multi-gauge. The fuel indicator on
the Yamaha gauge will begin to blink if the fuel in the monitored
tank drops too low.
Voltmeter""
The voltmeter displays the voltage for the battery and the
charging system. The normal voltage is 11 to 12-volts with the
engines off, and 13 to 14.5 volts with the engines running. The
Yamaha engine voltmeter is built into the speedometer. It will
begin to blink if the voltage in the battery drops too low.
Hour Meter
The hour meter keeps a record of the operating time for the
engine.
Engine Tilt/Trim Gauge"
The tilt/trim gauge monitors the position of the outboard engine.
The upper range of the gauge indicates the tilt, which is used for
trailering and shallow water operation. The lower range indicates
the trim position. This is the range used to adjust the hull angle
while operating your boat on plane. The Yamaha engine trim
indicator is built into the tachometer. Please refer the engine
owner’s manual for more information on the operation of the
outboard power tilt and trim.
Engine Alarms
All outboards are equipped with an audible alarm system
mounted in the helm area that monitors selected critical engine
systems. The alarm will sound if one of these systems begins to
fail. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for information on the
alarms installed with your engines.
IF THE ENGINE ALARM SOUNDS, IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF THE ENGINE
UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS FOUND AND CORRECTED.
Fuel Management "
Fuel management systems are standard equipment with some
outboard engines. On Yamaha® engines, the fuel management
gauge is a multifunction gauge used to monitor the gallons per
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hour, miles per gallon, total gallons used and engine
synchronization.
If you have a fuel management system installed on your boat,
please refer to the engine or fuel management manual for detailed
information on that system.
Depth Gauge
The depth gauge indicates the depth of the water below the
bottom of the boat.
Compass
All boats are equipped with a compass on the top of the
instrument panel. The compass cannot be adjusted accurately at
the factory as it must be compensated for the influence of the
electrical equipment and electronics unique to your boat.
Therefore, the compass should be adjusted by a professional
after the electronics and additional electrical accessories are
installed and before operating the boat. To adjust the compass
for your area, read the instructions on “Compass Compensation”
given to you in the literature packet.
Instrument Maintenance
Electrical protection for instruments and ignition circuitry is
provided by a set of fuses or circuit breakers located on each
engine. The ignition switches should be sprayed periodically with
a contact cleaner/lubricant. The ignition switches and all
instruments, controls, etc. should be protected from the weather
when not in use. Excessive exposure can lead to gauge and
ignition switch difficulties.
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