User manual MASTERCRAFT 2010 MASTERCRAFT

[. . . ] MasterCraft is the recognized world leader for inboard boats today and has been for over forty (40) years. The quality, innovation, selection and value of MasterCraft boats are unmatched in the industry. Please take a few minutes to read this Owner's Manual completely in addition to carefully reviewing any additional information provided in the accompanying packet. These publications will help to answer most of the remaining questions you may have regarding the new boat. [. . . ] Step 2: For normal starting, leave the throttle lever in neutral. The electroniccontrolswillmeterthecorrectfuelandairautomatically. Step 3: Turnthekeyswitchtothestartpositionandholduntilthe enginestarts. Releasethekeyassoonastheenginestarts. NOTE: If you are operating this boat for the first time, you must follow the engine and drive train break-in procedures as described in the previous section and the engine manual. Failure to follow these procedures may result in serious damage and may void any warranties! Before Starting Do not operate the starter motor continuously for more than fifteen (15) seconds without at least two (2) minutes for a "cool-down" period. Failure to do so may cause the starter to overheat, resulting in damage. Failure to release the ignition key after the engine has started may cause damage to the starter motor and drive. Note: While the engine is warming up, check to see that all lights and gauges operate properly. Check that the steering system operates freely. There should be no apparent leaks under pressure. Re-engage the control lever after warm-up by returning the lever to neutral and pushing the throttle button back into the engage position. Familiarizeyourselfwiththecontrolsandindicatorsusedonthis MasterCraftboat. PerformallSafetyChecksandServicesasdescribed earlier. AlsoperformallScheduledMaintenanceChecksandServices. Step 1: Lifttheenginecoverandinspectthebilgeandenginecompartment for any fluid/vapor leakage. MasterCraft recommends lifting the engine compartment cover for inspection beforeeachuse. Step 2: Checkthehulldrainplugs. Makesuretheyareinstalledand secure. Step 3: Operatethebilgeblowerforatleastfour(4)minutes. Leave thebilgeblowerONthroughthestartingprocessanduntil theboathasplaned. To prevent a possible explosion, operate the blower for at least four (4) minutes before starting the engine and always when at idle or slow-running speed. Explosive gasoline and/or battery fumes may be present in the engine compartment. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death! Before starting the engine, open the engine compartment and check for gasoline fumes, fuel and oil leaks or the presence of fuel or oil in the bilge. Whenshiftinggears, alwaysmovethecontrolleversmoothlyand quicklyintogear. Donothesitate. Slowgearengagementcoulddamagetheshiftingmechanisminthetransmission. NOTE: When shifting from forward to reverse or reverse to forward, be sure to stop the control lever in the neutral position and allow the engine to fall between 600-800 RPM before completing the shift. With the exception of the MariStar 280, X-80 and CSX-265, a one-hand, single-levercontroloperatesasbothagearshifteranda throttle. Theleverautomaticallylocksintheneutralposition(straight upanddown)forsafety. Thelevercanbemovedfromneutralonlyby raisingthelifterundertheballknob. Shiftingisaccomplishedbymoving theleverforwardorbackward. Center(straightup)isneutral. Moving theleverforwardengagestherunninggear;movingitbackfromcenter putsthedrivetrainintoreverse. Never attempt to shift without the engine running! Duringregularwarm-upoftheengine, itispossibletotemporarilyincreasetheengineRPMswithoutmovingtheboat. Toaccomplish this, push in the button located at the bottom of the shift/throttle leverwithonehandandpullupthe"umbrella"(aluminumsurround belowthetopoftheknob). Movethelevertodesiredpositionand thensimultaneouslyreleasethebuttonandumbrella. Theenginewill runwithincreasedRPMsandcanbeincreasedordecreasedbymovingthelever. Returningthehandletotheneutralposition(asshown · pag e 10 -1 Shifting Gears m ast e rc r a f t 2010 ow n e r 's m a n ua l inillustrationabove)willbringthesystembacktoneutralandreduce theengineRPMstopre-setlevels. Over-revvingtheenginefor anyextendedperiodcancauseunduewearandtearontheengine. Avoid advancingtowide-open-throttleandholdingtheRPMsatthatlevel. Port engine throttle Starboard engine throttle Port engine shifter Starboard engine shifter Port engine combined shifter/ throttle Starboard engine combined shifter/ throttle Iftheoilpressuregaugeindicateslowornooilpressure, immediatelystoptheboatasoutlinedbelowandchecktheoillevel. Ifthe temperaturegaugeindicatesoverheating, immediatelystoptheboat asoutlinedbelowandchecktherawwaterimpellerforblockage. DO NOToperatetheboatuntilthecauseforthewarninghasbeenfound andcorrected. Underway Continued operation after the warning light has illuminated may cause severe engine damage. This will void your warranty. CSX 265 MariStar 280, X-80 IntheMariStar280andX-80theboatisequippedwithafour-levercontrol. Theportsideleverclosesttothedriveristheportengine shifter, whichallowstheboattomoveforwardwhenshiftedforward, andbackwardwhenshiftedaft. Thenextleveristhestarboardengine shifter and performs the same function. If both engines are running andtheboatismoving, theshiftersshouldbeshiftedtogetherandin thesamedirection. Doingotherwisecandamagethesystem. 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