User manual MASTERCRAFT PROSTAR 205

[. . . ] If you have any additional questions after reading these items publications, please feel free to speak with your dealer. MasterCraft wants you to feel comfortable with your boat (and trailer, where applicable) from the very beginning of your experience as an owner of our products. All information in this Owner's Manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. Because of our policy of continuous product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in specifications and models, and also to discontinue models. We also reserve the right to change specifications, parts or accessories at any time without incurring any obligation to equip the same on models manufactured before the date of the change. [. . . ] NOTE: Before operating the boat for the first time you must read the engine manufacturer's manual completely in addition to this Manual! Pleasefollowthebreak-inprocedurecarefully. Closeattentionto thefollowingisveryimportant: · Maintain the proper oil level. Until the piston rings, cylinder and other working internal parts are thoroughly seated, oil consumptioncanbehighandmustbecarefullywatched. (Thiscontinuestobeimportantafterbreak-in, aswell). · Paycloseattentiontothegauges. Itisimportanttostopthe engineimmediatelyifthegaugesindicateaproblem. Lowoilpressureandoverheatingareseriousissuesandrequireimmediateattention. · Abnormalvibrationornoises. Thesesymptomscanprecede trouble and should not be ignored. Occasionally, hardware may workloose, mountingsmayneedtobetightenedorthedriveline mayrequireattention. Oncethebreak-inperiodisover, theboatmaybeoperatedcontinuouslyatanyspeed, butnotbeyondthemaximumindicatedinthe enginemanual. The engines are equipped with rev-limiters which will cause a flutteringsoundwhenreached. Iftheboathasthecorrectpropeller set-up, operatorsshouldneverreachthelimiter, butifthathappens, itisasignalthatyoushouldreducethethrottleandcheckwithan authorizedMasterCraftdealertodeterminethecause. Alwaysrememberthatduringnormaloperationyoushouldallow theenginetowarmupgradually. Besuretheengineiswarmbefore accelerating. Pay careful attention to the gauges. Also, check the oil levelfrequentlyduringthefirstfifty(50)hoursofoperationsincethe pistonringsandcylindersrequirethatmuchtimetoseatproperly. See the Scheduled Maintenance Checks and Services section for moredetails. After Break-In Failure to follow the engine oil recommendations listed in the engine manual can cause additional engine wear and increase the possibility of engine component failure. Damage to the engine due to incorrect oil usage can be costly to repair, and is not covered by the warranty! m ast e rc r a f t 2010 ow n e r 's m a n ua l · pag e 9-1 sta r ti n g a n d ba s i c o pe r ati o n NOTE: Always start the engine with the control lever in the neutral position or with the shift disengaged. If both engines are running andtheboatismoving, theshiftersshouldbeshiftedtogetherandin thesamedirection. Doingotherwisecandamagethesystem. Thenextmiddleleveristheportenginethrottle, whichallowsthe boattofeedfuelintotheengineandoperateinmotion. Pushingforward onitwillsignalthesystemthatfuelshouldbesenttotheportengine. The enginescanberunatdifferentlevelsofthrottle. TheCSX265hasatwo-levercontrol. Ontheportsideistheport engine shifter/throttle control, and pushing forward will move the boat forward. The starboard side lever is the starboard engine shifter/throttle control. Theenginescanberunatdifferentlevelsofthrottle. Thissystemallowsgreatermaneuverabilityindocking, aswellas whentheboatisinoperation. However, it requires more practice and skill in order to avoid potential damage to the boat. See Engine Synchronizing Switch in this section of the Owner's Manual for more details. Duringregularwarm-upoftheengine, itispossibletotemporarily increasetheengineRPMswithoutmovingtheboat. Toaccomplishthis, pull outward (lateral to the unit) on the engine shift/throttle control. The engine will run with increased RPMs and can be increased or decreased by moving the lever. Returning the handle to the neutral position(asshowninillustrationabove)willbringthesystembackto neutralandreducetheengineRPMstopre-setlevels. Over-revvingtheenginefor anyextendedperiodcancauseunduewearandtearontheengine. Avoid advancingtowide-open-throttleandholdingtheRPMsatthatlevel. Stopping Step 1: Slowlybringthecontrollevertotheneutralposition. Ifthe boathasbeendrivenforalongperiodoftimeorathigh speed, allowtheenginea2-3minutecool-downperiodat lowidle(600-800RPM). Step 2: TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFpositiontostoptheengine. [. . . ] ii Warranty Registration and Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-1 Warranty Statement, Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-1 Wash & Wax, Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1 Wash Down Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]