MasterCraft 2009 MariStar X-Series owner manual Skiing and Wakeboarding Safety

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•Never operate the boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Never stand or allow passengers to stand in the boat or sit on the motor box or tower (where equipped) while underway. You or others may be thrown within or from the boat, which could result in serious injury or death.

•Prior to starting the engine, you must open the engine box and check the engine compartment and bilge for gasoline and oil vapors. You must also operate the blower for at least four (4) minutes. Failure to do so may result in fire and/or an explosion.

Failure to comply with the requirement of operating the blower for at least four (4) minutes before starting the engine may result in serious injury or death to you and/or others.

•Never remove or modify any components of the fuel system. Removal or modification of any component of the fuel system may cause a hazardous situation and will void the warranty. The modern MasterCraft fuel delivery lines are pressurized and attempting to loosen or remove them may result in the uncontrolled release of fuel, which can be envi- ronmentally hazardous, and may potentially cause injury.

•Never allow any type of spark or open flame on board. It may result in fire or explosion.

Skiing and Wakeboarding Safety

Skiers and wakeboarders are obligated to be as aware of the fun- damental safety rules as operators. If you are new to water sports, you should seek certified training before starting. You may find it especially helpful to join a local water-sports club, if available, and the U.S.W.S.A. (United States Water Skiing Association).

•Always remember that the majority of water-skiing and wakeboarding injuries are the result of impacts with other objects, so always look where you are going and be aware of what is going on around you.

•Never put your arm, head or any other part of your body through the handle/bridle of the ski or wakeboarding line, nor wrap the line around any part of the body at any time.

•Never ski or wakeboard at night.

•Never ski or wakeboard directly in front of other boats.

•When adding accessories to the tower, ensure that the total aggregate weight of the accessories does not exceed 85 lbs. (U.S.). Exceeding the limit may result in structural failure of the tower. MasterCraft strongly encourages the use of MasterCraft towers and accessories only as they have been tested and determined to meet product requirements, including weight.

Towers should never have a total aggregate weight of acces- sories exceeding 85 lbs. (U.S.) total. Excessive weight can cause tower failure and the collapse of a tower or the disconnect of the tower from the deck can result in injury or damage to the boat that is not covered by warranty.

•Never attempt to fold a tower without assistance. Folding a tower requires at least two (2) people.

Towers on boats are intended for use for the towing of a maximum of two (2) individuals using water skis, wakeboards or recreational towables only. Use of the tower to tow other boats, kites or for any other purpose may result in serious injury or death, and may damage the boat, which will not be covered by warranty.

•Never jump from a boat that is mov- ing at any speed, nor enter or exit the water when the engine is running (ON). (See the Common Sense Approach section of this Owner’s Manual for additional information regarding carbon monoxide peril.)

•Never climb, sit or stand on a tower. The tower is intended for towing only as noted.

•Make sure that everyone knows and

uses approved skiing/wakeboarding hand signals and adheres to common skiing, wakeboarding and boating courtesy.

•Never ride on the ski platform or hold on to the ski platform while in the water during engine operation, including at idle. Carbon monoxide fumes are expelled from the lower tran- som areas of your boat and can cause death or serious illness.

•The above mandates are not all-inclusive. It is the boater’s re- sponsibility to operate the boat in a safe fashion and become familiar with any and all rules and regulations governing boat operation.

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Contents 2009 MasterCraft Welcome aboard Page 2-1 Page 16-2, 16-5, Page Table of contents General Precautions Boating safetyRecommended Equipment Safety EquipmentSafety Afloat Required EquipmentSkiing and Wakeboarding Safety Operator’s License Common sense approach Rules of the open water Fishing Vessel Right-of-Way OvertakingOther Special Situations Sailing Vessel Right-of-WayGuide to individual models Exhaust Bow Light Transom Drain Plug MariStar Fuel Tank Engine Batteries Filler Star CSX Instrument panels Measurements Volt Receptacle Accessory SwitchesAft Light Switch All Models-Actual Switch Usage Will VaryMariStar 230, X-30, MariStar 245 MariStar 280 Attitude Adjustment or Trim Tab SwitchCircuit Breakers Ballast Empty/Fill SwitchesManual and Automatic Bilge Pump Switch Manual Blower SwitchDual Battery Operation Switch Clock Adjustment SwitchCourtesy Lights Switch Display Selector SwitchMariStar 280/X-80, CSX-220, CSX-265 Engine Hatch SwitchEngine Synchronizing Switch Engine Oil Pressure GaugeFuel Gauge Heater SwitchInstrument Panel Gauge Backlighting Switch Low Voltage Battery AlarmSeat Heat Switches Navigation/Anchor Lights SwitchOther Alarms Refrigerator SwitchShift/Throttle Control Shower and/or Slick Boot SwitchSink Switch Temperature GaugeVideo Display Gauge Tower Lights SwitchPage Voltmeter Wash Down SwitchWhat Type of Gasoline To Use Using care when fuelingFuels Outside United States and Canada When the Boat Is Not Used for a WhileUsing Oxygenated Fuels or Fuels with Alcohol When Fuel Runs Out or Too Low for Proper OperationPage After Operation Safety checks and servicesBefore Each Operation During OperationAfter Break-In New boat break-inFirst Hours of Operation Page Shifting Gears Before StartingStarting the Engine Stopping UnderwayOperational hints Page Docking and Tie-Up Unusual Operating ConditionsStorage Cradle Using Lifting EyesUsing Lifting Slings Lifting the boatStainless Steel and Chrome Corrosion preventionMarine Growth Galvanic CorrosionUpholstery Cleaning the boatHull Windshield CarpetTeak Wood Fiberglass Swim PlatformEnclosed Head Slick BootAcceptable Upholstery Cleaners Unacceptable Upholstery CleanersApco Mastercraft boat care products MasterCraft Marine Motor Oil & Filters MasterCraft Cleaning & Detailing KitMasterCraft Microfiber Detailing Cloths After Each Use Frequency and Scheduled MaintenanceNew Boat Break-In Before Each UseAnnually Every One Hundred 100 Hours Quarterly Every Fifty 50 HoursInspect the Battery Connections and Hold-Downs Check Raw Water Intake Strainer where equippedInspect the Propeller Shaft Log for Water Entry By the warrantyInspect the Exhaust System for Leaks Inspect the Fuel System for LeaksGeneral Cleaning and Storage Check That the Battery Is Fully ChargedCheck the Engine Mounts Lubricate the Engine Starter Gear and ShaftLubricate the Steering System Check the Propeller Shaft Coupling AlignmentInspect the Exhaust Flaps for Damage Inspect the Complete Fuel System for Leakage Lubricate the Shift and Throttle SystemCheck the Ballast Pump Impeller Fire Extinguisher and Suppression Units Fuel System Treatment General Power Package PreparationGeneral Preparation Other Winterization Preparations Re-Activating the Boat After Storage Ballast System PreparationsChanging Propellers Checking/Repairing PropellersAnchor and Windlass Battery ChargerComfort and convenience Fire Suppression and Extinguishing CoolersHead GPS and ChartplotterBefore operation HeaterRefrigeration Hydraulic Steering SystemLighting Livewell/Kill Box/Catch BoxShower or Wash Down Seat HeatersStereo Equipment Swim/Boarding PlatformsFolding Down the Platform TablesWater Heater TowersVideo Screen Guide to troubleshooting Limited warranty statement Page Page Page Warranty Registration Transfer Warranty registration and transferEvery 100 Hours Date Service log12-1 IndexGauge, Voltmeter Gauges & Switches, Variations Platforms, Swim/Boarding 19-7 Storage & Winterization 17-1 19-9 Transfer, Warranty Registration 22-1 ProStar MariStar Series Saltwater Series
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