MasterCraft 2009 MariStar X-Series owner manual

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dangers, warnings and cautions

Throughout this manual the terms “Danger,” “Warning,” and “Caution” appear, alerting the boat owner and/or operator to dangerous or potentially dangerous situations that may arise.

Those terms have the following respective meanings whenever they appear herein:

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Failure to adhere to and comply with the safety dangers, warn- ings and cautions that appear in this manual can lead to serious illness, injury or even death and/or damage to your boat or the property of others. Beyond these warnings, boaters have a per- sonal responsibility to utilize a common sense approach to the boating experience, including keeping individuals off or near the swim platform and the stern area of the boat during the engine operation. Personal floation devices (“PFDs”) save lives and en- sure positive experiences. MasterCraft offers many proactive approaches to the boating experience, but the consumer is ul- timately responsible for the positive and safe involvement in boating.

Be sure to review the Boating Safety section of this manual, which immediately follows this section. Because of the importance of

these dangers, warnings and cautions, they are reprinted here, along with the pages on which you will find them. Please note that the safety information statements presented below are cat- egorized for information purposes only, and are not presented in any particular order of importance. Each of the statements refer- enced below and in the other sections of this manual provide you with important safety-related information and must be read and followed to avoid injury or damage, as applicable. We strongly encourage you to cross-reference and read the dangers, warnings and cautions within the context in which they are presented by reading and reviewing those sections.

Failure to comply with safety-related information and instruc- tions may result in serious injury or death to you and/or others. Always use common sense when operating the boat or partici- pating in any activities associated with the boat, including, but not limited to, periods of time when the boat engine is shut down and the boat is not in operation. (Page 1-2)

Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors may ignite, resulting in fire or explosion. Be sure to keep all sparks and flames away from the area while inspecting the boat’s fuel system. (Page 16-3)

Gasoline is explosive. If a gasoline odor is present or gasoline is visually observed in the bilge area during inspection, DO NOT START YOUR ENGINE! Remove the ignition key from the igni- tion switch and call an authorized MasterCraft dealer for service. (Page 6-1,16-8)

Gasoline is extremely flammable and high explosive under certain conditions. Always stop the engine and never smoke or allow open flames or sparks within fifty (50) feet of the fueling area when fueling. (Page 6-1)

Take care not to spill gasoline. If gasoline is spilled accidentally, wipe up all traces of it with dry rags immediately and dispose of properly on shore. (Page 6-1)

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! (Page 9-1)

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 op- erate the blower as instructed may cause improper ventilation of the boat engine and bilge areas, and fuel vapors can accumulate in this area, causing a fire or explosion which may result in death or serious injury! (Page 5-3)

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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 OperationNew boat break-in First Hours of OperationAfter Break-In Page Before Starting Starting the EngineShifting Gears 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 CorrosionCleaning the boat HullUpholstery Windshield CarpetTeak Wood Fiberglass Swim PlatformEnclosed Head Slick BootAcceptable Upholstery Cleaners Unacceptable Upholstery CleanersApco Mastercraft boat care products MasterCraft Cleaning & Detailing Kit MasterCraft Microfiber Detailing ClothsMasterCraft Marine Motor Oil & Filters 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 ShaftCheck the Propeller Shaft Coupling Alignment Inspect the Exhaust Flaps for DamageLubricate the Steering System Lubricate the Shift and Throttle System Check the Ballast Pump ImpellerInspect the Complete Fuel System for Leakage Fire Extinguisher and Suppression Units General Power Package Preparation General PreparationFuel System Treatment Other Winterization Preparations Re-Activating the Boat After Storage Ballast System PreparationsChanging Propellers Checking/Repairing PropellersBattery Charger Comfort and convenienceAnchor and Windlass 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 TablesTowers Video ScreenWater Heater 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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