MasterCraft 2009 MariStar X-Series Shift/Throttle Control, Shower and/or Slick Boot Switch

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Shift/Throttle Control

(All Models)

With the exception of the MariStar 280, X-80 and CSX-265, a one-hand, single-lever control operates as both a gear shifter and a throttle. The lever automatically locks in the neu- tral position (straight up and down) for safety. The lever can be moved from neutral only by raising the lifter under the ball knob. Shifting is accomplished by moving the lever

forward or backward. Center (straight up) is neutral. Moving the lever forward engages the running gear; moving it back from center puts the drive train into reverse.

Never attempt to shift without the engine running!

In the MariStar 280, X-80 and CSX 265, the boat is equipped with a four-lever control, The lever clos- est to the driver is the port engine shifter, which allows the boat to move forward when shifted forward, and backward when shifted aft. The next lever is the starboard engine shifter and performs the same func- tion. If both engines are running and the boat is moving, the shifters should be shifted together and in the same direction. Doing otherwise can damage the system.

The next middle lever is the port engine throttle, which allows the boat to feed fuel into the engine and operate in motion. Pushing forward on it will signal the system that fuel should be sent to the port engine. The engines can be run at different levels of throttle.

This system allows greater maneuverability in docking, as well as when the boat is in operation. However, it requires more prac- tice and skill in order to avoid potential damage to the boat.

Shower and/or

Slick Boot Switch

(Optional Installations on Most Models)

A single three-position switch mounted in an aft position storage area controls the optional shower and optional Slick Boot functions. The

switch is marked for each. Turn the switch toward the Shower marking to turn ON the shower. Return to center for OFF. Turn to the other direction to turn ON the Slick Boot. Return to center for OFF. These instructions work whether the boat is equipped with one (1) or both of the options, but will not be found in boats that are not equipped with either option.

Sink Switch

(MariStar 280 and X-80)

On the face plate panel adjacent to the sink is a two-position switch. Turning the switch ON allows water to run through the faucet into the sink. The water comes from a freshwater tank that requires manual

refilling when the water has run out. Be sure to turn OFF the switch after running water, and especially when the freshwater tank has run dry.

Speedometer

(All Models)

The speedometer indicates the for- ward speed of the boat in miles per hour (unless the boat is equipped with a speedometer that measures kilometers per hour, which is available in the optional European package.)

To calibrate the speedometer, you need an accurately measured course

of 850 feet and a certified stopwatch, which is accurate to within one-hundredths (.01) of a second. (This can be done with GPS, when equipped.) To calibrate to A.W.S.A. official tournament rules:

•Approach the course at 36 miles per hour (MPH) as indi- cated on the speedometer. Hold the speed steady and have an observer check the course time with a stopwatch.

•If the course time is between 15.88 and 16.28 seconds, no adjustments are necessary.

•If the course time is not within

that tolerance range, press up or down on the calibration rocker switch to adjust the speedometer’s speed interpretation.

Tachometer

(All Models)

On boats not equipped with a multi-function gauge, a separate tachometer gauge is found. The tachometer indicates the engine speed in crankshaft revolutions per minute (RPM).

Temperature Gauge

(All Models)

The temperature gauge indicates the water temperature inside the engine’s cooling system as measured in degrees Fahrenheit. The normal operating temperature will range from 140 degrees Fahrenheit to 190 degrees Fahrenheit. Engines with electronic fuel injection also have a control circuit inside the engine control module that will cause the engine to run at reduced speeds if the module senses that the engine is running too hot. If you notice

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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 Switch MariStar 280/X-80, CSX-220, CSX-265 Engine Hatch Switch Engine 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 OperationFirst Hours of Operation New boat break-inAfter Break-In Page Starting the Engine Before StartingShifting 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 CorrosionHull Cleaning the boatUpholstery Windshield CarpetTeak Wood Fiberglass Swim PlatformEnclosed Head Slick BootAcceptable Upholstery Cleaners Unacceptable Upholstery CleanersApco Mastercraft boat care products MasterCraft Microfiber Detailing Cloths MasterCraft Cleaning & Detailing KitMasterCraft 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 ShaftInspect the Exhaust Flaps for Damage Check the Propeller Shaft Coupling AlignmentLubricate the Steering System Check the Ballast Pump Impeller Lubricate the Shift and Throttle SystemInspect the Complete Fuel System for Leakage Fire Extinguisher and Suppression Units General Preparation General Power Package PreparationFuel System Treatment Other Winterization Preparations Re-Activating the Boat After Storage Ballast System PreparationsChanging Propellers Checking/Repairing PropellersComfort and convenience Battery ChargerAnchor 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 TablesVideo Screen TowersWater 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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