MasterCraft 2009 MariStar X-Series owner manual When the Boat Is Not Used for a While

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fuel injectors and intake valves. Others can build up deposits in combustion chambers and may lead to intake valves sticking. These lower levels of additives can have a negative impact on engine performance and vehicle responsiveness.

For a current list of gasoline retailers supplying TOP Tier gaso- line, go to www.toptiergas.com and click on RETAILERS.

Damage to the engine by use of low-quality gasoline or gasoline with an octane rating below the minimum level listed will void the warranty on the boat.

Fuels that are blended to contain methanol or wood alcohol should not be used. These fuels can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and engine. Fuels that contain methanol will damage the engine. Damage caused by the use of unapproved fuels is not covered by warranty.

When the Boat Is Not Used for a While

Indmar recommends the regular use of Sta-Bil® fuel stabilizer for boat users whose outings consume less than a tank of fuel every two (2) weeks. Today’s fuels are more susceptible to degradation, and the use of a quality stabilizer will help ensure fewer prob- lems for the occasional boater.

If the boat has not been used for more than thirty (30) days and fuel remains in the tank (even stabilized fuel), the engine may run poorly until the “old” fuel is used up. The manufacturer will not pay for repairs to components that are inoperable or dam- aged from old and/or poor quality fuel, as this is not covered under the engine warranty.

Extended storage with fuel in the system can affect the fuel’s stability and may require system inspection and fuel filter replacement when the unit is placed back into service.

Using Oxygenated Fuels or

Fuels with Alcohol

MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is an oxygenate and octane enhancer. This compound may be blended with fuel.

Fuel that is no more than fifteen percent (15%) MTBE is acceptable for use in the Indmar engine.

Ethyl alcohol, ethanol or grain alcohol is acceptable as long as it is a blend and the blended fuel contains no more than ten percent (10%) ethanol.

Fuels Outside the

United States and Canada

If the Indmar-equipped boat is operated outside the USA or Canada, unleaded fuels may be difficult to obtain. Leaded fuels are not recommended as engine components will last longer us- ing unleaded fuel.

Volkswagen

Diesel-Power Engines

See the fuel restrictions and information provided in the Volk- swagen engine manual. Note that the Volkswagen diesel-pow- ered engine does not have a pump-in-tank fuel pick-up system. A traditional system is featured with these engines.

When Fuel Runs Out or

Too Low for Proper Operation

MasterCraft and Volkswagen strongly recommend that the fuel level never be allowed to get so low as to introduce air into the fuel line. This can cause not only “stumbling” in the engine’s performance, but can potentially cause damage to the system and/or engine. It can also be very challenging to get the engine to re-fire if there is an insufficient amount of fuel and the engine ceases to run for that reason.

However, such a situation can occur, and in those instances, if the operator is not able to take the boat to an authorized Master- Craft dealer to have the system primed and the engine re-fired, the following procedure has been provided by Volkswagen to attempt to get the system working again:

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Contents 2009 MasterCraft Welcome aboard Page 2-1 Page 16-2, 16-5, Page Table of contents Boating safety General PrecautionsSafety Equipment Safety AfloatRequired Equipment Recommended EquipmentSkiing and Wakeboarding Safety Operator’s License Common sense approach Rules of the open water Overtaking Other Special SituationsSailing Vessel Right-of-Way Fishing Vessel Right-of-WayGuide to individual models Exhaust Bow Light Transom Drain Plug MariStar Fuel Tank Engine Batteries Filler Star CSX Instrument panels Measurements Accessory Switches Aft Light SwitchAll Models-Actual Switch Usage Will Vary Volt ReceptacleAttitude Adjustment or Trim Tab Switch MariStar 230, X-30, MariStar 245 MariStar 280Ballast Empty/Fill Switches Manual and Automatic Bilge Pump Switch ManualBlower Switch Circuit BreakersClock Adjustment Switch Courtesy Lights SwitchDisplay Selector Switch Dual Battery Operation SwitchEngine Hatch Switch Engine Synchronizing SwitchEngine Oil Pressure Gauge MariStar 280/X-80, CSX-220, CSX-265Heater Switch Instrument Panel Gauge Backlighting SwitchLow Voltage Battery Alarm Fuel GaugeNavigation/Anchor Lights Switch Other AlarmsRefrigerator Switch Seat Heat SwitchesShower and/or Slick Boot Switch Sink SwitchTemperature Gauge Shift/Throttle ControlTower Lights Switch Video Display GaugePage Wash Down Switch VoltmeterUsing care when fueling What Type of Gasoline To UseWhen the Boat Is Not Used for a While Using Oxygenated Fuels or Fuels with AlcoholWhen Fuel Runs Out or Too Low for Proper Operation Fuels Outside United States and CanadaPage Safety checks and services Before Each OperationDuring Operation After OperationNew boat break-in First Hours of OperationAfter Break-In Page Before Starting Starting the EngineShifting Gears Underway StoppingOperational hints Page Unusual Operating Conditions Docking and Tie-UpUsing Lifting Eyes Using Lifting SlingsLifting the boat Storage CradleCorrosion prevention Marine GrowthGalvanic Corrosion Stainless Steel and ChromeCleaning the boat HullUpholstery Carpet Teak WoodFiberglass Swim Platform WindshieldSlick Boot Acceptable Upholstery CleanersUnacceptable Upholstery Cleaners Enclosed HeadApco Mastercraft boat care products MasterCraft Cleaning & Detailing Kit MasterCraft Microfiber Detailing ClothsMasterCraft Marine Motor Oil & Filters Frequency and Scheduled Maintenance New Boat Break-InBefore Each Use After Each UseQuarterly Every Fifty 50 Hours Annually Every One Hundred 100 HoursCheck Raw Water Intake Strainer where equipped Inspect the Battery Connections and Hold-DownsBy the warranty Inspect the Propeller Shaft Log for Water EntryInspect the Fuel System for Leaks Inspect the Exhaust System for LeaksCheck That the Battery Is Fully Charged General Cleaning and StorageLubricate the Engine Starter Gear and Shaft Check the Engine MountsCheck 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 Ballast System Preparations Re-Activating the Boat After StorageChecking/Repairing Propellers Changing PropellersBattery Charger Comfort and convenienceAnchor and Windlass Coolers Fire Suppression and ExtinguishingGPS and Chartplotter HeadHeater Before operationHydraulic Steering System LightingLivewell/Kill Box/Catch Box RefrigerationSeat Heaters Shower or Wash DownSwim/Boarding Platforms Stereo EquipmentTables Folding Down the PlatformTowers Video ScreenWater Heater Guide to troubleshooting Limited warranty statement Page Page Page Warranty registration and transfer Warranty Registration TransferService log Every 100 Hours DateIndex 12-1Gauge, 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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