MasterCraft 2009 MariStar X-Series owner manual Inspect the Fuel System for Leaks

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The engine box serves as a machinery guard. The engine must be OFF whenever the box is open. Clothing or body parts can get caught in moving parts, causing death or serious injury. Keep away from moving parts!

Attention must be paid to any leakage occurring in the propeller shaft log area. Water intrusion into the transmission, which can happen if excessive leakage is occurring may cause serious dam- age. Such damage may not be covered by the warranty.

see visual evidence of fuel outside the system, cease all operations and take the boat immediately to an authorized MasterCraft dealer’s service department to determine the source of the leak. The leak must be re- paired before the engine is restarted. Because the lines on late model MasterCraft boats are pressurized, they can be disconnected and/or removed ONLY by using specialized tools that are not available to the public.

The engine box serves as a machinery guard. The engine must be OFF whenever the box is open. Clothing for body parts can get caught in moving parts, causing death or serious injury. Keep away from moving parts!

Step 3: After three (3)-to-five (5) minutes of operation, shut down the engine again and ensure that the engine safety starting switch is disconnected. Be certain that the throttle/shift control lever is in neutral.Again, inspect the fuel system as well as possible. If the odor of gasoline is strong or if you see visual evidence of fuel outside the system, cease all operations and take the boat immediately to an authorized MasterCraft dealer’s service department to determine the source of the leak. The leak must be repaired before the engine is restarted. Because the lines on late model MasterCraft boats are pressurized, they can be disconnected and/or removed ONLY by using specialized tools that are not available to the public.

This is important! Fuel leakage can lead to a build-up of potentially explosive fumes within the engine compartment.

DO NOT IGNORE OR OVERLOOK THIS INSPECTION AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY!

Inspect the Fuel System for Leaks

This function should be performed prior to starting the engine; and then again after about three (3)-to-five (5) minutes to deter- mine whether any leaks are apparent.

Step 1: First ensure the engine is OFF and the engine safety starting switch is disconnected. Be certain that the throttle/shift control lever is in neutral.The engine must be cool.

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.

Step 2: Open the engine compartment and visually check as much of the fuel system from the tank to the engine as you can see. If the odor of gasoline is strong or if you

Inspect the Exhaust System for Leaks

This function should be performed prior to starting the engine; and then again after about three (3)-to-five (5) minutes to deter- mine whether any leaks are apparent.

Step 1: First ensure that the engine is OFF and that the engine safety starting switch is disconnected. Be certain that the throttle/shift control lever is in neutral.The en- gine must be cool.

The engine box serves as a machinery guard. The engine must be OFF whenever the box is open. Clothing or body parts can get caught in moving parts, causing death or serious injury. Keep away from moving parts.

Step 2: Open the engine compartment and visually check the exhaust system from the engine to the transom for any obvious damage to exhaust lines or the muffler.

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Contents 2009 MasterCraft Welcome aboard Page 2-1 Page 16-2, 16-5, Page Table of contents Boating safety General PrecautionsRequired Equipment Safety EquipmentSafety Afloat Recommended EquipmentSkiing and Wakeboarding Safety Operator’s License Common sense approach Rules of the open water Sailing Vessel Right-of-Way OvertakingOther Special Situations 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 All Models-Actual Switch Usage Will Vary Accessory SwitchesAft Light Switch Volt ReceptacleAttitude Adjustment or Trim Tab Switch MariStar 230, X-30, MariStar 245 MariStar 280Blower Switch Ballast Empty/Fill SwitchesManual and Automatic Bilge Pump Switch Manual Circuit BreakersDisplay Selector Switch Clock Adjustment SwitchCourtesy Lights Switch Dual Battery Operation SwitchEngine Oil Pressure Gauge Engine Hatch SwitchEngine Synchronizing Switch MariStar 280/X-80, CSX-220, CSX-265Low Voltage Battery Alarm Heater SwitchInstrument Panel Gauge Backlighting Switch Fuel GaugeRefrigerator Switch Navigation/Anchor Lights SwitchOther Alarms Seat Heat SwitchesTemperature Gauge Shower and/or Slick Boot SwitchSink Switch Shift/Throttle ControlTower Lights Switch Video Display GaugePage Wash Down Switch VoltmeterUsing care when fueling What Type of Gasoline To UseWhen Fuel Runs Out or Too Low for Proper Operation When the Boat Is Not Used for a WhileUsing Oxygenated Fuels or Fuels with Alcohol Fuels Outside United States and CanadaPage During Operation Safety checks and servicesBefore Each Operation After OperationFirst Hours of Operation New boat break-inAfter Break-In Page Starting the Engine Before StartingShifting Gears Underway StoppingOperational hints Page Unusual Operating Conditions Docking and Tie-UpLifting the boat Using Lifting EyesUsing Lifting Slings Storage CradleGalvanic Corrosion Corrosion preventionMarine Growth Stainless Steel and ChromeHull Cleaning the boatUpholstery Fiberglass Swim Platform CarpetTeak Wood WindshieldUnacceptable Upholstery Cleaners Slick BootAcceptable Upholstery Cleaners Enclosed HeadApco Mastercraft boat care products MasterCraft Microfiber Detailing Cloths MasterCraft Cleaning & Detailing KitMasterCraft Marine Motor Oil & Filters Before Each Use Frequency and Scheduled MaintenanceNew Boat Break-In After Each Use Quarterly 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 MountsInspect 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 Ballast System Preparations Re-Activating the Boat After StorageChecking/Repairing Propellers Changing PropellersComfort and convenience Battery ChargerAnchor and Windlass Coolers Fire Suppression and ExtinguishingGPS and Chartplotter HeadHeater Before operationLivewell/Kill Box/Catch Box Hydraulic Steering SystemLighting RefrigerationSeat Heaters Shower or Wash DownSwim/Boarding Platforms Stereo EquipmentTables Folding Down the PlatformVideo Screen TowersWater 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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