MasterCraft 2009 MariStar X-Series owner manual Ballast System Preparations

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Step 9: Cover the boat with a boat cover or tarp.

Note: If the boat is to be stored outside and subject to accumu- lations of snow, water and ice, a support should be made for the boat cover so that it will not sag, rip or tear, thereby allowing water to enter the boat. Two-inch diameter PVC plumbing pipe is ideal for this purpose. It is readily available at local hard- ware stores, and it is easy to work with. Also, its rounded shape will prevent damage to the canvas.

Ballast System Preparations

Step 1: Attach a hose to the starboard side ballast hose that comes out of the deck at the rear seat.

Step 2: Place the other end into a gallon of non-toxic, RV-type anti-freeze.

Step 3: Turn the pump on to empty and pump anti-freeze into the system until anti-freeze comes out of the thru-hull on the side.

Step 4: Turn the pump on to fill and pump anti-freeze back into the jug.

Re-Activating the Boat After Storage

Step 1: Remove the duct tape from the exhaust flaps.

Step 2: Fully charge the battery and install it in the boat, fol- lowing all safety precautions associated with changing batteries.

Step 3: Follow all instructions for reactivating the drive train as detailed in the engine owner’s manual. NOTE: Due to

the complex nature of the reactivation process, Master- Craft recommends having an authorized MasterCraft dealer perform this function.

Step 4: Ensure that all drain plugs throughout the boat and drive train have been reinstalled to avoid unwanted intrusion of water.

Step 5: If applicable, reconnect the hoses to your heater or shower.

Step 6: Check the engine compartment and bilge for signs of nesting animals. Clean as necessary.

Step 7: Check the entire engine system for fluid, oil and cool- ant levels. Add as necessary.

Step 8: Check the entire engine for cracks or leaks caused by freeze damage.

Step 9: Check all hose clamps for tightness. Install the bilge drain plug and the rear drain plug in boats equipped with certain types of ballast systems.

Step 10: Grease the propeller shaft taper and install the propeller.

Step 11: Fully re-charge and re-install the battery or batteries.

Step 12: Perform the daily maintenance as noted previously in this Owner’s Manual. If it was not done prior to stor- age, perform the annual maintenance as well.

Step 13: If the boat is equipped with the optional fresh water cooling system and was drained for storage, fill the system with fresh coolant solution per instructions.

Step 14: Check the alignment between the output flange on the transmission and the propeller shaft flange. If the maxi- mum feeler gauge that can clip between the flange faces at any point is 0.003”, the unit is properly aligned. If a thicker gauge can be inserted at any point, the engine must be re-adjusted until proper alignment is obtained. This should be performed by an authorized Master- Craft dealer’s service department.

Step 15: For all models, with the boat in the water, cycle the key ON and then OFF two (2) or three (3) times, allowing ten (10) seconds between key cycles, before cranking the engine. This allows the fuel pump to prime the fuel lines; then start the engine. In the event the engine does not respond, allow a two-minute cool-down period for every thirty (30) seconds of cranking. When the engine fires, keep a close watch over the gauge readings and check for leakage and abnormal noises. Keep speeds low for the first fifteen (15) minutes to allow the engine to reach normal operating temperatures.

Step 16: In ProStar 197s equipped with ballast bags, when re- connecting the hook-ups, be sure to squeeze the prongs to help slide the connector back on. Dish soap or some similar product will help slide the connects back to- gether. Note that the red ring goes over the raised ring to ensure a working connection.

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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 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-UpLifting the boat Using Lifting EyesUsing Lifting Slings Storage CradleGalvanic Corrosion Corrosion preventionMarine Growth Stainless Steel and ChromeCleaning the boat HullUpholstery Fiberglass Swim Platform CarpetTeak Wood WindshieldUnacceptable Upholstery Cleaners Slick BootAcceptable Upholstery Cleaners Enclosed HeadApco Mastercraft boat care products MasterCraft Cleaning & Detailing Kit MasterCraft Microfiber Detailing ClothsMasterCraft Marine Motor Oil & Filters Before Each Use Frequency and Scheduled MaintenanceNew Boat Break-In 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 operationLivewell/Kill Box/Catch Box Hydraulic Steering SystemLighting 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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