MasterCraft 2009 MariStar X-Series owner manual

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(a)damage caused by misuse, negligence, accident; colli- sion or impact with any object;

(b)damage caused by any improper alteration or modi- fication to the boat or any of its component parts or accessories, including damage resulting from alteration, modification, repair or replacement in such a way as to increase the cubic-inch capacity or horsepower output of the engine and boat as originally manufactured;

(c)damage caused by the use of improper or contaminated fuel or fluids;

(d)damage caused by the use of customer-applied chemi- cals or accidental spills;

(e)damage caused by failure to maintain the boat in accor- dance with the maintenance provisions in the Owner’s Manual or improper maintenance of the boat;

(f)damage caused by the failure to comply with any recall or request for repair;

(g)damage resulting from the use of the boat for any rac- ing, speed, commercial competition or performance demonstration;

(h)damage resulting from use of the boat for rental, com- mercial or industrial purposes;

(i)damage to hardware and other components fastened or adhered to the hull, deck or liner;

(j)damage caused by fire, theft, freezing, vandalism, ex- plosion, lightning, wind, hail storms, flooding or other natural disaster;

(k)damage to any component parts and accessories not manufactured by MasterCraft, including but not lim- ited to, the engine, drivetrain, transmission, propeller, shift and throttle control levers and cables, pumps, blowers, windshields, canvas, upholstery, tower and ac- cessories, instrumentation and steering systems; how- ever, such items may be warranted by the individual manufacturer, and if possible, MasterCraft will provide the owner with a copy of the manufacturer’s warranty:

(l)damage caused by use of any non-MasterCraft trailer;

(m)damage caused by improper support of the boat on davits, hoist system or boat lift of any kind;

(n)damage to paints, varnishes, gel coat surfaces and

colors, chrome-plated or anodized finishes, floor and floor covers and any other surface coatings, as well as damage due to in-water storage without proper barrier coat and bottom paints (NOTE: Although MasterCraft uses the highest-grade gel coat materials, a condition may develop where the bottom of the boat may show signs of discoloration and/or blisters if the boat is left in the water for long periods of time; therefore, a proper barrier coat and bottom paint should be used whenever it is anticipated that the boat will be left in the water for an extended period of time);

(o)damage to the trailer and its parts or components due to abrasions, rock chips, rust, improper care or main- tenance, or use in salt or brackish water; however, the finishes of galvanized trailers, which are designed for use in salt or brackish water, are warranted to be free from damage resulting from use in salt or brackish wa- ter for one (1) year from the date of the original retail purchase or the initial use of the trailer, whichever first occurs;

(p)damage caused by dealer-installed options or accessories;

(q)damage caused by consumer-installed options or acces- sories;

and/or

(r)all warranty coverage will expire after ninety (90) days on boats used for commercial purposes.

4.Disclaimer and Limitation of Implied Warranties. THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REPRESEN- TATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MASTERCRAFT DISCLAIMS, AND THE OWNER HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES, ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTA- TIONS OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER- CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OTHER THAN THOSE WARRANTIES WHICH ARE IMPLIED BY, AND ARE INCA- PABLE OF EXCLUSION, RESTRIC-

TION OR MODIFICATION UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. THE TERM OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER- CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR- POSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE COMPONENTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRAN- TIES AND/OR DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON THE AMOUNT OF TIME AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL

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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 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 Tables Video Screen Towers Water 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