MasterCraft 2009 MariStar X-Series owner manual Table of contents

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table of contents

Welcome Aboard	i
Dangers, Warnings & Cautions	ii
Boating Safety	1-1
Common Sense Approach	2-1
Rules of the Open Water	3-1
Guide to Individual Models	4-1
Instrument Gauges and Switches	5-1
Using Care While Fueling	6-1
Safety Checks and Services	7-1
New Boat Break-In	8-1
Starting and Basic Operations	9-1
Operational Hints	10-1
Lifting the Boat	11-1
Corrosion Prevention	12-1
Cleaning the Boat	13-1
MasterCraft Boat Care Products	14-1
Scheduled Maintenance Checks & Services	15-1
Scheduled Maintenance	15-1
Before Each Use
Raw Water Intake Strainer	16-1
Battery Connections and Hold-Downs	16-1
Cable Kinks, Wear and Interference	16-2
Propeller Shaft Log	16-2
Fuel System Leaks	16-3
Exhaust System Leaks	16-3
Fully Charged Battery	16-4

After Each Use
General Cleaning and Storage	16-4
Quarterly Maintenance	16-5
Engine Starter Gear and Shaft Lubrication	16-5
Annual Maintenance	16-5
Check Engine Mounts	16-5
Check Propeller Shaft Coupling Alignment	16-6
Inspect Exhaust Flaps	16-6
Lubricate Steering System	16-6
Lubricate Shift and Throttle System	16-7
Ballast Pump Impeller	16-7
Inspect Complete Fuel System for Leakage	16-7
Fire Suppression and Extinguishing	16-8
Storage/Winterization	17-1
General Preparation	17-1
Fuel System Treatment	17-1
General Power Package Preparation	17-2
Other Winterization Preparation	17-2
Ballast System Preparations	17-3
Reactivating After Storage	17-3
Propeller Maintenance	18-1
Comfort and Convenience	19-1
Guide to Troubleshooting	20-1
Limited Warranty Statement	21-1
Warranty Transfer	22-1
Service Log	23-1
Index	24-1

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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 OperationAfter Break-In New boat break-inFirst Hours of Operation Page Shifting Gears Before StartingStarting the Engine 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 ChromeUpholstery Cleaning the boatHull Carpet Teak WoodFiberglass Swim Platform WindshieldSlick Boot Acceptable Upholstery CleanersUnacceptable Upholstery Cleaners Enclosed HeadApco Mastercraft boat care products MasterCraft Marine Motor Oil & Filters MasterCraft Cleaning & Detailing KitMasterCraft Microfiber Detailing Cloths 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 MountsLubricate the Steering System Check the Propeller Shaft Coupling AlignmentInspect the Exhaust Flaps for Damage Inspect the Complete Fuel System for Leakage Lubricate the Shift and Throttle SystemCheck the Ballast Pump Impeller Fire Extinguisher and Suppression Units Fuel System Treatment General Power Package PreparationGeneral Preparation Other Winterization Preparations Ballast System Preparations Re-Activating the Boat After StorageChecking/Repairing Propellers Changing PropellersAnchor and Windlass Battery ChargerComfort and convenience 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 PlatformWater Heater TowersVideo Screen 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