MasterCraft 2009 MariStar X-Series owner manual Skiing and Wakeboarding Safety

•Never operate the boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Never stand or allow passengers to stand in the boat or sit on the motor box or tower (where equipped) while underway. You or others may be thrown within or from the boat, which could result in serious injury or death.

•Prior to starting the engine, you must open the engine box and check the engine compartment and bilge for gasoline and oil vapors. You must also operate the blower for at least four (4) minutes. Failure to do so may result in fire and/or an explosion.

Failure to comply with the requirement of operating the blower for at least four (4) minutes before starting the engine may result in serious injury or death to you and/or others.

•Never remove or modify any components of the fuel system. Removal or modification of any component of the fuel system may cause a hazardous situation and will void the warranty. The modern MasterCraft fuel delivery lines are pressurized and attempting to loosen or remove them may result in the uncontrolled release of fuel, which can be envi- ronmentally hazardous, and may potentially cause injury.

•Never allow any type of spark or open flame on board. It may result in fire or explosion.

Skiing and Wakeboarding Safety

Skiers and wakeboarders are obligated to be as aware of the fun- damental safety rules as operators. If you are new to water sports, you should seek certified training before starting. You may find it especially helpful to join a local water-sports club, if available, and the U.S.W.S.A. (United States Water Skiing Association).

•Always remember that the majority of water-skiing and wakeboarding injuries are the result of impacts with other objects, so always look where you are going and be aware of what is going on around you.

•Never put your arm, head or any other part of your body through the handle/bridle of the ski or wakeboarding line, nor wrap the line around any part of the body at any time.

•Never ski or wakeboard at night.

•Never ski or wakeboard directly in front of other boats.

•When adding accessories to the tower, ensure that the total aggregate weight of the accessories does not exceed 85 lbs. (U.S.). Exceeding the limit may result in structural failure of the tower. MasterCraft strongly encourages the use of MasterCraft towers and accessories only as they have been tested and determined to meet product requirements, including weight.

Towers should never have a total aggregate weight of acces- sories exceeding 85 lbs. (U.S.) total. Excessive weight can cause tower failure and the collapse of a tower or the disconnect of the tower from the deck can result in injury or damage to the boat that is not covered by warranty.

•Never attempt to fold a tower without assistance. Folding a tower requires at least two (2) people.

Towers on boats are intended for use for the towing of a maximum of two (2) individuals using water skis, wakeboards or recreational towables only. Use of the tower to tow other boats, kites or for any other purpose may result in serious injury or death, and may damage the boat, which will not be covered by warranty.

•Never jump from a boat that is mov- ing at any speed, nor enter or exit the water when the engine is running (ON). (See the Common Sense Approach section of this Owner’s Manual for additional information regarding carbon monoxide peril.)

•Never climb, sit or stand on a tower. The tower is intended for towing only as noted.

•Make sure that everyone knows and

uses approved skiing/wakeboarding hand signals and adheres to common skiing, wakeboarding and boating courtesy.

•Never ride on the ski platform or hold on to the ski platform while in the water during engine operation, including at idle. Carbon monoxide fumes are expelled from the lower tran- som areas of your boat and can cause death or serious illness.

•The above mandates are not all-inclusive. It is the boater’s re- sponsibility to operate the boat in a safe fashion and become familiar with any and all rules and regulations governing boat operation.

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