MasterCraft 2009 MariStar X-Series owner manual Engine Hatch Switch, Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

The lanyard is equipped with a hook on one end that should be attached to your clothing or PFD, and the opposite end has a slide that fits over the ignition switch. Be sure that the slide is firmly attached to the ignition switch before starting.

The ignition switch is located near the throttle control box, the armrest or on the instrument panel. If the slide is left off or is loose, the engine will crank but will not start. Operators should

NEVER attempt to override this safety system!

The safety switch lanyard must be attached to the operator when- ever the engine is running. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury!

Engine Hatch Switch

(MariStar 280/X-80, CSX-220, CSX-265)

Where equipped, an engine hatch cover switch allows the cover to open and close electronically. The three-position switch is pressed up to open and down to close the hatch.

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!

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

(All Models)

The engine oil pressure gauge indicates the pressure of the lubricating oil inside the engine. The average pressure ranges are between six (6) pounds per square inch (PSI) at 1000 RPM to 40 PSI or more at cruise range speeds. A reading

of pressure below 5 PSI at 1000 RPM may be caused by a low oil level or other potentially serious problems that result in low oil pressure. If you experience low oil pressure, stop your engine immediately and check your oil level before operating again.

Do not continue to run the engine if the oil pressure is low. If you do, the engine may become so hot that it, or surrounding components, could catch fire. You or others could be burned and the boat seriously damaged. Check your oil level and add an ap- propriate amount of approved motor oil before operating again or have your boat serviced by your local authorized dealer’s service department. Note that damage to your engine from inappropriate oil levels can be costly to repair. Such damage is not covered by your warranty.

Engine Synchronizing

Switch

(MariStar 280, X-80 and CSX 265) This two-position switch allows the engines to operate in synchro- nization. Do not engage the switch unless the engines are running!

Step 1: Start both engines. While at idle, press up on the Synch switch to turn the synchronization function ON.

Step 2: Push the port throttle to wide-open throttle.

Note: In the MariStar 280, the boat is equipped with a four-lever control, The lever closest to the driver is the port engine shifter, which allows the boat to move forward when shifted forward, and backward when shifted aft. The next lever is the starboard engine shifter and performs the same function. If both engines are running and the boat is moving, the shifters should be shifted together and in the

same direction. Doing otherwise can damage the system.

The next middle lever is the port engine throttle, which allows the boat to feed fuel into the engine and operate in motion. Pushing forward on it will signal the system that fuel should be sent to the port engine. The engines can be run at different levels of throttle

BUT NOT WHEN UTILIZING THE SYNCH FUNCTION!

Step 3: Using the starboard throttle, run the boat up to the desired speed.

Step 4: Press up on the Cruise switch adjacent to the Synch switch. This engages the MC Cruise function.

Note: DO NOT use the any speed control (Perfect Pass, etc.) function without turning on the Synch function as directed. Doing so will cause erratic operation.

Step 5: Now push the starboard throttle to wide-open throttle also. The boat will run at the RPM level at which it was running when the Cruise was engaged. If further ad- justment is required or desired, adjust by pressing up or down on the +/- switch adjacent to the Cruise switch.

Note: If the system is turned off (pressing down on the Cruise or Synch switches), the operator MUST pull the throttles below the cruise RPM to regain control of the system. During operation, the starboard throttle must be beyond the set point of the cruise for the function to work properly. A light in the switch will blink if more throttle is required.

The port engine will have an RPM blip after the Synch switch is activated and the throttle is moved to wide-open throttle. If the engine actually accelerates to wide-open throttle, then the Synch function did not take control of the port engine. In this instance, reduce the speed and return to Step 1.

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