MasterCraft 200V, Owner'S Manual

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Underway
If the oil pressure gauge indicates low or no oil pressure, immediately
stop the boat as outlined below and check the oil level. If the temperature
gauge indicates overheating, stop the boat when it is safe to do so as out-
lined below and check the raw water system for blockage. DO NOT operate
the boat until the cause for the warning has been found and corrected.
Continued operation after the warning light has illuminated
may cause severe engine damage. This will void your warranty.
Stopping
Step 1: Slowly bring the control lever to the neutral position. If the boat
has been driven for a long period of time or at high speed, allow
the engine a 2-3 minute cool-down period at low idle (600-800
RPM).
Step 2: Turn the ignition key to the OFF position (ProStar 190, 197, X-7,
X-1) to stop the engine or press the ENGINE START-STOP but-
ton (all other models).
Step 3: If any problems were encountered during operation, have the
boat inspected by an authorized MasterCraft dealer. Request
any necessary repairs before resuming operation of the boat.
Step 4: At the conclusion of the outing, turn the key off and remove
from the key slot. Doing so will ensure that you have turned OFF
the electrical system, and prevent others from starting or run-
ning the boat.
Shifting Gears
When shifting gears, always move the control lever smoothly and
quickly into gear. Do not hesitate. Slow gear engagement could damage
the shifting mechanism in the transmission.
NOTE: When shifting from forward to reverse or reverse to for -
ward, be sure to stop the control lever in the neutral position and allow
the engine to fall between 600-800 RPM before completing the shift.
With the exception of the 280V/ X-80, a one-hand, single-lever con-
trol operates as both a gear shifter and a throttle. The lever automatically
locks in the neutral position (straight up and down) for safety. The lever
can be moved from neutral only by raising the lifter under the ball knob.
Shifting is accomplished by moving the lever forward or backward. Cen-
ter (straight up) is neutral. Moving the lever forward engages the running
gear; moving it back from center puts the drive train into reverse.
Never attempt to shift without the engine running!
During regular warm-up of the engine, it is possible to temporarily
increase the engine RPMs without moving the boat. To accomplish this,
push in the button located at the bottom of the shift/throttle lever with
one hand and pull up the “umbrella” (aluminum surround below the top
of the knob). Move the lever to desired position and then simultaneously
release the button and umbrella. The engine will run with increased RPMs
and can be increased or decreased by moving the lever. Returning the
handle to the neutral position (as shown in illustration above) will bring
the system back to neutral and reduce the engine RPMs to pre-set levels.
This function should be done sparingly. Over-revving the engine for any
extended period can cause undue wear and tear on the engine. Avoid ad-
vancing to wide-open-throttle and holding the RPMs at that level.
In the 280V and X-80 the boat is equipped with a four-lever control.
The port side lever closest to the driver is the port engine shifter, which al-
lows 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.
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 en-
gines can be run at different levels of throttle. However, it requires more
practice and skill in order to avoid potential damage to the boat. See
Engine Synchronizing Switch in this section of the Owner’s Manual
for more details.
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