MasterCraft 2014 14v, Owner'S Manual

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Troubleshooting:
NEVER OPERATE THE BOAT IF
THE BLOWER SYSTEM IS INOPER-
ABLE OR NOT WORKING PROPERLY.
SEE THE DANGER WARNING ABOVE.
1) The blower hums audibly when it is op -
erating. If it is not functioning, turn the
ignition key to ON and verify on the
voltmeter that the electrical system is
charging at least 11.5 volts or higher. If
it is not, it will be necessary to recharge
the battery(ies). See the Electrical in-
formation in this section of the
Owner’s
Manual
for proper procedure.
2) If there is sufficient charge indicated, but
the blower still is not operating properly,
DO NOT LAUNCH THE BOAT. Take
the boat to an authorized MasterCraft
dealer for repair.
Steering System
Models:
All.
Purpose:
The steering system controls the di-
rection in which the boat moves.
Location:
Except for the steering wheel and
shift/throttle control at the helm, the
steering system is not visible under nor-
mal circumstances. In a V-drive boat, the
mechanism is located on the starboard
side of the engine compartment.
To lubricate the control mechanism on
the standard system as part of the annual
maintenance (as described in the Care
and Maintenance section of this Owner’s
Manual ), locate the specific connection
for your boat.
With the exception of the XStar,
which is equipped with hydraulic steer-
ing, the steering wheel is mounted on a
tilt mechanism that allows adjustment
of the steering wheel angle to meet the
needs and comfort of the operator. The
system was designed to be used by
operators who are sitting down in the
driver’s seat. Standing or manipulating
the steering wheel in any other manner
could cause loss of control.
Boats underway must always be operated
from a seated position at the helm. The
driver’s seat and the steering wheel are
adjustable and should be placed at the lo-
cation most comfortable and in control for
each individual operator. Trying to drive a
boat while standing or in any other way ma-
nipulating the steering system could result
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