MasterCraft 2014 14v, Owner'S Manual

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Care and Maintenance • 2014 MasterCraft Owners Manual Page 6-19
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is strong or if you see visual evi -
dence of fuel outside the system,
cease all operations and take the
boat immediately to an autho -
rized MasterCraft dealer’s ser-
vice department to determine the
source of the leak. The leak must
be repaired before the engine is
restarted. Because the lines on
late model MasterCraft boats are
pressurized, they can be discon -
nected and/or removed ONLY by
using specialized tools.
The engine box serves as a machinery guard.
The engine must be OFF whenever the box is
open. Clothing for body parts can get caught
in moving parts, causing death or serious in-
jury. Keep away from moving parts!
This is important! Fuel leakage can
lead to a build-up of potentially explosive
fumes within the engine compartment.
DO NOT IGNORE OR OVERLOOK
THIS INSPECTION AND REPAIR AS
NECESSARY!
Note Any Exhaust Odors
This function should be performed prior
to starting the engine; and then again after
about three (3)-to-five (5) minutes to deter -
mine whether any leaks are apparent.
Step 1:
First ensure that the engine is OFF
and that the engine safety starting
switch is disconnected. Be certain
that the throttle/shift control le-
ver is in neutral. The engine must
be cool.
Step 2: Open the engine compartment and
note whether there is any unusual
odor. In many instances, exhaust
will have little or no odor, but in
the event of a potentially signifi -
cant exhaust leakage, it may be
possible to smell a “rotten-egg”
odor that signifies a probable is -
sue that must be addressed.
Step 3: If leakage is apparent, tighten
the hose clamps, being careful to
avoid crimping the hose. If the
leakage is significant, or is occur -
ring at a location other than the
joints (such as a split in a hose),
see your authorized MasterCraft
dealer’s service department for
parts and service. This is im-
portant! Exhaust fumes can
cause illness or impairment,
including carbon monoxide
poisoning. Equally important
to consider, leakage can lead