Take care not to spill gasoline. If gasoline is spilled ac-
cidentally, wipe up all traces of it with dry rags immedi-
ately and dispose of properly on shore. (Page 6-3)
To prevent a possible explosion, operate the blower for
at least four (4) minutes before starting the engine and
always when at idle or slow-running speed. Explosive
gasoline and/or battery fumes may be present in the
engine compartment. Failure to do so may result in seri-
ous injury or death! (Page 9-1)
To prevent a possible explosion, operate the blower for
at least four (4) minutes before starting the engine and
always when at idle or slow-running speed. Explosive
gasoline and/or battery fumes may be present in the
engine compartment. Failure to operate the blower as
instructed may cause improper ventilation of the boat
engine and bilge areas, and fuel vapors can accumu-
late in this area, causing a fire or explosion which may
result in death or serious injury! (Page 5-8)
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless, odorless
and poisonous gas that accumulates rapidly and can
cause serious injury or death. Exposure to carbon
monoxide can be fatal in a matter of minutes. Expo-
sure to even low concentrations of carbon monoxide
must not be ignored because the effects of exposure
to carbon monoxide can build up and be just as lethal
as high concentrations. Carbon monoxide from exhaust
pipes of inboard or outboard engines may build up in-
side and outside the boat in areas near exhaust vents.
STAY AWAY from these exhaust vent areas, which are
located at the stern of the boat, and DO NOT swim or
engage in any watersports or other activities in or near
the stern area of the boat, including, without limitation,
the swim platform and the rear sun deck, when the en-
gine is in operation. Under no circumstances should
the owner and/or operator allow persons to hold onto
the swim platform while the engine is operating and the
boat is in motion. These activities (sometimes known as
“teak surfing” or “platform dragging,” where the partici
-
pant holds onto the swim platform and is pulled through
the water, and/or “body surfs” immediately behind the
boat) are extremely dangerous, highly likely to result in
death or serious bodily injury, and are a misuse of this
product. (Page 2-1)
The safety switch lanyard must be attached to the op-
erator whenever the engine is running. Failure to do so
may result in death or serious injury! (Page 5-7)
Never override or modify the engine safety shut-off
switch in any way. (Page 1-3)
Before starting the engine, open the engine compart-
ment and check for gasoline fumes, fuel and oil leaks or
the presence of fuel or oil in the bilge. (Page 9-1)
Do not tow more than two (2) persons at one time on a
tow tower. The tow tower approved for use on your boat
should be used only for water skis, wakeboards or rec-
reational towables, and not for parasailing, kite flying or
towing other boats. Do not add any attachments that
are not approved for use on your MasterCraft boat. Do
not climb on, sit on, stand on, jump off of or dive off of
the tower. Never allow passengers to sit behind the tow
rope attachment point. Never allow loose tow rope ends
to dangle. Always be certain that all bolts are in place
and tight before and during use. When the tower is up,
watch for low obstacles such as tree limbs, bridges or
power lines. (Page 1-4)
Information regarding the maximum number of people
and/or additional weight to the boat is included in the
Guide to Individual Models section of this Manual. It
is the boat operator’s responsibility to ensure that the
boat is never overloaded. Too much additional weight
may cause the boat to overturn or sink, which can result
in serious bodily injury or death. (Page 10-1)
Boat operators should never attempt to duplicate op-
erational skills of professional drivers. When such
maneuvers fail, it can result in serious injury or death.
(Page 10-1)
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