vice department. Note that damage to your engine from
inappropriate oil levels can be costly to repair. Such
damage is not covered by your warranty. (Page 5-7)
While operating attitude adjustment plates use cau-
tion. Improper use of plates can cause accidents, which
may result in serious injury or death. These cautions
apply to the MariStar 280STS, X-80 and 280 SST mod
-
els only.
While the boat is underway do not move one plate
up or down significantly as this may cause listing.
While at higher speeds do not over-trim, as this will
cause the bow to lower quickly, resulting in a reduction
of speed and may cause the boat to veer.
When in following seas or when running an inlet, the
plates should be fully retracted. This will allow for opti-
mal performance. (Page 5-11)
Some engine parts become very hot during operation.
This inspection must be completed while the engine is
cool to prevent burns to your skin. Perform this task
before starting the boat. (Page 15-2)
Some engine parts become very hot during operation.
This maintenance must be completed while the engine
is cool to prevent burns to your skin. Perform this task
before starting the boat. (Page 15-5, 15-6)
To ensure proper break-in and lubrication, boat owners
should not remove the factory break-in oil until after the
initial ten (10) hours of operation. At that time, an oil
change should be performed by an authorized Master-
Craft service technician at an authorized MasterCraft
dealer. (Page 8-1)
DO NOT use the ski pylon for lifting. It is NOT designed as
a central lifting point. Also, DO NOT use the stern ski tow as
a lifting ring. The deck will be damaged. See the Storage
Cradle sub-section of this section of the Manual. Also never
lift a boat with water in the bilge or containing a water-filled
device such as a ballast system or sack. The extra stress will
put an excessive load on the hull and lifting equipment that
may seriously damage the boat. Such damage may not be
covered by the warranty. (Page 11-1)
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Continued operation after the warning light has illumi-
nated may cause severe engine damage. This will void
your warranty. (Page 9-2)
Because of the complexity of preparing a boat for prop-
er winter storage, as well as the possibility of extreme
damage to the engine if a preparation error was made
during winterization, MasterCraft recommends sched-
uling an appointment with an authorized MasterCraft
dealer’s service department to permit a technician to
perform all winterization procedures. (Page 16-1)
Add-on equipment may adversely affect the alternator
output or overload the electrical system. Such damage
may not be covered by the warranty. (Page 15-1)
Failure to follow the engine oil recommendations listed
in the engine manual can cause additional engine wear
and increase the possibility of engine component fail-
ure. Damage to the engine due to incorrect oil usage
can be costly to repair, and is not covered by the war-
ranty! (Page 8-2)
Do not operate the starter motor continuously for more
than fifteen (15) seconds without at least two (2) min
-
utes for a “cool-down” period. Failure to do so may
cause the starter to overheat, resulting in damage.
Failure to release the ignition key after the engine has
started may cause damage to the starter motor and
drive. (Page 9-1)
