Welcome Aboard ........................................................................................ i
Dangers, Warnings & Cautions ................................................................. ii
Boating Safety ........................................................................................1-1
Common Sense Approach ......................................................................2-1
Rules of the Open Water ........................................................................3-1
Guide to Individual Models .....................................................................4-1
Instrument Gauges and Switches ...........................................................5-1
Using Care While Fueling .......................................................................6-1
Safety Checks and Services ...................................................................7-1
New Boat Break-In .................................................................................8-1
Starting and Basic Operations ................................................................9-1
Operational Hints ..................................................................................10-1
Lifting the Boat ...................................................................................... 11-1
Corrosion ..............................................................................................12-1
Cleaning the Boat .................................................................................13-1
Scheduled Maintenance Checks & Services ........................................14-1
Scheduled Maintenance .......................................................................15-1
Battery Connections and Hold-Downs ...............................................15-1
Cable Kinks, Wear and Interference ..................................................15-2
Propeller Shaft Log ............................................................................15-2
Fuel System Leaks ............................................................................15-3
Exhaust System Leaks ......................................................................15-3
Fully Charged Battery ........................................................................15-4
Quarterly Maintenance .........................................................................15-5
Engine Starter Gear and Shaft Lubrication ........................................15-5
Annual Maintenance .............................................................................15-5
Check Engine Mounts .......................................................................15-6
Check Propeller Shaft Coupling Alignment ........................................15-6
Inspect Exhaust Flaps .......................................................................15-6
Lubricate Steering System ................................................................15-6
Lubricate Shift and Throttle System ..................................................15-7
Ballast Pump Impeller ........................................................................15-7
Inspect Complete Fuel System for Leakage ......................................15-8
Storage/Winterization ...........................................................................16-1
General Preparation ..........................................................................16-1
Fuel System Treatment .....................................................................17-1
General Power Package Preparation ................................................16-2
Other Winterization Preparation ........................................................16-2
Ballast System Preparations .............................................................16-2
Reactivating After Storage .................................................................16-2
Propeller Maintenance ..........................................................................17-1
Guide to Troubleshooting .....................................................................18-1
Limited Warranty Statement .................................................................19-1
Warranty Transfer .................................................................................20-1
Genuine MasterCraft Parts ...................................................................21-1
Service Log ...........................................................................................22-1
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