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2005

MASTERCRAFT

OWNERS

MANUAL

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PAGE

T A B L E O F

CONTENTS

BOATING

SAFETY

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COMMON

SENSE

APPROACH

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RULES

THE

OPEN

WATER

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INDIVIDUAL

MODELS

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PROSTAR

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PROSTAR

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PROSTAR

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PROSTAR

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DRIVE

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MARISTAR

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MARISTAR

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MARISTAR

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X-2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-9
X-7 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-10
X-9 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-11
X-10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-12
X-30 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-13
X-80 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-14
X-Star ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-15

ENGINE

PROPELLER

SPECIFICATIONS

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CONTROLS

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INDICATORS

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FUELING

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SAFETY

CHECKS

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SERVICES

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NEW

BOAT

BREAK

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STARTING

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BASIC

OPERATIONS

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OPERATIONAL

HINTS

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LIFTING

THE

BOAT

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CORROSION

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CLEANING

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SCHEDULED

MAINTENANCE

CHECKS

SERVICES

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BEFORE

EACH

USE

TRANSMISSION

COOLER

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COOLANT

LEVEL

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ALTERNATOR

BELT

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BATTERY

CONNECTIONS

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HOLD

DOWNS

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LOOSE

MISSING

HARDWARE

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CABLE

KINKS

WEAR

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INTERFERENCE

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IMPELLER

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PROPELLER

SHAFT

LOG

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FUEL

SYTEM

LEAKS

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EXHAUST

SYSTEM

LEAKS

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FULLY

CHARGED

BATTERY

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ENGINE

OIL

LEVEL

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TRANSMISSION

FLUID

LEVEL

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QUARTERLY

MAINTENANCE

ENGINE

STARTER

GEAR

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SHAFT

LUBRICATION

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CHANGE

ENGINE

OIL

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ANNUAL

MAINTENANCE

CLEAN

ENGINE

FLAME

ARRESTOR

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REPLACE

RAW

WATER

PUMP

IMPELLER

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ENGINE

TUNE

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CHANGE

TRANSMISSION

FLUID

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CHECK

ENGINE

MOUNTS

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CHECK

PROPELLER

SHAFT

COUPLING

ALIGNMENT

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INSPECT

EXHAUST

FLAPS

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LUBRICATE

STEERING

SYSTEM

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LUBRICATE

SHIFT

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THROTTLE

SYSTEM

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BALLAST

PUMP

IMPELLER

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INSPECT

COMPLETE

FUEL

SYSTEM

FOR

LEAKAGE

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EMISSIONS

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STORAGE

WINTERIZATION

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GENERAL

PREPARATION

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FUEL

SYSTEM

TREATMENT

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ALL

ENGINES

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RAW

WATER

COOLED

ENGINES

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FRESH

WATER

COOLED

ENGINES

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DRIVE

TRAIN

PREPARATION

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GENERAL

POWER

PACKAGE

PREPARATION

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OTHER

WINTERIZATION

PREPARATION

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BALLAST

SYSTEM

PREPARATIONS

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REACTIVATING

AFTER

STORAGE

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UNSCEDULED

MAINTENANCE

CHECKING

REPAIRING

PROPELLERS

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CHANGING

PROPELLERS

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CHECKING

SPEEDOMETER

CALIBRATION

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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LIMITED

WARRANTY

STATEMENT

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GMP

GENUINE

MASTERCRAFT

PARTS

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WARRANTY

TRANSFER

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TEAM

MASTERCRAFT

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SERVICE

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Summary of Contents for Maristar Series

Page 1: ...2005 2005 MasterCraft s PROSTAR MARISTAR AND X SERIES Owners Manual MasterCraft s PROSTAR MARISTAR AND X SERIES Owners Manual ...

Page 2: ...te All information is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing Because of our policy of continuous product improvement we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice in specifications and models and also to discontinue models The right is also reserved to change specifications parts or accessories at any time without incurring any obligation to equ...

Page 3: ...oat during the engine operation Personal flotation devices PFDs save lives and ensure positive experiences MasterCraft offers many proactive approaches to the boating experience but the consumer is ultimately responsible for a positive and safe involvement in boating Be sure to review the Boating Safety section of this manual which immediately follows this section Because of the impor tance of the...

Page 4: ...ng without limitation the swim platformandtherearsundeck whentheengineisinoperation Undernocircumstancesshould teaksurfing orsimilaractivitiesbeperformedduringtheoperationof yourMasterCraftboat suchactivitiesareamisuseofthisproduct Page2 1 9 The safety switch lanyard must be attached to the operator whenever the engine is started Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death Page 6 3 10 N...

Page 5: ...el or specially coated to resist corrosion Page 13 1 2 All replaced fuel system components must meet United States Coast Guard USCG and American Boat Yacht Council Inc ABYC standards and must be Underwriter s Labora tory UL approved Inferior quality components pose a serious safety threat to you and others and the use of inferior components may result in serious injury or death Resulting damage ma...

Page 6: ...omponentfailure Damagetoyourengine due to incorrect oil usage can be costly to repair and is not covered by your warranty Pages 9 2 and 16 11 8 Failuretomaintainyourcoolantattheproperlevelcancauseenginedamage Yourwarrantywill not cover engine damage due to overheating or any other cause associated with improper coolantlevels Page16 2 9 Do not operate the starter motor continuously for more than fi...

Page 7: ... LEVEL 16 8 TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL 16 9 QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE ENGINE STARTER GEAR AND SHAFT LUBRICATION 16 9 CHANGE ENGINE OIL 16 10 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CLEAN ENGINE FLAME ARRESTOR 16 12 REPLACE RAW WATER PUMP IMPELLER 16 13 ENGINE TUNE UP 16 13 CHANGE TRANSMISSION FLUID 16 14 CHECK ENGINE MOUNTS 16 14 CHECK PROPELLER SHAFT COUPLING ALIGNMENT 16 15 INSPECT EXHAUST FLAPS 16 15 LUBRICATE STEERING S...

Page 8: ...ions throughout the manual are noted by the following symbols The precautions listed in this manual and on the boat are not all inclusive If a procedure method tool or part is not specifically recommended by MasterCraft using it may place you and others in an unsafe situation as well you may render your warranty void Remember Always use common sense when operating servic ing or repairing the boat ...

Page 9: ...n addition one throwableType IVPFD must also be on board As the owner obtaining the appropriate PFDs is your responsiblity Your MasterCraft dealer can and will be happy to assist you Note Requirements for coastal waters and inland waters differ Check with the local authorities for more information RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT A smart boat owner will avoid po tential problems on an outing by hav ing addit...

Page 10: ... open flame on board It may result in fire or explosion SKIING WAKEBOARDING SAFETY Skiers and wakeboarders are obligated to be as aware of the fundamental safety rules as operators must be If you are new to water skiing seek certified training before starting You will find it especially helpful to join a local ski club and the USWSA when possible Always remember that the majority of water skiing a...

Page 11: ...ut one Your MasterCraft boat can be the source of countless hours of family fun and building friendships But it works only if YOU use your head before during and after your boating Now finish reading this manual and then go out there and HAVE SOME FUN Carbon monoxide is a colorless tasteless odorless and poisonous gas that accumulates rapidly and can cause serious injury or death Exposure to carbo...

Page 12: ...r direction and speed the other vessel will be able to determine how best to avoid you The vessel that does not have the right of way has the duty to take positive and timely action to stay out of the way of the stand on vessel Normally the give way vessel should not cross in front of the stand on vessel Slow down or change directions briefly and pass behind the other vessel You should always move...

Page 13: ...ight of way regardless of posi tion But these vessels cannot impede the passage of other vessels in narrow channels READING BUOYS AND OTHER MARKERS The waters of the United States are marked for safe navigation by the lateral system of buoyage The markers and buoys you will encounter have an arrangement of shapes colors numbers and lights to show which side of the buoy a boater should pass when na...

Page 14: ...GUIDE 2005 MASTERCRAFT OWNERS MANUAL PAGE 4 1 T O I N D I V I D U A L MODELS PROSTAR 190 PROSTAR 197 PROSTAR 209 PROSTAR 205V MARISTAR 210 MARISTAR 230 MARISTAR 280 X 2 X 7 X 9 X 10 X 30 X 80 X STAR ...

Page 15: ...INE LIGHT 6 SPEEDOMETER OR PERFECT PASS GAUGE 7 VOLTMETER 8 FUEL GAUGE 9 HORN 10 ACCESSORY 1 SWITCH 11 ACCESSORY 2 SWITCH 12 COURTESY LIGHTS SWITCH 13 SPEEDO AJUSTMENT SWITCHES 14 CLOCK ADJUSTMENT SWITCH 15 NAV ANCHOR LIGHTS SWITCH 16 BILGE PUMP SWITCH 17 BLOWER 18 IGNITION KEY SLOT PROSTAR 190 A FUEL TANK FILLER B BLOWER EXHAUST C SWIM PLATFORM D STERN LIGHT RECEPTACLE E STORAGE UNDER SUN PAD F E...

Page 16: ... GAUGE 3 SPEEDOMETER 4 MULTI FUNCTION TACHOMETER 5 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT 6 SPEEDOMETER OR PERFECT PASS GAUGE 7 VOLTMETER 8 FUEL GAUGE 9 HORN 10 ACCESSORY 1 SWITCH 11 ACCESSORY 2 SWITCH 12 COURTESY LIGHTS SWITCH 13 SPEEDO AJUSTMENT SWITCHES 14 CLOCK ADJUSTMENT SWITCH 15 NAV ANCHOR LIGHTS SWITCH 16 BILGE PUMP SWITCH 17 BLOWER 18 IGNITION KEY SLOT A FUEL TANK FILLER B BLOWER EXHAUST C SWIM PLATFORM D ST...

Page 17: ... 17 BLOWER 18 IGNITION KEY SLOT LENGTH OF BOAT 20 11 1 2 OVERALL LENGTH W TRAILER 22 11 1 2 WIDTH AMIDSHIP 96 OVERALL WIDTH W TRAILER 100 HEIGHT W WINDSHIELD TRAILER TA 79 HEIGHT W WINDSHIELD TRAILER SA 80 1 2 BOAT WEIGHT 2 850 LBS APPROX SINGLE AXLE TRAILER WEIGHT 900 LBS TANDEM AXLE TRAILER WEIGHT 1 050 LBS FUEL CAPACITY 34 GALLONS CAPACITY 9 PEOPLE OR 1 370 LBS A FUEL TANK FILLER B BLOWER EXHAU...

Page 18: ... IGNITION KEY SLOT LENGTH OF BOAT 20 7 OVERALL LENGTH W TRAILER 22 4 WIDTH AMIDSHIP 90 OVERALL WIDTH W TRAILER 96 HEIGHT W TOWER FOLDED ON TRAILER TA 88 1 2 HEIGHT W TOWER FOLDED ON TRAILER SA 90 BOAT WEIGHT 3 050 LBS APPROX SINGLE AXLE TRAILER WEIGHT 860 LBS TANDEM AXLE TRAILER WEIGHT 1 040 LBS FUEL CAPACITY 33 GALLONS CAPACITY 11 PEOPLE OR 1 615 LBS A STERN LIGHT RECEPTACLE B BLOWER EXHAUST C SW...

Page 19: ...ERY BEHIND SEAT G THROTTLE SHIFT CONTROL H INSTRUMENT PANEL I BOW LIGHT J GLOVE BOX K SKI LOCKER L ENGINE COMPARTMENT M DRAIN PLUGS 1 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE 2 ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE 3 MULTI FUNCTION TACHOMETER 4 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT 5 SPEEDOMETER OR PERFECT PASS 6 VOLTMETER 7 FUEL GAUGE 8 HORN 9 12 VOLT RECEPTACLE 10 GAUGE DISPLAY SELECTOR 11 SPEEDOMETER CALIBRATOR 12 BLOWER SWITCH 13 IGNITION KEY SLO...

Page 20: ...2 ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE 3 MULTI FUNCTION TACHOMETER 4 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT 5 SPEEDOMETER OR PERFECT PASS 6 VOLTMETER 7 FUEL GAUGE 8 HORN 9 12 VOLT RECEPTACLE 10 GAUGE DISPLAY SELECTOR 11 SPEEDOMETER CALIBRATOR 12 BLOWER SWITCH 13 IGNITION KEY SLOT 14 STEREO INSERT 15 ACCESSORY 1 SWITCH 16 ACCESSORY 2 SWITCH 17 COURTESY LIGHTS SWITCH 18 NAVIGATION ANCHOR LIGHT SWITCH 19 BILGE PUMP SWITCH 20 ACCESS...

Page 21: ...ENT SWITCH 13 COURTESY LIGHTS SWITCH 14 SHOWER SWITCH 15 HEATHER SWITCH 16 ACCESSORY 1 17 ACCESSORY 2 18 ACCESSORY 3 19 TOWER LIGHT SWITCH 20 TOWER LIGHT SWITCH 21 BLOWER SWITCH 22 BILGE SWITCH 23 NAV ANCHOR LIGHTS SWITCH 24 IGNITION SWITCH A BLOWER EXHAUST B SWIM PLATFORM C FUEL TANK FILLERS D BATTERIES E THROTTLE SHIFT CONTROL F INSTRUMENT PANEL G BOW LIGHTS H SKI LOCKER I ENGINE COMPARTMENT J S...

Page 22: ... 8 FUEL GAUGE 9 HORN 10 ACCESSORY 1 SWITCH 11 ACCESSORY 2 SWITCH 12 COURTESY LIGHTS SWITCH 13 SPEEDO AJUSTMENT SWITCHES 14 CLOCK ADJUSTMENT SWITCH 15 NAV ANCHOR LIGHTS SWITCH 16 BILGE PUMP SWITCH 17 BLOWER 18 IGNITION KEY SLOT MASTERCRAFT X 2 LENGTH OF BOAT 20 7 OVERALL LENGTH W TRAILER 22 4 WIDTH AMIDSHIP 90 OVERALL WIDTH W TRAILER 96 HEIGHT W TOWER FOLDED ON TRAILER TA 88 1 2 HEIGHT W TOWER FOLD...

Page 23: ...ECEPTACLE E STORAGE UNDER SUN PAD F ENGINE COMPARTMENT G THROTTLE SHIFT CONTROL H INSTRUMENT PANEL I BOW LIGHT J GLOVE BOX K BATTERY UNDER SEAT L DRAIN PLUG 1 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE 2 ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE 3 SPEEDOMETER 4 MULTI FUNCTION TACHOMETER 5 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT 6 SPEEDOMETER OR PERFECT PASS GAUGE 7 VOLTMETER 8 FUEL GAUGE 9 HORN 10 ACCESSORY 1 SWITCH 11 ACCESSORY 2 SWITCH 12 COURTESY LIGHTS S...

Page 24: ...TER 8 FUEL GAUGE 9 HORN 10 ACCESSORY 1 SWITCH 11 ACCESSORY 2 SWITCH 12 COURTESY LIGHTS SWITCH 13 SPEEDO AJUSTMENT SWITCHES 14 CLOCK ADJUSTMENT SWITCH 15 NAV ANCHOR LIGHTS SWITCH 16 BILGE PUMP SWITCH 17 BLOWER 18 IGNITION KEY SLOT LENGTH OF BOAT 20 11 1 2 OVERALL LENGTH W TRAILER 22 11 1 2 WIDTH AMIDSHIP 96 OVERALL WIDTH W TRAILER 100 HEIGHT W WINDSHIELD TRAILER TA 79 HEIGHT W WINDSHIELD TRAILER SA...

Page 25: ...DISPLAY SELECTOR 11 SPEEDOMETER CALIBRATOR 12 BLOWER SWITCH 13 IGNITION KEY SLOT 14 STEREO INSERT 15 ACCESSORY 1 SWITCH 16 ACCESSORY 2 SWITCH 17 COURTESY LIGHTS SWITCH 18 NAVIGATION ANCHOR LIGHT SWITCH 19 BILGE PUMP SWITCH 20 ACCESSORY LENGTH OF BOAT 20 9 OVERALL LENGTH W TRAILER 22 7 WIDTH AMIDSHIP 95 OVERALL WIDTH W TRAILER 100 HEIGHT W TOWER FOLDED ON TRAILER TA 92 1 2 HEIGHT W TOWER FOLDED ON ...

Page 26: ...EMPERATURE GAUGE 3 MULTI FUNCTION TACHOMETER 4 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT 5 SPEEDOMETER OR PERFECT PASS 6 VOLTMETER 7 FUEL GAUGE 8 HORN 9 12 VOLT RECEPTACLE 10 GAUGE DISPLAY SELECTOR 11 SPEEDOMETER CALIBRATOR 12 BLOWER SWITCH 13 IGNITION KEY SLOT 14 STEREO INSERT 15 ACCESSORY 1 SWITCH 16 ACCESSORY 2 SWITCH 17 COURTESY LIGHTS SWITCH 18 NAVIGATION ANCHOR LIGHT SWITCH 19 BILGE PUMP SWITCH 20 ACCESSORY A STER...

Page 27: ...INDER 9 FUEL GAUGE 10 HORN 11 CLOCK ADJUSTMENT SWITCH 12 SPEEDOMETER ADJUSTMENT SWITCH 13 COURTESY LIGHTS SWITCH 14 SHOWER SWITCH 15 HEATHER SWITCH 16 ACCESSORY 1 17 ACCESSORY 2 18 ACCESSORY 3 19 TOWER LIGHT SWITCH 20 TOWER LIGHT SWITCH 21 BLOWER SWITCH 22 BILGE SWITCH 23 NAV ANCHOR LIGHTS SWITCH 24 IGNITION SWITCH LENGTH OF BOAT 28 5 WIDTH AMIDSHIP 9 6 BOAT HEIGHT W WINDSHIELD 6 8 BOAT WEIGHT 5 4...

Page 28: ...GS 1 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE 2 ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE 3 CLOCK 4 TACHOMETER 5 SPEEDOMETER 6 PERFECT PASS GAUGE 7 VOLTMETER 8 DEPTH FINDER 9 FUEL GAUGE 10 HORN 11 CLOCK ADJUSTMENT SWITCH 12 SPEEDOMETER ADJUSTMENT SWITCH 13 COURTESY LIGHTS SWITCH 14 SHOWER SWITCH 15 HEATHER SWITCH 16 ACCESSORY 1 17 ACCESSORY 2 18 ACCESSORY 3 19 TOWER LIGHT SWITCH 20 TOWER LIGHT SWITCH 21 BLOWER SWITCH 22 BILGE SWITCH 23...

Page 29: ... 9 6 0L 1 5 1 47 1 2 x1 1 8 13 7 x19 5 ProStar 209 X 9 8 1L 1 5 1 45 1 2 x1 1 8 14 5 x22 ProStar 205V X 2 RTP 1 1 5 1 52 1 2 x1 1 8 13 7 x17 ProStar 205V X 2 MCX 1 5 1 52 1 2 x1 1 8 13 7 x17 MariStar 210 X 10 RTP 1 1 5 1 52 1 2 x1 1 8 13 7 x17 MariStar 210 X 10 MCX 1 5 1 52 1 2 x1 1 8 13 7 x17 MariStar 210 X 10 6 0L 1 5 1 52 1 2 x1 1 8 13 7 x19 5 MariStar 210 X 10 8 1L 1 5 1 52 1 2 x1 1 8 14 5 x22...

Page 30: ...nk 2 4 6 8 2005 MASTERCRAFT OWNERS MANUAL PAGE 5 2 MasterCraft Po w e r Vortec RTP 1 5 7L Displacement 350 C I D 5 7 litres 350 horsepower Bore 4 00 Stroke 3 48 CompressionRatio 9 4 1 CompressionPressure 100 PSI minimum MaximumAllowableCompressionVariation Highest to lowest within 70 MaximumAllowableRPMatWOT 4800 5200RPM OilPressure Hot 40 PSI at 2000 RPM PropshaftRotation Left hand FuelRequiremen...

Page 31: ...ing Factorysetandcomputer controlled notfieldadjustable TotalIgnitionAdvance Variesasafunctionof inputinformation CoolingSystem Engine FullFreshWater closed 12qt 50 50PrypyleneGlycol Water CoolingSystem EngineOil Transmission RawWater FullFlowTandem Displacement 496 C I D 8 1 Litres 425 horsepower Bore 4 25 Stroke 4 37 CompressionRatio 9 1 1 CompressionPressure 100 PSI minimum MaximumAllowableComp...

Page 32: ...ach the course at an indicated 36 miles per hour MPH Making Use of the Multi Function Gauge In addition to the displays noted to the left the multi function gauge also displays several alarms The following messages will be displayed if an alarm occurs VOLT Below 11 5 volts OIL Oil is below 4 p s i when the R P M is below 1000 R P M or the oil pressure is below 10 p s i and above 1000 R P M TEMP Hi...

Page 33: ...r other potentially serious problems that result in low oil pressure If you experience low oil pressure stop your engine immediately and check your oil level before operating again Do not continue to run the engine if the oil pressure is low If you do the engine can become so hot that it or surrounding components could catch fire You or others could be burned and the boat seriously damaged Check y...

Page 34: ... to the manual ON position Press the switch down to activate the bilge pump for automatic mode while the boat is underway When the switch is centered the bilge pump is OFF The bilge pumps on all V drive models will be in the auto matic mode when the ignition key is turned ON BALLAST PUMP SWITCH On boat models equipped with a ballast sys tem a three position switch will allow for the filling or emp...

Page 35: ...singthe switchwillincreaseordecreasetheSetPointby 20 RPM Holding the switch will increase or decrease by 100 RPM The RPM Set Point is limited to a minimum of 1200 RPM and a maximum of 5000 RPM SpeedSetPointAdjustment InordertoadjusttheSpeedSetPointinOFFMode firstmovetheRPM SPEEDModeselectionswitchtotheSPEEDposition Usethe switch toselectthedesiredSetPoint TheSPEEDiconwillilluminateandtheLCDwilldis...

Page 36: ...hol blended fuels absorb and keep moisture Moisture inside the fuel tank causes many engine problems Performance Alcohol blended fuels cause the engine to operate on a leaner fuel air ratio and may cause hard start ing stalling and vapor lock Engine damage may result Deterioration Alcohol quickly deteriorates rubber and plas tic components in the fuel system causing more frequent inspection and re...

Page 37: ...inspection and fuel filter replacement when the unit is placed back into service Damage to the engine by use of low quality gasoline or gasoline with an octane rating below the minimum level listed will void the warranty on your boat Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain conditions Always stop the engine and never smoke or allow open flames or sparks within 50 feet of ...

Page 38: ... on this will follow in the Scheduled Maintenance Checks and Service Section Check the raw water impeller if the boat showed signs of over heating during the last usage Check the engine oil level Check that there is an adequate supply of fuel Check that the steering system operated properly Check that required safety equipment is on board Check that the mandatory personal flotation device for each...

Page 39: ...d The oil requirement is for SAE 15W40 AP SJ CH4 If the specified oil is not available 20W40 oil may be substituted but only if it meets the API SJ CH4 standards Pay close attention to the gauges It is important to stop the engine immediately if the gauges indicate a problem Low oil pressure and overheating are serious issues and require immediate attention Abnormal vibration or noises These sympt...

Page 40: ...ed but not beyond the maximum For the RPT 1 engine that is 4800 RPMs the MCX is 5200 RPMs the LQ9 Cadillac is 5400 RPMs and the 8 1 Liter engine is 5400 RPMs as well MasterCraft boat engines are equipped with rev limiters which will cause a fluttering sound when reached If the boat has the correct propeller set up operators should never reach the limiter but if that happens it is a signal that you...

Page 41: ...t 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 serious injury or death Step 3 If your boat is a SportStar 19 or a pre 2000 model ProStar or MariStar and is not equipped with in tank fuel pump turn the fuel valve to the ON position Before startin...

Page 42: ...rm up by re turning the lever to neutral and pushing the throttle but ton back into the engage position Step 4 Always allow the engine to warm up to normal operation temperature before accelerating EFI engines including all late model MasterCraft engines are programmed with a phased warm up to ensure that the engine is warm before full RPM is possible 103o F 40o C or less 3 000 RPMs 104o to 139o F...

Page 43: ...lowly bring the control lever to the neutral position If the boat has been driven for a long period of time or at high speed allow the engine a 2 3 minute cool down period at low idle 600 800 RPM Step 2 Turn the ignition key to the OFF position to stop the en gine Step 3 If any problems were en countered during operation have the boat inspected by your MasterCraft dealer Request any necessary repa...

Page 44: ... to use and spot distress signals and offer assistance if possible Remember you may need assistance some day COURTESY Always respect the rights of others on the water Keep wide when passing slow down in crowded areas be alert and be aware of your wake and wash FIRST TIME OPERATION When taking to the water for the first time you must keep in mind a few general guidelines Practice makes perfect Star...

Page 45: ...choreographeverymove Plansare made in advance in the event the routine must be aborted Maneuversofthisnaturecouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath aswellasdamagetoyourMasterCraftthatwillnotbecovered underwarranty For the best engine performance and longevity the wide open throttle WOT engine operation must be near the top of but within the specified WOT operating range To adjust the WOT operating range yo...

Page 46: ...rranty Again working with your dealer is your best bet to en sure excellent performance UNUSUALOPERATING CONDITIONS If the body of water is unknown talk to the local boaters about the type of obstacles you may encounter be neath the water s surface Rocks tree stumps and sandbars are all danger ous and damaging Be especially wary of rivers and man made lakes 2005 MASTERCRAFT OWNERS MANUAL PAGE 11 3...

Page 47: ...wo toncapacity minimum should be used Slings must be 6 inches wide by 20 feet long and a minimum of 3500 pounds capacity each Use an eight foot spreader bar on each sling to prevent damaging side pressure to the deck or gunwale molding LIFTING 2005 MASTERCRAFT OWNERS MANUAL PAGE 12 1 T H E BOAT Lifting slings must never contact shafts struts or hardware protruding from the hull Damage caused by sl...

Page 48: ... is not coveredunder warranty SALT WATER CORROSION Your boat has been designed for operation in fresh water If you are operating temporarily in salt polluted or brackish water you will need to flush with fresh water The entire engine cooling system should be flushed with fresh water for at least 10 minutes after each use If you operate continuously in salt water the closed cooling system option is...

Page 49: ...ineWax will reduce color fade soil and scum adhesion If the gel coat has chalked or faded from lack of proper maintenance buffing may be necessary to bring back the shiny appearance Hand buffing with a 7 rubbing compound or power buffing with glazing compound 1 will quickly restore the surface UPHOLSTERY Regular washing with mild detergent and warm water or vinyl cleaners is sufficient to keep the...

Page 50: ...uitable host site This situation is worsened if the boat is stored without proper ventilation or if the boat cover is put on while the vinyl is still wet creating a situation in which all forms of fungi mold and mildew thrive The organism causing the pink stain has been identified by the Burlington Scientific Corporartion as Streptoverticillium reticulum although there are other strains of organis...

Page 51: ... frame and could damage it STAINLESS STEEL AND CHROME CHROME CHROME CHROME CHROME Stainless steel and chrome plated parts are not totally re sistant to corrosion Occasional cleaning and polishing with a marine chrome and stainless polish will maintain and extend the useful life In salt water areas rinse all hardware with fresh water and apply a light coating of pro tective oil to enhance the appea...

Page 52: ...g condition i e drain replenish or service NEW BOAT BREAK IN Note MasterCraft recommends these functions be performed by factory trained MasterCraft techni cians Change the engine oil and filter after the initial 10 and 50 hour mark of operation Use only manufactur ers recommended lubricants See Quarterly and Annual Maintenance also Lubricate the engine starter drive gear and shaft See Quarterly M...

Page 53: ...st three minutes Change the engine oil and filter ANNUALLY EVERY 100 HOURS Note MasterCraftrecommendsthatthese functionsbeperformedbyfactory trained MasterCraft technicians Before the engine has been started or after it has cooled Clean the engine flame arrestor Replace the fuel filter trained tech nician only function due to pressure in line Perform an engine tune up Replace the raw water impelle...

Page 54: ... that can enter the cooling system and create a blockage against this screen Failure to perform this function can result in serious overheating of the engine Damage to the engine caused by overheating is not covered by warranty Always pay attention to your temperature gauge even if you are carefully performing this check Blockage of the transmission cooler or a faulty raw water impeller are too fr...

Page 55: ... equipped with a belt tensioner loosen the alternator mounting hardware and tighten the hardware Re check the belt tension On en gines with serpentine belt systems however no change is necessary Belt tension is maintained by the automatic belt tensioner Step 4 Check the underside of the belt that actually runs in contact with the pulleys Look for signs of excessive wear cuts or weakness across or ...

Page 56: ...elect a marine battery with at least 750 cold cranking amps at zero degrees Fahrenheit Before disconnecting the battery make sure the ignition key and all accessories are in the OFF position Also remember to re attach the cables correctly with the negative cable connected to the negative or post and the positive cable connected to the positive or post When charging batteries generate small amounts...

Page 57: ...ety starting switch disconnected Be certain that the throttle shift control lever is in neutral Open the engine compartment and locate the raw water impeller housing Step 2 Disconnect the intake and outflow hoses on the raw water impeller housing to check for debris Reconnect Step3 Removethescrewsontheimpellercoverandverycarefullybreakthegasketseal Becausea good seal is very important to avoid pot...

Page 58: ...nd check for leakage while the engine is OFF No leakage is permissible while the engine is OFF If any is apparent refer to the Check Propeller Shaft Coupling Alignment section in the Annual maintenance section The engine box serves as a machinery guard The engine must be OFF whenever the box is open Clothing or body parts can get caught in moving parts causing serious injury or death Keep away fro...

Page 59: ...th the engine compart ment open thereby creating a potentially dangerous situation Therefore this inspection should be performed by your authorized MasterCraft dealer When ever this inspection is performed utmost care must be exercised to avoid per sonal injury or death Your MasterCraft dealer will perform the following steps in conducting this inspection Step 1 Ensure the engine is OFF and the en...

Page 60: ...aust lines or the muffler Step 3 This inspection requires the operation of the engine with the engine compartment open and should be performed by your MasterCraft dealer Your dealer will start the engine with the engine compartment open Step 4 The dealer will carefully inspect the hose connections between the exhaust manifolds and the mufflers for leakage Step 5 If leakage is apparent tighten the ...

Page 61: ...degrees F this should be one of the last checks you conduct before boating Run the engine in the water If you are checking the transmission fluid at the same time run the engine at least five minutes in the water to warm the transmission fluid and check the fluid immediately after shutting down to get an accurate reading for that As long as you will be checking the oil fairly quickly within two mi...

Page 62: ...move fluid as necessary to maintain the level at the mark It is as important to avoid overfilling the transmission fluid as it is to avoid underfilling Use only the recommended automotive type transmission fluid Check with your MasterCraft dealer for the specifications Never mix different types or brands of fluid The manufacturer specifies Dexron III fluid in the direct drive 1 1 transmission and ...

Page 63: ... If this is not available to you have your MasterCraft service technician perform this service Step 1 Ensure the engine is OFF and the en gine safety starting switch disconnected Be certain that the throttle shift control lever is in neutral The engine must be warm Step 2 Open the engine compartment and lo cate the oil drain hose which runs from the bot tom of the oil pan along the port side of th...

Page 64: ...tial thinning or fuel dilution Any other rating other than SJ CH4 may result in damage or excessive wear to the engine and should be avoided Failuretofollowtheengineoilrecommendationlistedinthemanual can cause additional engine wear and increase the possibility of engine component failure Damage to your engine due to incorrect oil usage can be costly to repair and is not covered by your warranty E...

Page 65: ...lame arrestor is off the engine that absolutely nothing foreign enters the engine through the area normally covered by the flame arrestor Any materials enter ing can cause damage to your engine and will void your warranty Because this process should be completed while the engine is cool and cannot burn your skin we recommend you do this before starting your boat Step 1 Ensure the engine is OFF and...

Page 66: ... MasterCraft dealer The staff there has the proper equipment and tech nical training to best meet your service needs REPLACE THE RAW WATER PUMP IMPELLER Change the raw water pump impeller an nually This is extremely important Through normal wear and tear the impeller usually lasts no more than one season even under ideal conditions If it does not function prop erly and it will not when worn it can...

Page 67: ...transmission housing On a V drive transmission the filter is accessed through a round plug on the side of the transmission housing Step 6 On a 1 1 transmission remove and clean the screen When re installing use and ensure that the gasket is placed correctly after replacing the filter Step 7 The following chart shows what type of fluid is needed for your change If your transmission is not listed he...

Page 68: ...lange bolts and tighten securely Step 8 Water test to ensure that there is no vibration If a vibration is noticeable see your MasterCraft dealer immediately INSPECT THE EXHAUST FLAPS FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR DAMAGE Step 1 Ensure the engine is OFF and disconnect the engine safety starting switch Be sure that the throttle shift control lever is in neutral Step 2 Inspect the exhaust flap hinge for signs o...

Page 69: ...oating of waterproof marine multi purpose grease Step 5 Lubricate the pivots and linkages with a light grease Step 6 Shift the control lever from full throttle forward to full throttle reverse several times to work the lubricant in CHECK THE BALLAST PUMP IMPELLER This applies only to boats equipped with some type of ballast system The number of ballast pumps varies from system to system You may ne...

Page 70: ...lly look at the bilge area under the engine Gasoline is explosive If you see or smell the presence of gasoline during your inspection DO NOT START YOUR ENGINE Remove your ignition key from the ignition switch and call your MasterCraft dealer for service Note If you notice loose fuel fittings deteriorated lines or other problems associated with the fuel system call your MasterCraft dealer Fuel syst...

Page 71: ...equired by the California Air Resources Board CARB The label has 1 2 3 or 4 stars A hangtag provided with your inboard engine describes the meaning of the star system OPERATING FUELS AND LUBRICANTS In order to keep your engine operating efficiently and to maintain the Emission Control System the following requirements must be observed Fuel Your engine was designed and certified to operate on the u...

Page 72: ...Air Induction System A Intake Manifold B Air Filter Flame Arrestor 3 Ignition System A Spark Plugs B Electronic Ignition System C Ignition coil and or control module D Ignition Wires 4 Lubrication System A Oil pump and internal parts 5 Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV System A PCV valve B OilFillerCap 6 Exhaust System A Exhaust manifold s B Exhaust riser s C Exhaust valves 7 Miscellaneous Items ...

Page 73: ...st PCV Valve Replace every 300 hours or annually whichever occurs first Flame Arrestor Clean every 100 hours Replace as necessary Spark Plug Wires Inspect annually Replace as necessary EMISSION COMPONENT PART NUMBERS Following are the Indmar Part numbers for the Emission Maintenance Components parts can be ordered only through an authorized MasterCraft dealer parts cannot be ordered directly from ...

Page 74: ...er are warranted for 3 years However warranty coverage based on the hourly period is only permitted for outboard engines and personal watercraft equipped with appropriate hour meters or their equivalent If any emission related part on your engine is defective under warranty parts will be repaired or replaced by Indmar Products OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the inboard engine owner you are r...

Page 75: ... idle should automatically adjust to 900 1100 RPM NOTE Due to variations in Diagnostic Scan Tools Indmar prefers using this method of placing the ECM in base timing mode 3 Set the timing to 10 degrees BTDC by loosening the distributor hold down bolt and rotating the distributor until the timing pointer indicates 10 degrees BTDC 4 Remove the jumper from the data link connector The idle RPM should r...

Page 76: ...d the following supplies Sta Bil Gasoline Stabilizer Six 6 quarts of specified engine oil see engine oil change instructions elsewhere in this manual Appropriate oil filter for your engine see Specifications elsewhere in the manual or contact your dealer Fuel filter Lowtacktape Four to six ounces of fogging oil One 1 can of corrosion protectant and lubricant Transmission oil if needed Multi purpos...

Page 77: ... Failure to follow these guidelines may result in nulli fying your warranty Step 4 Remove the hose from the lower end of the transmis sion cooler Inspect the cooler for any de bris such as weeds plastic pieces etc RAW WATER COOLED EN GINES Step 1 Remove the drain plug on the port side and knock sensor from the starboard side of the engine to allow for the remainder of the water draining function N...

Page 78: ...ter as possible to drain from the bilge while performing other storage preparations Step 2 Thoroughly clean the hull deck and interior of the boat as soon as it is removed from the water Cleaning at this time is easier because any marine growth is still wet Be sure to allow a few days of air drying to prevent mildew that results from trapped moisture See the Cleaning section Step 3 Apply a coat of...

Page 79: ...he distributor cap and rotor Replace if either shows signs of wear damage or corrosion Step 12 Check the entire engine system for fluid oil and coolant levels Add as necessary Step 13 Check the entire engine for cracks or leaks caused by freeze damage Step 14 Check all hose clamps for tightness Install the bilge drain plug and the rear drain plug in boats equipped with cer tain types of ballast sy...

Page 80: ... is the source of a vibration Further drive train damage could result and this will not be covered under warranty CHANGING PROPELLERS Step 1 Ensure the engine is OFF and the engine safety start ing switch disconnected Place the throttle shift control lever in forward gear Step 2 Remove and discard the cotter pin Step 3 Remove the propeller nut Step 4 Tap the center hub of the propeller with a rubb...

Page 81: ... the battery Loose or corroded battery wiring Clean and tighten the battery connectors wiring connectors Defective starter solenoid Replace the starter solenoid Defective neutral safety switch Replace the neutral safety switch Defective starter motor Replace the starter motor Engine turns over but Safety switch tether not connected Connect the safety switch tether will not start No fuel to the eng...

Page 82: ...ing problems Corroded cable Clean and lubricate the cable Rudder worn See your dealer Excessive vibration Bent strut Replace the strut Fouled propeller Remove objects from the propeller shaft and rudder Damaged propeller Replace the propeller Misaligned propeller shaft coupling See your dealer for proper alignment Bent propeller shaft See your dealer Electrical problems Open circuit breaker or blo...

Page 83: ...year warranty on the engine and transmission is administered at the MasterCraft factory and is subject to the terms and conditions set forth below under Power Train Warranty d Other Component Parts One 1 year from the date of the original retail purchase of the boat e Trailer and Trailer Component Parts One 1 year from the date of the original retail purchase of the boat 2 Warranty Conditions Limi...

Page 84: ...ter for one 1 year p damage caused by dealer installed options or accessories q damage caused by consumer installed options or accessories r damage caused by consumer using the tower for any purpose other than that for which it was designed Such prohibited actitives include but are not limited to towing other boats kites or other objects and or s all warranted coverage will expire after ninety 90 ...

Page 85: ...econd owner within the applicable time period may be made In the event of a sale or transfer to a subsequent purchaser all coverage under this Limited warranty shall immediately be terminated and the Limited Warranty shall become null and void No transfer of this Limited Warranty will operate to extend the warranty periods set forth in Section 2 above In order to effectuate the transfer of the Lim...

Page 86: ...ties All implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for the particular purpose are specifically limited in duration to the foregoing periods of this limited warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you C Coverage The product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use an...

Page 87: ...er Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you F TradeAccessories No warranty of any character is made with respect to trade accessories not manufactured by Indmar G Voiding Warranty This warranty is specifically voided and shall NOT apply under the following conditions I When the product or a...

Page 88: ...aner that cuts through grease dirt and grime the foam clings to vertical surfaces and penetrates through dirt that accumulates MasterCraft Premium All Purpose Cleaner is an exclusive product available only through genuine MasterCraft dealerships MASTERCRAFT PREMIUM SHINE PROTECTANT After boat owners get the interior surfaces clean they like to have a product that will help keep everything looking ...

Page 89: ... second owner In accor dance with the MasterCraft Limited Warranty the remaining warranty against structural defect in the hull and deck will be transferred to the new owner when the following has been ac complished and verified Receipt of the completed form below Copy of the sales invoice Payment of 450 within fourteen 14 days of the sale date Upon verification the remaining warranty will transfe...

Page 90: ...roughout the year Among the national regional and local events about which you ll learn more and be invited to attend are the Water Ski Pro Tour Regional Amateur Championships and Master Craft Reunion events At most of these you ll also be allowed into restricted areas set aside for Team MasterCraft with excellent views of on water events and lots of opportunities to compare notes with other Team ...

Page 91: ...Date Lubricate starter gear shaft Changeengineoil filter Checkallsafetyequipment Every 100 Hours Date Date Date Date Date Cleanflamearrestor Replacerawwaterimpeller Enginetune up Changetransmissionfluid Checkenginemounts Checkpropshaftcouplingalignment Inspectexhaustflaps Lubricatesteeringsystem Lubricateshiftandthrottlesystem Check replaceballastpumpimpeller Inspectcompletefuelsystem ...

Page 92: ...Lubricate starter gear shaft Changeengineoil filter Checkallsafetyequipment Every 100 Hours Date Date Date Date Date Cleanflamearrestor Replacerawwaterimpeller Enginetune up Changetransmissionfluid Checkenginemounts Checkpropshaftcouplingalignment Inspectexhaustflaps Lubricatesteeringsystem Lubricateshiftandthrottlesystem Check replaceballastpumpimpeller Inspectcompletefuelsystem continued ...

Page 93: ...Lubricate starter gear shaft Changeengineoil filter Checkallsafetyequipment Every 100 Hours Date Date Date Date Date Cleanflamearrestor Replacerawwaterimpeller Enginetune up Changetransmissionfluid Checkenginemounts Checkpropshaftcouplingalignment Inspectexhaustflaps Lubricatesteeringsystem Lubricateshiftandthrottlesystem Check replaceballastpumpimpeller Inspectcompletefuelsystem continued ...

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