2005
MASTERCRAFT
OWNERS
MANUAL
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
EMISSION
CONTROL
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The Star Label means Cleaner Marine Engines
This engine has been certified as:
The Symbol for Cleaner Marine Engines:
Cleaner Air and Water
For a healthier lifestyle and environment.
Better Fuel Economy
Burns up to 30-40 percent less gas and oil than conventional carbureted two-stroke
engines, saving money and resources.
Longer Emission Warranty
Protects consumer for worry-free operation.
The following information is applicable only to boats sold in California.
The inboard engine in your boat includes the Indmar Emission Control System identified as MFI or TBI or EM. Refer to
the identification sticker on your engine to determine which emission control system was used on your engine. The fuel and
ignition systems on your engine meet the stringent requirements set forth by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
Indmar also uses Sierra brand anti-freeze in the closed cooling system of your engine to reduce the environmental impact in
the event that anti-freeze is expelled from the engine.
Your Indmar-manufactured engine has a special environmental label required 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 unleaded fuels listed below. Fuel ratings must be based
on the (R+M)/2 method and meet the specifications ASTM D4814 in the US. These fuels need no additives for proper
operation.
MasterCraft LQ9 engine
93 Octane
All other MasterCraft Engines
89 Octane
Lubricant – Indmar uses and recommends Pennzoil 15W40 Marine Oil for use in all of its engines. If Pennzoil 15W40 Marine
Oil is not available, any 15W40 motor oil meeting the API ratings of CF/SJ, CG-4, CH-4 is acceptable. See Operator’s Manual
for information regarding the use of synthetic oil.
Additives – The only additive that is recommended by Indmar for use in your engine is Sta-Bil
®
brand fuel stabilizer. This
additive helps preserve the fuel in your tank and in the engine’s fuel system. We recommend the use of Sta-Bil
®
during off-
season storage and for the boater that consumes less than a full tank of fuel every two weeks. See the Fuel section of your
Operator’s Manual.
