MasterCraft ProStar 197 User Manual

limited area. If the odor of gasoline is strong or if you see visual evidence of
fuel outside the system, cease all operations and take the boat immediately
to an authorized MasterCraft dealer’s service department to determine the
source of the leak. The leak must be repaired before the engine is restarted.
BecausethelinesonlatemodelMasterCraftboatsarepressurized,theycan
bedisconnectedand/orremovedONLYbyusingspecializedtools.
The engine box serves as a machinery guard.
The engine must be OFF whenever the box is
open. Clothing for body parts can get caught
in moving parts, causing death or serious
injury. Keep away from moving parts!
This is important! Fuel leakage can lead to a build-up of potentially explosive
fumes within the engine compartment. DO NOT IGNORE OR OVERLOOK THIS IN-
SPECTION AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY!
Note Any Exhaust Odors
This function should be performed prior to starting the engine; and then again after about
three (3)-to-five (5) minutes to determine whether any leaks are apparent.
Step 1: First ensure that the engine is OFF and that the engine safety starting switch is
disconnected. Be certain that the throttle/shif control lever is in neutral.
The engine must be cool.
Step 2: Open the engine compartment and note whether there is any unusual odor. In
many instances, exhaust will have little or no odor, but in the event of a poten-
tially significant exhaust leakage, it may be possible to smell a “rotten-egg”
odor that signifies a probable issue that must be addressed.
Step 3: If leakage is apparent, tighten the hose clamps, being careful to avoid crimp-
ing the hose. If the leakage is significant, or is occurring at a location other
thanthejoints(suchasasplitinahose),seeyourauthorizedMasterCraft
dealer’s service department for parts and service. This is important! Ex-
haust fumes can cause illness or impairment, including carbon monoxide
poisoning. Equally important to consider, leakage can lead to a build-up
of potentially explosive fumes within the engine compartment. DO NOT
IGNORE OR OVERLOOK THIS INSPECTION! REPAIR AS NECESSARY!
Before Each Use
(After Starting the Engine)
Check That the Battery Is Fully Charged
As the boat is started, check all gauges, but pay particular attention to the voltmeter.
Whilestartingtheengine,checkthatthevoltmeterreadsbetween12.4and14.5volts.
An erratic reading may be a sign of low voltage. The voltmeter is the best indication of
thestateofyourbattery.However,itisnotfool-proof.Whilethereadingmayindicate
that the battery is producing current, if during a previous operation you had reason to
suspect a problem with your battery, check with an authorized MasterCraft dealer’s
service department.
Current models are equipped with a low-voltage battery alarm. In the event that the
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MasterCraft ProStar 197 Specifications

General

Brand	MasterCraft
Model	ProStar 197
Category	Boat
Language	English