Starting and Basic Operation
Note: If you are operating this boat for the first time, you must follow the New Boat Break-in proce-
dures as described in the previous section. Failure to follow these procedures could result in serious engine
damage and would void your warranty!
Before Starting
Familiarize yourself with
the controls and indicators
used on your MasterCraft
boat. Perform all Safety
Checks and Services as
described earlier. Perform
all Scheduled Mainte-
nance Checks and Ser-
vices also.
Step 1: Lift the engine
cover and inspect the
bilge and engine compart-
ment for any fluid leakage.
We recommend lifting
the engine compartment
cover for inspection be-
fore each use.
Step 2: Operate the bilge
blower for at least four (4) minutes. Leave the bilge blower ON through the starting process and until the boat
has planed. Check the hull drain plugs: Make sure they are installed and secure.
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.
Note: Always start the engine with the control lever in the neutral position or with the shift disengaged.
Your boat is equipped with a neutral-start safety switch that will not allow the engine to be started in gear.
On EFI engines, if the engine floods, it can be cleared by pushing the button that is in the throttle arm and
advancing the throttle to full open–100 percent of its travel–and turning the key switch to the start
position. The ECM shuts off the fuel supply to the injectors so that no fuel will be delivered during the
cranking cycle. When the engine starts, immediately return the throttle to the idle position so that the
engine will not over-rev.
STARTING AND BASIC OPERATION
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To prevent a possible explosion, operate the blower for at least 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 en-
gine compartment. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death!
Before starting the engine, open the engine compartment and check
for gasoline fumes, fuel and oil leaks or the presence of fuel or oil
in the bilge.
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