MasterCraft X-14 User Manual

The following checks and services are essential to safe boating and must be
performed. Get in the habit of performing these checks in the same order each
outing so that it becomes routine.
DO NOT launch or operate the boat if any problem is found during the
Safety Check. A problem could lead to an accident during the outing,
resulting in death or serious injury. Any and all problems should re-
ceive attention immediately. See your authorized MasterCraft dealer’s
service department for assistance.
Safety Checks
and Services
Before Each Operation
These tasks are best accomplished before the boat
is launched.
• Follow all engine and drive train pre-operation
maintenance and safety checks as outlined in the
engine owner’s manual provided.
• Checktheweatherreport,windandwatercondi-
tions.
• Check for recommended on-board tools and
parts.
• Checkthatalldrain plugsareinstalled properly,
including bilge and rear drain.
• Checkthepropellerandshaftfordamage.
• Checkthatthereisanadequatesupplyoffuel.
• Check that the steering system operates prop-
erly.
• Checkthatrequiredsafetyequipmentisonboard.
• Check that the windshield and extrusions do
not show any damage.
When boating, avoid using the windshield
as an aid for balance or getting out of a
seat. This causes undue stress to the win-
dow frame and could damage it, which may
not be covered under warranty.
• Checkthatthereextinguisherisfullycharged.
• Checkthatnofuel,oilorwaterisleakingorhas
leaked into the bilge compartment.
• Check all hoses and connections for leakage or
damage.
• Checkthat everything is secure, tower and mir-
ror knobs are tightened, all latches and brackets
are secure, and anything that might move around
in the cockpit during operation has been stowed.
Even soft objects can cause injury when under-
way. Under normal operations, there will be some
vibration, and this may loosen hardware over
time.
• CheckthatallrequiredScheduled Maintenance
Checks and Services (see following sections) were
performed.
During Operation
• Checkgaugesfrequentlyforoperatingconditions.
• Payattentionthatcontrolsoperatesmoothly.
• Noteanyexcessivevibration.
After Operation
• Checkforuidleaks.
• Inboatsequippedwithaballastsystem,drainwaterfromtheballastsystembefore
placing the boat on the trailer. If the boat has ballast-pumping assistance to remove
water from the ballast system, note that the engine must be running at least 1500 RPM
duringthepumpingprocess(forbothllandemptyoperations).Thiswillnecessitate
draining water prior to ceasing operation of the boat and loading on the trailer. More
information regarding ballast systems appears in various sections of this Owner’s
Manual.
•Checkthens(whereequipped),propeller,rudderandshaftfordamageafterremovingthe
boat from the water.
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MasterCraft X-14 Specifications

General

Brand	MasterCraft
Model	X-14
Category	Boat
Language	English