NOTE: If you are operating this boat for the rst time, you must follow the engine and drive train break-in procedures as described in the
previous section and the engine manual. Failure to follow these procedures may result in serious damage and may void any warranties!
Starting
and Basic
Operation
Before Starting
Familiarize yourself with the controls and indicators used on this MasterCraft boat. Perform all
Safety Checks and Services as described earlier. Also perform all Scheduled Maintenance Checks and
Services.
Step 1: Lifttheenginecoverandinspectthebilgeandenginecompartmentforanyuid/vaporleak-
age. MasterCraft recommends lifting the engine compartment cover for inspection before
each use.
Step 2: Check the hull drain plugs. Make sure they are installed and secure.
Step 3: 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.
To prevent a possible explosion, operate the blower for at least four (4) minutes before start-
ing 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!
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.
NOTE: Always start the engine with the control lever in the neutral position or with the shift disen-
gaged. Your boat is equipped with a neutral-start safety switch that will not allow the engine to be
started when in gear.
Starting the Engine
Step 1: Attach the emergency engine safety switch tether (lanyard) to an article of
your clothing and to the switch.
Step 2: For normal starting, leave the throttle lever in neutral. The electronic controls
will meter the correct fuel and air automatically.
To start a ProStar 190, 197, X-7 or X-1, following these steps:
Insert the key in the ignition key slot. The key will be in one of four (4) positions:
• OFF
• Accessory(includingrunningthestereowithouttheenginerunning)
• ON(engineisrunning)
• Start(turnthekeytoengagetheenginestarter,thenreleasetoallowthekeyto
automatically return to the ON position)
Never leave the ignition switch in the ON position without the engine running, as
this will cause the battery to discharge.
All other models will have a removable ignition key. Its purpose is for safety and
security. The key should be inserted prior to starting an outing, and removed at the
conclusion. This is intended to prevent theft or unapproved use of the boat.
The process for starting the boat is:
• Insert the key and turn. This turns ON the electrical system and prompts the
battery(ies) to provide power.
• Momentarily press the ENGINE START-STOP button immediately above the
key.
Note: While the engine is warming up, check to see that all lights and gauges
operate properly. Check that the steering system operates freely. There should
Below left: ignition for ProStar 190, 197, X-7, X-1.
Below right: ignition for all other models.
be no apparent leaks under pressure. Re-engage the
control lever after warm-up by returning the lever to
neutral and pushing the throttle button back into the
engage position.
MasterCraft 2012 Owners Manual • Preparation • Page 3-6
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