MasterCraft X25 User Manual

• ON(engineisrunning)
• Start(turnthekeytoengagetheenginestarter,thenreleasetoallowthekeytoauto-
matically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 secu-
rity. The key should be inserted prior to starting an outing, and removed at the conclu-
sion. 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 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.
Shifting Gears
When shifting gears, always move the control lever smoothly and quickly into gear.
Donothesitate.Slowgearengagementcoulddamagetheshiftingmechanisminthe
transmission.
Starting & Basic Operations
NOTE: When shifting from forward to reverse or reverse to forward, be sure to stop
the control lever in the neutral position and allow the engine to fall between 600-800 RPM
before completing the shift.
A one-hand, single-lever control operates as both a gear shifter and a throttle. The
lever automatically locks in the neutral position (straight up and down) for safety. The
levercanbemovedfromneutralonlybyraisingthelifterundertheballknob.Shiftingis
accomplished by moving the lever forward or backward. Center (straight up) is neutral.
Movingtheleverforwardengagestherunninggear;movingitbackfromcenterputsthe
drive train into reverse.
Never attempt to shif without the engine running!
 Duringregularwarm-upoftheengine,itispossibletotemporarilyincreasetheengine
RPMswithoutmovingtheboat.Toaccomplishthis,pushinthebuttonlocatedatthe
bottomoftheshift/throttleleverwithonehandandpullupthe“umbrella”(aluminum
surround below the top of the knob). Move the lever to desired position and then simul-
taneouslyreleasethebuttonandumbrella.TheenginewillrunwithincreasedRPMsand
can be increased or decreased by moving the lever. Returning the handle to the neutral
position (as shown in illustration above) will bring the system back to neutral and reduce
theengineRPMstopre-setlevels.
 Thisfunctionshouldbedonesparingly.Over-revvingtheengineforanyextendedperiod
can cause undue wear and tear on the engine. Avoid advancing to wide-open-throttle and
holdingtheRPMsatthatlevel.
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MasterCraft X25 Specifications

General

Brand	MasterCraft
Model	X25
Category	Boat
Language	English