The lanyard is equipped with a hook on one end that
should be attached to your clothing or PFD, and the op-
posite end has a slide that fits over the ignition switch. Be
sure that the slide is firmly attached to the ignition switch
before starting.
The ignition switch is located near the throttle control
box, the armrest or on the instrument panel. If the slide is
left o or is loose, the engine will crank but will not start.
Operators should NEVER attempt to override this
safety system!
The safety switch lanyard must be at-
tached to the operator whenever the en-
gine is running. Failure to do so may result
in death or serious injury!
Horn
(All Models)
The horn is sounded by means of a button on the instrument panel.
Pressing the button emits a loud and recognizable noise.
Ignition Key Slot
(ProStar 190, ProStar 197)
MasterCraft boats come equipped with an ignition key,
which must be inserted in the ignition key slot and used to
activate the boat’s electrical system. This, in turn, will allow
the boat to be started and operated.
The key will be in one of four (4) positions:
• OFF
• Accessory(includingrunningthestereowithoutthe
engine running)
• ON(engineisrunning)
• Start(turnthekeytoengagetheenginestarter,then
release to allow the key to automatically return to the ON
position)
Never start the engine without having first run the blower for at least four (4) min-
utes.
Never leave the ignition switch in the ON position without the engine running, as this
will cause the battery to discharge.
Ignition START-STOP
(All Models except Prostars 190, 197)
All models so equipped 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:
• Insertthekeyandturn.ThisturnsONtheelectricalsystemandpromptsthe
battery(ies) to provide power.
• TurntheblowerONandallowittorunforatleastfour(4)minutesbeforestartingthe
engine.
• MomentarilypresstheENGINESTART-STOPbuttonimmediatelyabovethekey.
• MomentarilypresstheENGINESTART-STOPbuttontoturnOFFtheengine. NOTE:
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