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The engine box serves as a machinery guard. The engine must
be OFF whenever the box is open. Clothing or body parts can get
caught in moving parts, causing death or serious injury. Keep
away from moving parts!
Attention must be paid to any leakage occurring in the propeller
shaft log area. Water intrusion into the transmission, which can
happen if excessive leakage is occurring may cause serious dam-
age. Such damage may not be covered by the warranty.
Inspect the Fuel System for Leaks
is function should be performed prior to starting the engine;
and then again aer about three (3)-to-ve (5) minutes to deter-
mine whether any leaks are apparent.
Step 1: First ensure the engine is OFF and the engine safety
starting switch is disconnected. Be certain that the
throttle/shi control lever is in neutral. e engine
must be cool.
Gasoline is highly ammable and its vapors may ignite, resulting
in re or explosion. Be sure to keep all sparks and ames away
from the area while inspecting the boat’s fuel system.
Step 2: Open the engine compartment and visually check as
much of the fuel system from the tank to the engine as
you can see. If the odor of gasoline is strong or if you
see visual evidence of fuel outside the system, cease
all operations and take the boat immediately to an
authorized MasterCra dealer’s service department to
determine the source of the leak. e leak must be re-
paired before the engine is restarted. Because the lines
on late model MasterCra boats are pressurized, they
can be disconnected and/or removed ONLY by using
specialized tools that are not available to the public.
The engine box serves as a machinery guard. The engine must
be OFF whenever the box is open. Clothing for body parts can
get caught in moving parts, causing death or serious injury. Keep
away from moving parts!
Step 3: Aer three (3)-to-ve (5) minutes of operation, shut
down the engine again and ensure that the engine
safety starting switch is disconnected. Be certain that
the throttle/shi control lever is in neutral. Again,
inspect the fuel system as well as possible. If the odor
of gasoline is strong or if you see visual evidence of
fuel outside the system, cease all operations and take
the boat immediately to an authorized MasterCra
dealer’s service department to determine the source of
the leak. e leak must be repaired before the engine is
restarted. Because the lines on late model MasterCra
boats are pressurized, they can be disconnected and/or
removed ONLY by using specialized tools that are not
available to the public.
is is important! Fuel leakage can lead to a build-up of
potentially explosive fumes within the engine compartment.
DO NOT IGNORE OR OVERLOOK THIS INSPECTION
AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY!
Inspect the Exhaust System for Leaks
is function should be performed prior to starting the engine;
and then again aer about three (3)-to-ve (5) minutes to deter-
mine whether any leaks are apparent.
Step 1: First ensure that the engine is OFF and that the engine
safety starting switch is disconnected. Be certain that
the throttle/shi control lever is in neutral. e en-
gine must be cool.
The engine box serves as a machinery guard. The engine must
be OFF whenever the box is open. Clothing or body parts can get
caught in moving parts, causing death or serious injury. Keep
away from moving parts.
Step 2: Open the engine compartment and visually check the
exhaust system from the engine to the transom for any
obvious damage to exhaust lines or the muer.
MasterCraft 2009 Owner’s Manual - Page 16-3