• Improper operation of the boat is extremely dangerous! Opera-
tors must read and understand all operating manuals supplied with
the boat, before operation.
• On-board equipment must always conform to the governing fed-
eral, state and local regulations.
• Always attach the engine emergency safety shut-off lanyard to a
part of your clothing (such as a belt loop) when operating the
boat.
Never override or modify the engine emergency safety
shut-off switch in any way.
• Never operate the boat while under the inuence of alcohol or
drugs.
• Never stand or allow passengers to stand in the boat or sit on the
motor box or tower (where equipped) while underway. You or
others may be thrown within or from the boat, which could result
in serious injury or death.
• Prior to starting the engine, you must open the engine box and
check the engine compartment and bilge for gasoline and oil vapors.
You must also operate the blower for at least four (4) minutes. Fail-
ure to do so may result in re and/or an explosion.
Failure to comply with the requirement of operating the
blower for at least four (4) minutes before starting the
engine may result in serious injury or death to you and/
or others.
• Never remove or modify any components of the fuel
system. Removal or modication of any component of
the fuel system may cause a hazardous situation and will
void the warranty. The modern MasterCraft fuel deliv-
ery lines are pressurized and attempting to loosen or
remove them may result in the uncontrolled release of
fuel, which can be environmentally hazardous, and may
potentially cause injury.
• Never allow any type of spark or open ame on board. It may
result in re or explosion.
Skiing and Wakeboarding Safety
Skiers and wakeboarders are obligated to be as aware of the fun-
damental safety rules as operators. If you are new to water sports, you
should seek certied training before starting. You may nd it especially
helpful to join a local water-sports club, if available, and the U.S.W.S.A.
(United States Water Skiing Association).
• Always remember that the majority of water-skiing and wake-
boarding injuries are the result of impacts with other objects, so
always look where you are going and be aware of what is going on
around you.
• Never put your arm, head or any other part of your body through
the handle/bridle of the ski or wakeboarding line, nor wrap the line
around any part of the body at any time.
• Never ski or wakeboard at night.
• Never ski or wakeboard directly in front of other boats.
• When adding accessories to the tower, ensure that the to-
tal aggregate weight of the accessories does not exceed
85 lbs. (U.S.). Exceeding the limit may result in structural
failure of the tower. MasterCraft strongly encourages the
use of MasterCraft towers and accessories only as they
have been tested and determined to meet product re-
quirements, including weight.
Towers should never have a total aggregate weight of ac-
cessories exceeding 85 lbs. (U.S.) total. Excessive weight
can cause tower failure and the collapse of a tower or the
disconnection of the tower from the deck, which could
result in serious bodily injury or damage to the boat that
is not covered by warranty.
• Never attempt to fold a tower without assistance. Folding a tower
requires at least two (2) people.
• Never jump from a boat that is moving at any speed, nor enter or
exit the water when the engine is running (ON). (See the Com-
mon Sense Approach section of this Owner’s Manual for additional
information regarding carbon monoxide peril.)
• Never climb, sit or stand on a tower. The tower is intended for
towing only as noted.
• Make sure that everyone knows and uses approved skiing/wake-
boarding hand signals and adheres to common skiing, wakeboard-
ing and boating courtesy.
• Never ride on the ski platform or hold on to the ski platform
while in the water during engine operation, including at idle. Car-
bon monoxide fumes are expelled from the lower transom areas
of your boat and can cause death or serious illness.
• The above mandates are not all-inclusive. It is the boater’s respon-
sibility to operate the boat in a safe fashion and become familiar
with any and all rules and regulations governing boat operation.
Do not tow more than two (2) persons at one time on a
tow tower. e tow tower approved for use on your boat
should be used only for water skis, wakeboards or rec-
reational towables, and not for parasailing, kite flying
or towing other boats. Do not add any attachments that
are not approved for use on your MasterCraft boat. Do
not climb on, sit on, stand on, jump off of or dive off of
the tower. Never allow passengers to sit behind the tow
rope attachment point. Never allow loose tow rope ends
to dangle. Always be certain that all bolts are in place
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