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Step 4: Slide the plate back into place. No silicone is necessary. Due
to the built-in gasket, tightening the screws should prevent
leakage.
Inspect the
Complete
Fuel System
for Leakage
Although the boat engine is
similar to an automobile engine,
the engine compartment differs
substantially. The underside of an
automobile engine compartment
is totally open to the atmosphere.
This allows complete air circulation and ventilation. A boat engine is
housed in a closed compartment, the underside of which is the bot-
tom (hull) of the boat.
The enclosed engine compartment limits the ventilation of gaso-
line and oil fumes. Because conned gasoline vapors mixed with a little
air can form an explosive atmosphere, it is important to be especially
vigilant in performing the following two (2) operations:
Step 1: Inspect the boat bilge area under the engine for the evi-
dence of oil and gasoline—or any gasoline odor. This inspec-
tion should take place the rst time the boat is started each
day. Raise the engine cover and visually look at the bilge area
under the engine.
Step 2: Run the bilge blower for at least four (4) minutes to venti-
late the bilge area each time before starting the engine.
Gasoline is explosive. If a gasoline odor is present or
gasoline is visually observed in the bilge area during
inspection, DO NOT START YOUR ENGINE! Remove
the ignition key from the ignition switch and call an
authorized MasterCraft dealer for service.
Note:Ifthereisevidenceofloosefuelttings,deterioratedlines
or other problems associated withthe fuel system,call an au
-
thorized MasterCraft dealer. Fuel system service on later-mod-
el MasterCraft boats requires special service tools and special
training. Due to the potential for serious consequences when
errors occur in servicing the fuel system, MasterCraft strongly
encourages all boat owners and operators to seek professional
assistance from an authorized MasterCraft dealer’s service de-
partment whenever any service or perceived problems occur
within the fuel system.
All replaced fuel components must meet United States
Coast Guard (“USCG”) and American Boat & Yacht
Council, Inc. (“ABYC”) standards, and must be Under-
writer’s Laboratory (“UL”)-approved. Inferior quality
components pose a serious safety threat to you and
others, and the use of inferior components may result
in serious injury or death. Resulting damage may void
the warranty.
Fire Extinguisher and Suppression Units
MasterCraft recommends that boat owners include a check of
the re suppression and extinguisher units during the annual mainte-
nance to be sure that they are always ready for use. Some units may
not require annual checks; refer to the signage and labeling on the
individual units for further guidance.
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