WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
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2: Running the engine with the flame arrestor removed increases the possibility of fire or explosion if the
engine should backfire and gasoline fumes are present. If the engine is operated without the flame
arrestor secured, extreme care must be taken to ensure that the engine compartment is well-ventilated
and that no fuel leaks are present. (Page 21-2)
3: Battery electrolyte fluid is dangerous. It contains sulfuric acid, which is poisonous, corrosive and caustic.
If electrolyte is spilled or placed on any part of the human body, immediately flush the area with large
amounts of clean water and seek medical aid. (Page 17-3)
4: When charging, batteries generate small amounts of dangerous hydrogen gas. This gas is highly explo-
sive. Keep all sparks, flames and smoking well away from the area. Failure to follow instructions when
charging a battery can cause an electrical charge or even an explosion of the battery which could cause
serious injury or death. (Pages 17-3 and 17-9)
5: 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 serious injury or death. Keep away from
moving parts! (Pages 17-6, 17-7, 17-8)
6: Before towing this trailer, be sure to read and familiarize yourself with this section of your manual.
(Page 26-2)
7: The total weight of your boat, engine, fuel, water and gear must not exceed the trailer’s maximum
load-carrying capacity. Overloading can cause serious injury or property damage. Note: Maximum
load-carrying capacity is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rate (“GVWR”) less the weight of the empty trailer.
(Page 26-2)
8: Trying to tow with water-filled bladder(s) may not only cause the total weight limits for the trailer to be
exceeded but may also result in the improper distribution of the weight on the trailer thereby making
towing difficult and/or causing instability when towing, which can be very dangerous to you and to other
motorists. You should NEVER tow with water in the ballast bladders or tanks! (Page 26-2)
9: Serious injury or death or property damage can result if the total weight on your loaded trailer exceeds
the capacaity of the hitch on your tow vehicle. (Page 26-3)
10: Failure to properly attach the safety cables between your trailer and the tow vehicle can result in a run-
away trailer if the trailer coupler becomes detached from the hitch, which may cause serious injury or
death or property damage. (Page 26-4)
11: Failure to properly engage the hitch ball in the coupler ball socket and to securely lock the coupler latch
mechanism can cause the trailer to become detached from the tow vehicle while traveling, which may
cause serious injury or death or property damage. (Page 26-5)
12: To reduce the risk of serious injury, death or property damage, make certain that all the trailer
lights are in proper working order. (Page 26-5)
13: Maintain the proper torque on the lug nuts attached to the wheel bolts. Failure to do so may result in
serious injury or property damage. Your MasterCraft dealer can provide you with the proper torque
specifications (measured in foot-pounds). (Page 26-5)
14: Also keep the wheel bearings lubricated. Failure to do so may cause failure and possible wheel loss,
which may result in serious injury or death or property damage. (Page 26-6)
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