STARTING AND BASIC OPERATION
11-2
Starting the Engine
Step 1: Attach the emergency
engine safety switch tether (lan-
yard) between an article of your
clothing and the switch.
Step 2: For normal starting,
leave the throttle lever in neu-
tral. The electronic controls will
meter the correct fuel and air
automatically.
Step 3: Turn the key switch to
the start position and hold un-
til the engine starts. Release the
key as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start
within 10-15 seconds:
a) Pull out the neutral detent.
b) Advance the throttle lever to wide-open throttle and crank the engine. When the engine fires, quickly return
the throttle to the idle position.
Note: While the engine is warming up, check to see that all lights and gauges operate properly, as well
as the steering. There should be no apparent leaks under pressure. Re-engage the control lever after
warm-up by returning the lever to neutral and pushing the throttle button back into the engage position.
Step 4: Always allow the engine to warm up to normal operation temperature before accelerating. EFI engines,
including all late-model MasterCraft engines, are programmed with a phased warm-up to ensure that the engine
is warm before full RPM is possible.
103
o
F (40
o
C) or less: 3,000 RPMs
104
o
to 139
o
F (41
o
to 59
o
C) at least 10 seconds after starting: 4,200
RPM
140
o
(60
o
C) and higher, at least 10 seconds after starting: Full RPM
Shifting Gears
When shifting, always move the control lever smoothly and quickly
into gear. Do not hesitate. Slow gear engagement could damage the shifting
mechanism in the transmission. Always allow the engine speed to fall to low
idle (600-800 RPM) before making a gear shift.
Forward: Raise the lifter ball under the lever knob and then push the con-
trol lever forward into the first 45 degrees of travel. Throttle movement will
begin after 45 degrees.
Do not operate the starter motor continuously for more than fif-
teen (15) seconds without at least a two (2) minute “cool-down”
period. Failure to do so may cause the starter to overheat, result-
ing in damage. Failure to release the ignition key after the engine
has started may cause damage to the starter motor and drive.
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