MasterCraft prostar 197, X-7 - Page 8

Shower or Wash Down ...................................................6-5
Stereo Equipment ............................................................6-6
Swim/Boarding Platform ................................................6-6
Tables ..................................................................................6-7
Towers ................................................................................6-7
Video Screen .....................................................................6-7
Water Heater .....................................................................6-8
Preparation
Using Care When Fueling ..............................................7-1
Indmar Engines ................................................................7-1
What Type of Gasoline To Use .....................................7-1
When the Boat Is Not Used for a While .....................7-2
Using Oxygenated Fuels or Fuels
with Alcohol ....................................................................7-2
Fuels Outside the U.S. and Canada ..............................7-2
Volkswagen Diesel Engine ..............................................7-2
Safety Checks and Services ............................................8-1
Before Each Operation ....................................................8-1
During Operation ............................................................8-1
After Operation ................................................................8-1
New Boat Break-In ...........................................................9-1
First Hours of Operation ................................................9-1
After Break-In ...................................................................9-1
Starting and Basic Operation .................................... 10-1
Before Starting ............................................................... 10-1
Starting the Engine ....................................................... 10-1
Shifting Gears ................................................................ 10-1
Underway ........................................................................ 10-2
Stopping .......................................................................... 10-2
Operational Hints ......................................................... 11-1
Loading............................................................................ 11-1
Emergencies ................................................................... 11-1
Courtesy .......................................................................... 11-1
First Time Operation .................................................... 11-1
Basic Maneuvering ....................................................... 11-1
High Speed Operation ................................................. 11-2
Unusual Operating Conditions .................................. 11-2
Docking and Tie-Up ..................................................... 11-3
Care and Maintenance
Lifting the Boat............................................................... 12-1
Using Lifting Eyes ......................................................... 12-1
Using Lifting Slings ....................................................... 12-1
Storage Cradle ............................................................... 12-1
Corrosioin Prevention .................................................. 13-1
Galvanic Corrosion ....................................................... 13-1
Salt Water Corrosion .................................................... 13-1
Marine Growth .............................................................. 13-1
Stainless Steel and Chrome ......................................... 13-1
Engine Hatch Switch .......................................................5-4
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge .............................................5-4
Engine Synchronizing Switch ........................................5-4
Fuel Gauge .........................................................................5-5
Heater Switch ....................................................................5-6
Horn ....................................................................................5-6
Ignition Key Slot ...............................................................5-6
Instrument Panel Gauge Backlighting Switch ............5-6
Low Voltage Battery Alarm ............................................5-6
Multi-Function Gauge ....................................................5-6
Navigation/Anchor Lights Switch ................................5-7
Other Alarms ....................................................................5-7
Refrigerator Switch ..........................................................5-7
Seat Heat Switches ...........................................................5-7
Shift/rottle Control .....................................................5-7
Shower and/or Slick Boot Switch .................................5-8
Sink Switch ........................................................................5-8
Speedometer .....................................................................5-8
Tachometer .......................................................................5-8
Temperature Gauge .........................................................5-8
Tower Lights Switch ........................................................5-8
Underwater Lights Switch ..............................................5-8
Video Display Gauge .......................................................5-9
Voltmeter ........................................................................ 5-10
Wash Down Switch ....................................................... 5-10
Variations in Gauges and Switches ............................ 5-10
Comfort and Convenience ..............................................6-1
Anchor and Windlass ......................................................6-1
Battery Charger ................................................................6-1
Canvas Covers ..................................................................6-2
Coolers ...............................................................................6-2
Fire Suppression and Extinguishing .............................6-2
GPS and Chartplotter ......................................................6-3
Head ....................................................................................6-3
Heater .................................................................................6-4
Hydraulic Steering System .............................................6-4
Lighting ..............................................................................6-4
Livewell/KillBox/Catch Box ...........................................6-5
Refrigeration .....................................................................6-5
Seat Heaters ......................................................................6-5
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