MasterCraft X-2 2008

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is the recognized world leader for inboard boats
today and has been for forty (40) years. The qual-
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Please take a few minutes to read this Owner’s Manual
completely in addition to carefully reviewing any addi-
tional information provided in the accompanying packet.
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maining questions you may have regarding your new
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where applicable) from the very beginning of your experi-
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circumstance that may arise in owning and operating
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garding certain on-board components furnished by sup-
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power train components, is provided separately by the
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the applicable information required to ensure a long-last-
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MasterCraft X-2 2008 Specifications

General

Brand	MasterCraft
Model	X-2 2008
Category	Boat
Language	English

Summary

DANGERS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS

Understanding Safety Alert Symbols

Explains DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION symbols and their meanings.

Skiing and Wakeboarding Safety

Water Sports Safety Guidelines

Rules and precautions for skiers and wakeboarders.

BOATING SAFETY

COMMON SENSE APPROACH

Responsible Boating Practices

Emphasizes operator awareness, PFD use, and responsible boat operation.

RULES OF THE OPEN WATER

Navigational Rules and Sound Signals

Explains right-of-way rules and sound signals for vessels.

INSTRUMENT GAUGES & SWITCHES

USING CARE WHEN FUELING

Fuel System Overview and Indmar Engines

Fuel Types and Alcohol Content

Fuel Stabilizer and General Fueling Cautions

SAFETY CHECKS AND SERVICES

Pre-Operation Safety Checks

Lists essential checks to perform before launching the boat.

NEW BOAT BREAK-IN

Break-In Procedures and First Hours

Details the importance and steps for breaking in a new boat engine.

STARTING AND BASIC OPERATION

Pre-Start Checks and Engine Starting

Covers pre-start procedures, safety switch, and starting the engine.

Shifting Gears and Stopping the Boat

Explains how to shift gears and properly stop the boat engine.

LIFTING THE BOAT

CORROSION DAMAGE

Galvanic Corrosion and Salt Water Care

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES

New Boat Break-In and Before Use Checks

Outlines initial break-in tasks and checks before each use.

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

Battery Connections and Hold-Downs

Instructions for inspecting battery connections and ensuring they are clean and tight.

ThrottleShift Cables and Propeller Shaft Log Inspection

Guides inspection of throttle/shift cables for damage and propeller shaft log for leaks.

Fuel and Exhaust System Leak Inspection

Details procedures for inspecting fuel and exhaust systems for leaks.

Battery Charge Check and Warnings

Instructions for checking battery charge and warnings related to charging.

Quarterly Maintenance (Every Fifty [50] Hours)

Lubricate Engine Starter Gear and Shaft

Step-by-step guide to lubricating the engine starter gear and shaft.

Annually (Every One Hundred [100] Hours)

Engine Mounts and Propeller Shaft Coupling Alignment

Instructions for checking engine mounts and propeller shaft coupling alignment.

Steering, ShiftThrottle Lubrication, and Ballast Pump

Details lubricating steering, shift/throttle systems, and checking ballast pump.

Inspect the Complete Fuel System for Leakage

Fuel System Leak Inspection Procedures

Comprehensive inspection of the entire fuel system for any signs of leakage.

STORAGE AND WINTERIZATION

General Preparation and Fuel System Treatment

Power Package Prep and Ballast System

Re-activating Boat and System Checks

PROPELLER MAINTENANCE

Checking and Changing Propellers

Instructions on inspecting propellers for damage and procedures for changing them.

GUIDE TO TROUBLESHOOTING

Common Mechanical and Electrical Issues

Charts to help identify and correct common mechanical and electrical problems.