2013 MasterCraft Owners Manual • Preparation • Page 4-3
MasterCraft boats are equipped with a highly innovative fuel system. This sys-
tem is designed to provide years of trouble-free service. Some of the latest innovations
related to fuel handling safety are also incorporated into the fuel delivery system.
The fuel pump system in your boat was specifically designed for the marine environ-
ment and contains a number of added safety components that are unique to the marine
environment. Because of the special nature of the design, there are no user-serviceable
parts. Any parts in need of service or maintenance will need to be addressed by an autho-
rized MasterCraft dealer. An authorized MasterCraft dealer is equipped with the special
tools necessary to disassemble and service the fuel capsule and associated parts. Re-
placement parts must meet OEM requirements as specified by MasterCraft.
The fuel line in the boat’s bilge area that goes from the tank to the engine is a
special multi-layer armored line that is covered with a special material known as a fire
sleeve. The fire sleeve affords protection to the fuel line in the unlikely event of a boat
fire. The sleeve is colored orange for easy identification of the fuel line.
During refueling you should reasonably expect to not have any fuel spitback or well-
back when using an automatic shut-o fuel pump nozzle. All land-based gas stations are
required to use these; some marinas may not. Therefore, we recommend that you never
leave the fuel fill unattended when gassing up.
MasterCraft boat models are equipped with a dierent type of fuel fill cap from tradi-
tional caps. As shown below, these caps are hinged, and they snap open or closed to seal
with an audible click. This is important for the system to operate correctly.
MasterCraft recommends daily inspection of the bilge for foreign materials and the
possibility of gas or oil leakage detection. As part of your daily inspection, include a visual
check of the orange fire-sleeved fuel line. If you see damage to the sleeve or line or in
any way suspect damage or fuel leakage, DO NOT START THE BOAT! Immediately call an
authorized MasterCraft servicing dealer and let him or her assess the situation. Even if
the outing is canceled, leaking fuel can cause serious damage to the environment and
may be a potentially hazardous situation for people and property in the area. Therefore, it
is critical to attend to any indication that there is fuel line damage or fuel leakage as soon
as possible.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain conditions.
Always stop the engine and never smoke
or allow open flames or sparks within
fifty (50) feet of the fueling area when
fueling.
Take care not to spill gasoline. If gasoline
is spilled accidentally, wipe up all traces
of it with dry rags immediately and dis-
pose of properly on shore.
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