MasterCraft X46 - Safety Checks and Services

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SAFETY CHECKS

AND SERVICES

The following checks and services are essential to safe boating and must be performed. Get in the habit of

performing these checks in the same order each outing so that it becomes routine.

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Table of Contents3
Safety Knowledge4
- General Precautions8
- Safety Afloat9
- Common Sense Advice10
- Hazardous Operations11
- Operator’s Responsibilities11
Consistent Attention Required12
- Carbon Monoxide (C0)13
- Emergency Treatment for Co Poisioning14
- How to Protect Yourself and Others15
- Line of Sight16
- Weight Limits and Distribution16
- Personal Flotation Devices (Pfds) and Accessibility17
Events Requiring Safety Knowledge18
- In the Event of a Fire19
- Fire Extinguishers19
- Fire Suppression and Extinguishing20
- Capsizing21
- Running Aground or Striking Underwater Objects22
- In-Water Activities Safety22
Equipment26
- Recommended Equipment27
- Required Equipment27
- Safety Equipment27
- Sound Producing Devices28
- Visual Distress Signals28
- Navigational Lights30
- Warning Plates and Labels30
Legal Requirements32
- Law Enforcement33
- Operator’s License33
- Boating under the Influence33
- Registration, Numbering and Documentation34
- Accident Reporting35
- Speeding and Noise35
- Refuse and Pollution36
- Radios—Telephones36
Other Important Information38
- Communications39
- Insurance40
- Weather40
- Nautical Charts41
- Float Plan41
- Staying Afloat41
- Cold Water Survival42
- Inflatable Life Rafts42
Rules of the Open Water44
- General Prudential Rule45
- Rules When Encountering Vessels45
- Sound Signals45
- Steering and Sailing Rules45
- Meeting46
- Crossing47
- Overtaking47
- Sailing Vessel Right-Of-Way48
- Fishing Vessel Right-Of-Way48
- Other Special Situations48
- Reading Buoys and Other Markers49
- Uniform State Waterway Marker System49
- 2016 Model Features and Specs52
X1057
X2059
X2361
X3063
X4665
X2667
Xstar69
Prostar71
Nxt2073
Nxt2275
Dashes and Video Screens76
- Variations in Gauges and Switches78
- Xstar Instrument Panel79
- Xseries Instrument Panel: 7” Video Screen80
- Xseries Instrument Panel: 4.3” Video Screen81
- Prostar Instrument Panel82
- Nxt Instrument Panel83
Xseries Engine Gauges84
- Speedometer85
- Tachometer85
- 3-In-1 Gauge: Fuel Gauge85
- Upper Half of Gauge85
- 3-In-1 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge86
- Lower Right Side86
- 3-In-1 Water Temperature Gauge87
- Lower Left Side87
Xseries Video Screen Operations HV70088
- Basic Navigation Features90
- Care and Maintenance90
- Quick Access Keys91
- Touch Commands91
- Audio91
- Ballast and Trim93
- Gauges95
- Video95
- Gps/Navigation96
- Profiles97
- New User Profile98
- Delete Current Profile99
- Edit Current User100
- Cruise100
- Settings Menu101
- User Settings102
- Ballast Settings (Tank Fill/Drain Times)103
- Tab Settings103
- Service Information104
- Fuel Settings104
- Factory Settings105
- Engine Diagnostics106
- PDM Diagnostics106
- Active Faults/Stored Faults106
- Corrective Action106
- GPS Settings107
- Waypoint Manager107
- Time Set-Up Parameters108
- Track Manager108
- Chart Set-Up Parameters108
- Chart / Time Setup108
- Troubleshooting109
- GPS Status109
- Depth / Position Setup109
- Display Appears Not to Work or Doesn’t Come on109
Xseries Video Screen Operations HV450110
- Product Information112
- Soft Key Commands113
- Cruise/Profile115
- Cruise/Profile Screen Soft Key Commands115
- Main Settings Menu116
- User Settings Descriptions118
- User Settings Soft Key Commands118
- Software Version120
- Oil Change Reset120
- Dealer Service Reset120
- Get Faults121
- Fault Code Pop-Ups121
- How to Hide/Show Faults121
- Display Resets or Goes off When Starting Engine123
- Display Has no Back Light123
- Display Has no Keypad Back Light123
Xstar Video Screen Operations124
- 4.5” Touch Screen127
- Screens127
- 7” Non-Touch Screen127
- 4.5” Static, Non-Touch Screen127
- Touch Screen Navigation128
- Function and Description128
- Quick Access/Key Features129
- New Rider Profile130
- Modify Rider Profile132
- Stereo Display133
- Stereo Display—Soft Key Commands133
- Gps Display134
- GPS Display—Soft Key and Touch Point Commands135
- GPS Utilities Menu135
- Chart and Time Set-Up136
- Depth and Position Set-Up137
- Track Menu137
- Main Menu Options138
- Depth and Position Settings140
- Engine Diagnostics–Soft Key Commands141
- Utilities143
- Ballast Settings143
- Prostar Engine Gauges146
Prostar Video Screen Operations150
- Touch Commands Description156
- Heater and Lights156
- Tournament Events162
- Tournament and Training Modes162
- Slalom Screen163
- Course Manager166
- Jump Settings169
- Tournament or Training169
- Trick Screen170
NXT Operations182
- Port Side of Dash184
- Top Center of Dash184
- Starboard Side of Dash186
- Tsunami Pump System186
NXT20/22 Video Screen Operations190
- Display Keys and Menu Bar192
- Display Keys Features and Actions193
- Alarm Icons193
- Screen Features194
- Home194
- Status195
- Trim196
- Main Menu196
- Fire Extinguisher197
- Factory Reset197
- Day Brightness197
- Night Brightness197
Boat Operations202
Basic Electrical Components204
- Low Voltage Battery Alarm209
- Other Alarms210
- Battery Charger210
- 12-Volt Receptacle211
- Ignition Key Slot212
- Ignition Start-Stop213
- Special Attention214
Additional Safety Support218
Cleats221
Below Deck226
- Blower System231
- Transom Protection Film231
Visual Assistance236
- Navigation/Anchor Lights237
- Tower Lights238
- Courtesy/Storage239
- Compartment Lights239
- Underwater Lights240
Sport Enhancement242
- Attitude Adjustment Plate243
- Ballast Systems247
- Tower Accessory Options260
Comfort and Convenience264
- Stereo Components265
- Seat Heaters269
- Anchor270
- Canvas Covers272
- Head and Toilet System275
- Toilet Operation When Connected to Tank Monitor System276
- Toilet System Start-Up276
- To Empty the Waste Holding Tank277
- Optional Overboard Discharge277
- Cleaning the Toilet278
- During Extended Periods of Non-Use278
- Winterizing Toilet System279
- Removable Coolers280
- Refrigeration281
- Wet Bar282
- Storage Space284
- Ladders285
- Seating287
- Removable Rear Seats291
- Surf Sleeves292
- Gopro Viewing System292
Preparation296
- Using Care When Fueling299
- Fuel Levels300
ILMOR MARINE Engines302
- Fuel Pump Does Not Run When the Engine Start-Stop Button Is Pressed303
- Troubleshooting the Fuel System303
- What Type of Gasoline to Use303
Safety Checks and Services306
New Boat Break-In310
- Abnormal Vibration or Noises311
- Fuel, Oil or Water Leaks311
- Vary the Engine Speed311
- Plane the Boat Quickly311
- After Break-In312
Starting and Basic Operations314
- Shifting Gears316
- Under Way316
- Stopping317
Operational Hints318
- Loading the Boat319
- Emergencies319
- Courtesy319
- First Time Operation319
- Basic Maneuvering320
- High Speed Operation320
- Unusual Operating Conditions322
- Docking and Tie-Up322
Care and Maintenance324
Lifting the Boat326
- Using Lifting Eyes327
- Using Lifting Slings327
- Storage Cradle328
Corrosion Prevention330
- Galvanic Corrosion331
- Salt Water Corrosion331
- Marine Growth332
- Stainless Steel and Chrome332
- Anodized Aluminum332
Cleaning the Boat334
- Hull335
- Carpet336
- Platforms336
- All Wood Platforms336
- Oil-Based Stains337
- Spills337
- Non-Oil Based Stains337
- Aquatrac Platforms337
- Windshield338
- Fiberglass Swim Platform338
- Important Background Information338
- Enclosed Head340
- Upholstery341
- Additional Upholstery Cleaning Information342
- Recommended Products343
- Non-Recommended Products343
Maintenance Service344
- Maintenance Definitions345
- Frequency and Scheduled Maintenance345
- Before each Use346
- After each Use346
- Before Starting the Engine346
- Quarterly (Every Fifty [50] Hours)346
- Scheduled Maintenance347
- Inspect Seacock Strainer347
- Inspect the Battery Connections and Hold-Downs348
- Inspect the Throttle and Shift Cables for Kinks, Wear and Interference349
- Inspect the Fuel System for Leaks350
- Note any Exhaust Odors351
- After Starting the Engine351
- Repeat Check for Fuel And/Or Exhaust Leaks352
- General Cleaning and Storage353
Scheduled Maintenance354
- Quarterly- Every Fifty [50] Hours355
- Annually - Every One Hundred [100] Hours355
- Annual Maintenance355
- Check the Engine Mounts356
- Check the Propeller Shaft Coupling Alignment356
- Inspect the Exhaust Flaps for Damage356
- Lubricate the Steering System357
- Lubricate the Shift and Throttle System358
- Check the Ballast Pump Impeller358
- Inspect the Complete Fuel System for Leakage and Change Fuel Filter359
- Fire Extinguisher and Suppression Units360
Storage and Winterization362
- General Preparation363
- Fuel System Treatment363
- General Power Package Preparation365
- Other Winterization Preparations366
- Ballast System Preparations367
- Reactivating the Boat after Storage368
- Propeller Maintenance369
- Checking/Repairing Propellers369
- Changing Propellers370
Trailers372
- The Mastercraft Trailer374
- Salt Water Effects375
- Chips in the Paint375
- Trailer Maintenance Quick Tips375
- Regular Cleaning376
- Braking System376
- Tow Vehicle Approach376
- Seven-Wire Connector376
- Backing up377
- Parking377
- Uncoupling378
- Unbalanced Load378
- Difficult Towing378
- Check Trailer Jack and Lug Wrench378
- Load-Carrying Capacity379
- A Proper Match379
- Weight Distribution380
- The Trailer Hitch381
- Safety Cables382
- Breakaway Cable383
- Checking and Resetting the Breakaway Cable384
- Trailer Winch Assembly384
- Swing Tongue385
- How to Attach the Trailer386
- To Open the Coupler386
- To Close the Coupler386
- Lights387
- Adding Grease or Removing Hubs388
- Hubs, Wheel Bearings, Axles and Lubrication388
- Wheels389
- Lug Nuts or Wheel Bolts390
- Tires392
- Reading Tire Wear393
- Samples of Abnormal Wear393
- Underinflation393
- Feathering393
- One Side Wear394
- Cupping394
- Second-Rib Wear394
- Recommended Brake Fluid396
- Manual Bleeding of Brakes398
- Brake Lockout398
- Manual Brake Lockout for the Actuator398
- Trailer Jack400
- Tie Downs400
- Hitching up401
- Helpful Tips401
- Trailer Hitching Steps401
- Trailer Tips and Techniques402
- Use Common Sense402
- Slow down402
- Pass with Extra Care402
- Conserve Fuel403
- Swing Wider403
- Check the Rear View Mirrors403
- Launching Tips and Techniques405
- Check the Ramp First405
- Prepare for Launching405
- Slowly Back the Trailer down the Ramp405
- Towing Requirements407
- Trailer Checklist407
- Maintenance408
- Before Initial Use409
- Before Every Trip409
- Every Three to Six Months or 250 Miles, Whichever Occurs First410
- Annually or Every 2,000 Miles, Whichever Occurs First410
- Storage (for Several Months)411
- Coupler Latch Handle Not Opening or Closing Easily412
- Extended Storage (in Excess of One Year)412
- Squeaking, Clunking and Clattering at the Actuator413
- Brakes Not Operating or Performing Poorly414
- One Brake Is Overheating414
- More than One Brake Is Overheating415
- Potential Issues with the Actuator Include415
Limited Warranty Statement416
Warranty Registration and Transfer422
Mastercraft Limited Warranty Transfer Form424
Service Log426
Index430

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