MasterCraft X46

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STARTING AND

BASIC OPERATIONS

NOTE: If you are operating this boat for the ﬁrst time, you must follow the engine and drive train break-in procedures

as described in the engine owners manual. Failure to follow these procedures may result in serious damage and may

void any warranties!

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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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