2017 OWNERS MANUAL / 330
Stopping
• Step 1: Slowly bring the control lever to the neutral position. If the
boat has been driven for a long period of time or at high speed,
allow the engine a two-to-three (2-3) minute cool-down period at
low idle (600-800 RPM).
• Step 2: Press the ENGINE START-STOP button.
• Step 3: At the conclusion of the outing, turn the key o and
remove from the key slot. Turn the battery switch to “O”. Doing
so will ensure that you have turned OFF the electrical system, and
prevent others people from starting or running the boat.
• Step 4: If any problems were encountered during operation, have
the boat inspected by an authorized MasterCraft dealer. Request
any necessary repairs before resuming operation of the boat.
Shifing Gears
When shifting gears, always move the control lever smoothly and
quickly into gear. Do not hesitate. Slow gear engagement could
damage the shifting mechanism in the transmission.
NOTE: When shifting from forward to reverse or reverse to forward,
be sure to stop the control lever in the neutral position and allow the
engine to fall between 600-800 RPM before completing the shift.
A one-hand, single-lever control operates as both a gear shifter
and a throttle. The lever automatically locks in the neutral position
(straight up and down) for safety. The lever can be moved from
neutral only by raising the umbrella lifter under the ball knob.
Shifting is accomplished by moving the lever forward or backward.
Center (straight up) is neutral. Moving the lever forward engages
the running gear; moving it back from center puts the drive train
into reverse. Never attempt to shift without the engine running!
This causes excessive wear to the shifting mechanism and may
negatively aect control of the boat.
During regular warm-up of the engine, it is possible to temporarily
increase the engine RPMs without moving the boat. To accomplish
this, push in the button located at the bottom of the shift/throttle
lever with one hand and pull up the “umbrella” (umbrella lifter under
the ball knob). Move the lever to desired position and then
simultaneously release the button and umbrella. The engine will run
with increased RPMs and can be increased or decreased by moving
the lever. Returning the handle to the neutral position will bring
the system back to neutral and reduce the engine RPMs to preset
levels. This function should be done sparingly. Over-revving the engine
for any extended period can cause undue wear and tear on the engine.
Avoid advancing to wide-open-throttle and holding the RPMs at that
level.
Under Way
If the oil pressure gauge indicates low or no oil pressure, immedi-
ately stop the boat as outlined below and check the oil level. If the
temperature gauge indicates overheating, stop the boat when it is
safe to do so as outlined below and check the raw water system for
blockage. (See the Boat Operations and Care and Maintenance sec-
tions of this Owner’s Manual for directions on how to properly check
for the blockage.) DO NOT operate the boat until the cause for the
warning has been found and corrected.
Continued operation after the warning light has illuminated may
cause severe engine damage. This will void your warranty.
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