2023 OWNER’S MANUAL
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USING CARE WHEN FUELING
MasterCraft boats are equipped with a highly innovative fuel
system. This system is designed to provide years of trouble-free
service. The MasterCraft fuel delivery system is based on the
latest innovations in fuel handling and safety.
The fuel pump system in MasterCraft boats is specifically
designed for the marine environment and contains a number of
added safety components. 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 authorized
MasterCraft dealer. An authorized MasterCraft dealer is equipped
with the special tools necessary to disassemble and service the
fuel capsule and associated parts. Replacement parts must meet
OEM requirements as specified by MasterCraft.
The fuel line in the bilge area that goes from the tank to the
engine is a special multi-layer armored line covered with a special
material known as a fire sleeve. The fire sleeve protects the fuel
line in the unlikely event of a boat fire. The sleeve is orange colored
so that the fuel line can be easily identified.
Filling the fuel tank for the first time will take much longer than
subsequent fillings as air is being displaced in the system.
For all subsequent fuel-fillings, the process will take about the
same amount of time as it does to fill a land-based vehicle.
During refueling you should reasonably expect to avoid having
any fuel spit-back or well-back when using an automatic shut-o
fuel pump nozzle. All land-based gas stations in North America
are required to use these; some marinas may not. Therefore, we
recommend that you never leave the fuel fill unattended
when fueling.
MasterCraft recommends daily inspection of the bilge for foreign
materials including possible gas or oil leakage. 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. 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.
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