Specifications
If you operate your engine in a country other than the
United States or Canada, unleaded fuels may be difficult to
locate. Using leaded fuels in your engine is not recommended
as engine components will last longer using unleaded fuel.
(Leaded fuel is not compatible with today’s engines.)
WHEN A BOAT DOES NOT
RUN FOR A WHILE
The engine manufacturer recommends the use of a
stablizer such as Sta-Bil
®
fuel stabilizer for boat users
who consume less than a tank of fuel every two weeks.
Today’s fuels are more susceptible to degradation and
the use of a quality stablizer will help ensure fewer
problems for the occasional boater.
If your boat has not been used for more than 30 days
during which fuel remained in the tank (even stablized
fuel), the engine may run poorly until the “old” fuel is used
up. Engine parts and fuel injection components rendered
inoperable or damaged from old and/or poor-quality fuel
will not be covered under warranty!
Always tighten the fuel plate cap completely with the
cap key after refueling.
Fuels that are blended to contain methanol or wood
alcohol are not to be used in MasterCraft engines.
These fuels can corrode some metal parts in your
fuel system and engine. Damage caused by the use
of unapproved fuels is not covered by warranty.
Extended storage with fuel in the system can affect
the fuel’s stability and may require system inspection
and fuel filter replacement when the unit is placed
back into service.
2006 MasterCraft Owners Manual–Page 6-2
Damage to the engine by use of low-quality gasoline
or gasoline with an octane rating below the minimum
level listed will void the warranty on your boat.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explo-
sive under certain conditions. Always stop the engine
and never smoke or allow open flames or sparks
within 50 feet of the fueling area when refueling.
Take care not to spill gasoline. If gasoline is spilled
accidentally, wipe up all traces of it with dry rags
immediately and dispose of properly on shore.
Allowing the fuel level in the fuel tank to fall
below one-quarter of a tank full may affect the
reliability of the fuel pump or result in damage to the
fuel pump, which is not covered under warranty.