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2011 Owners Manual...Instrument Gauges and Switches...Page 5-5

CSX 220 and 265:

The CSX 220 and CSX 265 are equipped with dual batteries. One battery is reserved to pro-

vide engine-starting power and the other provides power for all electrical accessories. These batteries are located
under the starboard rear seat cushion. To facilitate access, the batteries are mounted on a sliding tray, which is
secured with a pin. Remove the pin to slide the tray forward for battery maintenance.

Outside this compartment, located on the side of the deck under the starboard seat is the battery switch

box. For normal operation of the boat, the switch should be set to ON. For transportation and storage, the
switch should be moved to OFF. In the event of a failure of the starter battery, the two batteries may be
combined to provide additional power to start the engine. This can be done by setting the battery switch to
COMBINE BATTERIES and starting the engine as normal. After the engine is started, the switch should be
returned to the ON position.

The battery charger inlet connector is also located in the battery switch box. Please see information provided

by the charger manufacturer. Battery chargers installed by MasterCraft are of the charger/maintainer variety. The
charger may be left connected to the batteries indefinitely.

Engine Emergency Safety Stop Switch

(All Models)

The engine emergency safety stop switch, which is attached to the lanyard, is an ignition cut-off switch

designed to stop the engine in the event the operator is thrown or moves too far away from the helm.

The lanyard is equipped with a hook on one end that should be attached to your clothing or PFD, and the

opposite end has a slide that fits over the ignition switch. Be sure that the slide is firmly attached to the igni-
tion switch before starting.

The ignition switch is located near the throttle control box, the armrest or on the instrument panel. If

the slide is left off or is loose, the engine will crank but will not start.

Operators should NEVER attempt

to override this safety system!

The safety switch lanyard must be attached to the operator whenever the engine is running. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury!

Engine Hatch Switch

(MariStar 280/X-80, CSX-220, CSX-265)

Where equipped, an engine hatch cover switch allows the cover to open and close electronically. The three-posi-
tion switch is pressed up to open and down to close the hatch.

The engine box serves as a machinery guard. The engine must be OFF whenever the box is open.

Clothing or body parts can get caught in moving parts, causing death or serious injury. Keep away
from moving parts!

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

(All Models)

The engine oil pressure gauge indicates the pressure of the lubricating oil inside the engine. The average
pressure ranges are between six (6) pounds per square inch (PSI) at 1000 RPM to 40 PSI or more at cruise-
range speeds. A reading of pressure below 5 PSI at 1000 RPM may be caused by a low oil level or other poten-
tially serious problems that result in low oil pressure.

If you experience low oil pressure, stop your engine

immediately and check your oil level before operating again.

Do not continue to run the engine if the oil pressure is low. If you do, the engine may become so hot
that it, or surrounding components, could catch fire. You or others could be burned and the boat
seriously damaged. Check your oil level and add an appropriate amount of approved motor oil before

operating again or have your boat serviced by your local authorized dealer’s service department.
Note that damage to your engine from inappropriate oil levels can be costly to repair. Such damage

is not covered by your warranty.