Scheduled Maintenance Checks and Service
2007 MasterCraft Owners Manual - Page 14-1
Frequency and
Scheduled Maintenance
Proper care, maintenance and adjustment
will contribute to the peak performance of the
boat, while also extending the overall service
life and the resale value.
Most MasterCraft boats built over the past
decade are equipped with Indmar engines,
and the information that follows was devel-
oped with their assistance. The instructions
are grouped by the required service intervals.
The pages that follow also provide instructions
on how to accomplish the required checks, in-
spections and services listed. Your MasterCraft
dealer or service center is the best source for
proper maintenance.
The following defi nitions apply to mainte-
nance:
Check—
Verify the operational readiness by physical measurement, i.e., measuring the oil level with the dipstick
gauge, or alignment with a feeler gauge.
Inspect—
Determine the operational readiness by examination, i.e., by sight, sound or feel.
Change—
Tasks required periodically to keep the boat in proper operating condition, i.e., drain, replenish or service.
New Boat Break-In
Note: MasterCraft recommends these functions be performed by factory-trained Master-
Craft technicians.
•
Change the engine oil and fi lter after the initial 10 and 50 hour mark of operation. Use only manufacturers’
recommended lubricants.
(See Quarterly and Annual Maintenance also.)
•
Lubricate the engine starter drive gear and shaft.
(See Quarterly Maintenance also.)
•
Check the alignment of the propeller shaft.
(See Annual Maintenance also.)
•
Have your dealer change the fuel fi lter after the fi rst 50 hours of operation, and then again at 100 hours. The
fuel fi lter should be changed annually if less than 100 hours are run during the previous season.
Before Each Use
Before the engine has been started:
•
Inspect the intake water strainer for blockage. If there is blockage, check the transmission cooler also.
•
Check the cooling system level (fresh water cooling-equipped boats only).
•
Check the alternator belt for looseness or damage.
•
Inspect the battery connections and hold-downs.
•
Inspect the drive train for loose or missing hardware.
•
Inspect the throttle and shift cables for kinks, wear and interference with other components.
•
Inspect the raw water impeller if the boat showed signs of overheating during the last operation.
•
Inspect the propeller shaft log for excessive water entry.
•
Inspect the fuel system lines and connections for leakage.
•
Inspect the exhaust system for leaks.
As you start the engine:
• Check that the voltage registers a fully charged battery.
After running the engine at least fi ve minutes:
• Check the transmission fl uid level.
• Check the engine oil level.
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