P
roper
care
,
maintenance
and
adjustment
will
contribute to the peak performance of the Master-
Craft boat, while also extending the overall service
life and the resale value.
The pages that follow provide instructions on how to ac-
complish the required checks, inspections and services
listed. An authorized MasterCraft service department is
the best source for proper maintenance.
Note: The engine and drive train require scheduled
maintenance checks and services. Read and un-
derstand the engine owner’s manual that has been
provided, and follow the maintenance schedule to
ensure proper operation and quality service over the
life of the boat and drive train. Failure to follow the
maintenance requirements and instructions listed
in this and all other manuals may result in damage
to the equipment, which is not covered by warranty!
Safety issues are also directly impacted by proper
maintenance!
The following definitions apply to maintenance:
Check
—Verify the operational readiness by physical
measurement, i.e., measuring the oil level with the dip-
stick gauge or alignment with a feeler gauge.
Inspect
—Determine the operational readiness by ex
-
amination, 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 the following func-
tions be performed by authorized MasterCraft tech-
nicians at an authorized MasterCraft dealer.
• Lubricate the engine starter drive gear and shaft. (See
Quarterly Maintenance
also.)
• Check the alignment of the propeller shaft. (See
An-
nual Maintenance
also.)
• Have an authorized MasterCraft service department
change the fuel filter after the first fifty (50) hours of opera
-
tion, and then again at one hundred (100) hours. The fuel
filter should be changed annually even if less than one
hundred (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, also check the transmission cooler
(where equipped).
• Check the cooling system level (fresh water cool
-
ing-equipped boats only). See the engine owner’s
manual for details.
• 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 propeller shaft log for excessive water entry.
• Inspect the fuel system lines and connections for leaks.
• Inspect the exhaust system for leaks.
As you start the engine:
• Check that the voltmeter registers a fully charged battery.
Quarterly (Every Fifty [50] Hours)
Note: MasterCraft recommends that the following
functions be performed by an authorized MasterCraft
technicians at an authorized MasterCraft dealer.
Before the engine has been started or after it has cooled:
• Lubricate the engine starter gear and shaft.
• Check the safety equipment.
Annually (Every One Hundred [100]
Hours)
Note: MasterCraft recommends that the following be
performed by authorized MasterCraft technicians at
an authorized MasterCraft dealer.
Before the engine has been started or after it has cooled:
• Replace the fuel filter (to be performed by an autho
-
rized MasterCraft technician only).
• Check the propeller shaft coupler alignment.
• Lubricate the steering system.
• Lubricate the throttle and shift cables.
• Check the engine mounts.
• Inspect the complete fuel system for leakage.
Details follow in the next few sections.
MasterCraft recommends that these functions be
performed by authorized MasterCraft technicians at
an authorized MasterCraft dealer!
scheduled maintenance
checks and services
2008 MasterCraft Owners Manual Page 14-1
scheduled maintenance
checks and services
