Lubricate the Shift and Throttle System
Because this process should be completed while all movable com- ponents of the drive train are NOT in motion, MasterCraft recom- mends this be done while the boat is out of the water.
Step 1: Ensure the engine is OFF and disconnect the engine safety starting switch. Be sure that the throttle/shift control lever is in neutral. The engine must be cool.
Step 2: Open the engine box and locate the shift and throttle cable ends.
Step 3: Shift to
Step 4: Lubricate the cable ends and connections with a coat- ing of waterproof marine
Step 5: Lubricate the pivots and linkages with a light grease.
Step 6: Shift the control lever from
Check the Ballast Pump Impeller
This applies only to boats equipped with some type of ballast system. The number of ballast pumps varies from system to system. Authorized MasterCraft dealers can provide guidance to locate any and all pumps.
Step 1: Remove two (2) of the cover screws and retain the screws for the reinstallation process. Swing the cover out of the way to allow access to the impeller location.
Step 2: Using
Step 3: Install a new impeller. (It is intentionally larger than the case. While gently squeezing it in, ensure that the paddle wheels angle in the same
Step 4: Slide the plate back into place. No silicone is necessary. Due to the
Inspect the Complete Fuel System for Leakage
Although the boat engine is similar to an automobile engine, the engine compartment differs substantially. The underside of an automobile engine compartment is totally open to the atmo- sphere. This allows complete air circulation and ventilation. A boat engine is housed in a closed compartment, the underside of which is the bottom (hull) of the boat.
The enclosed engine compartment limits the ventilation of gasoline and oil fumes. Because confined gasoline vapors mixed with a little air can form an explosive atmosphere, it is important to be especially vigilant in performing the following two (2) operations:
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