MasterCraft Trailers • 2014 MasterCraft Owners Manual Page 7-33
M A S T E R C R A F T T R A I L E R S
master cylinder reservoir by unscrewing
the cap in a counter-clockwise direction.
The brake uid level should be 1/8” be-
low the threads.
• Check for foam or bubbles in the brake
uid. If either is present, drain the uid
from the master cylinder and replace with
ONLY new brake uid of the same type
(DOT 3—preferred—or 4). DO NOT
USE DOT 5 FLUID. (See specic infor-
mation in Recommended Brake Fluid in
this section of this Owner’s Manual.) In
order for brakes to function properly, all
air must be expelled from the brake sys-
tem. If bleeding is necessary, have an au-
thorized MasterCraft dealer perform this
function or follow the manual bleeding of
the brake system instructions as outlined
in this Owner’s Manual. It is imperative
that the system be lled with only ONE
type of brake uid. Different types do not
mix. Follow the instructions on the brake
uid container.
• Check the safety chains and attachment
points for damage or wear. Repair or re-
place as necessary.
• Check the breakaway cable for worn or
frayed cable strands. End ttings should be
checked for damage. Replace as necessary.
• Check for any hydraulic leaks in the
brake system. Be sure all tube ttings
are tight. Periodic checks must be made
on all hoses, brake line tubing and t-
tings to guard against cuts, worn hoses
and loose ttings that may cause leaks
in the trailer brake hydraulic system. Re-
place deteriorated and damaged parts as
necessary.
• Check for chips and nicks in the paint.
Touch up as necessary. Ignoring this will
lead to accelerated wear and deteriora-
tion of the trailer.
• Check the condition of the bunks. If the
coverings show wear, discuss with an
authorized MasterCraft dealer. If the
coverings are not in good condition or if
the bunk sub-frame shows any damage,
this will adversely affect the t of trailer
to boat. This can result in damage to the
boat hull, which is not covered under
warranty.
Storage(forseveralmonths):
• If at all possible, park the boat trailer in
a protected, covered area such as a ga-
rage, carport or similar shelter. Keep all
canvas covers on the boat while stored,
but in higher humidity areas or periods
of weather, it may be necessary to open
a corner of the covered area to allow air
circulation. See the Care and Mainte-
nance section of this Owner’s Manual
for additional information and sugges-
tions regarding storage procedures.
• Have the wheel bearings checked by an
authorized MasterCraft dealer prior to
re-use.
• Loosen the tie-downs and winch strap,
but be sure the boat is still resting prop-
erly on the hull supports (bunks).
• Remove the drain plug and elevate the
trailer tongue slightly (just an inch or
two) to allow water to drain out so the
boat will be dry. Tie the drain plugs from
the boat’s bilge system to something ob-
vious such as the steering wheel so that
they will be easy to remember to re-in-
stall before the next outing.
• A good time to touch up rust spots, nicks
and chips is when the trailer is in storage.
• Replace damaged tie-downs, winch
straps, wiring, etc.
• Maintain proper tire ination.
• Shield tires from UV rays (direct sun-
light).
• Relieve the load on the tires by support-
ing the trailer frame with concrete blocks
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