BEFORE EACH USE
17-6
Inspect the propeller shaft log
for excessive water entry
This inspection requires the operation of the engine with the
engine compartment open; thereby creating a potentially dan-
gerous situation. Therefore, this inspection should be performed
by your authorized MasterCraft dealer. . Whenever this in-
spection is performed, utmost care must be exercised
to avoid personal injury or death.This inspection must be
performed with the boat in the water. Your MasterCraft dealer
will perform the following steps in conducting the inspection:
FOR THE PROSTAR 190, 197,
209, X-7 AND X-9 MODELS:
Step 1: Ensure the engine is OFF and the engine safety
starting switch disconnected. Be certain that the throttle/
shift control lever is in neutral.
Step 2: Begin with the boat in the water. Open the
engine box and check for leakage while the engine is
OFF. No leakage is permissible while the engine is OFF. If
any is apparent, refer to the Check Propeller Shaft Coupling
Alignment section in the Annual maintenance section.
Step 3: This portion of the inspection requires the operation of the engine with the engine com-
partment open and should be performed by your MasterCraft dealer. Y our dealer will star the engine
with the engine compartment open to inspect the shaft log for leakage. Ten-to-fifteen drops of water per minute is
normal. If the water entry is excessive, however, then the packing gland must be adjusted. To adjust:
• Turn the engine OFF.
• Loosen the packing gland nut.
• Hand-tighten the packing gland nut and re-tighten the lock nut.
• Operate the boat again and check for the proper adjustment. if the water leakage continues, the shaft log may
need to be re-packed. Check the alignment also.
Contact your MasterCraft dealer for assistance
as needed.
FOR THE PROSTAR 205, X-2
AND ALL MARISTAR MODELS:
Step 1: Ensure the engine is OFF and the engine
safety starting switch disconnected. Be certain that
the throttle/shift control lever is in neutral.
Step 2: Begin with the boat in the water. Open
the engine box and check for leakage while the
engine is OFF. No leakage is permissible while the
engine is OFF. If any is apparent, refer to the
Check Propeller Shaft Coupling Alignment section in
the Annual maintenance section.
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 serious injury or death.
Keep away from moving parts!
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