Step 3: This portion of the inspection requires the
operation of the engine with the engine compartment
open and should be performed by your MasterCraft
dealer. Your dealer will start the engine with the engine com-
partment open and should ensure that the water hoses are
connected and that the engine plugs are installed in order to
properly inspect the shaft log for leakage. DO NOT run the
engine if there is no water supply as this will burn out the
seal. With another person operating the boat, inspect the shaft
log for leakage. Ten-to-fifteen drops of water per minute is nor-
mal. If the water entry is excessive, however, then the packing
gland must be adjusted.
Inspect the fuel system for leaks
This inspection requires the operation of the en-
gine with the engine compartment open, thereby
creating a potentially dangerous situation. There-
fore, this inspection should be performed by your
authorized MasterCraft dealer. Whenever this
inspection is performed, utmost care must
be exercised to avoid personal injury or
death. Your MasterCraft dealer will perform the
following steps in conducting this inspection:
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. The
engine must be cool.
BEFORE EACH USE
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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!
Attention must be paid to any leakage occurring in the pro-
peller shaft log area. Water intrusion into the transmission,
which can happen if excessive leakage is occurring, can
cause serious damage and void your warranty.
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors may ignite resulting
in fire or explosion. Be sure to keep all sparks and flames well
away from the area while inspecting the boat’s fuel system.
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