MasterCraft ProStar 190 - Ballast System Preparations; Re-Activating the Boat after Storage

Ballast System
Preparations
Step 1: Attach a hose to the starboard side ballast hose that comes out of
the deck at the rear seat.
Step 2: Placetheotherendintoagallonofnon-toxic,RV-typeanti-
freeze.
Step 3:Turnthepumpontoemptyandpumpanti-freezeintothe
systemuntilanti-freezecomesoutofthethru-hullonthe
side.
Step 4:Turnthepumpontollandpumpanti-freezebackintothe
jug.
Re-Activating the Boat
After Storage
Step 1:Removetheducttapefromtheexhaustaps.
Step 2:Fullychargethebatteryandinstallitintheboat,followingall
safetyprecautionsassociatedwithchangingbatteries.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Often, batteries that have been stored over winter
will require re-charging. If the battery is charged by utilizing a battery
charger, use only a three-stage or more battery charger. It is important
that the operator never turn a battery charger immediately to “start,”
as the sudden jolt of voltage may cause damage to the electrical system,
particularly control modules for ballast system. Regardless of whether
it is during the re-activation process or at any time, care should also be
used in charging the battery.
Step 3:  Followallinstructionsforreactivatingthedrivetrainasdetailed
intheengineowner’smanual.NOTE:Duetothecomplexna-
ture of the reactivation process, MasterCraft recommends hav-
ing an authorized MasterCraft dealer perform this function.
Step 4: Ensure that all drain plugs throughout the boat and drive train
have been reinstalled to avoid unwanted intrusion of water.
Step 5:  Ifapplicable,reconnectthehosestoyourheaterorshower.
Step 6: Check the engine compartment and bilge for signs of nesting
animals.Cleanasnecessary.
Step 7:  Checktheentireenginesystemforuid,oilandcoolantlevels.
Addasnecessary.
Step 8:  Check the entire engine for cracks or leaks caused by freeze
damage.
Step 9:  Checkallhoseclampsfortightness.Installthebilgedrainplug
andthereardrainpluginboatsequippedwithcertaintypesof
ballastsystems.
Step 10:  Greasethepropellershafttaperandinstallthepropeller.
Step 11: Fullyre-chargeandre-installthebatteryorbatteries.
Step 12:  PerformthedailymaintenanceasnotedpreviouslyinthisOwn-
er’sManual.Ifitwasnotdonepriortostorage,performthean-
nual maintenance as well.
Step 13: Iftheboatisequippedwiththeoptionalfreshwatercoolingsys-
temandwasdrainedforstorage,llthesystemwithfreshcool-
ant solution per instructions.
Step 14:  Checkthealignmentbetweentheoutputangeonthetrans-
missionand thepropeller shaftange.Ifthemaximum feeler
gauge that can clip between the ange faces at any point is
0.003”,theunitisproperlyaligned.Ifathickergaugecanbein-
sertedatanypoint,theenginemustbere-adjusteduntilproper
alignmentisobtained.Thisshouldbeperformedbyanautho-
rized MasterCraft dealer’s service department.
Step 15:  Forallmodels,withtheboatinthewater,cyclethekeyONand
thenOFFtwo(2)orthree(3)times,allowingten(10)seconds
betweenkeycycles,beforecrankingtheengine.Thisallowsthe
fuelpumptoprimethefuellines;thenstarttheengine.Inthe
event the engine does not respond, allow a two-minute cool-
downperiodforeverythirty(30)secondsofcranking.Whenthe
engineres,keep aclosewatchover the gauge readings and
check for leakage and abnormal noises. Keep speeds low for the
rstfteen(15)minutestoallowtheenginetoreachnormalop-
erating temperatures.
Step 16: InProStar197sequippedwithballastbags,whenreconnectingthe
hook-ups, be sure to squeeze the prongs to help slide the connec-
tor back on. Dish soap or some similar product will help slide the
connects back together. Note that the red ring goes over the raised
ring to ensure a working connection.
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