Specifications

CHECK THE PROPELLER SHAFT COUPLING ALIGNMENT

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 propeller shaft coupling.

Step 3: Remove the coupling bolts and slide the coupling apart only

slightly so that the pilot flange on the propeller shaft side is still seated in

the pilot bore of the transmission side.

Step 4: Using a feeler gauge, measure the gap between the coupling

halves at four places. Rotate the coupling flanges together one complete

revolution, stopping every 90

to check clearance with the feeler gauge.

Step 5: Alignment is satisifactory when the flanges are parallel within 0.003 inch.

Step 6: If the alignment is not satisfactory, an adjustment must be made. Special tools and procedures are required for proper

adjustment and should be made only by a trained technician. See your MasterCraft dealer.

Step 7: If alignment is satisfactory, re-install the flange bolts and tighten securely.

Step 8: Water test to ensure that there is no vibration. If a vibration is noticeable, see your MasterCraft dealer immediately.

INSPECT THE EXHAUST FLAPS

FORFOR

FOR DAMAGE

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.

Step 2: Inspect the exhaust flap hinge for signs of deterioration. Replace the flap if necessary.

LUBRICATE THE STEERING SYSTEM

Because this process should be completed

while all moving components of the drive train

are NOT in motion, we recommend you do this

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 en-

gine must be cool.

Step 2: Remove the access panel in the rear trunk

compartment.

Step 3: Turn the steering wheel so that the maxi-

mum amount of steering cable is seen.

Step 4: Use solvent to clean old lubricant from

the cable end, pivot and rudder shaft.

Step 5: Spread a generous amount of white lithium

grease over the cable end. Work the steering wheel

back and forth and re-apply grease if necessary.

2005 MASTERCRAFT OWNERS MANUAL–PAG E 16-15