MasterCraft 2014 X46 User Manual

MasterCraft Trailers • 2014 MasterCraft Owners Manual Page 7-35
M A S T E R C R A F T T R A I L E R S
Problem:
Squeaking, clunking and clattering at
the actuator.
Possible cause:  The hitch ball requires
lubrication.
Remedy: Lubricate with conventional multi-
purpose lubricant or commercial lubricant
made for hitch balls.
Possible cause: Loosehitchball.
Remedy: Inspect the hitch ball and tighten.
Possible cause: Loosehitch.
Remedy: Inspect the hitch and repair.
Possible cause: Awornortoosmallhitch
ball. 
Remedy: Replace the hitch ball with a
quality unit that meets SAE specications.
Possible cause: Worn shock absorber in
theactuator.
Remedy: Replace the shock absorber.
Possible cause: Airinthebrakelines,al-
lowingtheactuatortotraveltoofar.
Remedy: Check for leaks and re-bleed the
brakes.
Possible cause: Trailer is equipped with
“freebackingbrakes.”
Remedy: Clunking noise is typical for
these types of brakes as long as braking
performance is normal.
Problem:
When braking, brakes repeatedly come
on and release. Braking is not smooth, a
condition called “chucking.”
Possible cause: Wornoutshockabsorber
inactuator.
Remedy: Replace the shock absorber.
Possible cause: Loose hitch or hitch
ball.
Remedy: Correct as necessary.
Possible cause: Notenoughtongueweight
orshocksontowvehiclearetoosoft.
Remedy: Correct as necessary.
Possible cause:Airinthebrakelines.
Remedy: Bleed the brake lines.
Possible cause: Brakesoutofadjustment.
Remedy: Adjust the brakes properly.
Possible cause: Contaminated brake lin-
ings.
Remedy: Fix the cause of the contamina-
tion, which will be a leaky wheel cylinder
or hub grease seal. Replace the linings and
clean the braking surface on the rotor.
Possible cause: Corrodedmastercylinder
boreorrustfromthebrakeline.
Remedy: Replace the actuator master cyl-
inder.
Possible cause: Breakawaycablehasbeen
pulled. 
Remedy: Reset the push rod release bracket.
Problem:
Brakes do not operate or there is poor
brake performance.
Possible cause: Worn outbrake shoesor
discbrakepads.
Remedy: Replace the brake shoes/pads
on both sides of the axles and check the
drums/rotors for wear or damage.

MasterCraft 2014 X46 Specifications

General

Brand	MasterCraft
Model	2014 X46
Category	Boat
Language	English