MasterCraft X-5 User Manual

Frequency and Scheduled Maintenance
Proper care, maintenance and adjustment will contribute to the peak performance of the Mas-
terCraft boat, while also extending the overall service life and the resale value.
The pages that follow provide instructions on how to accomplish the required checks, inspections
and services listed. An authorized MasterCraft service department is the best source for proper main-
tenance.
Note: The engine and drive train require scheduled maintenance checks and services in addi-
tion to the boat’s other maintenance requirements. Read and understand the engine owner’s
manual that has been provided, and follow the maintenance schedule to ensure proper opera-
tion and quality service over the life of the boat and drive train. Failure to follow the mainte-
nance requirements and instructions listed in this and all other manuals may result in damage
to the components, systems and equipment of the boat, which resulting damage would not be
covered by warranty! Safety issues are also directly impacted by proper maintenance!
 Thefollowingdenitionsapplytomaintenance:
Check—Verifytheoperationalreadinessbyphysicalmeasurement,i.e.,measuringtheoillevel
with the dipstick or aligning with a feeler gauge.
Inspect—Determinetheoperationalreadinessbyexamination,i.e.,bysight,soundorfeel.
Change—Tasksrequiredperiodicallytokeeptheboatinproperoperatingcondition,i.e.,drain,
replenish or service.
MasterCraft
Maintenance
Service
New Boat Break-In
Note: MasterCraft recommends the following functions
be performed by authorized MasterCraft technicians at an
authorized MasterCraft dealer.
• Checkthealignmentofthepropellershaft.(SeeAnnual
Maintenance also.)
• Have an authorized MasterCraft service department
changethefuellteraftertherstfty(50)hoursofopera-
tion,andthenagainatonehundred(100)hoursforIndmar
engines.Thefuelltershouldbechangedannuallyevenif
lessthanonehundred(100)hoursarerunduringtheprevi-
ous season. The Volkswagen diesel engine requires oil and
lterchangeseverytwohundred(200)hours,orannually,
whichevercomesrst.
Before Each Use
Before the engine has been started:
• Reviewtheenginemanualandtrailermanualbeforeeach
outing.
• ReviewtheSafety Checks and Services section of this Own-
er’s Manual. There are important functions that must be
followed before, during and after every outing, without
fail!
• Inspecttherawwaterintakewaterstrainerforblockage.
If there is blockage, also check the transmission cooler
(whereequipped).
• Forboatsoperatinginsaltwater,checkandcleanasnec-
essarytheseacockstrainer.
• Check the cooling system level (fresh water cooling-
equippedboatsonly).Seetheengineowner’smanualfor
details.
• Inspectthebatteryconnectionsandhold-downs.
• Inspectthedrivetrainforlooseormissinghardware.
• Inspectthethrottleandshiftcablesforkinks,wearandin-
terference with other components.
• Inspectthepropellershaftlogforexcessivewaterentry.
• Inspectthefuelsystemlinesandconnectionsforleaks.
• Inspecttheexhaustsystemforleaks.
As you start the engine:
• Checkthatthevoltmeterregistersafullychargedbattery.
After Each Use
• RefertotheCleaning the Boat and Corrosion Prevention sections of this Own-
er’sManualforguidanceonathoroughapproachtomaintenance.Alsopay
attention to the information provided regarding the maintenance of teak
platforms and accessories because the wood requires periodic maintenance
as well.
• Boatsequippedwithanoptionalflushingsystemforuseinsaltwateror
brackishwatershouldoperatetheflushingsystem.
Quarterly (Every Fifty [50] Hours)
Note: MasterCraft recommends that the following functions be performed
by authorized MasterCraft technicians at an authorized MasterCraft dealer.
Before the engine has been started or after it has cooled:
• Checkthesafetyequipment.
Annually
(Every One Hundred [100] Hours)
Note: MasterCraft recommends that the following be performed by au-
thorized MasterCraft technicians at an authorized MasterCraft dealer.
Before the engine has been started or after it has cooled:
• Replacethefuellter(tobeperformedbyanauthorizedMasterCrafttechni-
cianonly).
• Checkthepropellershaftcoupleralignment.
• Lubricatethesteeringsystem.
• Lubricatethethrottleandshiftcables.
• Checktheenginemounts.
• Inspectthecompletefuelsystemforleakage.
• Checkthereextinguisherandsuppressionunitson-board.
Details follow in the next few sections.
MasterCraft recommends that many of these functions be performed by au-
thorized MasterCraft technicians at an authorized MasterCraft dealer!
MasterCraft 2012 Owners Manual • Care and Maintenance • Page 4-11

MasterCraft X-5 Specifications

General

Brand	MasterCraft
Model	X-5
Category	Boat
Language	English