Name: MasterCraft X-5
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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

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Brand	MasterCraft
Model	X-5
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Language	English