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guide to troubleshooting
MasterCraft 2009 Owner’s Manual - Page 20-1
e following chart will assist you in nding and correcting minor mechanical and electrical problems with your MasterCra boat.
Engine manuals include troubleshooting suggestions regarding drive train issues.
To correct a problem, rst determine what the symptom is. Start with the rst cause and eliminate the possibility of each until the prob-
lem is corrected. Due to the specialized skill and tools needed to correct major issues, that information has not been discussed below. If
a problem is not addressed herein, please contact an authorized MasterCra dealer’s service department.
When experiencing a problem, check the surroundings before shutting down the boat. If a sudden stop would place other boaters in
jeopardy, continue on until it is safe to slow or stop to analyze the situation. Always be aware of the surroundings and how actions may
impact other boaters!
rottle/shiing problems. Corroded cables. Clean and lubricate the cables.
Low transmission oil level. Replenish transmission uid.
Sticking transmission shi detent ball. Clean and lubricate the detent ball.
Kink in cable(s). Have authorized MasterCra technician
replace the cable(s).
Steering problems. Corroded cable. Clean and lubricate the cable.
Rudder worn. See authorized MasterCra dealer’s
service department.
Excessive vibration. Bent strut. Replace the strut.
Fouled propeller. Remove objects from the propeller sha and rudder.
Damaged propeller. Replace the propeller.
Misaligned propeller sha coupling. Seek proper alignment.
Bent propeller sha. See authorized MasterCra dealer’s
service department.
Electrical problems. Open circuit breaker or blown fuse. Re-set the circuit breaker or replace the fuse.
Loose wiring connections or corrosion. Clean and tighten wiring connections.
Defective sending unit. Replace the sending unit.
Shorted wiring harness. Have the wiring harness repaired.
Defective switch or gauge. See authorized MasterCra dealer’s
service department.
No speedometer reading. Defective speedometer. Have the speedometer checked or replaced.
Defective speedometer paddle wheel. Have paddle wheel checked or replaced.
Incorrection speedometer reading. Improper calibration. Follow calibration instructions in
Instruments and Gauges section
of this Manual.
Gauges do not work or the Breaker has tripped. Re-set the breaker.
accessory does not work. Fuse has blown. Replace the fuse.
Low battery. Check the battery voltage for a loose ground.
Insucient battery supply. Replace battery with one that has at least 750CCAs.