Shifter/Throttle - Malibu Boats Wakesetter 20VTX 2019 Owner's Manual

steering wheel controls and/or the Surf Band, either of
these devices, as well as the video screen, can take tem-
porary control of the boat, affecting maneuverability and
safety. A designated individual on-board should manage
the operation of these controls at all times. Failure to do
so could result in serious injury or even death as a result
of loss of control.
CONTROLS ON PORT SIDE OF STEERING WHEEL: (FROM TOP)
Cruise Control: Press anywhere on the button to turn Cruise Con-
trol ON. Press anywhere on the button to turn Cruise Control OFF.
Cruise Control Speed: Press left side of button to increase current
speed when cruise control is engaged. Press the right side of button
to decrease current speed when cruise control is engaged.
Power Wedge: Press the left side of the button to raise the Power
Wedge. Press the right side of the button to lower the Power Wedge.
Note that releasing the button will stop the action at whatever point
the process is in. You must read the Power Wedge information con-
tained in this section of the Owner's Manual
before attempting to operate it.
Surf Left and Surf Right: Press the left
button to move the left side Surf Gate. Press
the right button to love the right side Surf Gate.
You must read the Surf Gate information con-
tained in this section of the Owner's Manual
before attempting to operate either gate.
CONTROLS ON STARBOARD SIDE OF STEERING WHEEL:
(FROM TOP)
Stereo: Press button to turn the Stereo sys-
tem ON. Press button again to turn the Stereo
unit OFF.
VOL: Press the left side of the button to in-
crease the Stereo speaker volume from current
level. (Whenever the Stereo is turned ON, it
will automatically return to the volume level at
which it was during the last operation.) Press
the right side of the button to decrease the Stereo speaker volume
from the current level.
MEDIA: Press the button repeatedly to move through any electronic
media that has been integrated in the current system. To add or
delete items, review the Dashes and Video Screen section of this
Owner's Manual.
Button to right of MEDIA: Press the button to temporarily mute which-
ever media component is playing. Press again to release the mute.
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Communication is key to
maintaining proper con-
trol of the boat. In models
equipped with the optional
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Bottom button: This button is a search feature, which will work with
any media component that allows the feature. Press on the left side
to search left or lower-numbered ID; press right side to search right
or higher-numbered ID.
Models: Wakesetters offer optional steering wheel controls,
which are standard on the M235.

Shifter/Throttle

NOTE: The engine will not start
unless the shifter/throttle control
is in the neutral position!
To the right of the boat operator
is the shift/throttle lever. Any time the
boat engine is OFF, the lever should
be in the center upright position,
which is Neutral (meaning the boat is
not in gear). Boats are not equipped
with a "Park" gear as land-based
vehicles are.
At the base of the throttle is a
Push button. Pushing on the button
disengages the transmission, thereby allowing use of the throttle
without engaging the transmission. This is used for warm-up of
the engine while it is still in Neutral. Be sure to position the throttle
vertically (in Neutral) before re-engaging the transmission by again
pushing the button.
When engaging the transmission from neutral either forward or
backward into reverse, pull up on the safety collar located directly be-
low the throttle lever knob. The safety collar helps avoid unintentional
movement into gear.
When shifting gears, always do so smoothly and briskly. Being ei-
ther too hard and slamming the gears, or too tentative is hard on the
shifter/throttle system and can result in damage that is not covered
under warranty.
The shifter/throttle manufacturer has included additional
instructions that are part of the owner's packet. Be sure
to read and follow the instructions and additional infor-
mation to ensure long and safe operation of the boat.
Improper shifting and use
of the throttle can result in
damage to the system that is
not covered under warranty.
Do not shift from forward to
reverse while the engine is at
high RPM. Damage to the