Precautions While Underway - Malibu Boats Wakesetter 20VTX 2019 Owner's Manual

verify proper rudder movement. Ensure that there is no binding or
stiffness in the steering wheel rotation. Binding and stiffness is an
indication that the steering needs repair. Failure of the steering
cable will result in loss of control of the boat.
• Ensure that the load of persons, ballast, and equipment is within
the limits stated on the USCG Maximum Capacities Plate and is
properly distributed based on instructions in this manual.
• Check that all safety equipment and life jackets, personal flotation
devices (PFDs), and throwable cushions are in good condition
and suitable for your boat and passenger load.
• Inform all passengers where safety equipment is located and how
to use it.
• Have at least one other passenger who is capable of operating
the boat safely in case of an emergency.
FOR FOUR (4) MINUTES AND CHECK ENGINE
COMPARTMENT BILGE FOR GASOLINE VAPORS.
• It is very important to open the engine cover and check the
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GASOLINE VAPORS
CAN EXPLODE. BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE,
OPERATE BLOWER
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engine compartment and bilge for liquid gasoline and gasoline
vapors prior to each use of your boat and after refueling. Failure
to do so may result in fire or explosion as well as serious injury or
death to you and/or others.
• If you see liquid gasoline in the engine compartments/bilge or
smell gasoline vapors, DO NOT attempt to start the engine.
Liquid gasoline in the bilge is an extreme fire and explosion
hazard which may cause injury or death. Find and fix the source
of the leakage, remove the liquid gasoline from the bilge. Then
ventilate the engine compartment/bilge and run the blower to
remove all gasoline vapors before starting the engine.
• If gasoline vapors persist after running the blower, DO NOT
attempt to start the engine. Likely, there is a gasoline leak that is
creating the excessive vapor.
• Always operate blower below cruising speed and after stopping
the boat.

Precautions While Underway

Failure to follow these
precautions will result in
serious injury or death.