After Starting The Engine - Malibu Boats Wakesetter 20VTX 2019 Owner's Manual

After Starting the Engine

Check for Odors, Particularly
from Exhaust Emissions
As before starting, an unexpected or strong odor can be the
first sign of leakage. Both exhaust and fuel leaks have distinctive
odors and should never be ignored. If either is present, do not start
the engine until the source of the odor has been determined and
corrected.
introduce flame, spark or electrical ignition into an unknown
source of a fuel emission or leak. Always verify the source of
and correct any leakages prior to use of the boat.
Be Certain the Battery Registers as Fully
Charged and there is Sufficient
Fuel for the Outing
Depending on the model, battery voltage and fuel levels are
registered either on a gauge or on the video screen. (See Dashes and
Video Screen information elsewhere in this Owner's Manual for details.)
In verifying the battery charge, look for a reading around 13 volts,
but no lower than 10.5 volts or higher than 14.5 volts. Erratic readings
are usually a sign of low voltage or loose connection(s). Even if the
reading appears correct, if there were any symptoms of voltage
insufficiency or error during a previous outing, check with an authorized
Malibu dealer before undertaking another outing. You do not want to
become stranded with a dead battery away from the dock.
After the Outing
Give the Engine Compartment
a General Inspection
Look for signs of leaks or anything abnormal. It's a simple thing,
but often the simplest, quick look can pinpoint an issue before it
becomes a problem.
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Because gasoline is highly
flammable and vapors are
more dangerous than the
actual liquid fuel, never
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The current boat models are equipped with a low-voltage alarm.
Even with a fully charged battery on-board, it is possible to discharge
so much that the boat becomes disabled. If running the stereo
components with the engine OFF, periodically check the voltage
reading to ascertain how much has been discharged. To avoid
difficulties in re-starting the engine, the system will shut off the stereo
and sound an alarm if the voltage level falls below 10.5 volts. The
alarm will continue for approximately two (2) minutes to allow everyone
out of the water around the transom, and the boat operator to restart
the engine to allow the engine alternator to recharge the battery.
As noted above, do not attempt to jump-start a dead battery. This
is not only dangerous but puts undue stress on the boat engine's
alternator, which may cause it to fail. This is not covered under
warranty.
boat. Such damage is not covered under warranty.
Fuel levels should be noted prior to an outing. Malibu
recommends starting all outings with a full tank and returning to
shore to refuel whenever the fuel readings drop into the one-quarter
(1/4) range as falling lower can result in engine issues. (See Fueling
information in the Engine section of this Owner's Manual.) Failure to
pay attention to the fuel level can result in the boat running out of fuel
and leaving the boat stranded. Malibu does not pay for towing.
Attaching the wrong battery
cable or using jumper cables
can result in damage to
electrical components on the