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Malibu Boats M240 Owner's Manual (176 pages)

Brand: Malibu Boats | Category: Boat | Size: 16.57 MB

Table of Contents
4
Safety
9
Embracing Safety
9
Signal Words and Symbols Used in this Manual
9
Basic Safety Rules
9
Pre-Operation Check List-Before Leaving the Dock
9
Precautions While Underway
10
Safety While Maintaining the Vessel
11
Owner Responsibility and Boating Education
12
Important Safety Information
12
Responsibilities of Boat Owner and Operators
12
Registration
12
Insurance
12
Boating Safety Education Opportunities
12
Operation by Minors and Licensing
13
Safety and Required Equipment
13
Navigation Lights
13
Emergency Safety Stop Switch
13
Personal Flotation Devices
14
Fire Extinguisher
15
Horn or Whistle
15
Bilge Pump(S)
15
Visual Distress Signals
15
Recommended Safety Equipment
15
General Boating Safety Topics
16
Safe Speed
16
Passenger Safety
16
Carbon Monoxide Safety
16
Proper Loading
17
Weighting Your Boat During Watersports Activities
18
Visibility of the Operator
18
Boating under the Influence
19
Product Misuse
19
Reporting Accidents
19
Rendering Assistance
19
Hazardous Conditions
19
Environmental Concerns
20
On Product Warning Labels
20
Warning Labels & Locations
20
Txi Warning Labels
21
Wakesetter and Mseries Warning Labels
23
Basic Rules of the Road
24
Boating Regulations
24
Encountering Another Vessel
24
Crossing
24
Meeting Head-On
24
Overtaking
25
The General Prudential Rule
25
Other Rules of the Road
25
Aids to Navigation
25
Night Running
26
Watersports Safety
27
Hand Signals
28
Towed Person Safety Responsibilities
28
Additional Precautions for Towed Skier/Rider
28
Watersports Safety Code
28
Tow Line Guidelines
29
Fallen Skier or Rider
30
Develop WATER SENSE
30
Emergency Procedures
31
Explosion and Fire
31
Explosion
31
Fire
31
Swamping and Flooding
32
Capsizing
32
Staying Afloat
32
Collisions
32
Grounding
32
Person Overboard
33
Unassisted Means of Reboarding
33
Drowning
33
Medical Emergency
33
Operation Failure
33
Towing
33
Quick Reference Guide
35
Response Txi
37
Wakesetter 20VTX
39
Wakesetter 21LX
41
Wakesetter 22LSV
43
Wakesetter 23LSV
45
Wakesetter 25LSV
47
Wakesetter 26LSV
49
Wakesetter 23MXZ
51
Wakesetter 24MXZ
53
M220
55
M240
57
Recommended Seating
58
Dashes and Video Screens
61
Malibu Operating System
61
Engine Start Code
61
12" Center Display
61
Home Mode
62
Docking Mode
62
Stern Turn Indications
62
Rudder Position Sensor
62
Night Mode
62
Depth Screen
62
Surf Gate Control
62
Power Wedge Control
63
Preset Screen
63
Cancel a Preset
63
Edit a Preset
63
Load a Preset
64
Copy a Preset
64
Star Label
89
Additional Information, Including Warranty
89
Monsoon Engine Support Systems
89
Malibu Fuel System
89
Fuel Information
90
When Fueling
91
When the Boat Is Not in Operation (Fuel)
91
Electrical System
91
Alarms
91
Cooling System
92
Coolant Requirements
93
Exhaust System
93
Break-In Period-Boats
94
Break-In Procedure
94
Transmissions and V - Drives
95
Transmissions
95
Drives
95
How It Works
97
Safety First
97
Fire Extinguishing Equipment
97
Emergency Safety Stop Switch
98
Lighting
98
Tie-Ups
99
Horn
100
Mirror
100
Ladder/Flip-Down Step
100
Fuel Fill
100
Steering Wheel
101
Shifter/Throttle
101
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
102
Pylon(S)
102
Sport Dash
103
Rear And/Or Dock Camera
103
Interior Luxury
103
Stereo Components
103
Seating
103
Heated And/Or Powered Driver's Seat
105
Flip-Up Windblock Door (Natalie Seat)
105
Multi-View Wake Bench
105
Max Pivot Seat
106
Armrests
107
Glove Box
107
Storage Compartments
107
Removable Cooler
108
Cup Holders
108
Removable Trash Receptacle
108
Carpets and Soft Grip
108
Grab Handles
109
Heater
109
Tower, Canvas & Accessories
110
G5 Tower
110
Gx Tower
111
Ski Tower
111
Tower Accessories
112
On and under the Water
114
Blower System
114
Bilge System
114
Ballast System
115
Power Wedge III
116
Surf Gate
117
Underwater Gear
117
Shower
118
Flush Kit
118
Swim Board, Ladder, and Flip Step
119
Powered Swim Step
119
Saltwater Series
120
Trailers
121
Reporting Safety Defects
121
Malibu Trailers
121
Legal Requirements for Towing
121
Basic Safety Rules
121
Connection to the Tow Vehicle
122
Preparation
122
Trailer Hitch
122
Safety Cables
122
Breakaway Cable
123
Weight Distribution
123
How to Connect to the Tow Vehicle
123
Attaching to the Tow Vehicle
123
To Open the Coupler
123
To Close the Coupler
123
Unhitching
124
Hitching
124
Connecting to the Boat
124
Trailer Winch
124
Tie Downs
125
Trailer Components and How They Function
125
Trailer Jack
125
Removable Guide Poles
125
Lights
125
Axles
126
Wheels and Hubs
126
Lug Nuts
127
Tires
128
Brakes
130
Additional Options
132
Back-Up Camera
132
Depth Alarm
132
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
132
Bow Safety Strap
133
Wheel Chocks
133
Towing Advice
133
Prior to Towing
133
Pre-Tow Check List
133
Underway
133
Launching and Reloading the Boat from the Trailer
134
Get Ready
135
Malibu Fuel System
135
Operations
136
Final Checks before Starting
136
Starting and Operation
136
Starting the Engine-Wakesetters & M Series
136
To Turn Off-Wakesetters & M Series
137
Starting the Engine-Response Txi
137
Ignitions Switch ONLY (Response Base Model)
137
Equipped with START/STOP Button-Mechanical Button (Response Txi Malibu Open)
137
Both Types of Starting Systems
137
To Turn Off-Response Txi
138
Break-In Period-All Boats
138
Smart Operations
138
Stopping
138
High Speed Maneuvers
138
Special Conditions
139
Towing and Interaction
139
Anchoring
139
Docking and Tie-Up
140
Care and Maintenance
141
On-Going Care
141
General Cleaning
141
Canvas
141
Upholstery
143
Approved Cleaners for Malibu Upholstery
144
Additional Routine Care
145
Carpets and Soft Grip
145
Swim Board
145
Hull and Deck Finishes
145
Saltwater Care and Maintenance
145
Stainless Steel, Chrome, and Aluminum Components
146
Routine Salt Water/Brackish Water Protection
146
Flush Kit
147
Routine Maintenance
148
Before Starting the Engine
148
Check Coolant Level
148
Inspect the Sea Strainer
149
Check the Engine Oil Level
149
Check the Battery Holders and the Connections
149
Check for Odors
150
Check Flush Kit Cap
150
After Starting the Engine
150
Check for Odors, Particularly from Exhaust Emissions
150
Battery Registers as Fully Charged and Sufficient Fuel for Outing
150
After the Outing
151
Give the Engine Compartment a General Inspection
151
Check the Other Components
151
Note How Much Fuel and Battery Charge Were Used
151
Give the Boat a Good General Cleaning
151
After 10 Hours on the Hourmeter Have the Engine Oil Changed by an Authorized Malibu Dealer
151
Check the Safety Equipment
152
After 50 Hours or Annually (Whichever Comes First)
152
Engine Mounts and Engine Alignment/Propeller
152
Steering System
152
Shift and Throttle System
152
Battery
152
Pumps
153
Coolant System
153
Oil System
153
Transmission/V - Drive System
154
Fuel System
154
Hydraulic Steering System
154
Check the Safety Equipment
154
Power Wedge III and Surf Gate Manual Extension and Retraction
154
Saltwater Boats
155
Storage and Winterization
155
Hull Gel Coat
155
Extended Non-Use
155
Lifting the Boat
156
Winterizing the Flush Kit
156
Winterizing Procedure
156
Winterizing with the Boat in Water
156
For Extended Storage and Winterization
157
Maintenance Schedule
158
Malibu Boats Limited Warranty Statement
159
California and U.S. EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement
165
Troubleshooting
167
Troubleshooting the Boat
167
General
167
Gauges, Switches and Video Screens
167
Electrical Systems
167
Battery Failure
168
Alarms
168
Bilge and Ballast
168
Blower System
168
Steering System
169
Power Wedge and Surf Gates
169
Lights
169
Troubleshooting the Trailer
169
Service Log
170

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