Malibu Boats 21 VLX, Owner'S Manual

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2020 Malibu Boats LLC • Owner’s Manual • Page 284
The Power Wedge and Surf Gates
The Power Wedge and/or the Surf Gates are not operating as designed.
• See the information provided in the Care and Maintenance section of
this Owner’s Manual for information about how to manually move these
components. However, you may want to take the boat to your authorized
Malibu dealer for assistance and to address warranty issues.
Lights
Any light system is not working properly.
• See the
Electrical troubleshooting information above.
Whenever possible, it is advisable to have issues with the trailer addressed
by a trained service technician at an authorized Malibu Trailer dealer.
However, there can be instances when this is not feasible, particularly in cases
of emergency or distance from the dealer. The following troubleshooting
advice is not guaranteed to fix the issue, and Malibu Trailers does not warrant
any repair effected by other than a trained service technician at an authorized
Malibu dealership. If you must troubleshoot the trailer and/or its components
while the trailer is under warranty, we recommend having a follow-up
consultation with the dealer.
Here are some of the more common issues that may arise :
Issue:
The coupler latch handle does not open or close, or does not open/
close smoothly and easily.
Consider:
• Verify that the hitch ball is the specified, correct size.
• The hitch ball may not be fully seated within the socket.
• The trailer and tow vehicle may not be level.
• Ensure there is no debris or foreign objects interfering with the match.
• Ensure there is sufficient lubrication in the moving parts.
• Verify that there is little to no corrosion on any of the metal parts.
Issue:
The tongue actuator is making unusual noises, including, but not
limited to, clunking or squawking.
Consider:
• The shock absorber inside the tongue may be worn and require
replacement by an authorized Malibu Trailer dealer.
• The brakes may require bleeding as there is air in the system that is
allowing the actuator to malfunction.
• The hitch ball may be too small, too worn or require some lubrication.
troubleshooting
the trailer