Malibu Boats M235 2018, Owner'S Manual

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Improper shifting and use of the throttle can result in damage to the system 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 information to ensure long and safe operation of the boat.
Do not shift from forward to reverse while the engine is at high RPM. Damage to the transmission will result. When
shifting from forward to reverse, the system requires a brief pause in the Neutral position to allow the engine to
return to its idle position prior to moving into the opposite gear. Without this brief pause, it can also cause the
engine to shut off. The subsequent loss of control can cause damage to the boat and/or injury to persons in or around
the boat.
Before starting the engine or engaging the transmission, be certain that there are no people in the water around
the boat.
Models:
All models.
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC)
Although unseen by the boat’s occupants, the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) contributes to the boat’s performance in critical
fashion. Never make any modifications to the throttle control.
Never make any alternations or modifications to any part of the throttle control system, including the throttle
control. Such changes renders the engine and boat warranties void, and may result in loss of control of the boat,
which could result in serious injury or death.
If, for any reason (unplugged, wire cut, a short, loss of power, or sensor failure, as examples), any part of the electronic throttle
control system fails, the engine controller will default to idle. The operator will essentially have no control of the throttle and the
Engine Fault alarm will activate.
If this happens, the operator must turn the ignition key to OFF, and then attempt to restart the engine. This will reset the
computer area network. If the condition persists, however, it will be necessary to take the boat to an authorized Malibu dealer for
repair.
Additional information regarding the throttle control’s safe operation and maintenance is included in additional separate material
that is part of the new-boat informational package.
Models: All models.
PYLON(S)
All models have a pylon located between the lounge lean-back seats and the sun deck area.
These pylons, which are intended for use in wakeboarding as well as skiing, are not intended for any other use.
DO NOT attempt to use the pylon for any purpose other than towing individuals behind the boat with an appropriate
towing rope. DO NOT attempt to tow another boat by attaching a rope to the pylon. This will overload the pylons and
can cause damage to the boat which will not be covered under warranty.
DO NOT allow passengers to sit behind the pylon whenever someone in the water is being towed. When the towed
individual lets loose of the ski/wakeboard rope, the tension may cause the rope and its tow handle to snap back into
the deck area. Individuals may not be able to deflect the rope, with the result that people hit by the rope and handle
could be injured, especially if they are not paying attention.
Malibu recommends the use of two-strand towing rope only. Three-strand may stretch too much and could result in more stretch
than is wise.
Models: All models.
SPORT DASH
As part of the Command Center, the Sport Dash (located on the lower port side of the dash) features several components intended
to enhance enjoyment of the boating experience. The components include:
• An expandable smartphone cradle (simply slide the sides toward each other to lessen the size, or away from each other to
expand);
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