Malibu Boats M235 2019, Owner'S Manual

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first service/scheduled maintenance. The purpose is to allow a trained
technician to interpret any signs of malfunction or anomaly that may
have occurred. Catching these symptoms early is critical to avoiding
potentially damaging events that might not be covered under warranty.
The dealer will change oil, transmission fluid and cooling fluid,
clean the sea strainer, and do an alignment check on the engine.
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After 75 Hours or Annually
(whichever comes first)
Check the Safety Equipment
If you have not done so previously, check the fire extinguishers
and personal flotation devices. Check the condition of (and replace
as necessary) drain plugs, bilge pumps, and exhaust flaps. Repair or
replace anything that appears damaged or incapable of performing
its function.
There are certain maintenance routines that must be performed.
Due to the complexity of this maintenance, Malibu recommends it be
completed by your authorized Malibu dealer.
Your dealer will verify many functions of the boat for you, some of
which, should never be tested or checked by the consumer, such as
the pressurized fuel systems that require unique tools.
Even when the authorized Malibu dealer performs the annual
maintenance work, consumers are well-advised to pay attention to
several components on the boat. These include:
Engine Mounts
Your engine is held firmly in place by special marine-grade
engine mounts that are built and installed to withstand the kinds of
stresses unique to a boating environment.
In checking the engine mounts, be sure to do this before starting
the engine. Components on the engine can become hot enough to
burn skin. Avoid this by checking before starting.
Any time you suspect an engine mount is loose, it must be
tightened. If the engine is allowed to shake or move during operation,
it adversely affects the entire drive-train and could cause damage
that would not be covered under warranty.
Exhaust Flaps
On the Response,
TXi, some flaps and
components of the
exhaust system are
composed of high-grade
rubber and synthetics.
These may deteriorate
over time. Check to
ensure that the flaps fit
securely over the exhaust
port and that they will open
with ease, which is what
must occur when the boat
engine is running.
Steering System
Malibu offers two types of steering systems, a standard, manual
system and an optional hydraulic system. The latter is pressurized
and the consumer cannot access or alter the system, nor should they
try.
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