Malibu Boats M240 2021, Owner'S Manual

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4 Safety | 2021 OWNER’S MANUAL
cause rapid decelerations and cause occupants to impact
the boat and/or to be ejected from the boat. Boat damage
may also occur.
• Always watch for low obstacles such as tree limbs, bridges,
or power lines, especially in boats with tow towers.
• Seek shelter from open water if there is threat of lightning
or severe weather. NEVER dive from the boat without being
absolutely sure of the depth of the water. Severe injury or
death may occur from striking the bottom or submerged
objects. Striking the bottom or a submerged object while
diving headfirst can cause paralysis, head injury, or death.
• NEVER dive from the boat without being absolutely sure of
the depth of the water. Severe injury or death may occur
from striking the bottom or submerged objects. Striking
the bottom or a submerged object while diving headfirst can
cause paralysis, head injury, or death.
• Help other boaters in distress while ensuring the safety of
your own passengers.
• When you leave the boat, take the keys with you. This will
keep untrained and unauthorized persons from operating
the boat. (This will not be applicable on some keyless
ignition systems.)
Safety While Maintaining the Vessel
The operator shall:
• Visually inspect the engine compartment and ventilate after
refueling.
• Inspect fuel system regularly. Examine fuel tanks, hoses,
and fittings for leaks or corrosion at least annually because
! WARNING
Failure to follow these precautions may result in severe injury or death
to you and/or others.
leaking fuel is a fire and explosion hazard.
• Never remove or modify the engine neutral starting safety
switch in any way. Your boat engine should not start in gear.
If it does, do not use the boat until this safety feature is
fixed by an authorized dealer.
• Be aware that batteries generate small amounts of
dangerous hydrogen gas when charging. This gas is highly
explosive. Keep all sparks, flames, and smoking well away
from the area. Failure to follow instructions when charging
a battery may cause an explosion of the battery or the
atmosphere near the battery, which could result in death or
serious injury.
• Keep the engine off whenever the engine box/cover/hatch
is open. The engine box/cover/hatch serves as a machinery
guard. Clothing or body parts can get caught in moving
parts, causing death or serious injury. Keep away from
moving parts.
• Not replace your boat’s marine parts with automotive parts
or parts that were not designed for your boat. Be aware
that battery electrolyte fluid is dangerous. It contains
sulfuric acid, which is poisonous, corrosive, and caustic.
If electrolyte fluid is spilled or placed on any part of the
human body, immediately flush the area with copious
amounts of clean water and immediately seek medical
attention.
• Check the tightness of the tower bolts BEFORE each use.
If a tower collapses it may result in injury to boat occupants
or towed persons.
• Not modify the tow bar. The tow pylon/bar is not designed
for vertical extensions. Any modifications to the tow pylon/
bar or its mounting may result in damage to the boat and
injury to the user.
• Only lift the boat from approved lift points, which are
identified in later parts of this owner’s manual.