Malibu Boats Response lx, Owner'S Manual

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Throttle/shifting • Corroded cables. • Clean and lubricate cables.
problems • Defective throttle return • Replace the throttle return
spring. spring.
• Low transmission oil level. • Replenish the transmission
fluid.
• Sticking transmission • Clean and lubricate detent
shift detent ball. ball.
• Kink in cables. • Replace the cable(s).
See your dealer.
Steering problems • Corroded cables. • Clean and lubricate the
cable.
• Rudder worn. • See your dealer.
Excessive vibration. •Damaged propeller. • Replace the propeller.
• Misaligned propeller shaft • Check the alignment. See
coupling. your dealer for proper
realignment.
• Bent propeller shaft. • See your dealer.
Electrical problems • Open circuit breaker or • Reset the circuit breaker
blown fuse. or replace the fuse.
• Loose wing connections • Clean and tighten wiring
or corrosion. connections.
• Defective sending unit. • Replace the sending unit.
• Shorted wiring harness. • Repair the wiring harness.
• Defective switch or gauge. • See your dealer.
No speedometer • Paddle Wheel. • Replace the paddle wheel.
• Defective speedometer. • Replace the speedometer.
Incorrect speedometer • Paddle Wheel. • Replace the paddle wheel
• Defective speedometer. • Replace the speedometer.
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