to idle poorly and run less effectively until the older
fuel has been used up. This kind of damage is not
covered under warranty.
Even with the use of STA-BIL
®
, long-term
storage with fuel in the tank and fueling system
can result in degradation of the fuel. This can
cause the engine to perform poorly until the fuel is
used, but in some instances can cause permanent
damage to the fuel system and/or engine. Such
damage is not covered under warranty.
If the boat will be stored for a significant
period of time, such as an entire off-season,
Malibu recommends filling the fuel tank full and adding STA-BIL
®
.
Because STA-BIL
®
will eventually degrade, boat owners should
follow the instructions provided by STA-BIL
®
regarding storage
period, temperatures, amount of mix, and any other information
provided by the manufacturer of STA-BIL
®
.
NO ADDITIVE OTHER THAN STA-BIL
®
IS APPROVED; USE OF ANY
OTHER ADDITIVE MAY VOID THE WARRANTY.
When Fueling
When pumping fuel,
do not leave the nozzle
unattended in the fuel fill.
Although the fuel system
has been manufactured to
avoid spit-back of fuel, and
most gasoline dispensers
will shut off if removed from
fuel fill, it is always a wise
consideration to provide full
attention to the process.
Malibu strongly recommends using 93-octane TOP TIER detergent
gasoline. The additives and detergents in these fuels can reduce the
amount of build-up in engines that adversely affect performance and
shorten the life of an engine. Retailers selling TOP TIER gasoline can
be found at www.toptier.com.
Never use E-85 or other E- fuels.
This type of fuel does not
contain sufficient additives to protect the engine nor perform to
expected standards.
Never use leaded fuel.
Malibu engines are designed and
constructed to run properly
ONLY
on unleaded gasoline. If finding
unleaded gasoline is an issue for a boat owner, check with your
authorized Malibu dealer to locate unleaded gasoline.
Never use gasoline containing higher than ten percent (10%)
ethanol.
Use of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol is prohibited
in recreational boats and will void the warranty. Some fuel contains
MBTE (methyl butyl tertiary ether) as a blend to enhance octane.
Blended fuel is permissible as long as it is blended and does not
exceed the percentage allowed.
Never use gasoline that contains any methanol.
This type of fuel
can cause corrosion to some of the engine parts, and such damage
would not be covered under warranty.
Always verify that the fuel filler access
is closed when the engine is running.
Failure to do so may allow water to
enter into the fuel system. Such intrusion could result in damage
to the engine and is not covered under warranty.
When fueling the boat outside the United States or Canada, verify
the chemical components of the available gasoline.
You must use
only approved fuel. Work with your authorized Malibu dealer to
locate appropriate gasoline for use.
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When the Boat Is Not in Operation (Fuel)
When maintained as directed in the
Care and Maintenance
section of this manual, boats can reasonably be expected to be ready
for operation when they are not used for a period of two (2) weeks
or less. Longer than two (2) weeks requires particular attention to
fueling, among other operations. If the engine does not start and run
smoothly, it is likely that there are issues involving gasoline.
When allowed to sit for extended periods of time, fuel components
can begin to separate or deteriorate. Any water that has intruded
into the fueling system will separate, and because it is heavier than
gasoline, will settle to the bottom of the tank. The current fuel system,
which includes a spring-loaded gas cap, should not allow significant
amounts of water into the system, but operators should always verify
that the fuel filler cap is closed anytime the boat engine is on.
Any time the boat is not going to be used for a period in excess of
two (2) weeks, Malibu recommends adding STA-BIL
®
fuel stabilizer to
the fuel tank. Although there are other anti-degrading stabilizers on the
market, Malibu has found that STA-BIL
®
, when used properly, protects
engines and fueling systems from the harmful effects of storage in most
instances. Note, however, that even stabilized fuel can cause an engine
Electrical System
It is important that operators/owners review the
Electrical
Components information in the Dashes and Video Screens section
of this manual prior to using the boat. Recommendations and
requirements explained in that section can prevent unexpected
issues from arising that will cause abbreviated outings or premature
degrading of components
.
Alarms
Note: Audible alarms are functional through the instrument
panel,
EXCEPT
the Surf Gate transfer alarm, which sounds through
stereo system. Therefore, if the stereo is turned OFF persons on-
board will not be able to hear an alarm.
The alarm system is equipped on all boats regardless of optional
equipment, and alarm information, including the Surf Gate transfer
alarm information, will be available through the video screen.
The boat is equipped with several alarm systems. In general, an
alarm sound is an indication that a potentially serious issue exists.
The low-voltage alarm functions when the battery system charge
has fallen to a level that could result in the boat becoming unable to
continue the outing. The low-voltage alarm will be accompanied by
an indication on the dash. Follow directions as they appear.
Sensors will also alert the boat operator when the oil pressure,
engine and/or transmission temperatures are outside acceptable
parameters. All alarms should be taken seriously, and boaters
should return to shore as soon as possible. Seek assistance from
your authorized Malibu dealer to determine the cause and solution
to any problems that have been indicated.
