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2020 Malibu Boats LLC • Owner’s Manual • Page 138
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Breaking in marine engines is a different process from land-based vehicles.
The first 10 hours of operation for your Malibu engine is critical for long life
and enjoyable operation. When done properly, the break-in period will ensure
peak performance.
The first hours of the boat operation have critical requirements for engine
break-in. Pay close attention to the screens and monitor the readings. Pay
particular attention to the oil pressure and engine temperature information as
these are the earliest warnings when something is going wrong with the drive
train. Alarms will sound if serious problems are encountered.
Also, check carefully for leaks. The break-in period is the most-likely time
for leaks to appear, whether fuel, oil, water or exhaust. Verify that fluid levels
are at the required levels. Listen for abnormal noises and pay attention to
vibrations.
Any part of the operation that seems to be different from expectations
should be checked with your authorized Malibu dealer, especially during this
break-in period.
Break-In Procedure
The Malibu boats undergo a general pre-test run at the factory before
shipping. The customer-based break-in period takes place for the next 10
hours of operation. (The video screen includes an hourmeter function that
allows consumers to keep track of the number of hours the boat has been in
operation. See Dashes and Video Screens in this Owner’s Manual for details.)
Failure to follow break-in instructions can
result in long-term performance issues or
damage to critical components of the drive-
train. Such failure is not covered under
warranty.
The break-in procedures, which should be followed for the first ten (10)
hours of operation as measured by the integrated hourmeter, allow the
engine and transmission components to properly seat and function in the
usage thereafter. These procedures are as follow:
• Always allow the engine to warm up after it is started. The length of
time varies depending upon conditions, but it is especially critical when
operating in colder weather. Oil viscosity thickens at these times. Failure to
allow it to warm up can cause severe damage to the engine, which is not
covered under warranty.
This is time in addition to the four (4) minutes
venting the engine compartment.
Engine temperature is available on
the video screen. Always verify that the engine feedback information on
the video screen is within acceptable limits and no alarms show or sound
before leaving the dock. Often, symptoms of potentially stranding issues
will be noticeable at the beginning of the outing.
• Vary engine speed, but
do not exceed 3500 RPM
with light load for the first hour.