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Flush Kit
The flush kit is used to clean out the raw water pickup and
operational areas of the engine. The kit attachment is located on the
port side of the transom.
Before beginning this procedure if the boat is in water, be sure the
raw water pickup under the boat is closed. If it is not and the boat
is in water, raw water will become
mixed with the clean water and will
diminish the cleaning process.
Open the fixture by twisting the
cap counterclockwise. The cap is
attached to the fixture by a chain.
Attach a garden hose with a fresh
water source (without water
running) to the fixture. When it is
secured, fully turn on the hose (less
water flow will be inadequate to
flush the system and could result
in damage to the system that is not
covered under warranty.) Water will
flow through the water pick-up.
Turn the engine on to move
water through the system. At no time should you ever exceed 1,100 rpm.
The water flow is insufficient to cool the engine via the flush if the rpm
exceeds 1,100. Water will exit through the surf pipe in approximately 20
seconds while reducing the flow out the pick-up.
Run clean water through the system for approximately 8-10
minutes.
After running clean water through the system as prescribed, turn
the engine off. Turn off the water source for the hose. Disconnect the
water after EACH outing. The corrosive properties of these types
of water will cause damage that is not covered under warranty!
Hardware—even hardware chosen for its anti-corrosive
properties—that is damaged by salt/brackish/polluted water
may eventually fail, which could result in serious injury or death
to persons on-board.
You will need microfiber towels and WD-40 Long-Term Corrosion
Inhibitor or Corrosion Block.
The following areas, where equipped, should always receive
special attention when cleaning after boating in salt/brackish/
polluted water:
Bow area: bow grab handles, front cup holders.
Helm: windshield bracket, throttle, subwoofer plate, and the
driver seat mount.
Lounge: cup holders, center plate, grab handles, ski pylon, and
tower release hinges (varies by tower).
Exterior: front cleat, front ballast drain, navigation light, middle
cleat, wakeboard tow mount, rub rail, rear cleat, rear ballast drain,
rear cup holders, rear lifting eyes, Surf Gate logo, blower plate, tower
speaker mounts, docking lights, front ladder (where equipped), and
board racks.
Under the swim board: Surf Gate mounts, rudder, swim-board
mounts, powered swim step mounts (where equipped), propeller,
underwater lights, strut, surf pipe exhaust, drive-shaft, Power
Wedge, and the thruster.
Other components requiring extra attention: Any metal seacocks
or ball valves, any stainless steel or aluminum screws, stainless steel
hose clamps, gas shocks, hinges, tracking fins, buss bars, power
terminals, trailer tongue assembly, helm seat slides. starter, engine
mounts, alternator, transmission coupler, Bimini metal moving parts,
trailer swing-tongue pin, and the underside of the trailer.
Also treat exposed metal inside the engine compartment, paying
close attention to the engine and transmission mounts, all exposed
metal hardware. Even though this area of the boat is not directly
exposed to water, there is enough salt in the ambient atmosphere to
cause corrosion. Therefore, Corrosion Block should be sprayed on a
cloth and then applied to these areas at least once a month.
Be especially careful to avoid getting Corrosion Block on the areas
of the pulleys that make contact with the belt. Corrosion Block could
cause belt slippage.
Examine all metal components on the boat trailer for signs of
corrosion. Corrosion Block should be used on metal trailer parts, too,
paying attention to components that become submerged during boat
launching and loading. Avoid the brake components (rotors, calipers,
and pads.
Examine the sacrificial zinc anodes. Your authorized Malibu
dealer can offer guidance regarding the appropriate reduction rate,
as well as the time at which anodes need to be replaced. Please note
that because this is a natural function of operating in certain bodies
of water, the cost of replacement is not covered under warranty.
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hose and reinstall the cap securely on the flush kit connector at
the transom. If the cap is not secure, air will be introduced into the
system that will adversely affect the boat’s cooling system.
Before boating again, be sure the raw water pickup is opened.
Inspect that the flush cap is tight before
every outing or it will suck air and
could damage the cooling system. Such
damage is not covered under warranty.
Corrosion in Fresh Water
The immediate previous information covers care and maintenance in
salt or brackish water conditions. However, it has been demonstrated
that corrosion can occur in any water. As noted at the beginning of the
Care and Maintenance section, keeping your boat and trailer clean—
and dry, when not boating—is critical to a satisfactory experience.
Corrosion can occur in any humid atmosphere. Even when boating
in clean water, part of the care and maintenance should include
regularly reviewing all metal areas on the boat and trailer for signs
of corrosion. Any sign of corrosion requires immediate attention.
Corroded components must be treated and/or replaced to avoid
further corrosion. Note that corrosion is not covered under warranty.
Corrosion can occur to any metal
component of the boat and/or trailer
if care is not taken to keep such
components clean and dry when not boating. Such corrosion is
not covered under warranty. Deterioration of components due
to corrosion can result in component failure, which can lead to
serious injury or death.