Malibu Boats Response TXi, Руководство пользователя

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Because gasoline is highly flammable
and vapors are more dangerous than
the actual liquid fuel, never introduce
flame, spark or electrical ignition into an unknown source of a
fuel emission or leak. Always verify the source of and correct any
leakages prior to use of the boat.
The engine will not start if the battery cables are not secure
on the battery posts. Check this first. If the cables are tight on the
battery posts and the engine still will not start, the battery may need
an assist from an approved battery charger. As noted above, do not
attempt to jump-start a dead battery. This is not only dangerous but
puts undue stress on the boat engine’s alternator, which may cause
it to fail. This is not covered under warranty.
Attaching the wrong battery cable
or using jumper cables can result in
damage to electrical components on the
boat. Such damage is not covered under warranty.
Fuel levels should be noted prior to an outing. Malibu recommends
starting all outings with a full tank and returning to shore to refuel
whenever the fuel readings drop into the one-quarter (¼) range as
falling lower can result in engine issues. (See Fueling information in
the Engine section of this manual.) Failure to pay attention to the fuel
level can result in the boat’s fuel pump failing to maintain its prime
or running out of fuel and leaving the boat stranded. Malibu does not
pay for towing.
could damage the cooling system. Such damage is not covered
under warranty.
during the charging process. This can be very dangerous. It is
critical to keep all sparks, including smoking cigarettes, lighters,
or any type of flame, well away from a charging battery. Use the
optional battery charger sold by authorized Malibu dealers, or
a similar aftermarket battery charger. Using the wrong type of
charging procedure or improperly charging a battery can result
in an explosion and/or fire that could lead to serious injury or
death.
marine dielectric grease. Be sure that the positive terminal
rubber boot completely covers the terminal.
I
f it becomes necessary to re-charge
a battery from an external source,
DO NOT attempt to charge using
automotive battery cables or use another boat battery as the
source for charging. Some amounts of hydrogen gas are emitted
142—Care and Maintenance
Check for Odors
An unexpected or strong odor can be the first sign of leakage.
Both exhaust and fuel leaks have distinctive odors and should never
be ignored. If either is present, do not start the engine until the
source of the odor has been determined and corrected.
Because gasoline is highly flammable
and vapors are more dangerous than
the actual liquid fuel, never introduce
flame, spark, or electrical ignition into
an unknown source of a fuel emission or leak. Always verify the
source of and correct any leakages prior to use of the boat.
Check Flush Kit Cap
Inspect that the flush cap is tight before
every outing or it will suck air and
AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE
Check for Odors, Particularly from Exhaust Emissions
As before starting, an unexpected or strong odor can be the
first sign of leakage. Both exhaust and fuel leaks have distinctive
odors and should never be ignored. If either is present, do not start
the engine until the source of the odor has been determined and
corrected.
Be Certain the Battery Registers as Fully Charged
and there is Sufficient Fuel for the Outing
Depending on the model, battery voltage and fuel levels are
registered either on the video screen. (See the Dashes and Video
Screens section of this manual for details.)
In verifying the battery charge, look for a reading around 13
volts, but no lower than 10.5 bolts or higher than 16 volts. Erratic
readings are usually a sign of low voltage or loose connection(s).
Even if the reading appears correct, if there were any symptoms of
voltage insufficiency or error during a previous outing, check with
an authorized Malibu dealer before undertaking another outing.
You do not want to become stranded with a dead battery away from
the dock.
The current boat models are equipped with a low voltage
alarm. Even with a fully charged battery onboard, it is possible
to discharge so much that the boat becomes disabled. If running
the stereo components with the engine off, periodically check the
voltage reading to ascertain how much has been discharged. To
avoid difficulties in restarting the engine, the system will shut off
the stereo and sound an alarm if the voltage level falls before 10.5
volts. The alarm will continue for approximately two minutes to
allow everyone out of the water around the transom, and the boat
operator to restart the engine to allow the engine alternator to
recharge the battery.