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limited to, no-wake zones. Check local, state, and federal agencies as to laws and regulaons. The U.S. Coast
Guard and local boang authories are excellent sources for this informaon, which can include penales
for failure to observe the requirements.
Exhaust Emissions
Increased exhaust (hydrocarbon) emissions pollute our water and air. Keep your engine tuned and
boat hull clean for peak performance. Consult your Malibu dealer for informaon.
Paints
If your boat is kept in water where marine growth is a problem, the use of an-fouling paint may
reduce the growth rate. Be aware of environmental regulaons that may govern your paint choice. Contact
your local boang authories for informaon.
Cleaning Agents
Household cleaners should be used sparingly and not discharged into waterways. Never mix cleaners and
be sure to use plenty of venlaon in enclosed areas while cleaning your boat. DO NOT use products which
contain phosphates, chlorine, solvents, non-biodegradable or petroleum based products. Refer to the Care and
Maintenance secon in this manual for more informaon.
MARPOL Treaty
The USCG enforces the Internaonal Convenon for the Prevenon
of Polluon from ships, commonly referred to as the MARPOL Treaty
(Marine Polluon). This treaty prohibits the overboard dumping of
all ship-generated plascs, chemicals, garbage and oil.
ON PRODUCT
WARNING LABELS
CONCERNS
WarninglabelsareplacedatspeciclocationsonyourAxis
boatatthetimeofmanufacturetoalertyoutopotentialhazards
thatmaynotbeobvious.Theselabelsalsoindicatehowtoavoid
these hazards. Warning labels should never be removed and
mustremainlegible.Ifyoususpectalabelismissing,orifalabel
becomesdamagedorbecomesunreadable(damaged,faded,or
sunbleached),contactyourdealerforreplacement.
Itistheresponsibilityoftheboatownerandoccupantsofthe
boattounderstandandcomplywithallwarninglabelsandsafety
recommendations/requirements. The driver of the boat and the
boatownerare responsibleforthe properoperationoftheboat
and the safety of the occupants of the boat. Failure to adhere
to and comply with the on-product warning labels and safety
statements labeled as dangers, warnings, and cautions that
appearinthismanualcanleadtoseriousinjury,ordeath,aswell
as property damage. READANDADHERE TOALL WARNING
PLATESANDLABELSfrombowtostern,includingthosethatare
installedinsidetheenginecompartment,lockers,andunderneath
seating.
WARNING
LABELS
AND
LOCATIONS