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OWNER’S MANU
AL
21
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
6
Table of Contents
6
Safety
15
Embracing Safety
16
Signal Words and Symbols Used in this Manual
16
Basic Safety Rules
16
Pre-Operation Check List - before Leaving the Dock
16
Precautions While Underway
17
Safety While Maintaining the Vessel
18
Owner Responsibility and Boating Education
19
Important Safety Information
19
Registration
19
Insurance
19
Boating Safety Education Opportunities
19
Operation by Minors and Licensing
20
Safety and Required Equipment
20
Navigation Lights
20
Emergency Safety Stop Switch
20
Personal Flotation Devices
21
Fire Extinguisher
21
Horn or Whistle
22
Bilge Pump(S)
22
Visual Distress Signals
22
Recommended Safety Equipment
22
General Boating Safety Topics
22
Safe Speed
22
Passenger Safety
23
Carbon Monoxide Safety
23
Proper Loading
24
Weighting Your Boat During Watersport Activities
25
Visibility of the Operator
26
Boating under the Influence
26
Product Misuse
26
Reporting Accidents
26
Rendering Assistance
26
Hazardous Conditions
26
Environmental Concerns
27
On Product Warning Labels
28
Warning Labels and Locations
28
Basic Rules of the Road
32
Boating Regulations
32
Encountering Another Vessel
32
Privileged Vessel
32
Burdened Vessel
32
Crossing
33
Meeting Head-On
33
Overtaking
33
The General Prudential Rule
33
Others Rules of the Road
33
Aids to Navigation
33
Night Running
34
Watersports Safety
36
Hand Signals
36
Towed Person Safety Responsibilities
36
Additional Precautions for Towed Skier/Rider
37
Tow Line Guidelines
38
Fallen Skier or Rider
38
Develop Water Sense
38
Emergency Procedures
39
Explosion and Fire
39
Explosion
39
Fire
40
Swamping and Flooding
40
Capsizing
40
Staying Afloat
40
Collisions
40
Grounding
41
Person Overboard
41
Drowning
41
Medical Emergency
41
Operation Failure
41
Towing
41
Quick Reference Guide
43
Response Txi
45
Wakesetter 20VTX
47
Wakesetter 21Mlx
49
Wakesetter 21VLX
51
Wakesetter 22LSV
53
Wakesetter 23LSV
55
Wakesetter 25LSV
57
Wakesetter 23MXZ
59
Wakesetter 24MXZ
61
M240
63
Recommended Seating
64
Dashes & Video Screens
68
Malibu Operating System
68
12" Center Display
68
Surf Gate Control
68
Power Wedge Control
68
Ballast Screen
69
Preset Screen
69
Media Screen
70
Engine Start Code
70
Speed Control
70
Go Home Mode
71
Docking Mode
71
Night Mode
71
Alarm/Notification Popups
72
Speed/Tach Swap
72
7" Controls Display
72
Lighting Controls
73
Android Screen
74
Settings Menu
74
System Settings
74
Backlighting
75
Language
75
Appearance
75
Configuration
75
Diagnostics
76
Connection
76
Optional Joystick Controller (Sport Dash)
76
Txi Standard Gauges and Screen
77
Gauges
77
Txi Standard Dash Infocenter
77
Infocenter Screens
77
Settings Screen
77
Lighting Screen
78
Controls Screen
78
Alarms and Notifications
78
Navigation Keypad
79
Video Screens (Optional Malibu Open Edition)
79
Gauge View and Speed Control
79
PDF Viewer and Video Player
80
Rear Camera
80
Controls Screen
80
Settings Screen
80
Maps Screen
82
3-In-1 Event Screen
84
Care and Maintenance
84
Navigation Features
84
GPS Information
84
Zero off GPS Speed Control
84
Three Event Information
84
Plus (+) Factor
87
Troubleshooting Guide
87
Basic Electrical Components
88
Circuit Breakers
88
Electrical Harness and Wiring
89
Batteries
89
Connecting/Disconnecting Batteries
90
Battery Maintenance
91
Battery Charger
91
Engine Sensors
91
Other Electrical Components
91
12-Volt Receptacle
91
Wireless Charging
92
Port Rear Breaker Board
92
Surf Band
92
Alarms
93
Engines & Drive Trains
95
Safety
96
General Information
96
Serial Number
96
Engine Specifications
97
Engine Coolant
97
Engine Oil
97
Transmission Fluid
97
V-Drive Oil
98
Fuel Filter
98
Maintenance Schedule
98
California Emissions Information
98
General Emissions Information
99
Star Label
99
Additional Information, Including Warranty
99
Monsoon Engine Support Systems
100
Malibu Fuel System
100
Fuel Information
101
Electrical System
102
Alarms
102
Cooling System
103
Exhaust System
104
Break-In Period - All Boats
105
Break-In Procedure
105
Vapor Lock
106
Transmissions & V-Drives
107
Transmissions
107
V-Drives
107
How It Works
109
Safety First
110
Emergency Engine Stop Switch
110
Lighting
111
Tie-Ups
111
Horn
112
Mirror
113
Ladder
113
Fuel Fill
113
Steering Wheel
113
Shifter/Throttle
115
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
115
Pylon(S)
115
Sport Dash
116
Rear And/Or Dock Camera
116
Interior Luxury
116
Stereo Components
116
Seating
116
Heated And/Or Powered Driver's Seat
117
Armrests
117
Glove Box
117
Storage Compartments
118
Removable Cooler
118
Cup Holders
118
Removable Trash Receptacle
119
Carpets and Soft Grip
119
Grab Handles
119
Heater
119
G5 Tower
120
GX Tower
120
Tower Accessories
121
Bimini Top
121
Icon 8, Rev 8, or Rev 10 Speakers with Horn
121
Clamping Spinner Board Racks or Ski Rack
122
G5 Tower Mirror
122
On and under the Water
122
Blower System
122
Bilge System
123
Ballast System
124
Power Wedge III
125
Surf Gate
125
Underwater Gear
126
Shower
127
Flush Kit
128
Swim Board and Ladders
128
Saltwater Series
129
Trailers
131
Reporting Safety Defects
132
Malibu Trailers
132
Legal Requirements for Towing
132
Basic Safety Rules
132
Preparation
132
Trailer Hitch
133
Safety Cables
133
Breakaway Cable
133
Weight Distribution
133
How to Connect to the Tow Vehicle
134
Attaching to the Tow Vehicle
134
To Open the Coupler
134
To Close the Coupler
134
Hitching and Unhitching
134
Connecting to the Boat
135
Trailer Winch
135
Tie-Downs
135
Trailer Components and How They Function
135
Trailer Jack
135
Removable Guide Poles
136
Lights
136
Axles
136
Wheels and Hubs
137
Lug Nuts
137
Tires
138
Brakes
141
Hand-Parking Brake Option
143
Additional Option
143
Depth Alarm
143
Towing Advice
143
Prior to Towing
143
Pre-Tow Check List
144
Underway
144
Launching and Reloading the Boat from the Trailer
145
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Storage
145
Get Ready
147
Malibu Fuel System
148
Operations
148
Final Checks before Starting
148
Starting and Operation
149
Starting the Engine - Wakesetters
149
To Turn off - Wakesetters
149
Break-In Period
151
Smart Operations
151
Stopping
151
High Speed Maneuvers
151
Special Conditions
151
Towing and Interaction
152
Anchoring
152
Docking and Tie-Up
152
Care & Maintenance
155
Ongoing Care
156
General Cleaning
156
Canvas
156
Upholstery
158
Mold and Mildew
158
The Cause-Micro-Organisms
158
Current Reality
158
The Solutions
158
Approved Cleaners for Malibu Upholstery
159
Additional Routine Care
159
Carpets and Soft Grip
159
Swim Board
159
Hull and Deck Finishes
159
Saltwater Care and Maintenance
160
Stainless Steel, Chrome, and Aluminum Components
160
Routine Salt Water/Brackish Water Protection
160
Flush Kit
162
Corrosion in Fresh Water
163
Routine Maintenance
163
Before Starting the Engine
164
Check Coolant Level
164
Inspect the Sea Strainer
164
Check the Battery Holders and the Connections
165
Check for Odors
165
After Starting the Engine
165
Check for Odors, Particularly from Exhaust Emissions
165
After the Outing
166
General Inspection
166
Check the Other Components
166
Check the Safety Equipment
167
After 50 Hours or Annually (Whichever Comes First)
167
Engine Mounts and Engine Alignment
167
Exhaust Flap
168
Steering System
168
Shift and Throttle System
168
Battery(Ies)
168
Pumps
168
Coolant System
168
Oil System
169
Transmission/V-Drive System
170
Fuel System
170
Hydraulic Steering System
170
Check the Safety Equipment
170
Salt Water Boats
171
Storage and Winterization
171
Hull Gel Coat
171
Extended Non-Use
171
Lifting the Boat
171
Winterizing Boats Equipped with Optional Flush Kit
171
Extended Storage and Winterization
172
Warranty
177
Malibu Boats LLC Limited Warranty
179
Warranty Transfer
185
California and U.S. EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement
185
Troubleshooting the Boat
187
General
187
Gauges, Switches and Video Screens
187
Electrical Systems
188
Alarms
188
Bilge
188
Blower System
188
Steering System
188
Power Wedge and Surf Gates
189
Lights
189
Troubleshooting the Trailer
189
Service Log
190
Index
192
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Malibu Boats M240 2021 Specifications
General
Length
24 ft 5 in
Beam
8 ft 6 in
Weight
6, 200 lbs
Seating Capacity
17
Engine
Monsoon M6Di
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