Malibu Boats Boat 2014 Owner's Manual

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3-7Malibu Boats reminds you that when your boat is fully loaded with the maximum numberof persons and gear as indicated on the capacity plate, boat speed and performance willbe affected. Operate a boat in this condition with extra care.Malibu Boats designs and engineers our boats to have the best possible performance atsea level with factory-installed equipment. For this reason, it is likely your boat can beequipped or loaded in a way that can restrict its performance when operated at higherelevations. Not all available options may be able to be utilized under these conditions.Consult your dealer for more information.FuelingIt is very important to take special precautions to avoid spillage while fueling your boat.Gasoline vapors are heavier than air and will develop in the lower cavities of the boat,such as the bilge.Do not allow the fuel tank to empty completely duringoperation. Doing so may damage the fuel pump. Damage fromrunning fuel systems empty is not be covered under standardwarranty.Below is a list of guidelines you should follow when fueling your boat:1) Extinguish all cigarettes and other flame or spark producing items.2) Make sure all power is off, and do not operate any electrical switches.3) Be sure to wipe off anyspillage that may haveoccurred.4) Operate the bilge blowerfor a minimum of fourminutes before startingthe engine.Figure 3-7. FuelingDo not overfill fuel tank. The fuel tank will expand andcontract based on weather conditions, and can cause fuel tospill out the fuel exhaust vent. Damaged caused to your boatfrom leaking fuel due to overfilling is not covered by yourwarranty.KC-0027C-A