Malibu Boats Sportster Series Owner's Manual

Malibu Boats Sportster Series Owner's Manual Manual pdf 32 page image

Bow Tonneau CoverThe tonneau cover is available on all walk-through open bow boats and is available as anoption on all other open bows. To install, begin at the bow of the boat attach snaps bysnapping cover to the deck of the boat. Work towards the windshield and walk-through.Close the door on the windshield and attach snaps to the door, to remove simply reverseprocedure.Notice: The tonneau cover is not attached at the manufacturing facilityunless specified during boat order. If you would like tonneauattached, please see your Malibu dealer.Motorbox CoverThe upholstered motorbox reduces engine noise andprovides protection for the passengers on board. To open,stand on the port side of the box near the observer seat,grasp the handle near the floor and pull open. The motorbox is equipped with either one or two gas-filled shockabsorbers (depending on model) to provide support for thecompartment when opened.Running the engine with the motorbox open exposes rotatingmachinery which can cause injuryto occupants of the boat.Driver’s SeatThe driver’s seat can be adjusted moving the seat forward and backward by pulling leverlocated on front left side of the drivers seat. Pull lever outward, and adjust seat as needed.The seat is also equipped with Air Lumbar Support. To adjust the lumbar support, locatethe knob on the rear left seat bottom. The lumbar support is an air bladder and will stayconstantly full unless the air is depressed from it. To decrease amount of air in bladder,depress knob and lean back on seat until desired fullness is obtained. To fill bladderagain, simply lean forward while depressing button.The V-Drive model driver’s seats are also equipped with adjustable swivel bases. To turnseats, release the knob located directly below the front center of the seat by pullingupward. Turn the knob on the lower seat base counterclockwise to loosen seat. Turn seatto desired location and tighten seat by reversing these procedures.WarningFigure 2-15. Motorbox2-12®