Malibu Boats Wakesetter 20VTX 2019 Owner's Manual

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2019 Malibu Boats, LLC Owner’s Manual • Page 121transmission will result. When shifting from forward toreverse, the system requires a brief pause in the Neutralposition to allow the engine to return to its idle positionprior to moving into the opposite gear. Without this briefpause, it can also cause the engine to shut off. The subse-quent loss of control can cause damage to the boat and/or injury to persons in or around the boat.Before starting the engine orengaging the transmission,be certain that there are nopeople in the water aroundthe boat.Models: All models.Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Although unseen by the boat’s occupants, the Electronic ThrottleControl (ETC) contributes to the boat’s performance in critical fash-ion. Never make any modifications to the throttle control.Never make any alternationsor modifications to any partof the throttle control sys-tem, including the throttlecontrol. Such changes renders the engine and boat war-ranties void, and may result in loss of control of the boat,which could result in serious injury or death.If, for any reason (unplugged, wire cut, a short, loss of power, orsensor failure, as examples) any part of the electronic throttle controlsystem fails, the engine controller will default to idle. The operator willessentially have no control of the throttle and the Engine Fault alarmwill activate.If this happens, the operator must turn the ignition key to OFF,and then attempt to restart the engine. This will reset the computerarea network. If the condition persists, however, it will be necessaryto take the boat to an authorized Malibu dealer for repair.Additional information regarding the throttle control’s safe opera-tion and maintenance is included in additional separate material thatis part of the new-boat informational package.Models: All models.Pylon(s)All models have apylon located between thelounge lean-back seatsand the sun deck area.These pylons, whichare intended for use inwakeboarding as well asskiing, are not intendedfor any other use.DO NOT attempt to use thepylon for any purpose otherthan towing individualsbehind the boat with anappropriate towing rope. DO NOT attempt to towanother boat by attaching a rope to the pylon. This willoverload the pylons and can cause damage to the boatwhich will not be covered under warranty.DO NOT allow passen-gers to sit behind the pylonwhenever someone in thewater is being towed. Whenthe towed individual lets loose of the ski/wakeboardrope, the tension may cause the rope and its tow handleto snap back into the deck area. Individuals may not beable to deflect the rope, with the result that people hit bythe rope and handle could be injured, especially if theyare not paying attention.Malibu recommends the use of two-strand towing rope only.Three-strand may stretch too much and could result in more stretchthan is wise.Models: All models.Sport DashAs part of the Command Center, the Sport Dash (located on thelower port side of the dash)features several componentsintended to enhance enjoymentof the boating experience. Thecomponents include:• An expandable smartphonecradle (simply slide the sidestoward each other to lessen thesize, or away from each otherto expand);https://www.boat-manuals.com/