Malibu Boats Wakesetter 20VTX 2019 Owner's Manual

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2019 Malibu Boats, LLC Owner’s Manual • Page 176Do not wax powder-coated surfaces as the wax will collect in thetextured surface and be extremely hard to remove.If the boat owner begins to notice rust or deterioration of metalcomponents below the water, even when operated regularly infresh water, this should be brought to the attention of the authorizedMalibu dealer. In some instances, it is necessary to attach self-sacrificing zinc anodes, even when operated in fresh water. Besafe, rather than sorry!Salt Water Series Careand MaintenanceWhen boating in brackish or salt water, the post-outing cleaningis highly critical for the protection of the finishes. The potential forcorrosion means that boats operating in this type of conditionmust be equipped with self-sacrificing zinc anodes. Theseanodes are attached in several locations, including the transom,driveshaft and rudder. (Check with your authorized Malibu dealerto be certain that you are aware of all locations of these anodesas they will require periodic replacement.) The anodes serve tosignificantly reduce the potential for corrosive damage to thepermanent metal components on the boat.Malibu boats are equipped with a closed cooling system, (seethe Engine section of this owner’s manual), which reduces theamount of water utilized from the body of water during operation.However, SOME water is necessary and must be drawn on-boardand circulated. This function exposes interior portions of the boat,particularly some engine components, to operational exposure to saltor brackish water. The explanation of how properly flush the enginefollowing an outing appears later in this section.Failure to follow ANYof the Salt Water Seriesinstructions for care andmaintenance will void the warranty. Significant damageoccurs to the engine and boat if proper maintenance isnot followed as outlined in this owner’s manual.Routine MaintenanceAttention to the mechanical components of the boat are as criticalas any matter in ensuring a long, enjoyable ownership. Some boatmaintenance is required prior to and following every outing, some mustbe done on a regular schedule, and some has to be done in accordancewith proper storage and winterization. Because of the complexity of somecomponents, such as the fuel system, you will need to seek assistancefrom an authorized Malibu dealer’s service department. Other issues canbe easily accomplished by the boat operator.PCM/PEG engine information is provided by PCM/PEG in aseparate manual. Boats equipped with PCM/PEG engines have aspecific set of instructions for operation, care and maintenance whichmust be followed in order to keep the warranty in effect.The following engine and drive-train-related informationappearing in this section of the Owner’s Manual is intendedfor Malibu-engines and drivetrains. The instructions must befollowed in order to keep the warranty in effect.Note that these instructions should be followed even afterthe warranty period has expired. The instructions developed forthe powertrains and drivetrains in Malibu boats function as theguidelines to a long-term, positive boating experience.Failure to follow the care andmaintenance instructions asprovided in either the PCM/PEG owner’s manual or in this section of the MalibuOwner’s Manual (depending on the equipped engine)can result in damage to the engine and transmission thatis not covered under warranty. The rest of the care andmaintenance information provided for the boat is alsocritical to long-term success in boat operations. Undersome circumstances, failure to follow the instructions,especially as noted on a timely basis, could result in theboat becoming inoperable, stranding boaters and/orplacing those on-board in situations that could result inpotentially dangerous situations.The following engine-relatedinformation is provided for theMalibu Monsoon Engines. Unlessotherwise directed, the instructionsare applicable to both the 6.2L and5.3L engines.https://www.boat-manuals.com/