2013 Moomba Boats Outback , Outback 5, Mobius LSV, Mojo Owners Manual

 © 2013 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Boat Information Hull Identiﬁcation Number:_________________________________________ Date of Purchase:_________________________________________________ Dealership:______________________________________________________ Dealer’s Phone Number:___________________________________________ Registration Number:_____________________________________________ Engine Serial Number:____________________________________________ Trailer Serial Number:______________________________________________ 1717 Henry G. Lane Street Maryville, Tennessee 37801 Telephone: 865-983-9924 Fax: 865-983-9950 Web: www.moomba.com Trademarks Moomba, the Moomba Logo, Outback, Outback V and Mobius LSV are registered trademarks of Skier’s Choice, Inc. All other product names are copyright and registered trademarks/trade names of their respective owners. Skier’s Choice, Inc. reserves the right to change product speciﬁcations at any time without incurring obligation. © 2013 Skier’s Choice, Inc.

 © 2013 Skier’s Choice, Inc. T ABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 ........................ Introduction .................................................. 3 Section 2 ........................ Boating Safety .............................................. 5 Section 3 ........................ Emergency Procedures .......................... 13 Section 4 ........................ Boating Rules............................................. 17 Section 5 ........................ Boat Speciﬁcations .................................. 21 Section 6 ........................ Operating Information........................... 23 Section 7 ........................ Starting & Operation............................... 25 Section 8 ........................ Instrument Panel ...................................... 29 Section 9 ........................ Equipment & Options ............................. 43 Section 10 ..................... Service & Maintenance .......................... 63 Section 11 ..................... Cleaning, Care & Storage....................... 69 Section 12 ..................... Winterization & Dry Storage ................ 71 Section 13 ..................... Technical Information ............................ 73 Section 14 ..................... Trailering Your Boat ................................. 75 Section 15 ..................... Moomba Warranty................................... 81 Section 16 ..................... Index ............................................................. 85 NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________

 © 2013 Skier’s Choice, Inc. INTRODUCTION Moomba inboard ski and wakeboard boats are manufactured by Skier’s Choice, Inc. in Maryville, Tennessee and distributed throughout the United States and the world. This manual provides an overview for operating your Moomba boat. It should be considered a permanent part of your Moomba boat and contains important information on Safety, Boating Rules, Proper Operation and Maintenance of your boat. Should the boat be sold, this manual will provide the same important information to the next owner. Be sure to read and understand all aspects of Boating Safety and Operation before using your boat. If you have any questions, your dealer can provide the information you need to have a safe and pleasurable boating experience. All information, illustrations and speciﬁcations in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. Moomba may discontinue models and equipment or change speciﬁcations and designs without any notice and without incurring obligation. This manual contains information about several Moomba models. Some information may not apply to your boat since standards and optional equipment may vary from model to model. As you read through this manual, you will find CAUTION, WARNING and DANGER symbols which require special attention. Please read them carefully! They may tell you how to avoid problems and/or endangering yourself, your passengers, and other boaters. PLEASE REVIEW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION. A maintenance schedule and accessory information are included to assure trouble-free operation of your boat. Should service problems arise, remember that your Moomba dealer knows your boat best and is interested in your total satisfaction. Thank you for purchasing a Moomba boat. We hope your ownership results in an enjoyable and rewarding boating experience. Be safe and enjoy the fun! Section  Introduction SPECIAL ATTENTION SYMBOLS

 © 2013 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Drain Plugs (Securely in place?) Life-Saving Devices (One for every person on board?) Steering System (Working smoothly and properly?) Fuel System (Adequate fuel? Leaks? Fumes?) Battery (Fully charged? Cable terminals clean and tight?) Engine (In neutral?) Capacity Plate (Are you overloaded or overpowered?) Weather Conditions (Is it safe to go out?) Electrical Equipment (Lights, horn, pump, etc.?) Emergency Gear (Fire extinguisher, bailer, paddle, anchor & line, signaling device, tool kit, etc.?) Bilge Pump (Working properly?) NOTE: Bilge pump should be checked prior to each use to ensure proper operation. DAILY CHECKLIST Check BEFORE running your boat (where applicable). Engine Oil Level Transmission Lubricant Level Engine Drain Plug, Transom Drain Plug and Center Drain Plug Leakage (Fuel, water lines and connections) Check BEFORE running your boat. Oil Pressure: Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual. Water Temperature: 160 - 180 degrees for raw water systems (water is not recirculated), and 180 - 200 degrees for closed cooling systems (water is recirculated). Idle RPM: (650 - 750) in gear. Maximum Forward RPM: Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual. Shifting Linkage (Forward, Neutral & Reverse). Check engine compartment for gasoline vapors. Operate blower for four minutes before starting the engine. Always operate blower below cruising speed. NOTE: Please refer to your Engine Owner’s Manual for maximum RPM and engine break-in procedure. GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE. It is very important to check for fuel spillage or leaks prior to each use of your boat. DO NOT operate engine without cooling water ﬂowing through water pump, or pump will sustain damage and subsequent engine damage may result!

 © 2013 Skier’s Choice, Inc. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety, as well as the safety of others with and around you, is a direct result of how you operate and maintain your boat. Read and comprehend this manual. Make sure that you understand all the controls and operating instructions before attempting to operate the boat. Improper operation is extremely dangerous. The basic safety rules are outlined in this section of the manual. Additional precautions throughout the manual are noted by the following symbols: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous circumstance, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This is limited to the most extreme situations. The precautions listed in this manual and on the boat are not exhaustive. If a procedure, method, tool or part is not specifically recommended by Skier’s Choice, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others, and that the boat will not be damaged or made unsafe as a result of your decision. REMEMBER: ALWAYS USE COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING, SERVICING OR REPAIRING THE BOAT! In addition to everyday safety, failure to observe safety recommendations may result in severe personal injury or death to you or to others. Use caution and common sense when operating your boat. Don’t take unnecessary chances! Be certain that all boat passengers are aware of this information and conform to boat safety principles. Section  Boating Safety SAFE BOATING Safe boating practices may seem obvious, but people have thought up risky and dangerous activities in boats, with boats, and behind boats. Just because you or your passengers have seen a boating maneuver performed or have seen a particular activity promoted, do not assume there is no risk of injury or death. Before you or your passengers go out in the boat and engage in any water sport activity, give careful consideration to the risks. Plan ahead. Think twice before you try something new behind your boat or with your boat. Know the limits of you, your passengers and your equipment and do not exceed them. In addition to careful review of this manual, you should be aware as well that there are many sources of information available. Skier’s Choice urges you to pursue additional training, such as safety and seamanship courses offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U.S. Power Squadron. Safe boating and safe actions may seem obvious, yet every year US Coast Guard statistics give evidence that many people disregard safe boating practices. Do not take safety for granted. Think twice. We want all our boat owners and their passengers, friends, and families to have a safe and enjoyable experience on the water. US COAST GUARD AUXILIARY BOATING SAFETY COURSE The purchaser of a new 2013 Moomba boat is entitled to a USCGA Boating Safety Course that Moomba will pay for. Please see the Certificate in your owner’s packet or your dealer for more details. WATER SPORTS NAMES AND T ERMINOLOGY There are many types of towed water sports, and they are known by many different names. The more popular sports are wakeboarding, waterskiing, surfing, wakeskating and tubing. And there are many others. The terms used to describe participants in towed water sports activities also vary greatly. Typical terms include rider, skier, and wakeboarder. To keep the language in this manual straightforward, we use rider or skier to refer to a participant in any towed water sport. The terms ski, skiing, riding or wakeboarding are used to refer to any towed water sport.

 © 2013 Skier’s Choice, Inc. SAFETY TRAINING ORGANIZATIONS The following is a listing of just some of the agencies and organizations that offer safety training or information: American Red Cross, National HQ 2025 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20006 (202) 303-4498 www.redcross.org USA Waterski 1251 Holy Cow Rd., Polk City, FL 33868 (863) 324-4341 www.usawaterski.org Boat Owners Association of the United States (BOAT/US) 880 South Pickett Street, Alexandria, VA 22304 (703) 461-4666 www.boatus.com National Safe Boating Council P.O. Box 509, Bristow, VA 20136 (703) 361-4294 www.safeboatingcouncil.org U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Relations Center 9449 Watson Industrial Park, St. Louis, MO 63126 (877) 875-6296 www.cgaux.org U.S. Power Squadron P.O. Box 30423, Raleigh, NC 27622 (888) 367-8777 www.usps.org On-Line Basic Boating Safety Course www.boatsafe.com National Marine Manufacturers Association 231 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 2050, Chicago, IL. 60604 (312) 946-6200 www.nmma.org Federal law requires certain safety equipment to be on board at all times. In addition, responsible boaters carry other equipment in case of emergency. Check with the local boating authorities for any additional requirements over and above the federal stipulations. SAFETY EQUIPMENT Your Moomba has been equipped at the factory with most of the federally required safety equipment for inland waters (Class 1, 16’-to-26’). This equipment includes: UL-approved Marine Fire Extinguisher, Type A-BC (2 lbs.), good for solids, liquids, and electrical fire ABYC-approved Marine Mufflers with water injection USCG-approved Marine Flame Arrestor USCG-approved Engine Box Ventilation with sparkless power blower ABYC-approved Electric Horn sound warning device USCG-approved inland lighting Federal law also requires at least one Type I, II or III Personal Flotation Device (PFD) for each person on board or being towed on water skis or other recreational equipment. In addition, one throwable Type IV PFD must also be on board. As the owner, obtaining the appropriate PFDs is your responsibility. Your Moomba dealer can and will be happy to assist you. NOTE: Requirements for coastal waters and inland waters differ. Check with the local authorities for more information. A smart owner will avoid potential problems on an outing by having additional equipment on board. Normally, this equipment is dependent on the body of water and the length of the trip. We suggest the following—as a minimum. Your Moomba dealer can also assist you with additional recommendations: An anchor with at least 75 feet of line A manual bailing device for removing water A combination oar/boat hook A day-and-night visual distress signal A first aid kit and manual An airway breathing tube A waterproof flashlight A set of local navigation charts Mooring lines and fenders Extra engine oil A tool kit A portable AM/FM radio or weather radio VHF handheld marine radio Boating-related accidents are generally caused by the operator’s failure to follow basic safety rules or written precautions. Most accidents can be avoided if the operator is completely familiar with the boat, its operation, and can recognize potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

 © 2013 Skier’s Choice, Inc. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Failure to adhere to these precautions may result in severe injury or death to you and/or others. Improper operation is extremely dangerous. Operators must read and understand all operating manuals supplied with the boat before operation. Remain seated at all times while boat is in motion. Never stand or allow passengers to stand while the boat is moving. You or others may be thrown from the boat. Children in the bow of the boat should be accompanied by an adult at all times. Never operate the boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. On-board equipment must always conform to the governing federal, state, and local regulations. Gasoline vapors can explode. Before starting engine, open engine box, check engine compartment for gasoline vapors, and operate blower for at least four minutes. Run blower below cruising speed. Leaking fuel is a fire and explosion hazard. Inspect system regularly. Examine fuel tanks for leaks or corrosion at least annually. Never override or modify the engine safety shut-off switch or engine neutral starting safety switch in any way. Never remove or modify components of the fuel system in any way except for maintenance by qualified personnel Tampering with fuel components may cause a hazardous condition. Never allow any type of spark or open flame on board. It may result in fire or explosion. It is the owner’s responsibility to check tightness of the tower bolts BEFORE each use. The tower is designed to pull a single (1) individual. DO NOT climb or sit on the tower rope may loop on inverted tricks. DO NOT sit behind the pulling point of the Tower. Comply with the capacity limits stated on the capacity warning label in the boat. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The tow bar is not designed for vertical extensions. Any modifications to the tow bar or its mountings may result in damage to the boat and injury to the user. The tower may strike low objects. Check clearance height around docks, shore, overhanging objects, bridges and power lines. Do not pull past 45 degrees of the centerline of the boat.Failure to follow this rule could result in the boat capsizing. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure all passengers are seated when boat is underway. Failure to adhere to these warnings may result in severe injury or death to you and/or others. This boat is a high-performance boat and capable of quick and tight turns and changes in direction. It is the driver’s responsibility to operate the boat in a manner to ensure the safety of all passengers. Boaters must continuously be aware of weather conditions. Sudden storms, wind, lightning, etc., can unexpectedly put boaters in grave danger. Always check the local weather report before going boating. It is the driver’s responsibility to determine if weather or other factors have created an unsafe boating environment. The driver is solely responsible for the consequences of their actions. • • • • • • • • • To avoid serious personal injury, DO NOT be on or about the swim platform while engine is running and keep away from rear of boat while engine is running. To avoid serious personal injury, DO NOT operate engine while anyone is on or about the swim platform or in the water near the boat. • •

 © 2013 Skier’s Choice, Inc. CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) SAFETY Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas. It is produced by gasoline engines and is a component of exhaust fumes. Shut off the engine when people are on the swim platform or in the water around the rear of the boat. Do not do any activities which put people in close proximity of the transom when the engine is running. For the most current information on carbon monoxide, you may call, write or visit on-line any of the following: United States Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety (CG-5422) 2100 Second Street SW STOP 7581, Washington, DC 20593-7581 1-800-368-5647 www.uscgboating.org NMMA National Marine Manufacturers Association 231 S. LaSalle St., Suite 2050, Chicago, IL 60604 312-946-6200 www.nmma.org American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc. 613 Third St., Suite 10, Anapolis, MD 21403 410-956-4460 www.abycinc.org PRODUCT MISUSE Misuse of the product or use of it in a manner for which it was never intended can create dangerous situations. The driver and passengers are responsible for using the product safely and as intended. The driver must operate the boat in a manner that ensures the safety of all passengers. If you or your passengers are unsure about use of the product, about performing certain boating maneuvers or are unsure about a particular water activity, refer to this manual or contact a knowledgeable source such as your local dealer, Skier’s Choice, Inc., the US Coast Guard, or your local boating authority. WATER SPORTS SAFETY Riders are obligated to be as aware of the fundamental safety rules as well as the boat operator. If you are new to towed water sports, seek certified training before starting. You will find it especially helpful to join a local ski club and USA Waterski when possible. Always remember that the majority of water sports injuries are the result of impacts with other objects, so always look where you are going and be aware of what is going on around you. Failure to adhere to these warnings may result in severe injury or death to you and/or others. Every skier or rider must always wear a USCG-approved personal flotation device. Maintain a distance of at least 100 feet from all other objects, including other boats, piers, rafts, mooring and navigational buoys, pilings, abutments, or any other items. Always have an experienced driver and observer in the boat when skiing. Never ski in shallow water, close to shore, or in water where you do not know the depth or what is beneath the surface. Never put your arm, head, or any other part of your body through the handle-bridle of the ski line nor wrap the line around any part of the body at any time. Never ski at night, or directly in front of other boats. Never jump from a boat that is moving at any speed, nor enter or exit the water when the engine is running (ON). Make sure that everyone knows and uses approved skiing hand signals and common skiing courtesy. SKI PYLON EXTENSIONS The use of a ski pylon extension or extensions in excess of 7-feet vertical is not recommended by Moomba on our products. If you elect to use merchandise such as these, be aware that they could create excessive stress on your boat and subjectively cause damages not covered by the warranty. • • • • • • • • •

 © 2013 Skier’s Choice, Inc. PROPER SEATING Proper seating is an important element of boating safety. Proper seating consists of sitting with your buttocks in full contact with a seat cushion within easy reach of a suitable handhold or grab rail anytime the boat is underway. Handholds and grab rails should be used to secure oneself and prevent loss of balance. Do not sit in locations not designed as a seat. For instance, do not sit on seat backs, do not sit on the sides or gunwale of the boat, and do not sit on the sundeck while the boat is in motion. See examples below of proper sitting positions. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions regarding the operation of your boat, accessory or options or questions in regard to Boat Safety, contact your dealer or Skier’s Choice, Inc. at --. The driver must be aware of all passenger’s locations and positions, and passengers must stay alert to changes in direction. The boat is capable of quick and tight turns. Such maneuvers can cause unseated occupants to be thrown around or out of the boat. Alert passengers before changes in direction. CAPACITY AND WEIGHTING YOUR BOAT Do not exceed the capacity warning label affixed to the boat in the helm area. The capacity limit is shown in the number of people and weight limit in pounds. The combined weight of people and gear must be considered when loading the boat. Ballast and fuel have been considered in the capacity limit and do not need to be added to the people and gear weight. Ballast weight above factory installed equipment must be calculated into the total weight of people and gear. Although water intrusion and waves spilling inside a boat is an obvious boating hazard, this hazard can be increase when weighting your boat for water sports such as wakeboarding or wakesurfing. Do not overweight the boat or exceed boat capacity. Use good judgment when using unbalanced weight in your boat. Concentrating weight in a rear corner of the boat for wakesurfing puts the top of the deck closer to water level. Backwash, large waves and choppy water are more likely to swamp the boat in this situation. When loading your boat give separate attention to the bow area. Excess and unevenly distributed weight in the bow of the boat can create a water influx hazard, unstable steering conditions, and even loss of control. Driver visibility can be reduced if the bow is overloaded or unevenly weighted. Excess and improper loading of bow area forward of windshield may cause water influx, operating instability, and loss of control resulting in injury or death. Bow Capacity Limit - 4 persons or 500 lbs. person, gear and ballast. Use good judgment when weighting your boat for any towed water sports. Educate yourself on the proper responses for the differing and potentially unsafe conditions you could encounter.

0 © 2013 Skier’s Choice, Inc. WARNING PLATES & LABELS Read and note ALL warning plates and labels from bow to stern that appear on the boat, including these. If your warning decals should become damaged in any way, please contact your Moomba Dealer or write Skier’s Choice, Inc. to request replacement warning decals. The decals will be provided free of charge. Your boat’s serial number (located on the transom) must be included for warning decal requests. Skier’s Choice, Inc. reserves the right to change warning labels without notiﬁcation or incurring obligation. For a copy of the most current warning labels, please contact your dealer or Skier’s Choice, Inc. TYPICAL WARNING LABEL LOCATIONS — DIRECT DRIVE MODELS Warning labels are placed on your boat to alert you to potential hazards that may not be obvious. They also tell you how to avoid the hazard. Warning labels should never be removed and, if any label is damaged, it should be replaced as soon as possible.

2013 Moomba Boats Outback , Outback 5, Mobius LSV, Mojo Owners Manual

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