Star Label
A Star label is also affixed to the heat exchanger of each certified
engine. All Malibu engines, at minimum, have a Four Star—Super
Ultra Low Emission rating. This means that the engine has ninety
percent (90%) lower emissions than a One Star—Low Emission
engine. It further means that the engine meets the California Air
Resources Board’s stern drive/inboard marine engine Tier 3 exhaust
engine standard.
Engines will also have an explanatory “Star” label attached, as
shown. The applicable Star level will be marked, and an explanation
of the label designation appears on the reverse side.
The explanations are:
One Star—Low Emission.
The one-star label
identifies engines that meet the Air Resources
Board’s Personal Watercraft and Outboard
marine engine 2001 exhaust emission standards.
Engines meeting these standards have 75% lower
emissions than conventional carbureted two-
stroke engines. These engines are equivalent to the U.S. EPA’s 2008
standards for marine engines.
Two Star—Very Low Emission.
The two
star label identifies engines that meet the Air
Resources Board’s Personal Watercraft and
Outboard marine engine 2004 exhaust emission
standards. Engines meeting these standards
have 20% lower emissions than One Star – Low
Emissions Engines.
Three Star—Ultra Low Emission.
The three
star label identifies engines that meet the Air
Resources Board’s Personal Watercraft and
Outboard marine engine 2006 exhaust emission
standards or the Sterndrive and Inboard marine
engine 2003-2008 exhaust emission standards.
Engines meeting these standards have 65% lower emissions than
One Star Low Emission engines.
Four Star—Super Ultra Low Emission.
The four
star label identifies engines that meet the Air
Resources Board’s Sterndrive and Inboard marine
engine 2009 exhaust emission standards. Personal
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Watercraft and Outboard marine engines may also comply with
these standards. Engines meeting these standards have 90% lower
emissions than One Star – Low Emission engines.
Five Star—Level Five Extremely Clean.
The
five star label identifies engines that meet the Air
Resources Board’s Voluntary Standards for spark-
ignition marine engines. Engines meeting these
standards have 50% lower emissions than Four
Star–Super Ultra Low Emission engines.
Additional Information, Including Warranty
Malibu engines are prepared for the consumer in accordance
with the applicable regulations as established by the California Air
Resources Board as authorized by Chapters 1 and 2, Part 5, Division
26 of the California Health and Safety Code, and the United States
Environmental Protection Agency, as described by 40 CFR 1045.
Defects resulting from any source other than that described
in the Malibu Limited Warranty Statement are not covered. Parts
required for routine maintenance during the warranty period are
also not covered. Examples would be, but are not limited to, spark
plugs or filters or fluids. However, such components may be covered
if failure occurred during the first 10-hour break-in period. The
warranty will not be extended beyond its original expiration date
for any reason, and the use of unapproved replacement parts may
void any remaining warranty, per the Malibu Limited Warranty
Statement.
Replacement parts do not extend the warranty beyond its
original period. Parts replaced under the limited warranty become
the property of Malibu Monsoon Engines.
Warranty coverage may be denied in instances where the
emissions component(s) had been altered or damaged by neglect,
or there is evidence of failure to perform maintenance as required
by information provided within this manual. If other, non-emission
parts have been damaged as a result of failure to properly maintain
or repair an emissions-related component, the non-emission
component(s) may also not be covered under the Malibu Limited
Warranty. See the
Care and Maintenance section of this manual for
information regarding appropriate maintenance.
MONSOON ENGINE SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Malibu Fuel System
All Malibu models are equipped with the most up-to-date fueling
system available in the marine industry. The boats feature pump-
in-tank (PIT) fuel systems, which means the fuel pump is located
securely inside the fuel tank rather than at the engine. There are
many benefits to the PIT system, most significantly in the prevention
of vapor lock and improved filtration of contaminants. A camshaft-
driven fuel pump is also located internally in the engine.
To maximize the benefit of this type of fuel pump, the entire
system is under high pressure. That means that access to the pump
and the pump-in-tank fuel filter is only through fuel lines with a
significant pounds-per-square-inch (PSI) pressure to ensure proper
operation. As such, no one can or should ever attempt to access
any portion of the fuel system without proper training and proper
equipment.
The fuel lines are covered in orange “fire-sleeve” protective
covering so that they are easily identifiable, and consumers should
always avoid these lines, unless it is noted that one is squeezed or
pinched. If it is possible to alleviate this situation safely, then do so.
The preferable method, however, is to have an authorized Malibu
dealer’s trained service
technician do so and verify
that no damage has been
done to the line or other
equipment.
The Malibu fuel system
from tank to plumbing to
engine meets or exceeds
U.S. Coast Guard requirements (Sec. 183.540 Recreational Boating.)
Because of the potential for a dangerous, even catastrophic event if
any part of the system fails, Malibu strongly encourages all owners/
operators to always be aware of proper operation. Follow operational
directives, maintenance requirements and remain alert for visual
signs or odors that indicate the presence of fuel outside the contained
fuel system. Never replace any part of the fuel system except with
approved parts, and Malibu recommends always using your authorized
Malibu dealer for checks, service and repair of the fuel system.
Normally, if there is any issue arising from damage or leakage
in the fuel system a strong odor of gasoline will be present and
