Inspect The Engine For Loose Or Missing Hardware - ILMOR 2011 MV8 User Manual

Inspect the
Engine for Loose or
Missing Hardware
and remove the battery from the boat. Clean corrosion from the battery posts with a
battery terminal cleaner. Clean the battery with a water-and-baking-soda solution. Use
care to avoid allowing the solution to enter the battery vents. Rinse the battery with
fresh water. Note that this is a generic cleaning method. Battery manufacturers may
specify other methods of cleaning. Verify with the battery manufacturer's website the
correct cleaning method before undertaking any cleaning.
Battery electrolyte fluid is dangerous. It contains sulfuric acid, which is poisonous,
corrosive and caustic. If electrolyte is spilled or placed on any part of the human
body, immediately flush the area with large amounts of clean water and seek
medical aid.
• Use a battery terminal cleaning brush to remove corrosion from the inside of the bat-
tery terminals. Clean the terminals with a water-and-baking-soda solution and rinse.
• Reconnect the positive terminal first, and then the negative. Tighten the terminals.
Coat both terminals completely with a thin covering of marine grease to protect against
water or any potentially corrosive substance. Be sure that the rubber boot covers the
positive terminal completely.
Note: The MV8 engine was designed to work with the standard electronics installed
in the boat. If other electrical components or accessories are added, it may change
the way the fuel injection controls the engine or the overall electrical system func-
tionality. Before adding electrical equipment, consult an authorized ILMOR dealer.
If you do not, your engine may not perform properly.
Add-on equipment may adversely affect the alternator output or overload the electri-
cal system. Any damage caused as a result will not be covered by the warranty.
When charging, batteries generate small amounts of dangerous hydrogen gas. This
gas is highly explosive. Keep all sparks, flames and smoking well away from the area.
Failure to follow instructions when charging a battery can cause an electrical charge or
even an explosion of the battery. This could result in serious injury or death.
The boat manufacturer specifies a type of marine battery with a certain level of cold-
cranking amps at zero degrees Fahrenheit (0
Manual to determine what this specification is.
Before disconnecting the battery, be sure that the ignition key and all accessories are
in the OFF position. Also, take care to re-attach battery cables correctly to avoid reversed
polarity, which is addressed in the Electrical System portion of the Introducing the MV8
Engine chapter of this Owner's Manual.
Because this process should be completed while the engine is cool (in order to avoid burns), it is
recommended that this check be completed prior to starting the engine.
• Ensure the engine is OFF and the engine safety starting switch is disconnected. Leave
the throttle/shift control lever in neutral. Open the engine compartment and visually
inspect the engine.
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