Shifting Gears; Stopping The Boat - ILMOR 2011 MV8 User Manual

Always be certain that there is ample room around the boat when trying to start the en-
gine in forward position as the boat will move forward when the engine starts. Contact
with other boats, docks, shallow waterway bottoms, or debris may result in damage to
the boat that is not covered under warranty, and may also result in serious injury.
Never operate the starter motor continuously for more than fifteen (15) seconds with-
out at least two (2) minute resting intervals. Failure to do so may result in the starter
overheating, which is damage not covered under warranty. The ignition key must be
released after the engine has started to avoid damage to the starter motor and drive.
• Always allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature of 140 F. (60
C.) prior to placing the boat in gear. Electronics will act as a governor, or rev-limiter,
to prevent the boat from reaching higher rpm before the engine has warmed up. Also
ensure that the engine oil pressure is greater than 10 psi, according to the gauge on the
instrument panel.
When shifting gears,
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ly and quickly into gear. Hesitations and slow gear movement can damage the shifting
mechanism in the transmission. Always allow the engine speed to fall to low idle (600
to 800 RPM) before making a gear shift.
• The throttle/shift control lever must move forward forty-five (45) degrees of travel
from neutral to engage forward gear. Because the lever controls both gearing and throt-
tle response, continuing to move forward will increase speed.
• Reverse occurs when the throttle/shift control lever is pulled back from neutral at least
45 degrees of travel.
When moving between forward-neutral-reverse or any combination of gear settings,
always all the engine to fall to idle (600-800 RPM) before completing the shift. Failure
to do so may result in damage that is not covered under warranty.
This is not a land vehicle.
requires advance planning and operations that must be completed before reaching the dock
or bank.
• Bring the throttle/shift control lever to neutral.
• If the boat has been operated for an extended period of time, or at high RPM, allow the
engine a cool-down period at low idle (660 to 800 RPM) for several minutes.
• Turn the key to the OFF position to stop the engine and drive train.
• Coast into the dock or bank, following instructions provided by the boat manufacturer's
Owner's Manual to properly stop the boat without damaging the hull.
always move the throttle/shift control lever smooth-
There are no brakes to be applied. T o stop a boat
2011 ILMOR MV8 Owner's Manual • Page 26
SHIFTING
GEARS
STOPPING
THE BOAT