ILMOR 2011 MV8 User Manual page 4

Care must be taken to avoid exposure to carbon monoxide, even in small concentration.
Avoid exhaust areas and the engine compartment during the venting of engine exhaust.
Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless and poisonous, and can cause serious injury or
death in short periods of time! (Page 2)
Gasoline is explosive. If a gasoline odor is present or if gasoline can be seen at any
point along the fuel line, the fuel tank, in the bilge or at the engine, DO NOT START THE
ENGINE! Remove the key from the ignition switch and call an authorized boat and/or
ILMOR dealer for service. Take care not to spill gasoline when fueling. If gas is spilled
accidentally, wipe up all traces with dry rags immediately and dispose of properly on-
shore. (Page 11)
Operate the bilge blower for at least four (4) minutes before starting the engine, and al-
ways when at idle or slow-running speed. Explosive gasoline and/or battery fumes may
be in the engine compartment. Failure to operate the bilge blower as directed may result
in explosion or fire, resulting in serious injury or death. Always, before starting the engine,
open the engine compartment and check for fumes, leaks or the presence of fluids in the
bilge. (Page 24)
The engine compartment serves as a machinery guard. The engine must be OFF whenever
the compartment is opened, except as directed by the boat manufacturer to vent exhaust
fumes or during maintenance. Use extreme care whenever operating the engine with the
compartment open. Clothing or body parts can get caught in moving parts, which could
result in serious injury or death. Keep away from rotating parts. Never attempt to stop or
slow rotating parts. (Page 2)
Use only genuine ILMOR Marine, LLC, replacement parts intended for the MV8 engine.
Many of the electrical and ignition components have been designed to comply with U. S.
Coast Guard regulations intended to minimize the possibility of fire and/or explosion.
The use of non-approved replacement parts from aftermarket or other sources could re-
sult in fire and/or explosion. This is not covered under warranty. (Page 2)
In the event that the fuel system supplying the MV8 engine requires attention, any adjust-
ment or replacement must be done by an authorized ILMOR dealer as the lines are pressur-
ized and can be disconnected only with specialized tools. Replacement of any part of the
fuel system must be with ILMOR-authorized parts only. Failure to follow this directive can
result in damage to the boat, which is not covered by the warranty, and/or serious injury or
death. (Page 6)
Any time the engine is running, an adequate amount of water as defined by ILMOR
Marine MUST be flowing through the cooling system. This requires the boat to be in an
operational-sized body of water or hooked up to the suction side of a raw water pump
via an ILMOR-approved, water supply in a dealership. If the engine operates without
water in the cooling system, in very short order the exhaust system will overheat and could
potentially create an on-board fire. The raw water pump impeller, which operates only
with water flow, will also fail. Damage caused to the boat under these circumstances is not
covered under warranty and could result in serious injury and/or death. (Page 6)
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