ILMOR 2011 MV8 User Manual page 5

When connecting the battery cable, always connect the positive (+) battery cable first.
After the positive cable is connected, then the negative (-) battery cable can be attached.
This minimizes the possibility of electrical contact. Always disconnect the negative battery
cable first before disconnecting the positive battery cable. (Page 8)
Do not realign the wiring or in any way alter the wiring of the MV8 engine. Doing so may
result in damage to the engine, which is not covered under warranty, and sufficient volt-
age may be present to cause serious injury and/or death. (Page 9)
Careful inspection of the entire fuel system for leaks and/or deterioration must be part
of the maintenance of the engines prior to each outing. This inspection becomes even
more critical after substantial periods of non-use or storage. Be certain the inspection
includes the fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel pump, regulator, fuel rails, carbon canisters and all
fittings in the system. Any component that shows even slight signs of corrosion, leakage,
deterioration, swelling, hardening or softening should be brought to the attention of an
authorized ILMOR and/or boat manufacturer's dealer for replacement prior to using the
boat. (Page 11)
Battery electrolyte fluid is dangerous. It contains sulfuric acid, which is poisonous, cor-
rosive 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.
(Page 17)
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. (Page 17)
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.
(Page 19)
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 25)
Completely filling the fuel tank prior to storage and then sealing the fuel tank vent does
not allow room for necessary expansion. This can result, in extreme conditions, in fuel tank
rupture. Such release of fuel into the boat and potentially into the storage area could
result in substantial damage to the boat and contact with any spark (such as a flame-
producing pilot light in a heater) could also result in property damage and serious injury
or death. (Page 38)
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