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Excessive exhaust temperatures will damage the exhaust hose and are symptomatic of a
leak or restriction in the cooling system. The engine should be shut OFF immediately in the
presence of too much heat, whether by odor, touch or sight. Failure to do so may result
in more serious consequences, including but not limited to, damage to the engine, which
is not covered under warranty, and/or damage to the boat that may result in personal
injury as well. (Page 5)
Always be certain that there is ample room around the boat when trying to start the engine
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. (Page 26)
Boats are equipped with a variety of audible and visual alarms that alert operators to
potential performance issues. No alarm, whether it sounds an alert or provides informa-
tion on the gauges, should ever be ignored. The drive train's sensors are often the earliest
indication of problems that, if ignored, may result in serious damage to the equipment.
This is not covered under warranty. (Page 10)
Damage to the engine by use of low-quality gasoline or gasoline with an octane rating
below the minimum level listed for ILMOR MV8 engines will void the warranty on the
engine. (Page 12)
Extended storage with fuel in the system can affect fuel stability and may require system
inspection and fuel filter replacement when the boat returns to service. (Page 12)
Damage to the engine by use of low-quality or non-specified oil as listed for ILMOR MV8
engines will void the warranty on the engine. (Page 13)
Damage to the engine by use of low-quality or non-specified transmission fluid/oil as listed
for V-Drive and direct drive transmissions will void the warranty. Overfill or underfill may
also result in serious damage to the engine and is not covered under warranty. (Page 13)
Ignoring elevated temperatures on a temperature gauge or any other evidence of the engine
operating at temperatures above recommended levels can result in serious damage to the
engine. Any resulting damage will not be covered by the warranty. (Page 14)
Failure to maintain your coolant at the proper level will cause potentially serious engine
damage. The warranty does not cover engine damage due to overheating or any other
cause associated with improper coolant levels. (Page 16)
Add-on equipment may adversely affect the alternator output or overload the electrical
system. Any damage caused as a result will not be covered by the warranty. (Page 17)
Failure to follow the break-in and operating procedures as described in this Owner's Manual
will void the warranty. Before operating the boat for the first time, you must read this Owner's
Manual completely, as well as the boat manufacturer's Owner's Manual. (Page 23)
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