Table Of Contents - ILMOR 2011 MV8 User Manual

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Safety ................................................................................................. 1
Direct Safety Concerns .......................................................................... 2
Introducing the MV8 ........................................................................... 3
Exhaust System ................................................................................... 5
Fuel System ........................................................................................ 5
Cooling System ................................................................................... 6
Open Cooling System ........................................................................ 7
Full Closed Cooling System ................................................................. 7
Electrical System ................................................................................. 8
Fuse Box ........................................................................................ 8
Boat/Engine Interfacing Wiring ............................................................ 9
Engine Sensors .................................................................................... 9
Alarms .............................................................................................. 9
Water Temperature ............................................................................ 9
Oil Temperature ..............................................................................10
Oil Pressure ...................................................................................10
Fueling the MV8 .................................................................................11
Fuel Requirements ..............................................................................11
Oxygenated Gasoline or Gasoline Containing Alcohol ................................12
When the Boat Is Not Used in a While ....................................................12
Fuels Outside the United States and Canada ............................................12
Other Pre-Outing Requirements ..........................................................13
Engine Oil ........................................................................................13
Transmission Fluid/Oil .........................................................................13
Before Each Use .................................................................................14
Check the Raw Water Impeller/Sea Pump ..................................................14
Check the Transmission Cooler ...............................................................15
Check the Coolant Level .......................................................................15
Check the Alternator Belt for Looseness or Damage ......................................16
Inspect the Battery Connections and Hold-Downs ........................................16
Inspect the Engine for Loose or Missing Hardware........................................17
Inspect the Fuel and Exhaust Systems for Leaks ...........................................18
Inspect the Throttle & Shift Cables for Kinks, Wear & Interference ....................18
Check that the Battery Is Fully Charged .....................................................18
Check the Transmission Fluid/Oil Level ....................................................19
Check the Engine Oil Level ...................................................................20
After Each Use ...................................................................................21
Check Raw Water Pick-up .....................................................................21
Flush Raw Water/Sea Pump System .........................................................21
Check for Leaks .................................................................................22
Clean Any Residue ..............................................................................22
Starting, Stopping and New Engine Break-In ........................................23
First Hours of Operation ......................................................................24
After Initial Hours of Operation ..............................................................24
Before the Engine Is Started ...................................................................24
Starting the Engine ..............................................................................25
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