Check The Transmission Fluid/Oil Level; Check The Engine Oil Level - ILMOR MV8 Owner's Manual

SECTION 4 ILMOR MV8 OWNER'S MANUAL
4-8
CHECK THE TRANSMISSION FLUID/OIL
LEVEL
Transmissions require lubrication to function properly. Your dealer can
verify the type of transmission in the boat. The amount of transmission
fluid/oil varies according to the product. See the requirements for
transmission fluid/oil in the transmission manufacturer's manual.
NOTICE: Always use the recommended transmission fluid/oil. Damage
to the engine by use of low-quality or non-recommended 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.

CHECK THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

An accurate engine oil level reading will happen only after the engine has
run for at least 3 minutes at idle. This should be one of the last checks
performed prior to an outing. Run the engine with the boat in the body of
water.
1. After operating the engine at idle for at least 3 minutes, turn the engine
OFF and disconnect the engine safety starting switch. Open the engine
compartment. The engine oil dipstick is located on the side of the
engine.
2. Allow approximately 2 minutes before checking. Remove the dipstick
and wipe it off on a clean rag. Insert it fully and immediately remove.
Check that the oil level is between the ADD and FULL marks on the
dipstick. (Oil will expand as it is heated.)
3. Add oil if necessary through the oil fill neck and only enough to bring
oil within the two marks. Overfill may result in damage to the engine
that may not be covered by the warranty. Use oil as specified in Engine
Specifications on page 11-1. DO NOT USE OIL ADDITIVES AT
ANY TIME.
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