Starting The Engine - ILMOR MV8 Owner's Manual

SECTION 6 ILMOR MV8 OWNER'S MANUAL
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STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Attach the engine safety starting switch tether (also known as a
lanyard) between an article of the operator's clothing and the switch,
whose location will be identified in the boat manufacturer's Owner's
Manual.
2. Leave in or move the throttle/shift control lever to the neutral position.
This allows the electronic controls within the engine to correctly meter
the fuel and air flows automatically.
3. Insert the ignition key in the ignition slot and turn to the start position.
Hold on for no more than 3 to 5 seconds per try. Release the ignition
key as soon as the engine starts. If the engine does not start within
10 to 15 seconds total, pull out the neutral detent or push the switch
on the control lever (however the boat model may be equipped) and
advance the throttle to wide-open throttle. Crank the engine. When
the engine fires, quickly return the throttle to the idle position to avoid
over-revving the engine and/or losing control of the boat.
CAUTION! 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. Starting the engine with the
throttle/shift control lever in any position other than neutral places undue
strain on the entire boat and drive train. There are no circumstances under
which the engine should ever be started with the lever in reverse. With
the lever forward should only be used in exceptional circumstances such
as those listed immediately above. Whenever the boat is started with the
engine in forward, the lever must immediately be returned to neutral when
the engine fires to prevent damage to the engine and to avoid losing control
of the boat.
NOTICE: Never operate the starter motor continuously for more than 15
seconds without allowing the starter motor to cool for at least 2 minutes.
The ignition key must be released after the engine has started to avoid
damage to the starter motor and drive. Failure to do so may result in the
starter overheating, which is damage not covered under warranty.
Always allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature
range of 140°F (60°C) to 190°F (87°C), depending on model (see Engine
Specifications on page 11-1 for specific operating temperatures of each
engine model) prior to placing the boat in gear. Electronics will act as a
governor, or rev-limiter, to prevent the boat from reaching higher rpm
before the engine has warmed up. Also ensure that the engine oil pressure
is greater than 10 psi (70 kPa), according to the gauge on the instrument
panel.
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