Shifting Gears; Stopping The Boat; Other Considerations - ILMOR MV8 Owner's Manual

STARTING, STOPPING AND NEW ENGINE BREAK-IN

SHIFTING GEARS

When shifting gears, always move the throttle/shift control lever smoothly
and quickly into gear. Hesitations and slow gear movement can damage the
shifting mechanism in the transmission. Always allow the engine speed to
fall to idle (600 to 800 rpm) before making a gear shift.
The throttle/shift control lever must move forward from neutral to engage
forward gear. Because the lever controls both gearing and throttle response,
continuing to move forward will increase speed.
Reverse occurs when the throttle/shift control lever is pulled back from
neutral.
NOTICE: Never move between forward-neutral-reverse when the engine
is above 800 rpm. Always allow the speed to decrease to 600–800 rpm
before completing the shift. Failure to do so may result in damage that is
not covered under warranty.

STOPPING THE BOAT

This is not a land vehicle. There are no brakes to be applied. To stop a boat
requires advance planning and operations that must be completed before
reaching the dock or bank.
1. Bring the throttle/shift control lever to neutral.
2. If the boat has been operated for an extended period of time, or at high
rpm, allow the engine a cool-down period at idle (600 to 800 rpm) for
several minutes.
3. Turn the key to the OFF position to stop the engine and drive train.
4. Coast into the dock or bank, following instructions provided by the
boat manufacturer's Owner's Manual to properly stop the boat without
damaging the hull.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Never operate the boat at continuous wide-open-throttle. This places
undue strain on the engine components. Wide-open-throttle exists to allow
boaters to get out of dangerous encounters or situations, but it represents
the upper limit of the engine's capacity.
See also the boat manufacturer's Owner's Manual for operational hints
and tips that can enhance the enjoyment of the boat's and drive train's
integration.
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