Table Of Contents - ILMOR MV8 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .....................................................................i
WELCOME ................................................................................................... i
TRADEMARKS ..........................................................................................iii
SAFETY ................................................................................ 1-1
DIRECT SAFETY CONCERNS ...........................................................1-3
DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTICES ...................1-4
INTRODUCING THE MV8 ................................................ 2-1
EXHAUST SYSTEM ................................................................................2-2
FUEL SYSTEM ........................................................................................2-3
COOLING SYSTEM ...............................................................................2-3
Open Cooling System .......................................................................2-4
Closed Cooled System ......................................................................2-4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .........................................................................2-5
Fuse Box .............................................................................................2-5
Boat/Engine Interface Wiring .........................................................2-6
ENGINE SENSORS ................................................................................2-6
ALARMS ..................................................................................................2-7
Water Temperature ...........................................................................2-7
Oil Pressure ........................................................................................2-7
FUELING THE MV8 ........................................................... 3-1
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................3-2
Oxygenated Gasoline or Gasoline Containing Alcohol ................3-3
When the Boat Is Not Used for A While ........................................3-3
Fuels Outside the United States and Canada .................................3-3
BEFORE EACH USE ............................................................ 4-1
CHECK THE ENGINE OIL LEVELS PRE-ENGINE START-UP ....4-1
CHECK THE SEA STRAINER - PRE-ENGINE START-UP ............4-2
CHECK THE COOLANT LEVEL .......................................................4-3
CHECK THE POWER STEERING FLUID FOR ENGINES
WITH INTEGRAL RESERVOIR (IF EQUIPPED).............................4-4
CHECK THE SERPENTINE BELT FOR LOOSENESS OR
DAMAGE ..................................................................................................4-5
INSPECT THE BATTERY CONNECTIONS AND
HOLD-DOWNS .....................................................................................4-5
INSPECT THE ENGINE FOR LOOSE OR MISSING
HARDWARE ...........................................................................................4-6
INSPECT THE THROTTLE AND SHIFT CABLES FOR
KINKS, WEAR AND INTERFERENCE ..............................................4-6
INSPECT THE FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS FOR LEAKS .....4-6
CHECK THE SEA STRAINER - POST-ENGINE START-UP .........4-7
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