ILMOR 2011 MV8 User Manual

• Ifthetankwascompletelyornearlyempty,seeyourauthorizedILMORdealerfor
immediateassistanceas the engine coolingsystemwill likelyrequirepurging.This
functionshouldbecompletedonlybyatrainedILMORservicetechnician.
Failure to maintain your coolant at the proper level will cause potentially serious
engine damage. The warranty does not cover engine damage due to overheating or
any other cause associated with improper coolant levels.
Because this process should be completed while the engine is cool (in order to avoid burns), it is
recommended that this check be completed prior to starting the engine. On engines with serpentine belt
systems, however, no change is necessary. Belt tension is maintained by the automatic belt tensioner.
• Ensure the engine is OFF and the engine safety starting switch
isdisconnected.Leavethethrottle/shiftcontrolleverinneutral.
Opentheenginecompartmentandlocatethealternatorbelt.
• Checkthealternatorbelttensionatthetop,midwaybetweenthe
circulatingpumppulleyandthealternatorpulley.Thebeltshould
betightenoughsothatitwilldeflectnomorethanone-quarterto
one-halfinchwhenpressedwiththethumborfinger.
Note: if the belt is too tight, excessive belt and bearing wear can
occur. If the belt is too loose, slippage can occur, resulting in low
alternator output and rapid belt wear.
• Toolooseortootighttensionisindicativethatitistimeforserviceonthebelt.This
shouldbedonebyatrainedILMORservicetechnician.
• Checktheundersideofthebeltthatrunsincontactwiththepulleys.Watchforsigns
ofexcessivewear,cutsorweaknessacrossorinthegrooves.Ifthereareanysigns,have
thebeltreplaced.
 Because this process should be completed while the engine is cool (in order to avoid burns), it is
recommended that this check be completed prior to starting the engine.
• EnsuretheengineisOFFandtheenginesafetystartingswitchisdisconnected.
Leavethethrottle/shiftcontrolleverinneutral.Locatethebattery(ies).Bat-
teriesareplacedinavarietyoflocations,dependinguponthemodel.Refer
totheboatmanufacturer’sOwner’sManualfordetails.Inmostinstances,the
battery(ies)willbeundertheobserver’sseatorbehindoneoftherearseats.
• Checkthatthebatterypostconnectionsarecleanandtight.Ifnot,loosenand
removethenegativeterminalconnectionfirst.Becarefultoavoidtouching
thepositiveterminalwiththewrenchornegativeconnection.Thenloosen
andremovethepositiveterminalconnection.Removethebatteryhold-downs
Check the
Alternator Belt for
Looseness or Damage
Inspect the
Battery Connections
and Hold-Downs
2011 ILMOR MV8 Owner’s Manual • Page 16

ILMOR 2011 MV8 Specifications

General

Brand	ILMOR
Model	2011 MV8
Category	Engine
Language	English