ILMOR 2011 MV8 - FIRST HOURS OF OPERATION; AFTER INITIAL HOURS OF OPERATION; BEFORE THE ENGINE IS STARTED

FIRST
HOURS OF
OPERATION
AFTER
INITIAL
HOURS OF
OPERATION
BEFORE THE
ENGINE IS
STARTED
 Start the engineandallowittowarmuptothenormaloperatingtempera-
tureof140F.(60C.)Thiswillrequireapproximatelyfifteen(15)minutesandshouldbe
doneinthelow-idle(600to800rpmasmeasuredonthetachometer)mode.
 Movethethrottle/shiftcontrolleverforward,smoothlyandquickly,toplaningspeed.
Thenreturnthethrottlebacktoaslowerspeed,butonethatcontinuestheplane.Varythe
enginespeedbutdonotexceed3,000rpmforthefirsthour,andcarryonlyalightload.
Afterthefirsthour,therpmmaynotexceed5,200rpmforthe5.7Lor5,400rpmforthe
6.0Land6.2Lengines.Reducethethrottle/shiftcontrollevertoidle(neutral)occasionally
foracool-downperiod.
 The boat MUSTbereturnedtothe authorizedILMORdealerforamandatoryoil
changebetweenten(10)andtwenty-five(25)hoursofoperation.Thisensurestheservice
staffwillbeabletodeterminewhetheranyinternalissuesmaybeapparent.
 After the break-in and oil changehavebeencompleted,theengine
maybeoperatedmorecontinuouslyatspeed,butneverbeyondthemaximum,anditisal-
waysadvisabletogivetheengineanoccasionalcool-downperiod.Forthe5.7Lengine,the
maximumis5,200rpm;forthe6.0L,themaximumis5,400rpm;andforthe6.2L,the
maximumis5,400rpm.
 Throughoutthelifeoftheengine,alwaysallowitawarm-upperiodbeforeoperation.
Abuseoftheengineandtransmissionarenevercoveredunderwarranty.Regularmainte-
nanceasoutlinedinthisOwner’sManualisveryimportanttoensuringalong,trouble-free
enginelife.
 Subsequentoilchangesshouldbedoneevery50hoursorquarterlyiftheboatisnot
usedregularly.SeetheMaintenancesectionofthisOwner’sManualformoredetails.
Failure to follow the engine oil recommendations listed in the manual can cause accel-
erated engine wear and could result in component failure. Damage to the engine due
to incorrect oil usage, oil changes and correct levels may void the warranty.
 AfterperformingallthechecksandinspectionsoutlinedinthisOwner’sManual,liftthe
enginecompartmentcover.
 Operatethebilgeblowerforatleastfour(4)minuteswiththeenginecompartment
coveropen.LeavethebilgeblowerONthroughoutthestartingprocessanduntiltheboat
hasplaned.
Operate the bilge blower for at least four (4) minutes before starting the engine, and
always when at idle or slow-running speed. Explosive gasoline and/or battery fumes
may be in the engine compartment. Failure to operate the bilge blower as directed may
result in explosion or re, resulting in serious injury or death. Always, before starting
the engine, open the engine compartment and check for fumes, leaks or the presence
of uids in the bilge.
Note: Always start the engine with the throttle/shift control lever in the neutral
position. The boat is equipped with a neutral-start safety switch that will not allow
engines to start while in gear.
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