ILMOR 2011 MV8 User Manual

TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
Safety ................................................................................................. 1
Direct Safety Concerns
.......................................................................... 2
Introducing the MV8
........................................................................... 3
Exhaust System
................................................................................... 5
Fuel System
........................................................................................ 5
Cooling System
................................................................................... 6
Open Cooling System
........................................................................ 7
Full Closed Cooling System
................................................................. 7
Electrical System
................................................................................. 8
Fuse Box
........................................................................................ 8
Boat/Engine Interfacing Wiring
............................................................ 9
Engine Sensors
.................................................................................... 9
Alarms
.............................................................................................. 9
Water Temperature
............................................................................ 9
Oil Temperature
..............................................................................10
Oil Pressure
...................................................................................10
Fueling the MV8
.................................................................................11
Fuel Requirements
..............................................................................11
Oxygenated Gasoline or Gasoline Containing Alcohol
................................12
When the Boat Is Not Used in a While
....................................................12
Fuels Outside the United States and Canada
............................................12
Other Pre-Outing Requirements
..........................................................13
Engine Oil
........................................................................................13
Transmission Fluid/Oil
.........................................................................13
Before Each Use
.................................................................................14
Check the Raw Water Impeller/Sea Pump
..................................................14
Check the Transmission Cooler
...............................................................15
Check the Coolant Level
.......................................................................15
Check the Alternator Belt for Looseness or Damage
......................................16
Inspect the Battery Connections and Hold-Downs
........................................16
Inspect the Engine for Loose or Missing Hardware........................................17
Inspect the Fuel and Exhaust Systems for Leaks
...........................................18
Inspect the Throttle & Shift Cables for Kinks, Wear & Interference
....................18
Check that the Battery Is Fully Charged
.....................................................18
Check the Transmission Fluid/Oil Level
....................................................19
Check the Engine Oil Level
...................................................................20
After Each Use
...................................................................................21
Check Raw Water Pick-up
.....................................................................21
Flush Raw Water/Sea Pump System
.........................................................21
Check for Leaks
.................................................................................22
Clean Any Residue
..............................................................................22
Starting, Stopping and New Engine Break-In
........................................23
First Hours of Operation
......................................................................24
After Initial Hours of Operation
..............................................................24
Before the Engine Is Started
...................................................................24
Starting the Engine
..............................................................................25
2011 ILMOR MV8 Owner’s Manual • Page viii

ILMOR 2011 MV8 Specifications

General

Brand	ILMOR
Model	2011 MV8
Category	Engine
Language	English