ILMOR MV8 570 - Check the Sea Strainer - Post-Engine Start-Up; Check that the Battery Is Fully Charged

BEFORE EACH USE
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NOTE: Perform the next pre-checks aer the engine has been run for several
minutes and then shut o.
CHECK THE SEA STRAINER – POST-ENGINE
START-UP
1. Start the engine.
2. Open the engine compartment and locate the sea strainer.
3. Aer 20 seconds of run time, check the sea strainer to make sure it is
full of water with minimal air bubbles. If you have too much air in the
strainer, check to make sure the cap/lid is securely closed and sealed.
Check for leaks leading up to the oil/transmission cooler.
4. Close the engine compartment.
NOTICE: Air in the system could cause the raw water impeller to fail,
causing severe engine problems. If air in the system is persistent, visit
your local Ilmor service center.
CHECK THAT THE BATTERY IS FULLY
CHARGED
As the boat is started, check all gauges but pay particular attention to the
voltmeter.
With the key on, but before the engine is started, the voltmeter should
read above 12 volts. Aer starting the engine, check that the voltmeter
reads between 12.8 and 14.5 volts. An erratic reading can be a sign
of low voltage. e voltmeter is the best indication of the state of the
battery. However, it is not foolproof. While the reading will indicate
that the battery is producing current, if in a previous outing there
was reason to suspect a problem with the battery(ies), check with an
authorized Ilmor High-Performance Marine service center.
If the charge has fallen too low or if the battery is older or fails to hold a
charge at the expected level, the boat may not start. For additional questions
about your battery(ies), contact your boat manufacturer’s authorized dealer.
WARNING! Always keep all sparks, ames and smoking materials away
from the battery charging area. In the event of a dead battery, charge it
with a battery charger before attempting to start the engine. Jump-starting
from another boat or battery is dangerous. Charging a dead battery with the
alternator on the boat will put undue stress on the alternator, and that, in
turn, may cause it to fail.