hours. The fuel filters should be changed annually, even
if less than one hundred (100) hours are run during the
previous season.
Before Each Use
Before Starting the Engines
Review the engine manual before each outing to determine
the drive train requirements that need to be followed prior to
each use.
Review the Safety Checks and Services section of this Owner’s
Manual. There are important functions that must be followed
before, during and after every outing:
• Inspect the raw water intake strainer(s) for blockage. If there
is blockage.
• Check and clean the seacock strainer as necessary (where
equipped).
• Check the cooling system level. See the Ilmor Engine
owner’s manual for details.
• Inspect the battery connections and hold-downs.
• Inspect the drive trains for loose or missing hardware.
• Inspect the throttles for wear and interference with other
components.
• Inspect the fuel system lines and connections for leaks.
• Check for water leaks or excessive exhaust odor.
• As you start the engine, check that the voltage reading
registers fully charged batteries.
After Each Use
Refer to the Cleaning the Boat and Corrosion Prevention
sections of this Owner’s Manual for guidance on a thorough
approach to maintenance. Boats used in salt water or brackish
water should have the engine flushed according to the engine
owner’s manual.
Quarterly (Every Fifty [50] Hours or in accordance
with the engine owner’s manual)
Before Starting the Engines Or After They Have Cooled
• Check the safety equipment.
• Change the oil according to the Ilmor owner’s manual
schedule.