amount of approved motor oil before operating again or have your boat serviced by your local
authorized dealer’s service department. Note that damage to your engine from inappropriate
oil levels can be costly to repair. Such damage is not covered by your warranty. (Page 3-9)
While operating attitude adjustment plates use caution. Improper use of plates can cause
accidents, which may result in serious injury or death. While the boat is underway do not
move one plate up or down significantly as this may cause listing. While at higher speeds
do not over-trim, as this will cause the bow to lower quickly, resulting in a reduction of
speed and may cause the boat to veer. When in following seas or when running an inlet, the
plates should be fully retracted. This will allow for optimal performance. ELECTROMECHANICAL
ACTUATORS PROVIDE AN INSTANT RESPONSE. WHEN MAKING ADJUSTMENTS, USE SHORT
MOMENTARY TAPS OF THE SWITCH. (Page 3-14)
The use of canvas covers, especially darkly colored ones, in hot, sunny conditions, can result
in temperatures, inside the boat, in excess of 140oF/60oC. Prolonged high temperatures can
heat interior metal and other surfaces to the point that brief contact with the skin may cause
serious burns. Carefully remove the cover and allow the interior to ventilate and cool before
allowing anyone inboard. (Page 3-23)
Convertible seat backs should always be in the stowed position when the boat is under-
way. Anyone seated facing aft could become dislodged when the boat is underway, which
could result in sliding o the seating and making contact with the transom or swim plat-
form. Jump seats should be secured against the deck with a lock pin accessible under the
observer seat to avoid dislodging passengers while the boat is underway. Convertible seat
backing should always be secured prior to use. Care should be taken to avoid pinching
fingers or other skin when sliding the backing. (Page 3-28)
Failure to follow the engine oil recommendations listed in the engine manual can cause
additional engine wear and increase the possibility of engine component failure. Damage
to the engine due to incorrect oil usage can be costly to repair, and is not covered by the
warranty! (page 4-8)
Allowing the fuel level in the fuel tank to fall below one-quarter of a tank full may aect the
reliability of the fuel pump or result in damage to the fuel pump, which is not covered under
warranty. (Page 3-9, 4-4)
DO NOT use the ski pylon or any portion of any tower for lifting. They are NOT designed to
be used as a central lifting point. Also, DO NOT use the stern ski tow as a lifting ring. The
deck may be damaged. See the Storage Cradle sub-section of this section. Also never lift a
boat with water in the bilge or containing a water-filled device such as a ballast system or
sack. The extra stress will put an excessive load on the hull and lifting equipment that may
seriously damage the boat. Such damage may not be covered by the warranty. (Page 5-3)
To ensure proper break-in and lubrication, boat owners should not remove the factory
break-in oil until after the initial ten (10) hours of operation and before twenty-five (25)
hours. At that time, an oil change should be performed on the Ilmor engines by an autho-
rized Ilmor/MasterCraft dealer. (Page 4-7)
Continued operation after the warning light has illuminated may cause severe engine dam-
age. This will void your warranty. (Page 4-11)
Damage to the engine by use of low-quality gasoline or gasoline with an octane rating be-
low the minimum level listed for ILMOR MV8 engines will void the warranty on the engine.
(Page 4-4)
Extended storage with fuel in the system can aect fuel stability and may require system
inspection and fuel filter replacement when the boat returns to service. (Page 4-4)
The platform must be raised and locked into position for transportation of the boat,
as well as use of the platform while boating. Leaving the platform down may result in
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