Owner`s manual

ILMOR MV8 Owner’s Manual • Page 19
is to allow the operator an opportunity to start the engine and permit the alternator
to recharge the battery, but 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.
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. Charg-
ing a dead battery with the alternator on the boat will put undue stress on the alterna-
tor, and that, in turn, may cause it to fail.
When charging, batteries generate small amounts of dangerous hydrogen gas.
This gas is highly explosive. Keep all sparks, ames and smoking well away
from the area. Failure to follow instructions when charging a battery can cause
an electrical charge or even an explosion of the battery. This could result in seri-
ous injury or death.
 Anaccuratetransmissionuid/oilreadingwillhappenonlyafterthetransmissionhasrunlong
enough to thoroughly warm to 140 F. (60 C.) This should one of the last checks performed prior to
anouting.Runtheenginewiththeboatinthebodyofwater.Runtheboatforatleastfteen(15)
minutestogetthetransmissionuid/oiluptotherequiredlevelofheat.
Check the Transmission
Fluid/Oil Level
• Afteroperatingtheengineatidlewhileinthewaterforatleastfiveminutes
or until thoroughly warmed up, turn the engine OFF and disconnect the en-
gine safety starting switch. Be sure the throttle/shift control lever is in neutral.
Open the engine compartment and locate the transmission dipstick.
Note:Topreventanincorrectreading,thetransmissionuidlevelmustbecheckedimmedi-
atelyaftertheengineisshutdown.Transmissionuid/oildrainsbackintothetransmission
casing from the cooler and cooler lines, and the dipstick could give a false reading if not
done quickly.
 Differenttransmissionswillhavetheirowntypeofdipstick.TheThetwotypesused
on V-drive and direct drive transmissions used in conjunction with the MV8 engine will
have either a threaded or non-threaded dipstick. Those without threads expand when the
handle is turned in a clockwise direction after the dipstick is inserted.
• Ifthedipstickandthetransmissionhousingvoidarenotthreaded,ensurethatthe
dipstick is fully inserted in the void prior to use. This is required for the expansion and
correct operation. The dipstick has a T handle.
• Ifthedipstickandhousingvoidarethreaded,therewillbeano-ringbetweenthedip-
stick and housing void to provide the necessary seal. The handle has a fuller grip area
than the T-handled, non-threaded dipstick.
• Removethedipstickandwipeitoffwithacleanrag.Quicklyre-insertitfully,andthen
immediatelyremoveit.CheckthatthelevelisbetweentheADDandFULLmarkon
the stick.