Owner`s manual

SHIFTING
GEARS
Always be certain that there is ample room around the boat when trying to start the en-
gine in forward position as the boat will move forward when the engine starts. Contact
with other boats, docks, shallow waterway bottoms, or debris may result in damage
to the boat that is not covered under warranty, and may also result in serious injury.
Never operate the starter motor continuously for more than fteen (15) seconds with-
out at least two (2) minute resting intervals. Failure to do so may result in the starter
overheating, which is damage not covered under warranty. The ignition key must be
released after the engine has started to avoid damage to the starter motor and drive.
• Alwaysallowtheenginetowarmuptonormaloperatingtemperatureof140F.(60
C.)priortoplacingtheboatingear.Electronicswillactasagovernor,orrev-limiter,
to prevent the boat from reaching higher rpm before the engine has warmed up. Also
ensure that the engine oil pressure is greater than 10 psi, according to the gauge on the
instrument panel.
•
When shifting gears, always move the throttle/shift control lever smooth-
ly and quickly into gear. Hesitations and slow gear movement can damage the shifting
mechanism in the transmission. Always allow the engine speed to fall to low idle (600
to800RPM)beforemakingagearshift.
• Thethrottle/shiftcontrollevermustmoveforwardforty-five(45)degreesoftravel
from neutral to engage forward gear. Because the lever controls both gearing and throt-
tle response, continuing to move forward will increase speed.
• Reverseoccurswhenthethrottle/shiftcontrolleverispulledbackfromneutralatleast
45 degrees of travel.
When moving between forward-neutral-reverse or any combination of gear settings,
always all the engine to fall to idle (600-800 RPM) before completing the shift. Failure
to do so may result in damage that is not covered under warranty.
This is not a land vehicle. There are no brakes to be applied. To stop a boat
requires advance planning and operations that must be completed before reaching the dock
or bank.
• Bringthethrottle/shiftcontrollevertoneutral.
• Iftheboathasbeenoperatedforanextendedperiodoftime,orathighRPM,allowthe
engineacool-downperiodatlowidle(660to800RPM)forseveralminutes.
• TurnthekeytotheOFFpositiontostoptheengineanddrivetrain.
• Coastintothedockorbank,followinginstructionsprovidedbytheboatmanufacturer’s
Owner’s Manual to properly stop the boat without damaging the hull.
STOPPING
THE BOAT
ILMOR MV8 Owner’s Manual • Page 26