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10 - TROUBLESHOOTING
- Most problems can be solved simply with a little patience, by systematically
checking the initial procedure for ”Preparing the machine” (page 8) and the start-
ing procedure (page 9).
- For example, if the engine fails to start, make sure there is fuel mixture in the
tank and that the fuel valve is open. Have you installed the snorkel in place of the
plug on the air tank? Have you changed the spark plug? You might have flooded
the engine.
- If you cannot find the problem after having followed this procedure, take your
Aquascooter to the nearest Service Centre, as you would for any other machine.
Any judgement as to the performance of the Aquascooter must be made in nor-
mal conditions of use in the water. This procedure presumes that the fuel mixture
used is in the correct proportions and that the machine has not been modified (for
example, fitted with an unsuitable spark plug, filled with the wrong oil, tampering
with the carburettor screws and fuel lines, tampering with the intake connector,
clamps and screws, assembly of cords and snap hooks).
A) THE MACHINE FAILS TO START OR IS DIFFICULT TO START:
- Are you following the correct starting procedure? (page 9)
- Make sure that the red carburettor lever is in the correct position.
- Is the spark plug wet? Clean, dry, or replace if necessary (in some cases, this
operation must be repeated). Try starting again with the red carburettor lever in
“RUN/MARCIA” position.
LONG STOPS
(e.g.: at the end of the season)
1 -
If it has been used in salt water, wash the outside of the Aquascooter
with fresh water.
2 - Unscrew the SNORKEL and turn the Aquascooter upside down to eliminate
any water from the tank.
3 - Allow the Aquascooter to operate with a fuel mixture at 6% for not more than
12 seconds at different speeds, then stop it by moving the carburettor lever to the
“STOP” position with the engine at top rate.
4 - Close the air tank with its plug.
5 - Empty the fuel mixture from the tank to eliminate any drops of water.
6 - Turn off the fuel valve.
7 - Store the Aquascooter in a dry, sheltered place.
WARNING:
If you cannot test the Aquascooter, remove the spark plug and pour
20 ml of fuel mixture oil into the cylinder. Slowly pull the starter cord 2-3 times so
the oil lubricates all the parts. Screw the spark plug back on.
