Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause/Solution
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Speed loss
1.
Check for weeds or fishing line on
the propeller and remove.
2.
Check battery charge status.
3.
Check battery connections.
•
Weeds on prop
•
Weeds on Beach Buddy
TM
Weed Removal while Underway:
1.
Set the speed control at Forward 5
and spin the propeller briefly.
2.
Stop the motor, set the speed at
Reverse 2 and spin the propeller
briefly.
3.
Reset the speed to forward and
check for improved performance.
4.
Repeat steps 1
-
3 until weeds are
cleared and satisfactory
performance has returned.
•
Weeds on prop
•
Weeds on Beach Buddy
TM
Weed Removal Manually:
CAUTION! TURN MOTOR
OFF
before
attempting to remove weeds by hand.
•
Motor noise or vibration
1.
Check propeller for weeds or
fishing line.
2.
Check to see propeller is secure
and not damaged.
Personal Flotation Device.
We recommend that a proper personal
flotation device be worn by all occupants of the boat.
Motor and Propeller
Always watch for other boaters or hazards
while on the water. This boat is not designed to be a swimming or
diving platform. Watch out for swimmers near your boat.
Spinning props can cause serious injury or death.
Motor. Do not run the motor out of the water.
The motor needs to
be submerged in water to stay cool. Running the motor when dry can
seriously damage the motor’s seals.
Go
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Float, LLC can not be responsible for accidents due to misuse,
modifications or for use of the boat in any manner other than its
intended use.
Boating Safety
