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MAKO SLINGSHOT OPERATORS GUIDE
MAKO OPERATOR’S GUIDE - GETTING STARTED
KNOW YOUR ECU
The Engine Control Unit (ECU) is the
brain of your Mako Slingshot jetboard
and is used to regulate spark generation
within the engine ignition system.
ONLY USE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT
SPECIFIED AND SUPPLIED BY MAKO
BOARDSPORTS. FAILURE TO EXERCISE
CAUTION WHILE USING THIS COMPONENT COULD
RESULT IN PRODUCT MALFUNCTION, ELECTRICAL
ISSUES AND CAN MAKE IT UNSAFE TO OPERATE,
AND A WARRANTY CLAIM MAY BE DENIED IF, AMONG
OTHER THINGS, THE OWNER CAUSED THE PROBLEM
THROUGH IMPROPER USE.
The engine control unit (ECU) is located inside the
engine compartment at the front left-hand side of
the board and consists of a plastic outer casing filled
with a compound to protect its internal electronic
components.
The role of the engine control unit (ECU) is to manage
the electrical current that is fed to the ignition coil in
order for it to generate the right amount of voltage for
the spark plug to ignite the fuel mixture.
The engine control unit (ECU) receives its signal from
a magnetic pulse that is synchronised with the speed
of the engine and the position of the crankshaft. This
digital pulse is, therefore, essentially a switching
signal that the ignition coil uses to control the voltage
input.
If your jetboard starts to run irregularly or fails to start
when you depress the START/STOP button on the
hand control unit, could imply a failed engine control
unit (ECU). Check the LED Indicator light to determine
status and refer to the ‘Troubleshooting’ section of
this Operator’s Guide at the earliest opportunity to
prevent any further damage to your jetboard.
ECU CONNECTORS
The engine control unit (ECU) is connected to other
electrical components using 6 individual connectors.
To avoid incorrect connection of components, each
cable uses a different connector type as follows:
1.
IGNITION PICKUP
2.
HAND CONTROL UNIT
3.
HT COIL PACK
4.
STARTER MOTOR
5.
BATTERY PACK
6.
LED INDICATOR
3
2
1
4
5
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Summary of Contents for SLINGSHOT JETBOARD
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