Mako SLINGSHOT JETBOARD, Operator'S Manual

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MAKO SLINGSHOT OPERATORS GUIDE
MAKO OPERATOR’S GUIDE - RIDING YOUR MAKO
YOUR FIRST RIDE
BEFORE STARTING YOUR MAKO JETBOARD
IN THE WATER, MAKE SURE YOUR CHOSEN
TRAJECTORY IS CLEAR OF PEOPLE,
OBSTACLES AND OTHER WATERCRAFT. ENSURE
AMPLE SPACE AT REAR OF BOARD. ATTACH ENGINE
SHUT-OFF PIN TO WRIST USING THE PARACORD
STRAP ENSURING THE PIN CORD IS ORIENTATED
UNDERNEATH THE RIDER’S WRIST.
In order to speed up the starting process, we
recommend performing the pre-surf checklist and
engine priming and warm-up procedures onshore
before carrying your jetboard into the water.
The starting procedure in the water is very similar to
that undertaken out of the water, however you need
to ensure you understand the correct technique to be
able to mount the board from a standing position and
ride after starting the engine.
ALWAYS KEEP ARMS, LEGS AND OTHER
BODY PARTS AWAY FROM THE JET INLETS
AND OUTLETS DURING OPERATION. LONG
HAIR, LOOSE CLOTHING AND STRAPS CAN BECOME
ENTANGLED IN MOVING PARTS AND RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY. WATER (AND DEBRIS) EJECTED
FROM THE BOARD IS TRAVELLING AT A HIGH VELOCITY
AND CAN ALSO CAUSE INJURY TO THE RIDER.
SHALLOW WATER START
For a shallow water start it is necessary to find
a suitable place from which to embark on your
ride. Ensure there is at least 60 cm (2 ft) of water
underneath the lowest rear portion of the hull.
Be certain to maintain the specified depth so
sand, pebbles and rocks will not be drawn up into
the propulsion system and you are able to avoid
damaging the bottom fins. Take into account that
after starting the engine, the rear of the jetboard may
submerge into the water by 10-20 cm.
1. Standing on the lefthand side of your jetboard,
take a firm grip of the grab handles with both
hands and allow your forearms to rest on the
the traction pads. Your riding stance (regular or
goofy) will determine with which hand to grip
the hand control unit.
2. Re-insert the engine shut-off pin into hand
control unit and depress the engine START/
STOP button to crank engine while applying
two thirds throttle. Release button immediately
after the engine has started. Do not hold button
more than 3 seconds to avoid starter damage.
3.
As the engine fires up the jetboard will instantly
accelerate forward pulling you along by your
arms. Using the grab handles, pull your body up
onto the jetboard into a prone position, keeping
centred on the board with elbows on the
traction pads directly beneath your shoulders.
4. Check that a continuous flow of water is
coming out from the cooling outlet on the right
side of jetboard. Stop engine immediately if
flow of water is not apparent.
THROTTLE CONTROL
Once the board reaches plane and you are in a stable
position, you should take the opportunity to become
acquainted with the throttle.
To increase or maintain speed, pull on the throttle
trigger with your finger. To decrease speed, gently
release the throttle trigger. The throttle trigger is
spring loaded and should return to idle position
when not pressed. Practice stopping the jetboard in
a straight line at different speeds.
Avoid erratic throttle trigger movements, instead aim
for smooth and consistent trigger operation. After a
long period of full-throttle operation, allow the engine
to run at a lower speed so that the heat in the engine
can dissipate.
WEIGHT-SHIFT TURNS
Turning your jetboard is all about weight placement.
Depending on which direction you want to go, you
will focus your weight on the inside right or left of the
board. For example, if you want to go left, lean your
hips towards the left side of the board and apply your
body weight through your left elbow. The opposite is
true if you go right.