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MAKO SLINGSHOT JETBOARD

OPERATOR’S GUIDE

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 

........................................................ 

01

-  About this guide
-  Safety alerts & messages

GETTING STARTED

BEFORE YOU START ............................................ 

03

-  Jetboard definition

-  What’s in the box
-  The tool kit

KNOW YOUR MAKO ............................................. 

04

KNOW YOUR MAKO ............................................. 

05

KNOW YOUR ECU ................................................. 

06

-  ECU connectors

KNOW YOUR STATUS .......................................... 

07

COOLING .............................................................. 

08

-  Precautions

SETUP YOUR BOARD .......................................... 

09

-  Fitting the FCS side fins

-  Fitting the FCS centre fin

-  Fitting the carbon centre fin ....................... 

10

-  Your stance - regular or goofy .................... 

11

-  Adjusting the foot straps
-  Adjusting the grab line ................................ 

12

-  Charging the battery
-  Battery safety .............................................. 

13

-  Battery storage ............................................ 

14

-  The right fuel
-  Fuel mixing
-  Fueling procedure
-  Fuel storage ................................................. 

15

-  Carrying your board
-  Fuel mixing
-  Fueling procedure

PRE-SURF CHECKLIST ....................................... 

16

START YOUR ENGINE ......................................... 

17

POST-SURF CHECKLIST ...................................... 

18

POST-SURF ENGINE FLUSH ............................... 

19

RIDING YOUR MAKO

OPERATING RULES ............................................. 

21

-  Right of way
-  Meeting head on
-  Crossing
-  Overtaking .................................................... 

22

-  When all else fails
-  Aids to navigation

YOUR FIRST RIDE ................................................ 

23

-  Shallow water start
-  Throttle control
-  Weight-shift turns

STANDING UP ...................................................... 

24

-  Popping up

BASIC TURNS ...................................................... 

25

-  The need for speed
-  Heels and toes
-  Toeside turn
-  Heelside turn

DEEP WATER START ........................................... 

26

HINTS & TIPS ....................................................... 

27

-  Flat water ollie
-  Wave jumping
-  Using your own wake .................................. 

28

-  How to bail safely
-  Loss of power - paddling ............................. 

29

DOCK/BOAT START ............................................. 

30

RACING START .................................................... 

31

STORAGE & TRANSPORT ................................... 

32

-  Long-term storage
-  Transport your board

Summary of Contents for SLINGSHOT JETBOARD

Page 1: ...SAFETY WATERCRAFT AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION MAKOBOARDSPORTS COM MAKO SLINGSHOT JETBOARD OPERATOR S GUIDE WARNING READ THIS GUIDE THOROUGHLY BEFORE USE CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION...

Page 2: ...pear in this manual does not mean that Mako Boardsports does not use the mark nor does it mean that the product is not actively marketed or is not significant within its relevant market Mako Boardspor...

Page 3: ...ry storage 14 The right fuel Fuel mixing Fueling procedure Fuel storage 15 Carrying your board Fuel mixing Fueling procedure PRE SURF CHECKLIST 16 START YOUR ENGINE 17 POST SURF CHECKLIST 18 POST SURF...

Page 4: ...Burns moving parts Hypothermia Drugs alcohol Jetboard registration 55 Excessive speed noise Law enforcement Environmental responsibility Accidents insurance SAFETY GEAR 56 Personal floatation device P...

Page 5: ...me differences between the manufactured product and the descriptions and or specifications in this guide may occur Mako Boardsports reserves the right at any time to discontinue or change specificatio...

Page 6: ...MAKO SLINGSHOT JETBOARD OPERATOR S GUIDE Getting Started...

Page 7: ...e jetboard is designed to be operated by a single person rider or operator in a propped up prone kneeling or standing position on the board Direction of the jetboard is controlled by the rider transfe...

Page 8: ...and 1 SNORKEL 2 CARBON FIBRE MONOHULL 3 GRAB HANDLES 4 FOOT STRAPS 5 LED INDICATOR 6 BATTERY PACK 7 POP LATCH BUTTONS 8 ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID 9 CARRY HANDLES 10 COOLING OUTLET 11 TRACTION PADS 12 JET...

Page 9: ...lant delivers reliability performance and peace of mind out on the water 1 AIR INTAKE 2 CARBURETTOR 3 STARTER 4 THROTTLE ARM 5 IDLE GEAR 6 IGNITION PICKUP 7 FREEWHEEL 8 MAIN GEAR 9 COOLING INLET 10 SP...

Page 10: ...ition 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 synchroni...

Page 11: ...n ECU is functioning correctly and the starter is cranking the engine for three seconds The LED may appear to flash this is due to engine rotation during starting this is normal SOLID ON Y N The jetbo...

Page 12: ...ushes the water through the cooling system The jetboard has essentially two separate cooling systems that run off this single source of water one for the engine and one for the exhaust Water is forced...

Page 13: ...d ensure the flat side of the foil is orientated towards the centre of the jetboard with the fin rake sweeping toward the rear of the board 3 Place the front tab on the fin base inside the front slot...

Page 14: ...ntative You will find the flex and drive pattern slightly different to the standard centre fin offering an increase in performance particularly smoother turns and less drag TOOLS REQUIRED 3mm Allen Ke...

Page 15: ...equal weight distributed to both of your feet 2 Have a friend or someone you trust attempt to push you over and see which of your feet you instinctively put out to stop yourself from falling This foot...

Page 16: ...D STARTING POINT SET THE GRAB LINE TO A TOTAL LENGTH OF 500MM CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your Mako Slingshot is supplied with a quick install battery pack which powers the electronic systems of the jet...

Page 17: ...voltage reach predetermined values the charge cycle is complete If the charger is left connected to the battery a periodic top up charge is applied to counteract battery self discharge ERROR Possible...

Page 18: ...d to deliver the highest levels of engine protection Ensure the oil you choose meets the standards NMMA TC W3 API TC ISO L EGD or JASO FD FC FUEL MIXING Knowing the proper way to mix your fuel is the...

Page 19: ...ul session which has had to be cut short Your Mako Slingshot was designed so that anyone can carry and transport the board with ease No more insecure grip or struggle just a stress free journey to the...

Page 20: ...for your planned duration on the water The XT100 engine requires a mixture of regular unleaded gasoline or equivalent and 2 stroke oil in the ratio of 50 1 Fill fuel tank slowly to avoid back flow Do...

Page 21: ...warm up procedure onshore OPERATION OF THE XT100 ENGINE OUT OF WATER FOR LONGER THAN 10 SECONDS CAN RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM A WARRANTY CLAIM MAY BE DENIED THROUGH...

Page 22: ...e and immediately turn on the water supply Run the engine for 90 seconds at idle speed Close off the water supply run the engine for a further 5 seconds then stop the engine immediately When the jetbo...

Page 23: ...ush Adaptor supplied in the tool kit to your garden hose by means of a universal quick connector Connect the hose to a clean water supply 6 Connect the other end of the Engine Flush Adaptor to T conne...

Page 24: ...MAKO SLINGSHOT JETBOARD OPERATOR S GUIDE Riding Your Mako...

Page 25: ...objects RIGHT OF WAY Give the right of way to watercraft ahead of you and to your right You and your jetboard either stand on course because you have the right of way or you give way to a watercraft...

Page 26: ...icted or controlled area such as a no wake or low speed zone They may also indicate hazards or pertinent boating information Markers may be located on shore or on the water They can also indicate spee...

Page 27: ...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 pi...

Page 28: ...ess and flight the jetboard will feel sure footed and stable Keep throttle position constant while popping up 2 While lying on your jetboard take firm grip of the grab handles with both hands Lift up...

Page 29: ...palm powerful but not necessarily the most nimble The toeside turn is more dexterous like your fingers and can make more precise turns than heelside TOESIDE TURN With a toeside turn you want to initia...

Page 30: ...tboard Assume a prone position and take a firm grip of the grab handles with both hands with your forearms resting on the the traction pads 3 Re insert the engine shut off pin into hand control unit a...

Page 31: ...take your time 4 When you jump pull your knees as high as you can Try to hit your chest with your knees The deeper you crouch down before the Ollie and the higher you pull your feet the higher your O...

Page 32: ...t jetboarding can be found inland on flat lakes and waterways The benefit of your jetboard is that you can pull outrageous frothing 180s at tremendous pace arcing the board round and launching back in...

Page 33: ...s off the vertical axis of your body something on the other side of your body moves the opposite way Your head moves left your feet will move right This increases your lateral profile making more drag...

Page 34: ...the engine shut off pin into hand control unit Keeping your arm bent line the hand control up with your leading hip while applying tension to the grab line 5 Twisting your body around to the correct a...

Page 35: ...ody the board is located and in which hand to grip the hand control unit 3 Re insert the engine shut off pin into hand control unit and raise your dominant leg onto the jetboard placing your foot into...

Page 36: ...Before the battery pack is used again recharge prior to use Every six months spray the engine parts and battery terminals with a penetrating oil such as WD 40 to help protect components from rust cor...

Page 37: ...MAKO SLINGSHOT JETBOARD OPERATOR S GUIDE Jetboard Maintenance...

Page 38: ...HECK REED VALVE REPLACE REED VALVE CHECK SETTINGS THROTTLE TRIGGER ARM CHECK FULL FREE MOVEMENT HOSES CONNECTORS CHECK SECURE REPLACE XT100 ENGINE CHECK SECURE MOUNTS REPLACE MOUNTS CHECK SECURE ECU C...

Page 39: ...FAILURE TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN AND SERVICE YOUR JETBOARD ACCORDING TO THE RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND PROCEDURES CAN MAKE IT UNSAFE TO OPERATE AND A WARRANTY CLAIM MAY BE DENIED IF AMONG OTHER...

Page 40: ...ug may result in poor performance premature engine damage and a warranty claim being denied Although alternative spark plugs are available in the marketplace and may claim to be an equivalent replacem...

Page 41: ...sting the gap too narrow or too wide don t feel bad Most people go through the too large too small too large bit a couple of times especially the perfectionists SPARK PLUG INSTALLATION TOOLS REQUIRED...

Page 42: ...nd gently turn it clockwise until the needle just touches the seat Repeat process using the red low jet adjustment screw CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN TURNING THE HIGH AND LOW JET ADJUSTMENT SCREWS ONTO THE...

Page 43: ...nd inject the air into the oil This helps you to draw up the oil easily from the container 9 Draw up 13ml of hydraulic oil plus a couple of millilitres extra Push the plunger back into the syringe unt...

Page 44: ...E HULL PROTECTION After a long period of use UV rays can effect the carbon fibre hull which manifest visually as faded and patchy in appearance or even yellowing or in extreme circumstances cracking a...

Page 45: ...light will begin to blink steadily to show that the engine drain procedure has been egaged The engine will crank over and you will visually see any excess fuel or water ingression expelled from the c...

Page 46: ...into a container Submerge the syringe tip into the fuel and inject the air into the liquid This helps you to draw up the fuel from the container 8 Draw up 10ml of fuel plus a couple of millilitres ext...

Page 47: ...e ignition pickup and start motor connectors Hold the female connector in one hand and pull back on the locking tab to release it while pulling the male connector from the female receiver Make sure yo...

Page 48: ...44 MAKO SLINGSHOT OPERATORS GUIDE...

Page 49: ...MAKO SLINGSHOT JETBOARD OPERATOR S GUIDE Troubleshooting...

Page 50: ...t is with the human body One of the first things a doctor wants to know about you is your age Why Because the doctor knows that certain of your parts are likely to wear out with age and some sooner th...

Page 51: ...obstruction Test starter motor by attaching directly to battery for no more than 3 seconds Replace Starter Motor Starter motor Charge battery pack Contact Mako Service Centre or your Mako representat...

Page 52: ...ball valve for blockage Check ball valve for damage Check ball valve seal intact Check hoses for damage Check exhaust silencer Replace ball valve Replace exhaust silencer Hand control unit Throttle C...

Page 53: ...rk plug Check spark plug for damage Check spark plug gap Replace spark plug Fuel system Check adequate fuel level Ensure correct 50 1 fuel mix Check filter breather and fuel lines for blockages or dam...

Page 54: ...ctly and the starter is cranking the engine for three seconds The LED may appear to flash this is due to engine rotation during starting this is normal SOLID ON Y N The jetboard is powered on and the...

Page 55: ...MAKO SLINGSHOT JETBOARD OPERATOR S GUIDE Safety Information...

Page 56: ...entially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE indicates an instruction which if not followed could result in damages to the jetboard that are not cove...

Page 57: ...er stand behind the jetboard while the engine is running Despite the exhaust ventilating into the water a person standing behind a running engine may inhale high concentrations of exhaust fumes Inhala...

Page 58: ...vices PFDs can increase survival time because of the insulation they provide Naturally the warmer the water the less insulation you will require When operating in cold water below 4 C 40 F considerati...

Page 59: ...egarding the disposal or refuse In general refuse even biodegradable should be disposed properly on shore The rider must ensure that any substances such as fuel oil or cleaning solution do not drain i...

Page 60: ...allows riders to place themselves in and maintain a vertical or slightly backward position with no tendency to turn the rider face down RECOMMENDED CLOTHING SEVERE INTERNAL INJURIES CAN OCCUR IF WATER...

Page 61: ...there be a lot of traffic on the water What is your riding style THE BOTTOM LINE Since each option minimises some risks but increases others before each ride you must decide whether to wear or not we...

Page 62: ...ecommended that high speed operation only be applied when ideal conditions exist and are permitted Higher speed operation requires a higher degree of skill and increases the risk of severe injuries MA...

Page 63: ...bility that impairs vision reaction time judgment or operation of the controls is NOT recommended Always properly use the paracord wrist strap and engine shut off pin when operating the jetboard and e...

Page 64: ...straight line and at different speeds to become familiar with stopping distances under various operating conditions Stopping distance will vary depending on initial speed weight of rider wind and wate...

Page 65: ...MAKO SLINGSHOT JETBOARD OPERATOR S GUIDE Sales Policy Warranty...

Page 66: ...covers Mako branded products only Non Mako branded products purchased from Mako Boardsports are also eligible for coverage under UK consumer law but these are not covered by the Mako 12 Month Limited...

Page 67: ...ils In particular customers must MAKO OPERATOR S GUIDE SALES POLICY WARRANTY MAKO SALES POLICY provide their real name phone number email address and other requested information as indicated Furthermo...

Page 68: ...he price stated to you we will contact you for your instructions before we accept your order If we accept and process your order where a pricing error is obvious and unmistakeable and could reasonably...

Page 69: ...eave you a note informing you of how to rearrange delivery If you do not re arrange delivery we will contact you for further instructions and may charge you for storage costs and any further delivery...

Page 70: ...ing a contract for a reason set out at a to e below the contract will end immediately and we will refund you in full for any products which have not been provided and you may also be entitled to compe...

Page 71: ...ion for the net costs we will incur as a result of your breaking the contract OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE SUFFERED BY YOU If we fail to comply with these terms we are responsible for loss or...

Page 72: ...ing you are required to do under these terms or if we delay in taking steps against you in respect of your breaking this contract that will not mean that you do not have to do those things and it will...

Page 73: ...clare on behalf of the craft manufacturer that the craft mentioned above complies with all applicable essential requirements in the way specified and is in conformity with the type for which above men...

Page 74: ...MAKO BOARDSPORTS 14 CHALDICOTT BARNS TOKES LANE SEMLEY DORSET SP7 9AW UK INFO MAKOBOARDSPORTS COM 44 0 1747 448 667 WWW MAKOBOARDSPORTS COM MK M1400 DWV5 0 MAR2021...

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