Mako SLINGSHOT JETBOARD, Operator'S Manual

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MAKO SLINGSHOT OPERATORS GUIDE
MAKO OPERATOR’S GUIDE - TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
As a general rule when troubleshooting
your Mako jetboard, investigate the
possible causes that can be eliminated
easily and inexpensively before
proceeding to those that require more
time. Where possible, avoid component
disassembly until you have exhausted
all other investigative options. This
practice will help avoid presenting an
inflated repair for a simple problem.
IT IS THE OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO
ENSURE THAT THEY HAVE SUFFICIENT
EXPERIENCE AND IS IN ANY DOUBT
REGARDING THEIR ABILITY TO PERFORM THE REPAIR.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY REPAIR AND SERVICE YOUR
JETBOARD ACCORDING TO THE RECOMMENDED
PROCEDURES CAN MAKE IT UNSAFE TO OPERATE,
COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE JETBOARD AND
A WARRANTY CLAIM MAY BE DENIED IF, AMONG
OTHER THINGS, THE OWNER CAUSED THE PROBLEM
THROUGH IMPROPER REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE.
Even the best-maintained jetboard can run into
trouble occasionally. General wear and tear will
eventually take its toll. When it happens, your task
is to pinpoint the source of trouble quickly and home
in on the correct solution. To accomplish this, you’ll
need to follow our logical troubleshooting plan.
We’ll come to the plan in a bit, but first you should
consider your engine’s history. What has been done to
it recently? Or not been done to it, that should have
been? Think hard about any service work that may
have been performed. It’s possible that something
was overlooked or not done properly.
History is as important with engines as it 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 than others if you’ve
abused them. Your engine is no different in this
respect.
To understand how to best troubleshoot your jetboard
and to have a clear plan of attack, you need to know
how various systems function and what problems
your jetboard is most prone to. Here’s a list of the
systems of failure:
»
Ignition system
»
Fuel system
»
Cooling system
»
Electrical system
»
Exhaust system
»
Hull Integrity
Details for solving problems in each of these general
categories can be found in the following pages as
well as in our highly-produced troubleshooting and
maintenance tutorial videos available on the Mako
Boardsports website and YouTube channel.
Each video shows an experience member of the Mako
team walk you through each step of the process. The
videos are fully narrated with additional explanation,
and range between 1-3 minutes in length.
Visit the Mako website at MAKOBOARDSPORTS.COM
COMMON SYMPTOMS OF TROUBLE
Common symptoms of trouble can be placed into the
following basic categories:
»
Engine will not start
»
Engine runs irregularly or stalls
»
Engine idles unevenly
»
Engine speed will not increase above idle
»
Engine revs higher than normal
»
Engine revs lover than normal
»
Board speed is less than normal
»
Board takes on more water than normal
Once you establish which of these symptoms
describes your problem, consult the following step-
by-step troubleshooting chart. Keep in mind the basic
care and maintenance needs of your jetboard, and
realise that many of the following symptoms are the
direct result of those needs not being met.