Mako SLINGSHOT JETBOARD, Operator'S Manual

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MAKO SLINGSHOT OPERATORS GUIDE
ISSUE SECONDARY ACTIONS PRIMARY ACTIONS
MAKO OPERATOR’S GUIDE - TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE WILL NOT START
ENGINE DOES NOT
CRANK OR CRANKS
SLOWLY
PROBABLE CAUSES LED STATUS
Remove and re-insert engine shut-off pin. Check for debris in rubber housing on
hand control.
Check/test engine shut-off pin sensor with
multimeter between pins 1 and 2.
Contact Mako Service Centre or your
Mako representative.
Check secondary red LED indictator
located on the Engine Control Unit.
Contact Mako Service Centre or your
Mako representative.
Engine shut-off sensor
Engine shut-off pin Slow Flash
LED Off LED Indicator
Check battery is seated and connected
correctly. Check terminals for damage.
Charge battery pack with charger. Test
voltage with multimeter. Replace battery.
Faulty, undercharged
or flat battery
Check/test START/STOP button with
multimeter between pins 1 and 3.
Contact Mako Service Centre or your
Mako representative.
START/STOP button
Check spark plug for moisture. Drain
engine procedure. Replace spark plug.
Contact Mako Service Centre or your
Mako representative.
SOLID: 1sec
FLASH: 10sec
Hydro-locked engine
Remove battery. Place board upright on
its tail. Rotate drive shaft manually to
expel water ingression.
Contact Mako Service Centre or your
Mako representative.
Flooded exhaust
Remove battery. Check drive shaft rotates
manually by hand.
Clean/clear debris from jetdrive.
Obstructed jetdrive
Remove battery. Check gears for damage
or 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 representative.
RAPID FLASH
Low Battery
ENGINE CRANKS
BUT DOES NOT FIRE
Check ignition pickup connection. Check
flywheel magnets.
Run engine drain procedure while
checking LED flashes at engine RPM.
Ignition Sensor
SOLID: 1sec
FLASH: 10sec
Check secondary red LED indictator
located on the Engine Control Unit.
Contact Mako Service Centre or your
Mako representative.
LED Off LED Indicator
Check flywheel oil reservoir rotates at
same RPM as drive coupling during
engine cranking.
Contact Mako Service Centre or your
Mako representative.
Flywheel clutch
SOLID: 3sec
FLASH: 10sec
Prime engine. Check adequate fuel level.
Check filter, breather and fuel lines for
blockages or damage.
Check/clean carburettor and snorkle.
Reset carburettor settings.
Replace carburettor.
Fuel/air system
Check spark plug type. Check spark
plug for damage. Check spark plug gap.
Replace spark plug.
Check HT lead for secure connection
and damage. Check HT Coil earthing is
secure. Check/re-connect ignition pickup.
Ignition system
Remove battery. Place board on left-hand
side, carb down. Rotate drive shaft
manually to expel water/fuel.
Check spark plug for moisture. Drain
engine procedure. Replace spark plug.
flooded engine
Remove battery. Place board upright on
its tail. Rotate drive shaft manually to
expel water ingression.
Contact Mako Service Centre or your
Mako representative.
Flooded exhaust
IF PROBLEM PERSISTS. CEASE ALL OPERATION. CONTACT MAKO BOARDSPORTS OR AN AUTHORISED MAKO AGENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.