Mako SLINGSHOT JETBOARD, Operator'S Manual

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MAKO SLINGSHOT OPERATORS GUIDE
ISSUE SECONDARY ACTIONS PRIMARY ACTIONS PROBABLE CAUSES
MAKO OPERATOR’S GUIDE - TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE RUNNING
Fuel system Check adequate fuel level.
Ensure correct 50:1 fuel mix.
Check filter, breather and fuel
lines for blockages or damage.
Replace with freshly mixed fuel.
Reset carburettor settings.
Check/clean carburettor.
Replace carburettor.
Check/clean reed valve.
Replace reed valve.
Defective or fouled spark plug
Check spark plug for damage.
Check spark plug gap. Replace spark plug.
Engine Control Unit (ECU)
Ensure LED indicator is
illuminated.
Unplug ECU and test voltage
with multimeter.
Replace ECU.
ENGINE SPEED WILL
NOT INCREASE
ENGINE IDLES OR RUNS
IRREGULARLY, OR STALLS
Faulty, undercharged or flat battery
Ensure LED indicator is
illuminated.
Charge battery pack.
Test voltage with multimeter.
Replace battery pack.
Ignition system
Test ignition pickup and HT Coil
with multimeter.
Replace flywheel magnets
Replace ignition pickup.
Replace HT Coil pack.
Replace HT lead. Check flywheel magnets.
Check/re-connect ignition pickup.
Check HT lead for damage.
Check HT Coil earthing is secure.
Exhaust system
Check 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
Check throttle trigger operation.
Check throttle cable for damage.
Check throttle arm operation. Adjust idle screw.
Replace hand control unit /
throttle assembly.
Defective or fouled spark 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 damage.
Replace with freshly mixed fuel.
Reset carburettor settings.
Check/clean carburettor.
Replace carburettor.
Check/clean reed valve.
Replace reed valve.
Engine Control Unit (ECU)
Ensure LED indicator is
illuminated.
Unplug ECU and test voltage
with multimeter.
Replace ECU.
Ignition system
Test ignition pickup and HT Coil
with multimeter.
Replace flywheel magnets
Replace ignition pickup.
Replace HT Coil pack.
Replace HT lead. Check flywheel magnets.
Check/re-connect ignition pickup.
Check HT lead for damage.
Check HT Coil earthing is secure.
IF PROBLEM PERSISTS. CEASE ALL OPERATION. CONTACT MAKO BOARDSPORTS OR AN AUTHORISED MAKO AGENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Obstructed jetdrive
Clean/clear debris from jetdrive.
Remove battery.
Check drive shaft rotates
manually by hand.