Mako SLINGSHOT JETBOARD, Руководство оператора

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MAKO SLINGSHOT OPERATORS GUIDE
MAKO OPERATOR’S GUIDE - RIDING YOUR MAKO
RACING START
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.
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.
RACING START IN SHALLOW WATER
For a racing start in shallow water 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 next your jetboard, take firm grip of
the grab handles with both hands. Your riding
stance (regular or goofy) will determine which
side of the body 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 the correct
foot strap position at the rear of the board.
4.
When your back foot is firmly planted in a
comfortable position, 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. Instantly apply the power by
squeezing the throttle trigger.
WHILE SQUEEZING THE THROTTLE TRIGGER,
THE BOARD WILL NATURALLY ACCELERATE
FORWARD CAUSING YOU TO TWIST. TO AVOID
LOSS OF BALANCE AND POSSIBLE INJURY, ENSURE
A STABLE FOOT POSITION TO BRACE YOURSELF
AGAINST WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE AND
SQUEEZING THE THROTTLE.
5. As the board accelerates forward, transfer
your bodyweight onto the leg placed at the
rear of the board, while raising the trailing leg
and quickly sliding your front foot underneath
you and placing it into the correct foot strap
position at the front of the board. Ensure your
bodyweight is orientated towards the rear of
the board to avoid ‘pearling’ where the nose of
your jetboard digs under the water.
6. With your feet securely in the foot straps, start
by raising your chest upwards while keeping
your knees bent. Release your front hand from
the grab handle.
7. Once your chest is vertical, drive your body
upwards and extend your legs to a standing
position in a continuous movement, releasing
your other hand from the grab handle.
8. 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.