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If the JetSurf™ is ready (the chapter Before start), you can start using it. To check whether the engine
is working and warmed-up, rst try the device out of water – BEFORE EVERY RIDE.
The JetSurfTM is cooled with water and can run on land without the water
cooling only for a limited period of time. Otherwise it can get damaged.
Therefore do not leave it started longer than necessary. To warm up the
engine, it is enough to let it run for 3-5 seconds on (and BUT NO LONGER
THAN 10 SECONDS as it can cause overheating of exhaust system and it‘s
destruction).
JETSURFTM STARTING
Note: the starting process has two stages. Read these instructions carefully in order to understand
them completely.
STAGE ONE – ICU activation
1. Insert the engine shut-o key in the engine shut-o switch placed on the upper part of the con-
trol handle for minimum 4 seconds (BUT LONGEST FOR 30 SECONDS!!!), then take the key out. The
ignition control unit (ICU) will switch on and also the other accessories (such as a bilge pump) will be
activated. The control unit activation is optically signalled by the control LED lighting and activation of
the electric bilge pump which you are able to hear (see the chapter Ignition control unit).
Note: The ICU will stay in this state for 5 minutes from the last time the engine shut-o key was
pulled out of the engine shut-o switch. Then it will switch o automatically and in order to start the
power board you will have to repeat this step.
STAGE TWO – engine start
2. Insert the key in the engine shut-o switch on the control handle a second time. In the ignition
control unit (ICU), a three-second (3 s) delay has been programmed so that the rider could get into
a safe position and hold tight the grips of the motorized power board before the engine starts. After
this short delay, the engine starter will switch on and start the engine.
Note: The running engine can be switched o by pulling the key out of the engine shut-o switch.
WARNING: THE JetSurf™ STARTS REGARDLESS WHETHER THE THROTTLE IS PRESSED OR
NOT. THE JetSurf™ THEREFORE STARTS EVEN IF THE USER DOES NOT HOLD THE THROTTLE
TRIGGER ON THE HANDLE.
TIP: To make the rst start easier, cover the
air intake of carburetor (diuser) with your hand
and in the same time accelerate. This will make
the mixture of fuel richer (this procedure replac-
es so called choke). With this procedure you can
also prevent knocking which can occur when you
are trying to start JetSurf™ after a long time. In
general, we recommend to use “choke” every-
time that you are trying to start JetSurf™ after
more than 12 hours.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF STARTING
1. STAGE- ICU activation
Inserting the engine shut-o key in the engine shut-o
switch for 5 seconds
You can hear the electric pump
Pulling the shut-o key out The ICU waits for 5 minutes for the key
to be inserted for the second time
2. STAGE - start
Inserting the engine shut-o key in the engine shut-o
switch
After 3 seconds the engine starts
independent of the throttle
During the time when the engine is running, check the engine operation both optically and acoustically.
Check whether the engine acceleration is correct and whether the freewheel has been adjusted cor-
rectly. If the freewheel revolutions are increasing, check the throttle cable line (adjust the freewheel, see
CARBURETTOR on page 24 part B).
WARNING! If you are not sure how to set the carburettor, contact a sales representative.
WARNING! The correct engine operation is only checked on the engine when warmed up. After the
very rst start, the engine may run irregularly. In such a case repeat the start procedure once or twice.
The rider prepared to use the JetSurf™ MUST WEAR a life jacket, safety helmet and MUST HAVE the
original JetSurf™ wrist band with the engine shut-o key attached to his/her wrist and it must be
connected with the motorized power board by means of the safety leash.
For sharp start from water it is necessary to nd a suitable place where to start riding. First it is nec-
essary to have a sucient depth from which we can start safely without damaging the bottom ns of
the vessel. The minimum depth is 50 cm. Keep in mind that after starting the engine, the rear part of
the board may sink by 10-20 cm.
Never start JetSurf™ in swimming areas. Also make sure that you have
sucient space for manoeuvring, mainly if you are a beginner. The ideal
area is 300x300 m without obstacles and with smooth water surface.
STARTING FROM THE BANK (IN SHALLOW WATER)
In order to speed up the process of starting, we recommend performing of the engine check and
warm-up (the rst start stage) on the bank and carrying the started power board to water within 5
minutes where the second stage of starting will be performed.
The following picture – FIGURE 1 shows the correct position of the rider when starting from
shallow water. The rider holds his/her JetSurf™ with both hands in such a way that with his/her more
dextrous hand he/she is able to hold the vessel and control the throttle trigger at the same time
– FIGURE 2. The rider IS STANDING next to the board, NOT LYING on the board. When
the rider is in the correct position for starting, with his/her free hand in which he/she does not have
control handle he/she can insert the engine shut-o key in the engine shut-o switch (on condition
that the ICU has been activated) – FIGURE 3.
During the three-second delay between inserting the engine shut-o key and starting of the JetSurf™,
the rider holds the throttle. After having started the JetSurf™ and its subsequent acceleration, the
rider must jump onto the JetSurf™ with his/her full weight - FIGURE 4.
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