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CHAPTER 5 – MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE
SHOOTING
5-1
Required Daily Pre- Opening Inspections and Maintenance Checks
Listed below are several, but not all areas and items that need inspection to ensure proper ride operation.
Ensure the operators complete the daily inspections in accordance with the inspection checklist at the end
of the operators’ manual.
5-1A Emergency Stop Switch
This switch turns off electricity supplied to the Electrical Power Box.
5-1B Cockpit Assembly
Verify that the cockpit is clean and secure. Inspect the seats and restraint harnesses for operability. Inspect
the speaker system mountings and wire connections. Inspect the latch systems to insure that they are
working properly.
5-1C Canopy Assembly
Inspect the canopy mounting hinges and verify that the mounting screws are tight. Inspect the screen for
cleanliness and verify that it is secured to the framing. Inspect the projector for mounting stability, lamp
operation and that the lens is clean. Inspect the gas lifting ram sub-assemblies for signs of fatigue and the
mounting systems for tightness. Make sure the spring safety clips are installed properly.
5-1D Tail Boom Cover
Inspect the Tail Boom Cover for any wear or damage. Verify that the center weldment cover plates are in
place. Verify that the securing screws are tight lower aft bottom.
5-1E Loading Platform and Tail Boom Support Stand
Ensure that the Loading Platform (stairway) has not moved from its designated position. Make sure that
the Tail Boom Support Stand has also not moved away from its position.
NOTE: If the tail boom support stand is not supporting the tail boom when the platform is lowered, the
unit will not operate properly in the balancing phase.
5-1F Torque Arm Assemblies
Inspect the torque arm retaining bolt for tightness and wire locks. Verify that the retaining rings are
secured to the torque arms.
5-1G Panel Fasteners
Ensure that the plastic fasteners are in place and are securing the side ABS panels.
5-1H Electrical Power Box
Check for loose power connections, cooling system and unusual vibration and noise.
5-1I Mitsubishi Inverters
Check the following:
1) Inverter operation fault
2) Cooling system fault
3) Unusual vibration and noise
4) Unusual overheating and discoloration
If you suspect there is a voltage supply problem with the 208-volt 3-phase power, check the
inverter input voltages using a multi-meter (DVOM) to insure that proper voltages are present.