New member in Maine

jsosborn · 06-07-2008, 04:09 PM

I recently bought a used i170 and LOVE it. We take it RVing and have a great time. But. I left it in the bed of my truck with the power port open and it rained. Now it won't start and where the happy face should be is cloudy with water vapor.

Have I harmed poor Zippy beyond help? Any clues?

Jeff

MagiMike · 06-07-2008, 06:17 PM

DRY it out before you try to turn it on again.
Step one remove the control shaft.
Step two drain any water out you can by tilting and shaking the control shaft.
step three - hair dryer blowing up into the shaft
step four- when you think you have it dry. Wait a little longer!! ( 2 or three days)Setting the shaft out in the sun helps also.

Power it up and see if it works. If not time fer service at your dealer.

06-07-2008, 04:09 PM	#1
jsosborn New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Keys/Midcoast Maine Posts: 2	New member in Maine I recently bought a used i170 and LOVE it. We take it RVing and have a great time. But. I left it in the bed of my truck with the power port open and it rained. Now it won't start and where the happy face should be is cloudy with water vapor. Have I harmed poor Zippy beyond help? Any clues? Jeff

06-07-2008, 06:17 PM	#2
MagiMike Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston, TX, USA. Posts: 701	Try to dry the control shaft DRY it out before you try to turn it on again. Step one remove the control shaft. Step two drain any water out you can by tilting and shaking the control shaft. step three - hair dryer blowing up into the shaft step four- when you think you have it dry. Wait a little longer!! ( 2 or three days)Setting the shaft out in the sun helps also. Power it up and see if it works. If not time fer service at your dealer.

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