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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the AquaCraft Alligator Tours 
Airboat! We want the time you spend with your new RC boat 
to be fun and successful, so please fully read the manual. 
If for any reason you think this R/C model is not for you, 
return it to your local hobby dealer immediately. NOTE: Your 
hobby dealer cannot accept returns on any model after fi nal 
assembly or after your boat has been operated.

Safety Precautions

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Never ever attempt to swim after a stalled RC boat. DO 
NOT get in the water for any reason to retrieve your 
boat. To aid you in retrieving a stalled RC boat you can 
use a fi shing reel with a tennis ball tied to the end of 
the line. Or better yet, get yourself a small Jon boat 
so you can row out and pick up your boat. Remember 
to use a PFD (personal fl otation device) any time you 
enter your retrieval craft.

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AquaCraft products are to be used by ages 14 and over. 

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Do not touch the propeller anytime the motor is running. 
Pay equally close attention to items such as loose clothing, 
shirtsleeves, ties, scarves, long hair or anything that may 
become entangled in the spinning prop. If your fi ngers, 
hands, etc. come in contact with the spinning propeller, you 
may be severely injured.

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The speed and mass of this boat can infl ict property 
damage and severe personal injury if a collision occurs. 
Never run this boat in the presence of swimmers or where 
the possibility of collision with people or property exists.

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Glow engines produce heat. Do not touch any part of your 
engine until it has cooled.

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This boat is controlled by radio signals, which are susceptible 
to possible interference from other R/C transmitters, paging 
systems, or other electrical noise. Before turning your radio 
transmitter and receiver on, make sure no one else in the 
area is operating a radio on the same frequency (channel).

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If your Alligator Tours Airboat should happen to stall, water 
currents will slowly carry it to shore. The bad news is that 
the boat could be carried to the opposite shore. When 
surveying areas to run your model, keep variables in 
mind such as wind direction, size of the lake, etc. It is not 
advisable to run R/C boats on any free-fl owing bodies of 
water such as creeks or rivers.

Specifi cations

BOAT SPECIFICATIONS:

Over all Length: 30” (770mm)
Width: 11 ¼” (285mm)
Height: 14” (355mm)

BOAT FEATURES:

Air cooled .34 SuperTigre

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 Glow Engine

Tough fi berglass hull construction
Twin Air Rudders
Injection molded water resistant radio box
Steel welded propeller cage
9x6 Fiber-fi lled pusher prop
Easy Fill Fuel Tank
Flotation installed inside the hull

RADIO SYSTEM:

Tactic

 2 Channel Pistol Grip Transmitter

Tactic 2 Channel RX 
Tactic TSX 200 Standard servos (2)

Manual Specifi cations &

Description Changes

All pictures, descriptions, and specifi cations found in this 
instruction manual are subject to change without notice. 
AquaCraft maintains no responsibility for inadvertent errors 
in this manual.

Warranty Service

AquaCraft will warrant your Alligator Tours Airboat for 90 days 
after the purchase from defects in materials or workmanship 
of original manufacture. AquaCraft, at their option, will 
repair or replace at no charge the incorrectly made part. 
This warranty does not cover damage caused by crash, 
abuse, misuse, alteration or accident. To return your boat for 
repairs you need to provide proof of purchase. Your store 
receipt or product invoice will suffi ce. IN NO EVENT SHALL 
THE PURCHASER BE ENTITLED TO ANY INCIDENTAL, 
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, 
WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR 
INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS 
IN THE PRODUCT. This warranty gives you specifi c legal 
rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from 
state to state.

Summary of Contents for Alligator Tours

Page 1: ...e included with this RC boat we do not recommend a rubber blow up raft RC boat running hardware is very sharp Be very careful when working on and around the metal parts While the motor is running pay close attention to the propeller Do not come in contact with the propeller at any time the engine is running or serious injury will result AquaCraft products are to be used by ages 14 and over AquaCra...

Page 2: ...no one else in the area is operating a radio on the same frequency channel If your Alligator Tours Airboat should happen to stall water currents will slowly carry it to shore The bad news is that the boat could be carried to the opposite shore When surveying areas to run your model keep variables in mind such as wind direction size of the lake etc It is not advisable to run R C boats on any free f...

Page 3: ...small Jon boat and personal flotation device PFD are preferred so you can row out and properly retrieve your boat YOU WILL ALSO NEED 12 AA batteries 10 to 15 nitro aircraft glow fuel Do not use boat fuel in this product Hobbico TorqMaster 12V Starter HCAP3200 Hobbico TorqMaster 12V Battery HCAP0800 Hobbico HotShot 2 Glow Igniter HCAP2520 DuraTrax Kwik Pit 500cc Fuel Bottle DTXP0150 Hobbico After R...

Page 4: ...nsmitter 3 Install 8 AA batteries into the transmitter in the configuration molded into the battery floor 4 Reinstall the battery door onto the bottom of the transmitter 5 Turn the transmitter ON using the switch on the transmitter s left side The battery level indicator light LED should glow green If the light is flashing the batteries are low and need to be replaced RECEIVER BATTERIES 1 Using a ...

Page 5: ...the holder 4 Slide the battery box back in the radio box carefully tucking the wires in the box 5 Place the radio box cover as well as the seat assembly in place and reinstall the screws Be careful to not overtighten At this time you can install the decals on the boat You can use the pictures on the box to help you place the decals Your Alligator Tours Airboat is now ready for operation ...

Page 6: ...justs the fuel mixture during idle and the spray bar adjusts the mixture during the transition from idle to full speed operation The more you turn in lean out either the HSN or the LSN the less fuel there is entering the engine This in turn makes the most power but can cause a condition called a lean run A lean run can damage your engine so always adjust your engine on the rich side When properly ...

Page 7: ...ckwise a full 40 and the engine just will not run well at all Operating your Alligator Tours Airboat POWER UP AND POWER DOWN SEQUENCE It is important to follow the below sequence each time you operate your boat Power up before a run 1 Fill the fuel tank 2 Turn on the transmitter 3 Turn on the Receiver switch located on the top of the boat s radio box 4 Attach the glow igniter to the top of the glo...

Page 8: ...to make sure no water entered the radio compartment Maintenance After you re done boating for the day you are going to want to add some after run oil to the engine to protect the internal parts We recommend removing the glow plug opening the carburetor all the way to full throttle and placing 10 to 12 drops of after run oil down the barrel of the carburetor Place a rag over the glow plug hole and ...

Page 9: ...sket Set 23 SUPG5685 Engine Set Screw Set 24 SUPG1574 Exhaust Stack 25 SUPG1560 Silent Muffler Stack 26 SUPG5806 Muffler Screw Set 27 SUPG2355 Carburetor Retainer Nut 28 SUPG4475 Fuel Nipple Pressure Fitting 29 SUPG4660 Exhaust Stack Gasket 5 Carburetor Parts List Part Description A SUPG4866 Needle B SUPG5080 Carburetor Body O Ring C SUPG2356 Needle Ratchet Spring Nut D SUPG5975 Spray Bar E SUPG22...

Page 10: ...iver battery without removing it from your model Included are one switch harness with J connectors and a charge cord HCAM2400 Accessories to Get You Running Hobbico TorqMaster LC 12V 7Ah Battery Compare it to other field batteries on capacity convenience or cost and the TorqMaster LC looks like a clear winner It comes out of the box ready for use and recharges overnight with an inexpensive AC Char...

Page 11: ...ngled anodized aluminum neck of the Kwik Pit Fuel Bottle reaches easily into your tank to prevent fuel spills The clear plastic body marked with capacity measuring lines in 10 cc increments keeps you aware of fuel levels At 500 cc 17 6 oz capacity it holds more than enough glow fuel to top off your tank A black rubber tip cap prevents spills during transport DTXP0150 AquaCraft Hammer EP RTR Sure t...

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