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3. Place four (4) new “AA” batteries into the
receiver battery holder. Be sure to follow the polarity
diagram molded into the battery holder.

4. Replace the battery holder inside the radio box. Make sure
that it will not interfere with any of the control linkages.

5. Replace the radio box cover and radio box lid retainer.

6. Using the screwdriver, carefully pry the retainer over the tabs.

Summary of Contents for Rio 51Z

Page 1: ...val craft i e Jon boat or duck boat NOTE Because of the sharp running hardware included with this RC boat we do not recommend a rubber blow up raft RC boat running hardware is very sharp Be very caref...

Page 2: ...for you return it to your local dealer immediately PLEASE NOTE Your hobby dealer cannot accept a return on any model after the final assembly sequence has begun MANUAL SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION CHANG...

Page 3: ...eat sources of sparks or anything else that might ignite it Do not smoke or allow anyone else to smoke in close proximity to open gasoline containers Make sure that gas lines are in good condition so...

Page 4: ...e alcohol freegasoline Thecarburetordiaphragm will gradually deteriorate if you use gasoline with alcohol Gasoline can go bad Store your gasoline out of the sunlight and in a cool place Bad gasoline i...

Page 5: ...le TRANSMITTER FEATURES 1 ON OFF Switch 2 Servo Reversing Switches 3 Power Light LED 4 Steering Rate Adjustment Knob 5 Steering Trim Knob 6 Throttle Trim Knob 7 Throttle Trigger 8 Steering Wheel INSTA...

Page 6: ...ould glow red If the light is flashing the batteries are low and need to be replaced INSTALLING THE RX BATTERIES 1 Locate the cowl locks at the rear of the hatch Turn the locks 1 4 turn to remove the...

Page 7: ...polarity diagram molded into the battery holder 4 Replace the battery holder inside the radio box Make sure that it will not interfere with any of the control linkages 5 Replace the radio box cover an...

Page 8: ...he 4mm and 3mm nuts respectively CHECK THE RADIO SYSTEM 1 Stand behind the boat with both the transmitter and receiver turned on Rotate the steering wheel to the left The back of the rudder should mov...

Page 9: ...throttle arm position for full throttle 4 Idle position 5 Off or stop position If this is not the case move the steering servo reverse switch located on the front of the transmitter 2 to the other pos...

Page 10: ...10 INSTALLING THE PROPELLER 1 Use a 10mm wrench to remove the prop nut from the stub shaft 2 Install the propeller on the shaft replace the nut making sure it is tight 3 Assembly is now complete...

Page 11: ...rigger to stop the engine Retrieve the boat remove the cowl lock the oil shut off clip and turn off the receiver and transmitter in that order Take caution to not overheat the engine Keep an eye on th...

Page 12: ...ring a race Five or six boats racing against one another will create rough water on the race course To compete successfully it may be necessary to tighten the ride characteristics This can be accompli...

Page 13: ...the engine Afterwards it is a good idea to cover the inlet to the carburetor to keep foreign materials out and moisture from entering the motor For long term winter storage it is a good idea to flood...

Page 14: ...f the hull and checking its relation to the prop shaft Neutral Propeller Thrust This setting provides thrust without letting it affect the ride attitude of the hull the bow s tendency to ride up or do...

Page 15: ...e a large pair of pliers to adjust the trim plates Remember just tweaking the plates as a very small adjustment can drastically change the way the boat runs BALANCING THE PROPELLER Always use a balanc...

Page 16: ...in the Replacement Parts List that follows Replacement parts are available only as listed and can be purchased from hobby shops or mail order Internet order firms Hardware items screws nuts bolts are...