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The Steering Rate (ST RATE) knob increases or decreases
the total rudder movement. Your Rio EP does not require a lot
of steering movement to allow the boat to turn. Keep this in
mind as you learn to drive your boat.
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Your Rio EP is equipped with flotation foam. If your boat
flips over, the foam will keep the boat from sinking.
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Launch the boat in water that is at least 8" deep and free of
obstacles. Be sure to stay clear of the spinning prop.
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Slowly advance the throttle and note if the boat has a
tendency to turn right or left. Adjust the steering trim knob
on your transmitter until the boat runs in a straight line when
the steering wheel is at neutral.
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Take caution not to overheat the motor. Keep an eye on the
water outlet on the port side of the boat. You should see
water exiting the outlet when the boat is underway.
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Be sure to keep your driveshaft well-lubricated. Failure to do
so may cause the cable to break. Remove and relubricate
the driveshaft after each day of running.
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Total run time of the Rio EP is approximately 6–8 minutes.
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Windy conditions cause rough water that will affect the
performance of your Rio EP and increase the chances of
capsizing. Take it easy in rough water until you learn to
drive the boat.
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If for any reason water enters the radio box, unplug the
battery immediately. Remove the tape and radio box lid.
Drain the radio box and wipe it dry. Allow the electronics to
completely dry before running the boat again.
SEAL THE RADIO BOX
1. To help prevent water from coming into contact with the
electronics, the radio box needs to be sealed. Install the
radio box lid into the recessed area on top of the radio box.
2. Secure the lid using a quality radio box tape such as
(AQUB9514 GrimRacer Radio Box Tape). The tape
should cover the “seam” where the lid and box fit together,
overlapping onto both the lid and top of the radio box with
no wrinkles or high spots.
TIPS & HINTS FOR DRIVING YOUR RIO EP
