INTRODUCTION ..............................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................................................2
HELPFUL HINTS ................................................................2
REPAIR SERVICE ................................................................2
SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES ..................2
SCREW INFORMATION ....................................................3
BOAT TERMINOLOGY ......................................................3
FIELD EQUIPMENT............................................................3
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED ..................................................3
FINISHING THE NITRO HAMMER ....................................3
FINAL ASSEMBLY ..............................................................3
RUNNING THE ENGINE....................................................4
BREAKING IN THE ENGINE ..............................................5
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ..................................................5
PERFORMANCE TRICKS AND TWEAKS ............................7
RACING ............................................................................7
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ................BACK COVER
TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART ............BACK COVER
Thank you for purchasing the AquaCraft Nitro Hammer! This
manual contains the instructions you need to safely build,
operate and maintain your nitro R/C boat. Read over this
manual thoroughly before operating the Nitro Hammer.
•
Use care to avoid touching the propeller anytime the
engine 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 fingers, hands, etc. come in contact with the
spinning propeller, you may be severely injured.
•
Because of the speed and mass of this boat, it is capable
of inflicting 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.
•
This boat is controlled by radio signals, which are subject
to possible interference from other R/C transmitters,
paging systems or other electrical noise. Before turning
your radio on, make sure no one else in the area is
operating a radio on the same frequency (channel).
•
Model engine fuel is poisonous. Do not allow it to come
into contact with the eyes or mouth.
Always store fuel in a
clearly marked container and out of the reach of children.
•
Model engine fuel is highly flammable. Keep it away
from open flame, excessive heat, sources of sparks, or
anything else that might ignite it.
Do not smoke or allow
anyone else to smoke
in close proximity to open fuel.
Make sure that fuel lines are in good condition so that
fuel will not leak onto a hot engine causing a fire.
•
Never operate your engine in an enclosed space. Model
engines, like automobile engines, exhaust deadly carbon
monoxide.
Run your engine only in an open area.
•
Model engines generate considerable heat. Do not touch any
part of your engine until it has cooled. Touching the muffler,
cylinder head, or exhaust header may result in a serious burn.
•
Use safety glasses when starting or running engines. The
propeller may throw loose material such as sand or
gravel into your face.
Avoid running the boat in cold weather. The hull and
plastic parts can become brittle at low temperatures. In
addition, grease and oil become thick, causing premature
wear and poor performance.
If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated
with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return
this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the
place of purchase.
•
Avoid working over a deep pile carpet. If you drop a
small part or screw, it will be difficult to find.
•
Place a mat or towel over your work surface. This will prevent
parts from rolling off and will protect the work surface.
•
Test fit all parts before attaching them permanently.
Repair service is available anytime.
After the 90-day warranty, you can still have your Nitro
Hammer repaired for a small charge by the experts at
AquaCraft's authorized repair facility,
Hobby Services
, at the
address listed on the front page of this manual. To speed up
the repair process, please follow the instructions below.
1. Under all circumstances return the
ENTIRE
system,
boat and radio.
2. Make sure the transmitter is turned off,
all batteries are
removed and fuel is drained
from the tank.
3. Send written instructions which include: a list of all
items returned, a
THOROUGH
explanation of the
problem, the service needed and your phone number
during the day. If you expect the repair to be covered
under warranty, be sure to include a proof-of-purchase
date (your store receipt or purchase invoice).
4.
Also be sure to send your full return address.
All pictures, descriptions and specifications found in this
instruction manual are subject to change without notice.
AquaCraft maintains no responsibility for inadvertent errors in
this manual.
SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES
REPAIR SERVICE
HELPFUL HINTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
INTRODUCTION
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