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Launching and Running (continued)

• Your Zig Zag Racer 3

 has no reverse. Be 

sure to plan ahead while driving so you 
don’t get your boat stuck in a dead end.

• Running time with a fully charged battery 

will be approximately 10–15 minutes, 
depending on your driving speed.

• If you choose to run your Zig Zag Racer 3 

in a pool with a liner, we recommend plac-
ing waterproof tape on the nose of your 
Zig Zag Racer 3. This will aid in reducing 
the risk of damage should your Zig Zag 
Racer 3 come into contact with the liner.

NOTE:

  When  you  notice  your  boat  running 

much  slower  even  at  full  throttle,  it’s  time 
to  bring  your  boat  to  shore.  Slower  speed 
indicates  the  battery  is  low,  and  you  have 
only  2  or  3  minutes  of  running  time  before 
it completely stops. Make sure you allow the 
motor to cool for 5 minutes between battery 
exchanges.

CAUTION

• Do not run your boat into hard objects or 

onto shore or the rudder and propeller 
can be damaged.

• Keep hands and fingers away from the 

moving propeller when launching or 
retrieving your boat.

• Do not swim to retrieve your boat.
• If the canopy of the boat becomes dis-

lodged, you may need to remove water 
from inside the boat. Remove the drain 
plug at the back of the boat and drain the 
water, then replace the plug.

Summary of Contents for Zig Zag Racer 3

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Page 2: ...Instruction Manual ...

Page 3: ...peedboat from HobbyZone You ll have hours of fun zipping across the water racing with friends and playing Zig Zag Water Soccer But before the fun begins it s very important that you read this manual completely and follow the directions carefully That way you ll be sure your Zig Zag fun is safe and successful ...

Page 4: ...Crash damage is not covered under the warranty Be sure to read the warranty on page 26 and Warnings and Safety on page 24 before you proceed to Step 1 ...

Page 5: ...y the arrows 2 Install batteries Use fresh 1 5V AA batteries only 3 Watch polarity Replace cover 4 To test switch on transmitter LED should glow brightly 5 Replace batteries when you hear low battery alarm beeping sound Transmitter AA Heavy Duty Batteries x8 included Needed for Step 1 ...

Page 6: ...secure it by fitting canopy peg into the front alignment cavity in the hull and inside the five hull alignment posts Note Always make sure your transmitter is on before you install the battery After you are done make sure the battery is unplugged prior to turning off the transmitter Install Battery 7 Cell Battery Warning For increased performance your Zig Zag Racer 3 may be powered by an optional ...

Page 7: ...unning make sure the throttle trigger is centered at neutral and press the throttle trim button until the motor stops 3 Pull the throttle trigger back Motor speed will increase as the throttle trigger is pulled back 4 In order to fully discharge the battery run the motor at high speed until it shuts off If there is not enough charge in the bat tery to power the propeller then proceed to Step 4 on ...

Page 8: ...try that ensures an accurate charge every time and protects your Ni Cd and Ni MH batteries from the dangers of over charging This charger continually monitors the battery s charge curve and automatically stops charging when the peak charge is detected The peak detection charger will help avoid damage to your Ni Cd and Ni MH cells 1 Plug the battery into the charger 2 Plug the charger into any 12V ...

Page 9: ...ed as ST Trim under the power switch are the digital steering buttons and are used to adjust the neutral point of your steering wheel To do this leave the steering wheel in the center position If rudder is not aligned straight ahead use the digital rudder trim buttons to center it Right Rudder Left Rudder Back of Boat Back of Boat ...

Page 10: ... not being used by swimmers when you are running your boat 2 If you choose a lake be sure there is no moss grass weeds or debris present that could get wrapped around the propeller or trap your boat offshore 3 Make sure the shoreline is clear and relatively flat so you can easily launch operate and retrieve your boat DO NOT mix radio control boating and swimming DO NOT swim to retrieve your boat D...

Page 11: ...n 3 Plug in the battery and close the hatch cover 4 As the first person moves both of the transmitter controls at the same time the other person watches to be sure the boat s motor and rudder controls operate smoothly WATCH OUT The person holding the boat should hold it so that the propeller does not come in contact with any part of their body If model does not range test correctly do not run Call...

Page 12: ...ce and release the boat in the water 2 Advance the throttle partially so boat moves slowly Move the steering wheel to the right to turn the boat to the right Move the steering wheel to the left to turn the boat to the left 3 Practice running the boat at slow speed making right left and figure eight turns As your ability to control the boat improves gradually increase the speed With a bit of practi...

Page 13: ...TE When you notice your boat running much slower even at full throttle it s time to bring your boat to shore Slower speed indicates the battery is low and you have only 2 or 3 minutes of running time before it completely stops Make sure you allow the motor to cool for 5 minutes between battery exchanges CAUTION Do not run your boat into hard objects or onto shore or the rudder and propeller can be...

Page 14: ...awing 2 If the boat still turns in one direction after moving the trim lever the full amount in the opposite direction you will need to adjust the rudder linkage wire If the boat still turns to the left use your fingers to bend a greater angle in the wire If the boat still turns to the right use your fingers or a pair of pliers to slightly straighten the wire Trimming the Rudder Control Step If mo...

Page 15: ...on its own until the anchor hits bottom and the buoy will float on top of the water CAUTION Do not swim to retrieve buoys For retrieval method see page 18 4 To mark the course use two or three buoys set in a line or in the shape of a triangle You should allow 20 to 30 feet between them if possible See drawings below Vary the racecourse shape to sharpen your skills RACING AND GAMES WITH THE ZIG ZAG...

Page 16: ...the number of laps or by the amount of time 10 laps or 5 minutes for example 1 After you ve set up your course drivers launch their boats and then stand in a line on the shore a minimum of 6 feet apart Do not walk between a driver and his boat or you may cause radio interference 2 To start boats should be launched and lined up together near the racecourse see drawing A ready for the starter s Go 1...

Page 17: ... Zag Water Soccer Here s how you set up your boat and playing ield 1 Attach bumper to front of boat using the three screws provided Secure the screws but do not over tighten 2 To set up your playing field place two buoys with anchor attached in water approximately 50 feet apart to mark the two goal lines Zig Zag Water Soccer Setup 50 feet ...

Page 18: ...s to the goal line are not possible and your competitor has time to catch up with you and steal the ball Just as in real soccer each team will be most effective when using strategic offensive and defensive plays and team work Game length is made up of two 4 minute halves The team scoring the most goals wins If neither team scores there is a third 1 minute playing period After one minute the team t...

Page 19: ...buoys 1 Attach bumper to front of boat using the three screws provided Secure the screws but do not over tighten 2 Re launch your Zig Zag and steer it to catch a buoy in the bumper 3 Carefully pull the buoy towards shore The anchor will create some drag that will slow your speed and hamper maneuverability CAUTION Do not swim to retrieve the buoys ...

Page 20: ...s broadside at full throttle with the nose of your Zig Zag or you can damage the canopy Small cracks can be taped using waterproof tape but if you get a large crack or break a piece out of the canopy it must be replaced with a new one The rudder shaft can be damaged if you run over an object another boat or hit the shore Be careful when bending it back into position After each run drain any water ...

Page 21: ...f the plastic deck cover and the antenna 5 Push the antenna out of your way 6 Pull up on the top front of the plastic deck cover to reveal the motor and drive shaft coupler 7 Remove the two screws that secure the motor bracket Carefully pull the motor out making certain not to accidentally detach the motor leads from the solder joints Note The motor is secured to the hull with aggressive servo tap...

Page 22: ... 6 Slide rubber coupler back onto motor cap 7 Slide rubber coupler back onto the new drive shaft cap 8 Re install motor and motor bracket Make sure that the motor leads are once again placed inside the molded hook to keep the leads secured and out of the way 9 Re install the rudder Be certain to include the spacers below the rudder arm 10 Re install the deck cover Make certain the antenna is secur...

Page 23: ...ood and installed correctly 2 Push the connector together until a click is heard to ensure a solid connection see page 4 3 Fully charge the battery per the instructions see page 4 4 Carefully dry the inside of the boat with a warm not hot hair dryer The boat will not drive straight when the steer ing stick is centered 1 The steering trim is not adjusted properly 2 The steering linkage is bent by t...

Page 24: ... prop is not running Remove the item from the prop or rudder 3 After approximately 300 500 runs the motor and battery will need to be replaced 4 Pull the drain at the rear of the boat and drain out the water The radio has poor or no range when wheel is centered 1 The batteries in the transmitter are weak 2 The transmitter is on a different frequency from the boat 3 Antenna is not extended 1 Replac...

Page 25: ...ommended for ages 12 and under 5 Battery Charging Only use a battery charger intended for use with the Zig Zag battery Never leave a charger unattended while charging While charging place the battery on a heat resistant surface DO NOT lay it on carpet while charging 6 Never cut into the battery charger or boat wires or serious injury can occur Causing the battery to short out cross ing negative an...

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Page 28: ... act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Law These Terms are governed by Illinois law without regard to conflict of law principals Safety Precautions Thi...

Page 29: ...vides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility A Service Repair Request is available at www horizonhobby com on the Support tab If you do not have internet access please include a letter with your complete name street address email address and phone number where you can be reached during busine...

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