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Specifications

Length............................................................................................ 27.5.in.(698.5mm)
Beam..................................................................................................14.in.(355.6mm)
Engine................................................................. DYN..18.Marine.with.Tiger.Drive
Radio.System............................................Pro.Boat

.27MHz.AM.Radio.System

Officially Licensed replica 
of the 2006 ABRA High 
Points Champion.

1/12-Scale.Formula.Hydro.Unlimited.Hydroplane.

Owner's.Manual

Summary of Contents for Pro Boat Formula Hydro

Page 1: ...8 5mm Beam 14 in 355 6mm Engine DYN 18 Marine with Tiger Drive Radio System Pro Boat 27MHz AM Radio System Officially Licensed replica of the 2006 ABRA High Points Champion 1 12 Scale Formula Hydro Unlimited Hydroplane Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ng the Dynamite 18 Engine 10 Section 6 Maintenance 12 Section 7 Troubleshooting Guide 14 Appendix 14 Section 8 Formula Hydro Replacement Parts 15 Introduction General Guidelines It is important that you read and follow this instruction manual along with the Pro Boat radio system manual and the Dynamite 18 engine manual before you run this exciting boat Failure to read and understand the manual cou...

Page 3: ... for any resulting damage or injury By the 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 conflic...

Page 4: ...nics and model engines Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Service Center 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 All other Products requiring warranty inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Product Support 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 Please call 877 504 0233 with any ques...

Page 5: ...In addition to the items needed to run the Formula Hydro we recommend that you carry the following in your field box Engine Tuning Screwdriver DYN2775 Replacement Glow Plugs DYN2508 or DYN2500 Hex driver Allen wrench 1 5mm and 2 5mm Cable grease to lubricate drive shaft PRB0100 PRB0101 Clean towels and rags AA alkaline batteries Adjustable wrench small 10mm wrench Extra propellers Threadlock 7 2V ...

Page 6: ...wrench to remove the tuned pipe mount as shown above m 4 Carefully remove the tuned pipe by sliding the silicone coupler apart from the exhaust header m 5 Remove the clear lid that covers the radio box m 6 Remove the dry cell battery holder from the radio box and unwrap the foam around the dry cell battery holder Install 4 AA alkaline batteries into it as shown Note the proper polarity Wrap the ba...

Page 7: ...battery holder back into the radio box and properly seal the radio box with clear tape ABC53009 Failure to properly seal the radio box could result in damage to your radio equipment m 8 Re attach the tuned pipe and coupler to the exhaust manifold m 9 Re install the tuned pipe mount ...

Page 8: ...place the battery cover to complete the battery installation m 5 Turn on the radio to ensure the batteries have been installed correctly m 6 Turn the radio off The Formula Hydro comes with the turn fin installed on the right sponson You will want to run the Formula Hydro in an oval pattern and in an area that will allow you to make right turns clockwise Do not attempt to make tight left hand turns...

Page 9: ...f the Formula Hydro range check the radio for proper operation and to ensure proper control movement of the rudder and throttle Also ensure that the antenna on the boat is extended properly and that all batteries are in working condition m 1 With the radio system turned on transmitter and receiver and the transmitter antenna down engine off walk off 40 to 50 paces from the Formula Hydro m 2 Have a...

Page 10: ...ro Mix Carburetor Each Pro Mix Carburetor is pre adjusted at the factory This setting should be approximately 31 2 turns open for the high speed and 21 2 turns open for the low speed needle This should give you a slightly rich mixture of fuel to the engine This setting is the safest way to break in your engine For further details regarding the Pro Mix Carburetor please consult Section 2 of the Dyn...

Page 11: ...d needle should be very rich After a few tanks of fuel begin to lean the engine out Adjust the high speed needle 1 16 of a turn at a time It generally takes about five to six tanks of fuel before you want to lean out the engine until it supplies good power Do not skip this process of break in Failure to follow this procedure could damage your new engine For further details on breaking in your engi...

Page 12: ...ructions m 1 Carefully note how the drive shaft and prop are presently installed This is important so that when you have finished lubricating the drive shaft you can correctly re install it m 2 Loosen and remove the 1 5mm setscrew that holds the propeller shaft Remove the propeller and shaft from the aluminum strut m 3 Insert a hex driver into the hole located on the flywheel to lock the crankshaf...

Page 13: ...icate the entire length of the flex shaft with silicone cable grease as shown m 6 Carefully re install the flex shaft and nylon bushing making certain that you correctly tighten the collet nut Next re install the drive shaft and propeller and tighten the setscrew on the flat of the drive shaft Use screw locking compound to secure the setscrew Stuffing Tube Ferrule ...

Page 14: ... Engine starts then dies Pressure line blocked or unhooked Reset needles to baseline setting Improper needle settings Engine starts and runs for Bad glow plug several minutes then dies Idle speed set too low Improper needle settings Overheated engine Glow plug failed due to lean engine setting Appendix Turn Fin Fuel Tank 2 5mm Manifold Bolts Fuel Line Water Cooling Line Exhaust Manifold Glow Plug ...

Page 15: ...150 Propeller PRB2215 Flywheel PRB2217 Prop Washer PRB2218 Prop Nut PRB2219 Nylon Washer PRB2220 Rudder PRB2221 Rudder Bracket PRB2222 Turn Fin PRB2223 Push Rod Connector PRB2224 Silicone Tubing PRB2225 Battery Box Switch PRB2226 Antenna Tube PRB2228 Rubber Boot PRB2229 Cockpit Securing Nuts PRB2231 Throttle Push Rod PRB2232 Boat Stand PRB3201 Hull PRB3202 Cockpit PRB3203 Wing PRB3204 Decal Sheet ...

Page 16: ...10489 Printed in China 2007 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 www horizonhobby com www proboatmodels com www proboatmodels com Building and Operating Notes ...

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