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Table of Contents
Additional Required Items
Suggested Field Equipment and Supplies
In addition to the items needed to run the ThunderCat 31, we recommend that you carry the following in
your field box:
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Warning .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Additional Required Items ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Suggested Field Equipment and Supplies ................................................................................................................ 3
Warranty Information ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Contents ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Section 1: Building the Boat Stand ........................................................................................................................... 5
Section 2: Rudder Installation ................................................................................................................................... 5
Section 3: Installation of Receiver and Transmitter Batteries ............................................................................ 6
Section 4: Range Checking the Pro Boat Radio System ..................................................................................... 8
Section 5: Filling the Fuel Tank .................................................................................................................................. 8
Section 6: Hull Care .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Section 7: Propeller Balancing ................................................................................................................................... 8
Section 8: Handling Adjustments .............................................................................................................................. 9
Section 9: The Dynamite .32 Marine Engine .......................................................................................................... 9
Section 10: Starting the Engine ...............................................................................................................................10
Section 11: Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................................12
Section 12: Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................................12
Section 13: ThunderCat 31 Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................14
Section 14: Appendix .................................................................................................................................................15
Engine Tuning Screwdriver (DYN2775)
Replacement Glow Plugs (DYN2508 or DYN2500)
Hex driver/Allen wrench (2.5 mm)
Cable grease to lubricate drive shaft
Clean towels
“AA” alkaline batteries
Adjustable wrench (small)
Extra Propellers (PRAB215)
Although the ThunderCat 31 comes fully assembled and ready for action, you will need a few tools to get
you ready to run your boat. You will need the following:
Blue Thunder™ 20% Fuel (quart) (DYN2320)
500cc Fuel Bottle (DYN2003) or
Fast Tap™ Quart Bottle Spout (DYN2009)
Glow Plug Wrench (DYN2510)
Ni-Cd Glow Driver (DYN1925)
12 “AA” alkaline batteries (8 for the transmitter and
4 for the receiver)
7.2V Battery (DYN1000) for electric starter
Battery charger (DYN4051) for electric starter
