Congratulations on the purchase of your
Pro Boat
™
Formula Hydro. This is a 1/8-scale
replica of the world famous full-scale hydro. You
are just minutes from one of the most thrilling
experiences the radio control hobby has to offer.
The Pro Boat Formula Hydro is a professionally
built, ready-to-run, 1/8-scale fiberglass model of
one of the most competitive race boats on the
Unlimited Hydroplane tour. Powered by the potent
Zenoah
®
G26M engine, you will be able to race
across the water at speeds in excess of 35 mph!
It is very important that you operate this boat
responsibly. With proper care and maintenance,
you will be able to enjoy your Formula Hydro for
many years to come.
Carefully unpack your Formula Hydro and examine
the boat and its contents. The box should contain
the Formula Hydro RTR with radio installed, a boat
stand, and the JR
®
XR3i radio transmitter. If you are
missing any of these items or notice any damage,
immediately contact the place of purchase.
Read this owner’s manual thoroughly. You also need
to read the included Zenoah G26M engine manual,
along with the JR XR3i pistol-grip radio system
manual.
Warranty Period
Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon)
warranties that the Products purchased (the
"Product") will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship at the date of purchase by the
Purchaser.
Limited Warranty
(a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser
("Purchaser") and is not transferable. REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF
THE PURCHASER. This warranty covers only those
Products purchased from an authorized Horizon
dealer. Third party transactions are not covered
by this warranty. Proof of purchase is required for
warranty claims. Further, Horizon reserves the right
to change or modify this warranty without notice
and disclaims all other warranties, express
or implied.
(b) Limitations- HORIZON MAKES NO
WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, ABOUT NON-INFRINGEMENT,
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT.
THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT
THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT
THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S
INTENDED USE.
(c) Purchaser Remedy- Horizon's sole obligation
hereunder shall be that Horizon will, at its option,
(i) repair or (ii) replace, any Product determined by
Horizon to be defective. In the event of a defect,
these are the Purchaser's exclusive remedies.
Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all
equipment involved in a warranty claim. Repair or
replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of
Horizon. This warranty does not cover cosmetic
damage or damage due to acts of God, accident,
misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or
modification of or to any part of the Product. This
warranty does not cover damage due to improper
installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted
repair by anyone other than Horizon. Return of any
goods by Purchaser must be approved in writing by
Horizon before shipment.
Damage Limits
HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL,
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR
COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED
WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER SUCH
CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY,
NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. Further, in
no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the
individual price of the Product on which liability
is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use,
setup, final assembly, modification or misuse, no
liability shall be assumed nor accepted 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 conflict of law principals).
Safety Precautions
This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a
toy. It must be operated with caution and common
sense and requires some basic mechanical ability.
Failure to operate this Product in a safe and
responsible manner could result in injury or damage
to the Product or other property. This Product
is not intended for use by children without direct
adult supervision. The Product manual contains
instructions for safety, operation and maintenance.
It is essential to read and follow all the instructions
and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup
or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid
damage or injury.
Table of Contents
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability .................................................................................................................... 3
Additional Required Items ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Suggested Field Equipment and Supplies ................................................................................................................ 6
Contents ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Section 1: Building the Boat Stand ........................................................................................................................... 7
Section 2: Attaching the Turn Fin .............................................................................................................................. 7
Section 3: Removing the Canopy ............................................................................................................................. 8
Section 4: Installing the Radio System Batteries ................................................................................................... 8
Section 5: Installing the Rudder ..............................................................................................................................10
Section 6: Propeller Balancing .................................................................................................................................10
Section 7: Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................................................................................................11
Section 8: Fuel/Oil Mixture ......................................................................................................................................11
Section 9: Range Check the XR3i Radio System ...............................................................................................11
Section 10: Starting the Engine ...............................................................................................................................12
Section 11: Initial Launch of the Formula Hydro ...............................................................................................13
Section 12: Stopping the Engine .............................................................................................................................13
Section 13: Cooling System .....................................................................................................................................14
Section 14: Clutch ......................................................................................................................................................15
Section 15: Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................................16
Section 16: Hull Care ................................................................................................................................................16
Section 17: Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................................16
Section 18: Replacement Parts ...............................................................................................................................18
Appendix ......................................................................................................................................................................19
Introduction
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability
