Impulse 9 • Blackjack 9
Checklists
Before Boating
• Install fully charged batteries in your boat and
transmitter
• Connect the boat’s battery to the ESC
• Make sure the boat is bound to the transmitter
(otherwise, bind the boat to the transmitter using
the included binding instructions)
• Make sure all linkages move freely on the boat
• Ensure the motor mount is secured to the hull so that
the motor does not move
• Perform a Control Direction Test with the transmitter
• Adjust the steering rate on your transmitter as desired
• Find a safe and open boating area
• Plan a safe boating route for the water and
wind conditions
After Boating
• Always power off the receiver before powering off
the transmitter to maintain control of the boat and
to retain transmitter binding
• Disconnect the battery from the receiver and remove
the battery from the boat
• Fully dry the inside and outside of the boat, including
the water cooling system. Remove the hatch before
storing your boat
• Repair any damage or wear to the boat
• Lubricate the driveshaft
• Make note of lessons learned from the trimming of
your boat, including water and wind conditions
Tip:
The hook and loop strips in the boat retain water.
To dry them, press on them with a dry cloth. Use a
sponge, paper towel or cloth to remove water from
inside the hull.
NOTICE:
When you are finished boating, never leave
the boat in direct sunlight or in a hot, enclosed area
such as a car. Doing so can damage the boat.
Rudder Service
1. Remove the nut, screw, breakaway pin and rudder
from the mount.
IMpORTANT:
The pin is designed to break in case
of rudder impact. If broken, replace the pin with
a wood pin (such as a toothpick).
2. Assemble in reverse order.
IMpORTANT:
Do not over tighten the rudder screw.
The rudder must be allowed to rotate with some
resistance in order to prevent damage to the rudder
and/or hull if the rudder comes in contact with an
object.
propeller Service
1. If necessary, use a tool to loosen and tighten
the nut.
2. Remove the nut and propeller from the
driveshaft.
3. Assemble in reverse order. Correctly align the
propeller with the drive dog on the driveshaft.
Troubleshooting guide
problem
possible Cause
Solution
Boat will not respond
to throttle but responds
to other controls
Throttle servo travel is lower than 100% Make sure throttle dual rate is turned up to 10
Throttle channel is reversed
Reverse throttle channel on transmitter
Extra noise or extra
vibration
Damaged propeller, shaft or motor
Replace damaged parts
Propeller is out of balance
Balance or replace propeller
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