Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Boat will not respond to
throttle but responds to other
controls
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
Reduced runtime or boat
underpowered
Boat battery charge is low
Completely recharge battery
Boat battery is damaged
Replace boat battery and follow battery instructions
Blocking or friction on shaft or propeller
Disassemble, lubricate and correctly align parts
Boat conditions may be too cold
Make sure the battery is warm (above 10º C [50º F]) before use
Battery capacity may be too low for
conditions
Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery
Drive dog is too near the prop strut
Loosen motor coupling on flex shaft and move flex shaft a
small amount
Too little lubrication on flex shaft
Fully lubricate flex shaft
Vegetation or other obstacles block
the rudder or propeller
Remove vegetation or obstacles from rudder or propeller
Boat will not Bind (during
binding) to transmitter
Transmitter is too near boat during binding
process
Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat, discon-
nect and reconnect battery to boat
Boat or transmitter is too close to large
metal object, wireless source or another
transmitter
Move the boat and transmitter to another location and
attempt binding again
Another compatible transmitter is pow-
ered on within range of the receiver
Power off all compatible transmitters except the one you
are trying to bind
Boat battery/Transmitter battery charge
is too low
Replace/recharge batteries
ESC switch is off
Power on ESC switch
Boat will not connect (after
binding) to transmitter
Transmitter is too near boat during
connecting process
Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat,
disconnect and reconnect battery to boat
Boat or transmitter is too close to large
metal object, wireless source or another
transmitter
Move boat or transmitter to another location and attempt
to connect again
Boat battery/transmitter battery charge is
too low
Replace/recharge batteries
ESC switch is off
Power on ESC switch
Boat tends to dive in the
water or takes on water
The boat hull is not completely closed
Dry out the boat and ensure the hatch is fully closed on the
hull before returning the boat to the water
Center of gravity is too far forward
Move batteries back in the hull
Boat tends to turn one
direction
Rudder or rudder trim is not centered
Repair rudder or adjust rudder and rudder trim for straight
running when control is at neutral
Rudder does not move
Rudder, linkage or servo damage
Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust controls
Steering servo wire is damaged or con-
nections are loose
Do a check of steering servo wires and connections,
connect or replace as needed
Transmitter is not bound correctly
Re-bind
BEC (Battery Elimination Circuit) of the
ESC is damaged
Replace ESC
ESC switch is off
Power on ESC switch
Controls reversed
Transmitter settings are reversed
Do the Control Direction Test and adjust controls on
transmitter appropriately
Motor overheats
Blocked water cooler tubes
Clean or replace water tubes
Motor power pulses then
motor loses power
ESC uses default soft Low Voltage Cutoff
(LVC)
Recharge boat battery or replace battery that is no longer
performing
Weather conditions might be too cold
Postpone until weather is warmer
Battery is old, worn out or damaged
Replace battery
What this Warranty Covers—
Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon)
warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the
“Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workman-
ship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase.
What is Not Covered—
This warranty is not transferable and
does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts of
God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or
due to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii)
modification of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted ser-
vice by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service
center, (v) Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon
dealer, or (vi) Product not compliant with applicable technical
regulations or (vii) use that violates any applicable laws, rules, or
regulations.
OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON
MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND
HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER
ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT
THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.
Purchaser’s Remedy—
Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s
sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will, at its
option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product determined
by Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to inspect
any and all Product(s) involved in a warranty claim. Service or
replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof
of purchase is required for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR
REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS
THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
Limitation of Liability—
HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR
COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF
WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT,
WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY
OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 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 dam-
age 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 the
Product, purchaser is advised to return the 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). This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state. Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this war-
ranty at any time without notice.
WARRANTY SERVICES
Questions, Assistance, and Services—
Your local hobby store
and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or
service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been
started, you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly.
This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and
service you in the event that you may need any assistance. For
questions or assistance, please visit our website at www.hori-
zonhobby.com, submit a Product Support Inquiry, or call the toll
free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service
Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support
representative.
Inspection or Services—
If this Product needs to be inspected
or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use the
Product in, please use the Horizon Online Service Request sub-
mission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain
a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the
Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original
boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand the
rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier
that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels,
as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and
is accepted at our facility. An Online Service Request is available
at http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/service-center_render-
service-center. If you do not have internet access, please contact
Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with
instructions for submitting your product for service. When call-
ing Horizon, you will be asked to provide your complete name,
street address, email address and phone number where you can
be reached during business hours. When sending product into
Horizon, please include your RMA number, a list of the included
items, and a brief summary of the problem. A copy of your origi-
nal sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration. Be
sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on
the outside of the shipping carton.
NOTICE:
Do not ship Li-Po batteries to Horizon. If you have
any issue with a Li-Po battery, please contact the appropri-
ate Horizon Product Support office.
Warranty Requirements—
For Warranty consideration, you must
include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase
date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product
will be serviced or replaced free of charge. Service or replace-
ment decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.
Non-Warranty Service—
Should your service not be covered
by warranty, service will be completed and payment will be
required without notification or estimate of the expense unless
the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By sub-
mitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the
service without notification. Service estimates are available upon
request. You must include this request with your item submitted
for service. Non-warranty service estimates will be billed a mini-
mum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return
freight. Horizon accepts money orders and cashier’s checks, as
well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards.
By submitting any item to Horizon for service, you are agreeing
to Horizon’s Terms and Conditions found on our website http://
www.horizonhobby.com/content/service-center_render-service-
center.
ATTENTION:
Horizon service is limited to Product
compliant in the country of use and ownership. If
received, a non-compliant Product will not be serviced.
Further, the sender will be responsible for arranging return
shipment of the un-serviced Product, through a carrier of
the sender’s choice and at the sender’s expense. Horizon
will hold non-compliant Product for a period of 60 days from
notification, after which it will be discarded.
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