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Congratulations on the purchase of your Pro Boat
®
Blackjack
™
55 catamaran. You are just minutes from one of the most
thrilling experiences the radio control hobby has to offer.
The Pro Boat Blackjack 55 is a professionally built, catamaran,
fiberglass composite model. Powered by the potent Zenoah
™
G26M engine, you will be able to race across the water at
speeds in excess of 35 mph!
Read this owner’s manual thoroughly. You also need to read
the included Zenoah G26 engine manual.
Carefully unpack your Blackjack 55 and examine the boat and
its contents. The box should contain the Blackjack 55 and a
boat stand. If you are missing any of these items or notice any
damage, immediately contact the place of purchase.
NOTICE:
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon
Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product literature, visit http://www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
Meaning of Special Language:
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this
product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility
of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of
serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage,
collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure
to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
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. Do not attempt disassembly, use
with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc. This 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 serious injury.
Introduction ............................................................................................2
Table of Contents ..................................................................................2
General Guidelines ................................................................................3
Additional Required Items ...................................................................3
Suggested Field Equipment and Supplies ..........................................3
Contents ..................................................................................................3
Section 1: Building the Boat Stand .....................................................4
Section 2: Removing the Canopy .......................................................4
Section 3: Installing the Radio System Batteries .............................4
Section 4: Installing the Wing ..............................................................5
Section 5: Installing the Rudder Stabilizer ........................................5
Section 6: Installing the Rudders ........................................................5
Section 7: Propeller Balancing .............................................................5
Section 8: Fueling the Tank ...................................................................6
Section 9: Range Checking ...................................................................6
Section 10: Starting the Engine ...........................................................6
Section 11: Stopping the Engine .........................................................7
Section 12: Handling Adjustments ......................................................7
Section 13: Clutch ..................................................................................8
Section 14: Cooling System .................................................................8
Section 15: Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................9
Section 16: Hull Care ............................................................................9
Section 17: Maintenance .......................................................................9
Section 18: Blackjack 55 Replacement Parts .................................10
Section 19: Flex Shaft Lubrication ....................................................10
Warranty and Repair Policy ..............................................................11
Warranty Services ...............................................................................11
FCC Statement .....................................................................................13
Compliance Information for the European Union .......................13
Section 20: Appendix ...........................................................................15
Table of Contents
Introduction
