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Testing Your Boat in the Water
Tip:
Before placing your boat in the water, secure the
canopy on the hull. Apply clear tape (DYNM0102), if
desired.
1.
Carefully place the boat in the water.
2.
Operate the boat at slow speeds near the shoreline.
Avoid objects in the water at all times. When the
boat is moving forward, ensure water flows out of
the coolant outlet. Remove any blockage from the
rudder inlet and coolant system or the motor and ESC
(electronic speed control) may overheat.
3.
Once you are comfortable operating the boat at slow
speeds, it is safe to operate the boat farther from the
shore.
4.
If the boat does not go straight, adjust the steering
trim dial on the transmitter.
Tip:
If you are using too much steering trim on your
transmitter to make the boat drive straight, return the
trim to neutral and mechanically center the rudder.
To do this, loosen the ball link from the rudder horn,
then turn the ball link on the linkage threads until the
rudder is properly centered.
5.
Bring the boat back to shore when you notice the
boat starting to lose speed.
6.
Power off the ESC and disconnect the battery packs.
7.
Allow the motor, ESC and battery packs to cool before
charging the batteries or operating the boat again.
NOTICE:
Do not turn off the transmitter first or the
receiver may pick up stray signals and run out of
control.
Range Check
IMPORTANT:
Perform a range check at the beginning
of each boating session, after repair or after installation
of new batteries.
Ensure the receiver antenna is extended properly and all
batteries are fully charged.
1.
With the radio system powered on and connected,
walk away from your boat 90 feet (32 m).
2.
Have an assistant remain with the boat to check for
proper control movement of the rudder in response to
your transmitter input.
3.
If everything appears to be operating correctly,
prepare to operate the boat in the water.
NOTICE:
Do not operate the motor without water
cooling circulation or damage may result.
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