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Thank you for purchasing the Pro Boat
™
Miss Budweiser 1/8-Scale
RTR Unlimited Hydroplane. This is a 1/8-scale replica of the
world famous full-scale hydro that is piloted by champion driver
and team manager, Dave Villwock. Owner Bernie Little’s Miss
Budweiser has tallied over 130 victories and 21 championships!
The scale features and speeds of this high-performance RC
model can have you feeling like Dave Villwock, looking to leave
everyone in your wake!
Because the Miss Bud is a high-performance hydro boat, the
warranty is limited. Please note that once gasoline has been run
through the engine, you must contact Horizon Hobby, Inc. directly
regarding any warranty questions that you may have. Please do
not contact your local hobby shop regarding warranty issues,
even if that is where you purchased it. This will enable Horizon to
better answer your questions and service you in the event that
you may need any assistance.
Horizon Service Center: 1-877-504-0233
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Warning .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Suggested Field Equipment and Supplies ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Section 1: Building the Boat Stand............................................................................................................................................................ 3
Section 2: Attaching the Turn Fin .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Section 3: Installing the Rudder ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Section 4: Installing Transmitter Batteries ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Section 5: Installing Receiver Batteries .................................................................................................................................................... 5
Section 6: Fuel/Oil Mixture ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Section 7: Starting the Engine .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Section 8: Range Checking the XR3i Radio System ................................................................................................................................ 7
Section 9: Initail Launch of Miss Budweiser ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Section 10: Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Lubrication............................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Replacing the Exhaust Coupler .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Section 11: Replacement Parts .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Appendix ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Introduction
This boat is not a toy! It is a high-performance RC model boat.
Do not take risks that could endanger you or others.
It is important that you read and follow this instruction manual,
along with the JR XR3i radio system manual and the Zenoah
®
G23 engine manual, before you run this exciting boat. Failure
to read and understand the manual could result is personal
injury, property damage or permanent damage to your boat!
It is also important to run your boat responsibly. With proper
care and maintenance, you will be able to proudly enjoy your
Miss Budweiser for many years to come.
This boat has been designed to race in an oval path, just like
its full scale counterpart. Therefore, after you have installed the
turn fin to the right sponson, you will only be able to turn to the
right. Do not attempt turns to the left, as you will flip the boat!
If you have to turn left, do so in a large diameter turn and at
slow speeds.
When operating the boat, stay clear of people, full-scale boats,
stationary objects and wildlife. It is preferable to operate the
Miss Budweiser in low wake, low wind conditions and in areas
free of people, wild life and objects.
Before you operate your model, make sure that your frequency is
clear. If someone is operating on the same frequency, both models
could go out of control, possibly causing damage to the models
or to others. Check all of the hardware, manifold, pipe and
propeller for security before and after each run.
If at any time while operating your model you sense any
abnormal function, end your operation immediately. Do not
operate your boat again until you are certain the problem has
been corrected. Always stay clear of the propeller!
If you have any questions regarding the Pro Boat
™
Miss Budweiser, please contact:
Horizon Service Center
4105 Fieldstone Rd.
Champaign, IL 61822
1-877-504-0233
www.horizonhobby.com
