Lubrication
8
Section 10: Maintenance
Section 9: Initial Launch of Miss Budweiser
Parts Needed
Replacement prop (as needed)
Replacement shaft Teflon
®
sleeve (as needed)
Replacement exhaust coupler (as needed)
Tie wraps
Tools Needed
Adjustable wrench (small)
Hex driver (2.0 /2.5/3.0/4.0mm)
Cable grease
Motor spray or alcohol
The Pro Boat
™
Miss Budweiser should provide many hours of
exciting high-speed racing fun with just minor maintenance.
Preventative maintenance is very important. Taking the time to
make sure that all of the screws and bolts are properly secured
before each run before and after each operation and regularly
lubricating the flex cable will prevent many problems.
Replacement parts are available from Pro Boat. See the back of
this manual for specific descriptions and item numbers.
Before operating the Miss Budweiser:
• Turn radio transmitter on.
• Turn receiver switch on.
• Perform radio range check to make certain radio system is
performing appropriately.
• Make sure receiver and transmitter batteries are charged and
replace as needed.
• Make sure that all screws/nuts/bolts are properly secured. Check
the manifold screws and the screw and nut that secure the back
of the tuned pipe to make sure they are properly tightened.
• Make sure all water-cooling lines are properly attached to the
engine head and manifold. (See appendix for photo.)
• Check propeller for any chips or cracks. If you encounter any
damage to the propeller, replace it as a cracked or damaged
propeller will effect the performance and could cause safety
concerns.
• After re-fueling, wipe away any spilled or excess fuel from
inside the hull.
After running the Miss Budweiser:
• Turn receiver (on/off switch on radio box) off.
• Turn transmitter off.
• Wipe off any exhaust residue from the boat.
• If you have operated the Miss Budweiser in salt water, thoroughly
rinse the hull, deck, and hardware with fresh water, then dry
with a clean rag or towel.
• Make certain that all screws/nuts/bolts are secure.
• Check condition of exhaust coupler.
It is vitally important to properly lubricate the flex drive shaft and the propeller shaft with heavy cable grease every 5–10 hours of
operation. You will also find that it will eventually become necessary to replace the Teflon liner sleeve of the drive shaft. At some point,
it may also become necessary to replace the drive shaft (flex cable) as well.
Simply follow the instructions below to properly lubricate your drive shaft.
Step 1. Carefully note how the entire drive shaft is installed.
This is pivotal in order to properly re-assemble the drive
shaft after you have finished lubricating it.
Step 2. Find a container to place the parts that you will
remove so that you do not lose them.
Container for parts (small)
Clean rags/towels
Pliers
water coming from the water outlet, bring the boat in and
make sure that the water cooling line or the brass water
pickup located near the rudder are not clogged.
If at anytime you notice that the boat and/or radio system
are not functioning correctly, end the operation of the boat
immediately and do not run the boat again until you are
confident that the problems have been corrected.
With the transmitter antenna up, maneuver the Miss
Budweiser in an oval, turning only to the right at slow to
medium speeds. Make certain that the boat and radio system
are functioning correctly.
As you are running the Miss Budweiser in an oval, watch for
water being discharged from the water outlet of the left side
of the hull. Water flowing from the water outlet indicates the
engine is being properly cooled. If you do not notice any
