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Section 7: Troubleshooting Guide

Problem

Possible Solution

Engine will not start

Check needles and make changes back to factory settings if necessary

Improper needle setting

Out of fuel

Improper fuel

Improper glow plug

Glow igniter not charged

Dead glow plug

Flooded engine

Engine starts, then dies

Pressure line blocked or unhooked

Reset needles to baseline setting

Improper needle settings

Engine starts and runs for

Bad glow plug

several minutes, then dies

Idle speed set too low

Improper needle settings

Overheated engine

Glow plug failed due to lean engine setting

Problem

Possible Solution

Problem

Possible Solution

Problem

Possible Solution

Engine will not start

Check needles and make changes back to factory settings if necessary

Improper needle setting

Out of fuel

Improper fuel

Improper glow plug

Glow igniter not charged

Dead glow plug

Flooded engine

Engine starts, then dies

Pressure line blocked or unhooked

Reset needles to baseline setting

Improper needle settings

Engine starts and runs for

Bad glow plug

several minutes, then dies

Idle speed set too low

Improper needle settings

Overheated engine

Glow plug failed due to lean engine setting

Problem

Possible Solution

Appendix

Turn Fin

Fuel Tank

2.5mm

Manifold Bolts

Fuel Line

Water Cooling Line

Exhaust Manifold

Glow Plug

Carburetor

Water Cooled Head

Water Cooling Line

Rudder

Propeller

Rudder

Boot

Summary of Contents for Miss Elam Plus

Page 1: ...Specifications Length 27 5 in 698 5mm Beam 14 in 355 6mm Engine DYN 15 Marine with Tiger Drive Radio System Pro Boat 27MHz AM Radio System 1 12 Scale Miss Elam Unlimited Hydroplane Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...maintenance you will be able to enjoy your Miss Elam for many years to come Carefully unpack Miss Elam and examine the boat and its contents The contents contain the Miss Elam RTR with radio installed a boat stand and the Pro Boat pistol grip radio transmitter If you are missing any of these items or notice any damage immediately contact the place of purchase Table of Contents Limited Warranty Lim...

Page 3: ...chaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product you are advised to return this product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Safety Precautions 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...

Page 4: ...n or repair should be shipped to the following address freight prepaid Horizon Product Support 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 Limited Warranty Period Horizon Hobby Inc guarantees Pro Boat products to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase General Guidelines It is important that you read and follow this instruction manual along with the Pro Boat...

Page 5: ...In addition to the items needed to run the Miss Elam we recommend that you carry the following in your field box Engine Tuning Screwdriver DYN2775 Replacement Glow Plugs DYN2508 or DYN2500 Hex driver Allen wrench 1 5mm and 2 5mm Cable grease to lubricate drive shaft Clean towels and rags AA alkaline batteries Adjustable wrench small 10mm wrench Extra propellers 7 2V Battery DYN1000 for electric st...

Page 6: ... wrench to remove the tuned pipe mount as shown above m 4 Carefully remove the tuned pipe by sliding the silicone coupler apart from the exhaust header m 5 Remove the clear lid that covers the radio box m 6 Remove the dry cell battery holder from the radio box and unwrap the foam around the dry cell battery holder Install 4 AA alkaline batteries into it as shown Note the proper polarity Wrap the b...

Page 7: ... the battery holder back into the radio box and properly seal the radio box with clear tape Failure to properly seal the radio box could result in damage to your radio equipment m 8 Re attach the tuned pipe and coupler to the exhaust manifold m 9 Re install the tuned pipe mount ...

Page 8: ... 4 Replace the battery cover to complete the battery installation m 5 Turn on the radio to ensure the batteries have been installed correctly m 6 Turn the radio off The Miss Elam comes with the turn fin installed on the right sponson You will want to run the Miss Elam in an oval and in an area that will allow you to make right turns clockwise Do not attempt to make tight left hand turns counterclo...

Page 9: ...run of the Miss Elam range check the radio for proper operation and to ensure proper control movement of the rudder and throttle Also ensure that the antenna on the boat is extended properly and that all batteries are in working condition m 1 With the radio system turned on transmitter and receiver and the transmitter antenna down engine off walk off 40 to 50 paces from the Miss Elam m 2 Have an a...

Page 10: ...x Carburetor Each Pro Mix Carburetor is pre adjusted at the factory This setting should be approximately 31 1 1 2 2 turns open for the high speed and 21 1 1 2 2 turns open for the low speed needle This should give you a slightly rich mixture of fuel to the engine This setting is the safest way to break in your engine For further details regarding the Pro Mix Carburetor please consult Section 2 of ...

Page 11: ... needle should be very rich After a few tanks of fuel begin to lean the engine out Adjust the high speed needle 1 16 of a turn at a time It generally takes about five to six tanks of fuel before you want to lean out the engine until it supplies good power Do not skip this process of break in Failure to follow this procedure could damage your new engine For further details on breaking in your engin...

Page 12: ...e drive shaft and prop are presently installed This is important so that when you have finished lubricating the drive shaft you can correctly re install the drive shaft m 2 Loosen and remove the 1 5mm setscrew that holds the propeller shaft Remove the propeller and shaft from the aluminum strut m 3 Insert a hex driver into the hole located on the flywheel to lock the crankshaft in place Then use a...

Page 13: ...the aluminum strut m 5 Liberally lubricate the entire length of the flex shaft with silicone cable grease as shown m 6 Carefully re install the flex shaft and nylon bushing making certain that you correctly tighten the collet nut Next re install the drive shaft and propeller and tighten setscrews on the flats of the drive shaft ...

Page 14: ...sible Solution Problem Possible Solution Problem Possible Solution Engine will not start Check needles and make changes back to factory settings if necessary Improper needle setting Out of fuel Improper fuel Improper glow plug Glow igniter not charged Dead glow plug Flooded engine Engine starts then dies Pressure line blocked or unhooked Reset needles to baseline setting Improper needle settings E...

Page 15: ...ler PRB2215 Flywheel PRB2216 Drive Dog and Joint PRB2217 Prop Washer PRB2218 Prop Nut PRB2219 Nylon Washer PRB2220 Rudder PRB2221 Rudder Bracket PRB2222 Turn Fin PRB2223 Push Rod Connector PRB2224 Silicone Tubing PRB2225 Battery Box Switch PRB2226 Antenna Tube PRB2228 Rubber Boot PRB2229 Cockpit Securing Nuts PRB2231 Throttle Push Rod PRB2232 Boat Stand PRB2901 Hull PRB2902 Cockpit PRB2903 Wing St...

Page 16: ...8841 2006 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 www horizonhobby com www ProBoatModels com Printed in China Printed in China ...

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