Retrieval Decoy
Checklists
Before Boating
• Install fully charged batteries in your decoy and
transmitter
• Connect the decoy’s battery to the ESC
• Make sure the decoy is bound to the transmitter
(otherwise, bind the decoy to the transmitter using
the included binding instructions)
• Make sure all linkages move freely on the decoy
• Ensure the motor mount is secured to the hull so that
the motor does not move
• Perform a Control Direction Test with the transmitter
• Adjust the steering rate on your transmitter as desired
• Find a safe and open area of operation
• Plan a safe route for the water and
wind conditions
After Boating
• Always power off the receiver before powering off
the transmitter to maintain control of the decoy and
to retain transmitter binding
• Disconnect the battery from the receiver and remove
the batteries from the decoy
• Fully dry the inside and outside of the decoy, including
the water cooling lines and coil around the motor.
Remove the hatch before storing your decoy.
• Repair any damage or wear to the decoy
• Lubricate the driveshaft
• Make note of lessons learned from the trimming of
your decoy, including water and wind conditions
Tip:
The hook and loop strips in the decoy retain
water. To dry them, press on them with a dry cloth.
Use a sponge, paper towel or cloth to remove water
from inside the hull.
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Decoy will not respond
to throttle but responds
to other controls
Throttle servo travel is lower than 100% Make sure throttle servo travel is 100% or greater
Throttle channel is reversed
Reverse throttle channel on transmitter
Extra noise or extra
vibration
Damaged propeller, shaft or motor
Replace damaged parts
Propeller is out of balance
Balance or replace propeller
Reduced runtime or
decoy underpowered
Decoy battery charge is low
Completely recharge battery
Decoy battery is damaged
Replace decoy battery and follow
battery instructions
Blocking or friction on shaft or propeller
Disassemble, lubricate and correctly align parts
Decoy conditions may be too cold
Make sure battery is warm before use
Battery capacity may be too low
for conditions
Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery
Too little lubrication on driveshaft
Fully lubricate driveshaft
Vegetation or other obstacles block
the rudder or propeller
Remove decoy from the water and obstacles
Decoy will not Bind
(during binding) to
transmitter
Transmitter is too near decoy during
binding process
Move powered transmitter a few feet from decoy,
disconnect and reconnect battery to decoy
Decoy or transmitter is too close to
large metal object, wireless source
or another transmitter
Move decoy and transmitter to another location
and attempt binding again
Decoy battery/Transmitter battery
charge is too low
Replace/recharge batteries
Another compatible transmitter is
powered on within range of the ESC
Turn off all compatible transmitters except
the one you are trying to bind
ESC switch is off
Power on ESC switch
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