Zelos™ 48-Inch Gas Catamaran
Vehicle Starting and Running
Breaking in the Engine
CAUTION:
Refer to the included engine owners manual before attempting to start the engine.
Failure to follow all instructions can lead to damage to your vehicle, property damage and bodily injury.
CAUTION:
Always keep all body parts, hair and dangling or loose items away from a spinning propeller, as these
could become entangled.
1. Remove the canopy.
2. Power on your transmitter, then power on the
receiver.
3. Verify that there is fuel in the fuel line. Place your
thumb over the carburetor and slowly pull the starter
cord. You will immediately see fuel flow through the
fuel line into the carburetor.
4. With the boat on a stand and the propeller
unobstructed, pull the starter cord in a continuous
motion to start the engine. The engine should start
within 6 pulls.
5. Replace the canopy before placing the boat in the
water.
Break in the engine by running at slow RPM for 1/3 tank
and mid RPM for the remainder of the tank. Ensure water
is flowing out of the auto bailers.
NOTICE:
Do not adjust carburetor settings during
break-in. Doing so will cause engine damage or
complete engine failure.
When the boat is moving forward, ensure water flows
out of the coolant outlets. If water is not flowing out
of the coolant outlets, apply a burst of throttle, not to
exceed 1/2 throttle. This will force the boat up on plane,
allowing water to flow through the cooling system.
Reduce to 1/3 throttle after the boat is on plane and
water is flowing out the water outlets. If the boat will
not plane, return the boat to shore and remove any
obstructions.
Water Blockage
If there is reduced water flow during consistent speed,
return the boat to shore and inspect it for debris that may
be blocking the rudder inlet or the hull water pick up.
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