Race RC Velocity 800 BL, Instruction Manual

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NOTICE: When running at full speed in choppy waters, the prop may exit and re-enter the water
quickly and repeatedly. This will subject the propeller to some stress which may eventually cause
damage to the point it will need to be replaced.
CAUTION
cause damage to these materials.
CAUTION: Never retrieve your boat from the water in extreme temperatures, turbulence or
without supervision.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Boat will not respond
to throttle but responds
to other controls
Boat will not bind
(during binding) to
transmitter
Boat tends to dive in or
take on water
Boat tends to turn to one
direction
Throttle travel is lower than 100%
Throttle channel is reversed
Make sure throttle travel is 100% or greater
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
boat underpowered
Boat battery charge is low Completely recharge battery
Boat battery is damaged Replace boat battery and follow battery
instructions
Blocking or friction on shaft or propeller Disassemble, lubricate and correctly align parts
Boat 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
Drive dog is too close Loosen coupling at flex shaft and move out flex
shaft a small amount
Too little lubrication on fl ex shaft Fully lubricate the flex shaft
Vegetaion or other obstacles block the
the rudder or propeller
Remove boat from water and obstacle
Transmitter is too near boat during
biding process
Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat,
disconnect and reconnect battery to boat
Boat or transmitter is too close to large
metal object
Move boat or transmitter away from large metal
object
Bind plug is not installed correctly Install bind plug and bind boat to transmitter
Boat battery/transmitter battery charge
is too low
The boat hull is not completely secured
Center of gravity is too far forward
Trim tabs are angled incorrectly on
the back of the boat
Rudder or rudder trim is not centered
Trim tabs are angled incorrectly
Replace/recharge battery
ESC is off Check the connection of ESC and battery
Dry out the boat and ensure the hatch is fully
closed on the hull before putting the boat on water
Move battery backward in the hull
Angle each trim tab up a small amount to lift the
bow or down a small amount to lower the bow
Repair rudder or adjust rudder and rudder trim
for straight turnning when controlling at neutral
Angle the fins a small amount right or left so that
the boat goes straight when the rudder is at
neutral