Rage Aqua Dart, Instruction Manual

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• First, power off the ESC by disconnecting the battery.
• Next, turn the transmitter off.
• Then, remove the battery from the boat.
Tip:
Always store the boat open – with the hatch removed, so that the inside of the boat is
allowed to completely dry. Excessive moisture allowed to remain in the hull can all mold or
mildew to grow and damage the components.
Always replace the shaft when it is damaged or shows visible wear. Running the boat with
a damaged shaft will not only damage the boat and void the warranty, but could also cause
personal injury or property damage.
Lubricating the shaft regularly is vital to the life of the drivetrain. The lubricant also acts as
a water seal, keeping water from entering the hull through the stuffing box. Make sure this
is done after every 2 to 3 hours of operation. Always replace any parts that show excessive
wear or damage.
Lubricating or Replacing the Drive Shaft
1. To remove the shaft, first loosen the coupling
between the motor and the shaft.
2. Then, loosen the setscrew from the shaft and
remove the shaft from the back of the boat.
Tip:
Use paper or cloth to hold the shaft when
it is being removed.
3. Remove the drive shaft by sliding it out of the
stuffing box. Wipe excessive lubricant and other
materials from the shaft.
4. Lubricate the full length of the shaft assembly
up to the drive dog using marine grease.
5. Apply thread lock to the coupling setscrew.
Thread lock will help prevent the shaft
from loosening during use.
6. Carefully install or reinstall the drive shaft,
ensuring that there is a 1 to 2 mm gap between
the prop strut and the drive dog to allow for
shaft shrinkage under load.
Coupling
Set Screw
Prop shaft
Marine Grease
Prop shaft
Notice:
Running the boat in salt water could cause some parts to corrode. If you run the
boat in salt water, make sure it is rinsed thoroughly in fresh water after each use and lubricate
the drive system. Because of the corrosive effects, running the boat in salt water is at the dis-
cretion of the owner and will void the boat’s warranty.
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