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Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Reduced runtime or 

boat underpowered

Drive dog is too close

Loosen coupling at shaft and move away 

shaft a small amount

Too little lubrication on shaft

Fully lubricate shaft

Vegetation or other obstacles block  

the rudder or propeller

Remove boat from the water and obstacles

Boat does not bind  

(during binding) to

transmitter

Transmitter is too near boat during 

binding process

Move powered transmi tter 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

Replace/recharge batteries

ESC switch is off

Power on ESC switch

Boat tends to dive in 

water or takes on water 

The boat hull is not completely closed

Dry out the boat and ensure the hatch is 

fully closed on the hull before re turning the 

boat to the water

Center of gravity is too far forward 

Move batteries back in the hull

Trim tabs are angled incorrectly on  

the back of the boat

Angle each trim tab up a small amount to 

lift the bow or down a small amount to lower   

the bow

Boat tends to turn one 

direction

Rudder or rudder trim is not centered

Repair rudder or adjust rudder and rudder  

trim for straight running when control is at 

neutral

incorrectly

that the boat goes straight when the rudder  

is at neutral

Rudder does not move

Rudder, linkage or servo damage

Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust 

controls

Wire is damaged or connections are

loose

Do a check of wires and connections, 

connect or replace as needed

Transmitter is not bound correctly or 

the incorrect boat was selected

Rebind or select correct boat in transmitter

BEC (Battery Elimination Circuit) of 

the ESC is damaged

Replace ESC

ESC switch is off

Power on ESC switch

Controls reversed

Transmitter settings are reversed

Do the Control Direction Test and adjust 

controls on transmitter appropriately

Motor or ESC overheats Blocked water cooler tubes

Clean or replace water tubes

Summary of Contents for VECTOR 30

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...EARS THIS IS NOT A TOY Safety Precautions and Warnings WARNING As the user of this product you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in...

Page 3: ...ect sunlight If stored in a hot car Always inspect the battery before charging and never charge damaged batteries Always disconnect the battery after charging and allow the charger cool before next ch...

Page 4: ...ght 5 Pull the throttle to max power postion then return the throttle to min power position ensuring the propeller turns counterclockwise The ESC auto sensing voltage cutoff function will engage when...

Page 5: ...reas where there are many people such as swimming boat maximum speeds are only achieved when the water conditions are smooth and there is lttle wind A sharp turn wind or waves can turn over a boat whe...

Page 6: ...y reinstall the drive shaft ensuring that there is a 1 2mm gap between the prop strut and the drive dog to allow for shaft shrinkage under load NOTICE Running the boat in salt water could cause some p...

Page 7: ...ly use the included charger or a suitably compatible lithium battery charger Charging the lithium battery using a none lithium battery compatible charger such as a NiCd or NiMH battery charger or even...

Page 8: ...on the hull before re turning the boat to the water Center of gravity is too far forward Move batteries back in the hull Trim tabs are angled incorrectly on the back of the boat Angle each trim tab u...

Page 9: ...9 12 Antenna Steering Trim Dual Rate Function Throttle Reverse Steering Reverse Indicator LED Steering Wheel Throttle Trigger ON OFF Switch Troubleshooting Guide...

Page 10: ...tch up or down Turn the swich in upper position for larger servo angle Turn the swich in lower position for smaller servo angle Dual Function Switch up for larger servo angle Switch down for smaller s...

Page 11: ...ecific transmitter When a receiver is bound to a transmitter the receiver will only 1 With the transmitter switched OFF 2 Power on the receiver then turn on the transmitter within 5 seconds Receiver C...

Page 12: ...g is not tight enough switch up the Dual Function knob to gain larger servo angle Rotate the steering wheel counter clockwise while holding the trigger to turn left If the steering is not tight enough...

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