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Ready to go!
Adjust the throttle so that the carb is wide
open when you pull the trigger all the way
back, and closed when you push the
trigger forward.
When the engine is running, you can use
the throttle trim to set the idle speed.
Take the time to get this right. It’s no fun
running your boat onto the shore because
the engine won’t shut off…
Make sure all your water lines are firmly
attached. Use those teeny little tie wraps at
each fitting.
Center of Gravity
The CG is very important.
½ to 1 inch behind the sponson transom.
Check the CG with everything installed and
no fuel in the tank.
To check the CG, pick the boat up with one
finger on each side, just behind the
sponson transom (bulkhead 3).
You want the boat to balance level
between ½ and 1 inch behind the sponson
transom.
This is critical. If the CG is any farther
back, the boat will blow off the water at
high speeds
, as well as “hop” in the turns.
Running
If you are using a new engine, you should
run it on the stand before going to the
pond.
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