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While looking from the front of the boat (with the boat upside down),
push the right/left turn lever to the left. The back edge of the rudder
should pivot to the left. This will make the boat turn left.
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With the trim lever and the right/left turn lever both centered, verify
that the rudder is centered. It should be straight when viewed from the
front or back of the boat. If the rudder is not centered, slide the trim lever
left or right, to center the rudder.
PRO TIP
If the rudder is not centered, the boat will not drive straight. It will
always turn one direction or the other. So, it's important that the
rudder be centered.
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Continue testing the controls until the battery in the boat no longer has enough power to operate the motor. This should give you
enough time to become familiar with how the boat's controls operate. Once the battery no longer has enough power to operate the
motor, turn off the boat, then turn off the transmitter. Unplug and remove the battery from the boat and allow it to cool.
CHARGING THE NIMH BATTERY
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Before charging the battery, the battery must be fully discharged. Discharge the battery by running the motor until
it stops. This will ensure that you don't overcharge the battery.
Never run the battery down so low that the motor stops while the boat is in an unaccessible area (like in the middle
of the lake). Always allow enough reserve power to return to shore, then run the battery down until the motor stops.
BATTERY CHARGING WARNINGS
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Always remove the battery for the charging process.
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Always allow the battery to cool before recharging it.
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If the battery gets hot during the charging process, remove it from the charger immediately.
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Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area, away from any combustibles.
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Plug the battery connector into the battery charger connector. When plugged in
properly, the connectors should "click" together.
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As a safety feature, the connectors can only be plugged in one way.
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Plug the charger into a 110V AC wall outlet.
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Charge the battery for 4 - 4.5 hours.
Be careful not to overcharge the battery.
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Do not charge the battery for any longer than 4.5 hours.
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Never leave the battery unattended during the charging process.
If the battery is hot to the touch, it is
fully charged. Unplug it from the
charger immediately.
