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Congratulations on the purchase of your
Pro Boat
®
HyperSport
™
48 Deep-V. You are
just minutes from one of the most thrilling
experiences the radio control hobby has to offer.
The Pro Boat HyperSport 48 is a professionally
built, ready-to-run Deep-V fiberglass
composite model. Powered by the potent
Zenoah
™
G26M engine, you will be able to
race across the water at speeds in excess
of 35 mph!
Read this owners manual thoroughly. You also
need to read the included Zenoah G26 engine
manual, along with the Pro Boat 2.4GHz radio
system manual.
Carefully unpack your HyperSport 48 and
examine the boat and its contents. The box
should contain the HyperSport 48 RTR with
installed radio, a boat stand, and the Pro Boat
2.4GHz radio transmitter. If you are missing
any of these items or notice any damage,
immediately contact the place of purchase.
Introduction ............................................. 2
Table of Contents ..................................... 2
Inspection ............................................... 3
General Guidelines ................................... 3
Contents ................................................. 3
Additional Required Items ......................... 4
Suggested Field Equipment and Supplies ..... 4
Section 1: Building the Boat Stand ............. 4
Section 2: Removing the Canopy ................ 4
Section 3: Installing the
Radio System Batteries .................. 5
Section 4: Installing the Wing .................... 5
Section 5: Propeller Balancing .................... 6
Section 6: Fueling the Tank ....................... 6
Section 7: Checking the Radio System ........ 6
Section 8: Starting the Engine ................... 7
Section 9: Stopping the Engine .................. 7
Section 10: Handling Adjustments .............. 8
Section 11: Cooling System ....................... 8
Section 12: Troubleshooting Guide.............. 8
Section 13: Hull Care ................................ 9
Section 14: Maintenance ........................... 9
Section 15: HyperSport 48
Replacement Parts ...................... 10
Section 16: Flex Shaft Lubrication ............ 10
Section 17: Appendix .............................. 11
Warranty Information .............................. 12
Compliance Information for
the European Union .................... 14
NOTICE:
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole
discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product literature, visit http://www.horizonhobby.com
and click on the support tab for this product.
Meaning of Special Language:
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential
harm when operating this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage
AND little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property dam-
age AND a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage,
collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product
before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal
property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product and NOT a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense
and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible man-
ner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use
by children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible compo-
nents or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc. This manual contains
instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions
and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid
damage or serious injury.
Table of Contents
Introduction
