Retrieval Decoy
Testing your Decoy in the Water
1. Carefully place the decoy in the water. If the decoy
tips forward, back, or to one side, move the battery in
the hull for correct balance.
2. Operate the decoy at slow speeds near the shoreline.
Avoid objects in the water at all times.
3. When the decoy is moving forward, ensure water
flows out of the coolant outlet on the decoy. If water
does not flow out of this outlet, remove any blockage
from the rear inlet and coolant system or the motor
may overheat.
4 Once you are comfortable operating the decoy at
slow speeds, it is safe to operate it farther from the
shore.
Tip:
If you are using too much steering trim on your
transmitter to make the decoy drive straight, return
the trim to neutral and mechanically center the rudder.
To do this, loosen the set screw, then move the
linkage in the connection until the rudder is properly
centered. Tighten the set screw.
5. Bring the decoy back to shore when you notice
it starting to lose speed.
6. Power off the ESC and disconnect the battery pack.
7. Allow the motor, ESC and battery pack to cool before
charging the battery or operating the decoy again.
NOTICE:
Do not turn off the transmitter first
or the receiver may pick up stray signals and
run out of control.
Boating Tips
Avoid boating near other watercraft, stationary objects,
waves, wakes and other rapidly moving water, floating
debris or overhanging trees. You should also be careful
to avoid boating in areas where there are many people,
such as swimming areas, park waterways or fishing
areas. Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing
a location to pilot your decoy.
Maximum speeds are only achieved when the water
conditions are smooth and there is little wind. A sharp
turn, wind or waves can turn over the decoy when it is
moving. Always pilot your decoy for the wind and water
conditions so that it does not turn over.
Avoid vegetation in the water to prevent the drive
intake from becoming blocked. However, if the intake is
blocked, push the throttle control forward to reversing
the drive direction. If the blockage is not removed,
manually remove the decoy from the water and clear
the blockage from the drive system. Reverse changes
the direction the impeller turns, so that water comes out
of the inlet under the decoy. The decoy does not move
rapidly in reverse.
When running your decoy for the first time, we
recommend calm wind and water conditions so that
you can learn how the decoy responds to your control.
When making turns, decrease the throttle position
in order to decrease speed and probability of flipping
the decoy over.
CAUTION:
Never retrieve your decoy from
the water in extreme temperatures, turbulence
or without supervision.
Optional Retrieval Gaff
Use the small retrieval gaff to add realism, to retrieve
models stopped far from shore or to retrieve downed
waterfowl. When needed, attach the clips at each end of
the tow line to the loops on the decoy and the gaff. Pull
36 inches (approximately 91 cm) of line from the spool
for more effective gaff operation. Circle the object and
snag the object with the gaff hooks.
Motor Care
Seat the motor brushes by driving
smoothly on calm waters during use
of the first battery charge.
• Avoid potential overheating
conditions, such as blockage in
the cooling tubes, driving against
heavy resistance or debris in the
drive system.
• Over-temperature
protection
is
installed on the ESC to prevent
circuit damage, but cannot
protect the motor from turning
against heavy resistance.
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