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Adjusting the Outdrive Shaft End Play
There should be a slight amount
of shaft end play in the outdrive
housing. To adjust the end play,
loosen the set screw on the U-joint
yoke (see image). Pull the propeller
shaft until there is no more than
1mm of distance at “arrow 2” in the
drawing. Retighten the set screw.
Boat Retrieval
If the Blast accidentally flips over and fills with water, it is equipped
with foam flotation to help prevent it from sinking. Traxxas does not
recommend ever trying to swim or wade to retrieve a boat. If you
have chosen your launch site carefully (downwind), the Blast will
probably drift back to you on its own.
If there is no wind, you will need a tennis ball and a length of string.
Tie the tennis ball securely to one end of the string; then, throw the
ball over the drifting boat. Pull the ball in and try to entangle the boat
in the string. Pull the boat back slowly to shore. If only the bow of the
boat remains visible, try using a fishing lure with many hooks and a
fishing pole. Try to snag the lip of the upper deck or drive mechanism
with the hooks.
Maintenance
• Keep the Blast clean of accumulated dirt and oil.
• Re-oil the motor bushings before each day of running. Use an oil
made for electric motors such as 3-in-1 Oil™.
• Periodically re-oil the bushing in the outdrive housing and the
driveshaft tube. The oil hole for the driveshaft tube is located
underneath the sealed receiver box.
Storage
Drain all water out of the Blast and thoroughly dry it before storage.
Store the Blast with the hatch cover removed so that any remaining
moisture can to evaporate.
Painting the Hull
If you wish to paint your hull some other color besides the factory
white, choose your paint with caution. Only use paint made for
plastic models (available from your hobby dealer). Test the paint on
an inconspicuous and non-critical area before painting the entire
boat. The paint on the bottom must be smooth to prevent a loss of
performance.
Battery iD
Your model’s included battery pack is equipped with Traxxas Battery
iD. This exclusive feature allows Traxxas battery chargers (sold
separately) to automatically recognize connected battery packs and
optimize the charge settings for the battery. This eliminates the need
to fumble with charger settings and menus for the easiest and safest
charging solution possible. Visit Traxxas.com to learn more about this
feature and available Traxxas chargers and batteries.
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