Maintaining and Storing Your Villain
Your Villain requires maintenance in order to stay in top running
condition. The following procedures should be taken very
seriously. Form the habit of visually inspecting the mechanical
integrity of the Villain before and after each run.
Inspect the model for obvious damage or wear:
Normally, some water will accumulate inside the boat. Empty
any standing water out of the boat between runs. Pour any
water out the side or front of the boat. Do not drain the water
out of the back of the boat (near the radio system).
Check the wiring for any frayed wires or loose connections.
Check the tightness of the set screws in the collars on the
steering linkages, in the propellers, and in the universal joint
yokes (connecting the outdrives to the driveshafts). Thread-
locking compound can be applied to these screws to prevent
them from loosening.
Check the mounting of the receiver and servo.
Check the driveshaft seals for damage. Do not attempt to run
the Villain if these seals are damaged in any way.
Check the tightness of the propellers. Visually inspect the
props for nicks, dings, and warpage. Replace if any damage
is noticed.
Check the operation of the radio system, especially the
condition of the batteries.
Visually inspect the hull for any cracks, damage,
or possible leaks.
Drain all water out of the Villain and thoroughly dry it
before you store it. Store the Villain with the top deck
removed and radio compartment cover open so that any
remaining moisture will evaporate.
Other periodic maintenance:
Keep the Villain 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 bushings in the outdrive housings
and the driveshaft tubes. There are metal oiling nipples
in each drive unit to accommodate oiling the driveshaft
tube bushings.
Keep all of the screws in the drive system tight.
Storage:
Disconnect and remove all batteries.
Thoroughly clean and dry the Villain before storing it.
Always store the Villain with the top deck and radio
compartment cover removed. This will allow harmful moisture
and condensation to evaporate.
Centering Your Servo
Whenever your radio system has been removed for service or
cleaning, the steering servo must be re-centered prior to
installing the radio system in the model.
1.
If the radio system is already installed in the boat, disconnect
the servo horn from the servo.
2.
Connect the steering servo to channel 1 on your receiver and
the electronic speed control to channel 2. The white wire on
the servo cable is positioned towards the crystal.
3.
Place fresh “AA” batteries in the transmitter and turn the
power switch on.
4.
Slide the throttle and steering trim adjustments to the
center position.
5. Keep fingers and objects away from the propeller.
Connect a
fresh 7.2V battery pack to the electronic speed control and
turn the power switch to the on position. The servo will
automatically jump to its center position.
6.
Turn off the power switch in the boat followed by the
transmitter. The servo horn is now ready to be installed.
7.
Be careful not to move the servo shaft when installing the
linkages. Readjust the electronic speed control as described in
the previous section.
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