Instruction Manual

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Warranty

• AquaCraft

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will warrant this kit for 90 days after the purchase from defects in materials or workmanship. AquaCraft will

either repair or replace, at no charge, the incorrectly made part.

• Make sure you save the receipt or invoice you were given when you bought your model! It is your proof of purchase

and we must see it before we can honor the warranty.

• To return your Reef Racer

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for repairs covered under warranty, you should send your boat to:

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1

Champaign, Illinois 61822

Attn: Service Department

Phone: (217) 398-0007 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Central Time M-F

E-mail: hobbyservices@hobbico.com

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION MANUAL

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Before Building:

Thank you for purchasing the Reef Racer! This manual contains the instructions you need to safely operate and maintain

your boat. We want the operation of this boat to be a success so BEFORE preparing the Reef Racer for action please read

this manual thoroughly. If for any reason you think that this model is not for you, return it to your local dealer immediately.

PLEASE NOTE: Your hobby dealer cannot accept a return on any model after the final assembly sequence has begun.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION MANUAL ™ ™ by Warranty • AquaCraft will warrant this kit for 90 days after the purchase from defects in materials or workmanship. AquaCraft will either repair or replace, at no charge, the incorrectly made part. • Make sure you save the receipt or invoice you were given when you bought your model! It is your proof of purchase and we must see it before we can honor the warranty.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS REPAIR SERVICE INTRODUCTION ..............................................................2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................................................2 REPAIR SERVICE ................................................................2 SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES ..................2 USEFUL TOOLBOX ITEMS ................................................2 FINAL ASSEMBLY ..............................................................3 Transmitter Assembly ..................
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BATTERY PACK CHARGING FINAL ASSEMBLY • Decals have been provided for your Reef Racer. Simply cut them out, peel, and stick! See the box for recommended decal placement. • • TRANSMITTER ASSEMBLY The wall charger included with the Reef Racer is a 2-hour quick charger. Never leave the charger and battery plugged in overnight! Never leave a charger and battery pack unattended while charging! After running the boat, the battery will be hot. Always allow the battery to cool completely before recharging.
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INSTALL THE BATTERY CHECK THE RADIO SYSTEM ❏ 1. The ❏ 1. Turn the power “ON” to the transmitter and the boat (in hatch of the Reef Runner is secured by the rubber grommet and ball stud assembly located at the front of the boat. Open the hatch of the Reef Racer by gently lifting as shown. that order). Close the hatch by pushing the deck and hull halves together and making sure that the grommet fits over the ball stud securely. ❏ 2. Standing behind the Reef Racer, rotate the wheel to the left.
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RUNNING THE REEF RACER • Before running your Reef Racer, it is a good idea to check over all screws to make sure they are securely fastened. • Place the boat in water that is at least 8" deep and free of obstacles (weeds, rocks, sticks, ducks, muskrats, etc.). • Slowly advance the throttle to full speed and note if the boat has a tendency to turn right or left. Adjust the steering trim knob on your transmitter until the boat runs in a straight line when the steering wheel is at neutral.
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❏ 4. After applying lubricant to the shaft, re-insert the shaft into the drive tube and rotate it while slowly pushing it back into place. ❏ 5. Re-tighten the 1.5mm set screw on the coupler assembly, making sure that the set screw rests on the flat spot of the drive shaft. Use thread lock compound on the set screw. ❏ 6. Re-insert the rudder and put the rudder arm back in place. Re-tighten the 1.5mm rudder arm set screw. • For “drag racing” place the buoys similar to the above sketch.
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