Maintenance; Drivetrain Lubrication; Propeller Service; Rudder Service - ProBoat Recoil PRB08022 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Drivetrain Lubrication

Always replace the drivetrain parts when they are damaged
or show visible wear or injury and damage may result.
Lubricating the drive shaft is vital to the life of the drivetrain.
The lubricant also acts as a water seal, keeping water from
entering the hull through the stuffing tube.
Lubricate the drive shaft and all moving parts after every 30
minutes of operation. Lubricate the drive strut after every 90
minutes of operation.
1. In the hull, loosen the setscrew (A) holding the drive
shaft (B) in the motor coupling (C).
2. Slide the drive shaft out from the stuffing tube and drive
strut at the rear of the boat.
3. Wipe the old lubricant and material from the drive shaft.
4. Lubricate the full length of the drive shaft assembly
up to the drive dog using marine grease (PRB0101 or
PRB0100).
NOTICE: When lubricating the flex shaft, do not lubricate
the first 20mm of the flex shaft. If grease gets into
the motor coupler, it may cause the flex shaft to slip
inside of the coupler, thereby damaging it and requiring
replacement.
5. Carefully reinstall the drive shaft, ensuring that there is a
1–2mm gap between the stuffing tube and the drive dog.
6. Align the flat spot on the drive shaft with the set screw in
the coupling. Apply threadlock to the coupling setscrew
and tighten.

Propeller Service

1. Use an 7mm nut driver to loosen the nut (A) from the
driveshaft (B).
2. Remove the nut and propeller (C) from the driveshaft.
3. Assemble in reverse order. Correctly align the propeller
with the drive dog on the driveshaft.

Rudder Service

1. Loosen the setscrew (A) on the rudder arm using a 2mm
hex wrench, then remove the linkage (B) from the rudder
arm.
2. Loosen the setscrew (C) from the rudder pin (D) using a
2mm hex wrench.
3. Turn over the boat and lightly tap the rudder to remove
the pin.
4. Assemble in reverse order.
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NOTICE: Running the boat in saltwater could cause some
parts to corrode. If you run the boat in saltwater, rinse it
thoroughly in freshwater after each use and lubricate the
drive system.
NOTICE: Because of its corrosive effects, running RC
boats in saltwater is at the discretion of the modeler.
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