Troubleshooting Guide - ProBoat ZELOS 48G Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting Guide

Problem
Boat will not respond to
throttle but responds to
other controls
Extra noise or extra
vibration
Reduced run time or
boat underpowered
Boat will not Bind
(during binding) to
transmitter
Boat will not connect
(after binding) to
transmitter
Boat tends to dive in the
water or takes on water
Boat tends to turn one
direction
Rudder does not move
Controls reversed
Engine overheats
Erratic control
Boat does not drive
straight
No steering or lack of
steering
No throttle or lack of
throttle
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Possible Cause
Throttle channel is reversed
Damaged propeller, shaft or engine
Propeller is out of balance
Receiver battery charge is low
Receiver battery is damaged
Blocking or friction on shaft or propeller
Boat conditions may be too cold
Drive dog is too close to the prop strut
Too little lubrication on flex shaft
Vegetation or other obstacles block
the rudder or propeller
Transmitter is too close to the boat
during binding process
Boat or transmitter is too close to
large metal object, wireless source
or another transmitter
Receiver battery/transmitter battery
charge is too low
Receiver switch is off
Transmitter is too close to the boat
during connecting process
Boat or transmitter is too close to
large metal object, wireless source
or another transmitter
Receiver battery/transmitter battery
charge is too low
Receiver switch is off
Prop angle is incorrect
The boat hull is not completely closed
Rudder or rudder trim is not centered
Rudder, linkage or servo damage
Servo wire is damaged or connections
are loose
Transmitter is not bound correctly
Receiver switch is off
Transmitter settings are reversed
Blocked water cooling system
Transmitter is too close to the boat
during binding process
Transmitter steering trim not centered
Steering dual-rate (D/R) not adjusted
correctly
Servo failed
Throttle dual-rate (D/R) not adjusted
correctly
Engine failed
Solution
Reverse throttle channel on transmitter
Replace damaged parts
Balance or replace propeller
Completely recharge battery
Replace battery and follow battery instructions
Disassemble, lubricate and correctly align parts
Make sure battery is warm before use
Loosen drive dog and move out away from the
prop strut a small amount
Fully lubricate flex shaft
Remove vegetation or obstacles from rudder or
propeller
Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat,
disconnect and reconnect battery to boat
Move boat and transmitter to another location and
attempt binding again
Replace/recharge batteries
Power on Receiver switch
Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat,
disconnect and reconnect battery to boat
Move boat and transmitter to another location and
attempt connecting again
Replace/recharge batteries
Power on Receiver switch
Adjust prop angle
Dry out the boat and ensure the hatch is fully
closed on the hull before returning the boat
to the water
Repair rudder or adjust rudder and rudder trim
for straight running when control is at neutral
Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust con-
trols
Do a check of wires and connections, connect
or replace as needed
Re-bind receiver to the transmitter
Power on receiver switch
Do the Control Direction Test and adjust controls
on transmitter appropriately
Clean or replace parts in the water cooling system
Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat,
disconnect and reconnect battery to boat
Adjust steering trim so boat drives straight
Adjust steering steering dual-rate (D/R) knob on
transmitter to desired steering throw
Contact Horizon Product Support
Adjust the throttle dual-rate (D/R) knob on
transmitter to desired steering throw
Contact Horizon Product Support
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