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Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Possible Cause
Boat will not respond
Throttle servo travel is lower than 100%
to throttle but responds
Throttle channel is reversed
to other controls
Damaged propeller, shaft or motor
Extra noise or extra v
ibration
Propeller is out of balance
Boat battery charge is low
Boat battery is damaged
Blocking or friction on shaft or propeller
Boat conditions may be too cold
Reduced run time or
Battery capacity may be too low for conditions
boat underpowered
Drive dog is too close
Too little lubrication on driveshaft
Vegetation or other obstacles block the rudder
or propeller
Transmitter is too near boat during binding
process
Boat or transmitter is too close to large metal
Boat will not Bind
object, wireless source or another transmitter
(during binding) to
Boat battery/Transmitter battery charge is too low
transmitter
Another compatible transmitter is powered on
within range of the ESC
ESC switch is off
Transmitter is too near boat during connecting
process
Boat will not connect
Boat or transmitter is too close to large metal
(after binding) to
object, wireless source or another transmitter
transmitter
Boat battery/transmitter battery charge is too low Replace/recharge batteries
ESC switch is off
The boat hull is not completely closed
Boat tends to dive in the
water or takes on water
Center of gravity is too far forward
Boat tends to turn one
Rudder or rudder trim is not centered
direction
Rudder, linkage or servo damage
Wire is damaged or connections are loose
Rudder does not move
Transmitter is not bound correctly
BEC (Battery Elimination Circuit) of the ESC is
damaged
ESC switch is off
Controls reversed
Transmitter settings are reversed
Motor overheats
Blocked water cooler tubes
ESC uses default soft Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)
Motor power pulses
Weather conditions might be too cold
then motor loses power
Battery is old, worn out or damaged
Battery C rating might be too small
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Solution
Make sure throttle servo travel is 100% or greater
Reverse throttle channel on transmitter
Replace damaged parts
Balance or replace propeller
Completely recharge battery
Replace boat battery and follow battery instructions
Disassemble, lubricate and correctly align parts
Make sure battery is warm before use
Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery
Loosen coupling at driveshaft and move out drive-
shaft a small amount
Fully lubricate driveshaft
Remove boat from the water and obstacles
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
Turn off all compatible transmitters except the one
you are trying to bind
Power on ESC 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
Power on ESC switch
Dry out the boat and ensure the hatch is fully closed
on the hull before returning the boat to the water
Move battery back in the hull
Repair rudder or adjust rudder and rudder trim
for straight running when control is at neutral
Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust controls
Do a check of wires and connections, connect
or replace as needed
Re-bind receiver to the transmitter
Replace ESC
Power on ESC switch
Do the Control Direction Test and adjust controls on
transmitter appropriately
Clean or replace water tubes
Recharge boat battery or replace battery that is no
longer performing
Postpone until weather is warmer
Replace battery
Use recommended battery
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