Problem Solution - MODSTER Vector 30 User Manual

Manual

9. Problem Solution

Problem
Boat does not respond to throttle but
other signals
Especially loud drive / more vibrations
Short driving time / boat drives slowly
Boat does not bind to the transmitter
Water enters the boat
Boat pulls in one direction when driving
Rudder does not move
Motor or controller overheated
Control commands are wrong
Engine is running very irregularly
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Possible Error
• The gas play is under 100%
• Ship propeller or drive shaft damaged
• Ship propeller not balanced
• Battery damaged or empty
• Drive shaft does not rotate freely
• Battery too cold
• Ship propeller partially blocked (eg by
algae)
• Transmitter is too close to the boat
during the binding process
• Boat or transmitter are too close to a
metal object
• Binding cable is not installed properly
• Battery or transmission battery are
weak
• Controller is switched off
• Hull is leaking
• Focus is too far forward
• Trim tabs are not installed at the cor-
rect angle at the rear of the boat
• Hull is not locked
• Ruddertrimmer misaligned
• Trim flap misaligned
• Rudder, servo or linkage defective
• Cable defective or connection missing
• Transmitter is not connected / connec-
ted to the wrong boat
• BEC of the controller is damaged
• Controller is switched off
• Cooling hoses misplaced or leaking
• Cool down phase too short
• Sender settings wrong
• Undervoltage shutdown of the control-
ler active
• Weather too cold (lithium batteries
have little power in cold weather)
• Battery too old and underachieving
Solution
• Ensure the gas play is 100 % or more
• Replace defective parts
• Balance or replace propeller
• Replace or charge the battery
• Dismantle and lubricate
• Warm up the battery before use
• Clean propeller
• Move the boat farther away, remove
and reconnect the battery
• Move the boat and transmitter away
from the metal object
• Attach the binding cord and re-bind
• Charge the battery or replace the
batteries
• Turn on the controller
• Place cover correctly and close it
• Continue to move the battery back-
wards
• Move the trim tabs slightly up or
down to raise or lower the bow
• Close hull
• Trim to drving straight
• Reset trim tabs
• Check and replace parts
• Check the cables and replace them if
necessary
• Tie again or select the right model at
the transmitter
• Replace BEC
• Turn on the controller
• Clean or replace cooling hoses
• Let the motor cool down longer
• Make the control direction test and
adjust the control commands on the
transmitter
• Recharge battery
• Warm up the battery
• Use new battery
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