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Hobbico AQUACRAFT U-18 MISS VEGAS Assembly And Operation Manual

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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION MANUAL
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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.
To return your U-18 Miss Vegas Hydroplane 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
Entire Contents © Copyright 2006
HCAZ1005 for AQUB32** V1.0

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  • Page 1 To return your U-18 Miss Vegas Hydroplane 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 Entire Contents © Copyright 2006 HCAZ1005 for AQUB32** V1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. Under all circumstances return the ENTIRE system; boat TABLE OF CONTENTS and radio. SPECIFICATIONS & DESCRIPTION CHANGES ....2 2. Make sure the transmitter is turned off, all batteries are REPAIR SERVICE ..............2 removed and fuel is drained from the tank. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............2 ITEMS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION &...

  • Page 3: Items Required For Completion & Other Useful Toolbox Items

    Here are some items you will want to keep handy. SPONSON: The projections at either side of hull that give ❏ #2 Phillips screwdriver (HCAR1024) lateral stability on the water. ❏ Hobbico ® heavy-duty diagonal cutter 7" (HCAR0627) ❏ Metric and standard hex drivers ❏...
  • Page 4 THROTTLE TRIM STEERING ADJUSTABLE TRIM STEERING RATE STEERING SERVO REVERSE ON / OFF THROTTLE SERVO REVERSE POWER LIGHT Install (8) new "AA" batteries ❏ 2. Slide off the battery door on the bottom of the transmitter. Install 8 fresh “AA” batteries into the bottom of the transmitter in the configuration molded into the battery holder.

  • Page 5: Running The Engine

    ❏ 6. Install four fresh “AA” batteries in the battery holder. Be ❏ sure to follow the polarity configuration molded into the 9. Replace the canopy by first sliding it over the “nose” of battery holder. the boat and then lowering the rear section to meet the hull. Secure it by sliding the two (2) cowl locks toward the rear of the boat.

  • Page 6: Breaking In The Engine

    THE FIRST TANK Carburetor Partially Open Your first tank of fuel should be used to run the boat at a very rich high-speed needle valve setting. This allows the fuel to carry as much oil as possible into the engine to lubricate the internal parts during break-in.

  • Page 7: Running The U-18 Miss Vegas Hydroplane

    If you are having problems with your engine, consult the • Before running your U-18 Miss Vegas Hydroplane, it is ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART on page 11 of also a good idea to check the water-cooling system to this manual. The following are some potential problems. make sure all tubes are properly connected.

  • Page 8: Trim Adjustments For The U-18 Miss

    ❏ Raising the prop depth will lower the back of the boat, creating a 4. Slowly advance the throttle and note if the boat has a “bow up” ride attitude. A “bow up” condition may increase speed tendency to turn right or left. Adjust the steering trim knob on but will decrease stability.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    ENGINE MAINTENANCE • Drain any remaining fuel from the tank. • Remove the glow plug. • Place a few drops of Hobbico After Run oil (HCAP3000) into the carburetor and in the cylinder head. HULL MAINTENANCE • Remove the hatch cover.

  • Page 10: Racing

    NAMBA or North American Model Boat Association RACING www.namba.com Although it is very enjoyable to go out and run the U-18 Miss Each of the three organizations has its own rule book governing Vegas Hydroplane by yourself, the real fun and excitement of model boat racing, sanctioned events, and recognized records.

  • Page 11: Ordering Replacement Parts

    ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts for the AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydroplane, use the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows. Replacement parts are available only as listed and can be purchased from hobby shops or mail order/Internet order firms.

  • Page 12: Aquacraft .18 Inboard Marine Engine Exploded View

    AQUACRAFT .18 INBOARD MARINE ENGINE EXPLODED VIEW ENGINE PARTS LIST AQUG1147 AquaCraft .18 Marine Engine Stock # Description Includes AQUG4772 Head Gasket 2 x 1pc Stock # Description Includes AQUG5041 Idle Needle w/O-ring 22, 23 x 1pc AQUG4101 Front Bearing 12 x 1pc AQUG5042 Idle Needle O-ring...

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