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Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Boat will not respond to
throttle but responds to
other controls
Extra noise or extra
vibration
Reduced runtime 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
Jet nozzle does not move
Controls reversed
Motor power pulses then
motor loses power
Possible Cause
Throttle channel is reversed
Damaged impeller, shaft or motor
Impeller is out of balance
Debris inside jet pump
Boat battery charge is low
Boat battery is damaged
Blocking or friction on shaft or impeller
Boat conditions may be too cold
Battery capacity may be too low for conditions
Impeller not properly centered with wear ring
Too little lubricant on drive shaft
Vegetation or other obstacles block jet nozzle,
impeller, or intake grate
Transmitter is too near boat during binding process
Boat or transmitter is too close to large metal
object, wireless source or another transmitter
Another compatible transmitter is powered on
within range of receiver
Boat battery/transmitter battery charge is too low
ESC switch is off
Transmitter is too near boat during connecting
process
Boat or transmitter is too close to large metal
object, wireless source or another transmitter
Boat battery/transmitter battery charge is too low
ESC switch is off
Boat hull is not completely closed
Driverʼs cab is full of water
Jet nozzle is not centered
Jet nozzle, linkage or servo damage
Steering servo wire is damaged or connections
are loose
Transmitter is not bound correctly
BEC (Battery Elimination Circuit) of the ESC is
damaged
ESC switch is off
Transmitter settings are reversed
Weather conditions might be too cold
Battery is old, worn out or damaged
Solution
Reverse throttle channel on transmitter
Replace damaged parts
Balance or replace propeller
Remove debris from jet pump
Completely recharge battery
Replace boat battery and follow battery instructions
Disassemble, lubricate and correctly align parts
Make sure battery is warm (above 10º C [50º F]) before use
Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery
Loosen drive shaft side of the motor coupling and move
drive shaft forward or back
Fully lubricate drive shaft
Remove vegetation or obstacles from jet nozzle, impeller,
or intake grate
Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat,
disconnect and reconnect battery to boat
Move the boat and transmitter to another location and
attempt binding again
Power off all compatible transmitters except the one you
are trying to bind
Replace/recharge batteries
Power on ESC switch
Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat,
disconnect and reconnect battery to boat
Move boat or transmitter to another location and attempt
to connect again
Replace/recharge batteries
Power on ESC switch
Dry out boat and ensure hatch is fully closed before
returning boat to water
Punch throttle to remove excess water from the boat, or
remove the boat from the water and drain the water from
the cab
Repair jet nozzle 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 steering servo wires and connections,
connect or replace as needed
Re-bind
Replace ESC
Power on ESC switch
Perform the Control Direction Test and adjust controls on
transmitter appropriately
Postpone until weather is warmer
Replace battery
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