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ProBoat Miss Elam Plus Owner's Manual

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1/8-Scale.Miss.Elam.Unlimited.Hydroplane.
Specifications
Length........................................................................................45.25.in.(1131.3mm)
Beam............................................................................................ 23.75.in.(593.8mm)
Engine. . ............................................................ Zenoah
Speed..............................................................................................................+35.MPH
Radio.System......................................................................... .JR
Propeller................................................................................................... Prather.270
Owner's.Manual
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.G26M.and.Tuned.Exhaust
.XR3i.FM.75MHz
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  • Page 1 Miss 1/8-Scale.Miss.Elam.Unlimited.Hydroplane. Owner's.Manual Specifications Length..................45.25.in.(1131.3mm) Beam.................... 23.75.in.(593.8mm) Engine.............. Zenoah .G26M.and.Tuned.Exhaust ® Speed......................+35.MPH Radio.System................JR .XR3i.FM.75MHz ® Propeller....................Prather.270...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction It.is.very.important.that.you.operate.this.boat. Congratulations.on.the.purchase.of.your.. responsibly..With.proper.care.and.maintenance,.you. Pro.Boat .Miss.Elam..This.is.a.1/8-scale.replica. ™ will.be.able.to.enjoy.your.Miss.Elam.for.many.years. of.the.world.famous.full-scale.hydro..You.are.just. to.come. minutes.from.one.of.the.most.thrilling.experiences. the.radio.control.hobby.has.to.offer. Carefully.unpack.your.Miss.Elam.and.examine.the. boat.and.its.contents..The.box.should.contain.the. The.Pro.Boat.Miss.Elam.is.a.professionally.built,. Miss.Elam.RTR.with.radio.installed,.a.boat.stand,. ready-to-run.fiberglass.model. ® and.the.JR .XR3i.radio.transmitter..If.you.are. ® Powered.by.the.potent.Zenoah .G26M.engine,.you. missing.any.of.these.items.or.notice.any.damage,. will.be.able.to.race.across.the.water.at.speeds.in. immediately.contact.the.place.of.purchase. excess.of.35.mph! Table of Contents Limited.Warranty.&.Limits.of.Liability........................3 Additional.Required.Items............................5 Suggested.Field.Equipment.and.Supplies......................... 5 Contents..................................

  • Page 3: Limited.warranty.&.Limits.of.liability

    Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability Safety Precautions Pursuant.to.this.Limited.Warranty,.Horizon.Hobby,. Inc..will,.at.its.option,.(i).repair.or.(ii).replace,.any. This.is.a.sophisticated.hobby.product.and.not.a. product.determined.by.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..to.be. toy..It.must.be.operated.with.caution.and.common. defective..In the event of a defect, these are sense.and.requires.some.basic.mechanical.ability.. your exclusive remedies. Failure.to.operate.this.product.in.a.safe.and. responsible.manner.could.result.in.injury.or.damage. This.warranty.does.not.cover.cosmetic.damage. to.the.product.or.other.property..This product or.damage.due.to.acts.of.God,.accident,.misuse,. is not intended for use by children without abuse,.negligence,.commercial.use,.or.modification. direct adult supervision.

  • Page 4: Limited Warranty Period

    Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability (cont) Limited Warranty Period lost.or.damaged.parcels,.as.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..is. not.responsible.for.merchandise.until.it.arrives.and. Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..guarantees.Pro.Boat ™ is.accepted.at.our.facility..Include.your.complete. products.to.be.free.from.defects.in.both.material. name,.address,.phone.number.where.you.can.be. and.workmanship.at.the.date.of.purchase. reached.during.business.days,.RMA.number,.and.a. General Guidelines brief.summary.of.the.problem..Be.sure.your.name,. address,.and.RMA.number.are.clearly.written.on. It.is.important.that.you.read.and.follow.this. the.shipping.carton. ® instruction.manual,.along.with.the.JR .XR3i.radio. ® system.manual.and.the.Zenoah .G26.engine. Warranty Inspection and Repairs manual,.before.you.run.this.exciting.boat..Failure. To.receive.warranty.service,.you.must.include.your. to.read.and.understand.the.manual.could.result. original.sales.receipt.verifying.the.proof-of-purchase. is.personal.injury,.property.damage.or.permanent. date..Providing.warranty.conditions.have.been.met,.

  • Page 5: Additional.required.items

    Additional Required Items Although.the.Miss.Elam.comes.fully.assembled.and.ready.for.action,.you.will.need.a.few.additional.items.in. order.to.run.your.boat..You.will.need.the.following: Zenoah®.2-Cycle.Oil.(ZEN20001) Fuel.Pump.(HAN155) CA.or.epoxy.glue 12.“AA”.alkaline.batteries.(8.for.the.transmitter. Flex.Shaft.lubrication.(see.local.hobby.store) and.4.for.the.receiver) Fuel.container Gasoline.(+87.Octane),.ethanol-free Suggested Field Equipment and Supplies In.addition.to.the.items.needed.to.run.the.Miss.Elam,.we.recommend.that.you.carry.the.following.. in.your.field.box: Engine.Tuning.Screwdriver.(DYN2775) 4mm.hex.wrench Clean.towels #1.Phillips Extra.Propellers.(PRAB270) Small.crescent.wrench 2mm.hex.wrench 2.5mm.hex.wrench Screw-locking.compound Contents •.Assembled.1/8.scale.Miss.Elam.RTR ® •.JR .XR3i.radio.transmitter •.Boat.stand •.Rudder...

  • Page 6: Section.1:.Building.the.boat.stand

    Section 1: Building the Boat Stand Parts Required Plywood.boat.stand.pieces.(4) Tools.and.Adhesives.Needed CA.or.epoxy .1..Attach.the.side.boat.pieces.by.interlocking. them.into.the.end.pieces.as.shown. .2..Secure.the.interlocking.boat.stand.with. medium.thick.CA.or.epoxy..Make.certain.you. allow.the.CA.or.epoxy.to.fully.cure.before. placing.the.boat.on.the.stand. Section 2: Attaching the Turn Fin Parts Required .4..Carefully.place.a.few.drops.of.blue.Threadlock. Turn.Fin on.the.threads.of.all.four.hex.screws..This.will. 3mm.hex.screws.(2) help.to.keep.the.screws.secured.to.the.blind. Tools.and.Adhesives.Needed nuts.within.the.sponson. 3mm.hex.driver Blue.Threadlock .1..Locate.the.included.turn.fin..This.will.be. attached.to.the.right.sponson..Any.attempt.to. turn.the.boat.left.may.cause.the.boat.to.flip,. especially.if.this.is.done.in.a.tight.diameter.and. at.high.speeds. .2..Place.the.Miss.Elam.on.the.completed.boat. stand.once.the.glue.has.fully.cured.

  • Page 7: Section.3:.Removing.the.canopy

    Section 3: Removing the Canopy Unscrew.the.2.knurled.hatch-mounting.screws.from. the.rear.of.the.hatch..Lift.the.hatch.from.the.boat. Section 4: Installing the Radio System Batteries Tools and Accessories Required 12."AA".batteries 2.5mm.hex.wrench Receiver Batteries .1..Remove.the.2.5mm.hex.head.screws.that. secure.the.clear.Lexan.radio.box.cover. .3..Wrap.the.battery.holder.in.the.foam. provided..Secure.the.foam.using.a.rubber.. band..Reinstall.the.battery.holder.into.the.. radio.compartment. .2..Remove.the.receiver.battery.holder.and.install. 4.“AA”.alkaline.batteries.in.the.battery.holder.. Note.proper.polarity.
  • Page 8 Section 4: Installing the Radio System Batteries (cont) .4..Plug.the.switch.harness.into.both.the.receiver. and.the.battery.box.following.the.instructions. .4..Insert.the.battery.holder.in.the.transmitter. provided.with.the.radio..Secure.the.radio.box. following.the.directions.provided.with.the.. cover.with.the.hex.head.screws. radio.system. Transmitter Batteries .1..Remove.the.transmitter.from.the.box. .2..Remove.the.battery.cover.on.the.bottom.. of.the.transmitter. .5..Install.the.battery.cover.back.into.position.on. the.bottom.of.the.transmitter. .6..Turn.on.the.transmitter.and.confirm.that.the. LCD.illuminates,.indicating.proper.installation.of. fully.charged.batteries. .7..Turn.on.the.receiver.switch.and.move.the. .3..Insert.8.“AA”.alkaline.batteries.into.the. controls..Confirm.that.all.controls.operate.in. battery.holder..Note.proper.polarity. the.proper.direction.and.are.controlled.by.the. proper.transmitter.input. .8..Turn.the.transmitter.and.the.receiver.switch. off..To.keep.the.boat.from.receiving.stray. signals,.the.transmitter.should.be.turned.on.first,. followed.by.the.receiver..Likewise,.the.receiver. should.be.turned.off.first,.then.the.transmitter. Note:.Remember.the.transmitter. must.be.sending.a.signal.the.entire. time.the.receiver.is.on.

  • Page 9: Section.5:.Installing.the.rudder

    Section 5: Installing the Rudder Parts Required Rudder 2.5mm.hex.screw Tools and Adhesives Required 2.5mm.hex.driver .1..Locate.the.stainless.steel.rudder.and.. 2.5mm.hex.screw. .3..Find.the.flat.spot.on.the.rudder..Put.screw. locking.compound.on.the.2.5mm.hex.screw. threads.and.tighten.the.screw.on.the.flat.spot.. as.shown. .2..Carefully.insert.the.rudder.as.shown. Section 6: Propeller Balancing For.optimum.performance,.propeller.balancing.can. add.several.mph.to.top.speed.and.reduce.vibration.. There.are.several.different.propeller.balancing.tools. available..Read.the.instructions.that.accompany. the.propeller.balancing.tool.regarding.removing. material.from.the.propeller..Removing.material.from. the.correct.part.of.the.propeller.is.crucial.to.the. performance.of.the.propeller..Contact.a.local.hobby. retail.store.for.assistance.

  • Page 10: Section.7:.Fueling.the.tank

    Section 7: Fueling the Tank ® Use.only.Zenoah .2-Cycle.Synthetic.Oil.and. gasoline.mixed.32:1.to.power.the.Miss.Elam..Keep. the.fuel.in.a.moisture-free.environment,.. as.stale.fuel.will.cause.the.Zenoah.G26M.engine.to. lose.performance. Section 8: Fuel/Oil Mixture Parts Needed .1..Mix.gasoline.and.2-stroke.oil.(ZEN20001).at.a. Unleaded.gasoline mixing.ratio.of.32:1.(gas.to.oil). Zenoah®.2-stroke.oil .2..Remove.the.fuel.tank.cap.and.fill.the.fuel.tank. with.the.gasoline.and.oil.mixture..Use.a.funnel. to.prevent.spills..If.you.do.spill,.be.certain.to. immediately.wipe.it.up.with.a.clean.towel. Section 9: Range Check the XR3i Radio System Important Note:.Always.perform.a.range. check.prior.to.operating.your.boat. Range.check.your.radio.system.before.the.first.run. after.any.major.repair,.installation.of. of.the.Miss.Elam.to.make.certain.it.is.functioning. new.batteries.or.at.the.beginning.of.

  • Page 11: Section.10:.Starting.the.engine

    Section 10: Starting the Engine ® Note:.The.Zenoah .G26M. Pull-starting the Engine carburetor.is.factory.adjusted.to. deliver.optimum.performance..See. the.Zenoah.Engine.manual.for. fine-tuning.adjustments.and.other. helpful.information.to.make.your. RC.boating.experience.trouble-free. Priming the Engine With.an.assistant.holding.the.boat.to.the.boat.. stand.and.bracing.the.engine.with.one.hand,.pull.. the.starting.cord.briskly.several.times..Once.the. engine.fires.(begins.to.start),.open.the.choke.. Prolonged.choking.will.flood.the.engine.with.fuel.. See.Section.15:.Troubleshooting.Guide.to.correct. the.flooding.condition. Note:.The.engine.is.water-cooled.. Press.the.priming.bulb.several.times.until.it.becomes. Refrain.from.running.the.engine. filled.with.fuel..This.is.not.necessary.if.the.engine. without.proper.cooling.water.or. has.recently.been.run. engine.damage.will.result..Carefully. place.the.boat.in.the.water.as.soon. Choking the Engine as.possible.after.the.engine.has. been.started. Close.the.choke.by.rotating.the.small.yellow..

  • Page 12: Section.11:.Initial.launch.of.the.miss.elam

    Section 11: Initial Launch of the Miss Elam With.the.transmitter.antenna.up,.maneuver.the.Miss. If.at.anytime.you.notice.the.boat.and/or.radio. Elam.in.an.oval,.turning.only.to.the.right.at.slow. system.are.not.functioning.correctly,.end.the. to.medium.speeds..Make.certain.that.the.boat.and. operation.of.the.boat.immediately.and.do.not.run. radio.system.are.functioning.correctly. the.boat.again.until.you.are.confident.the.problems. have.been.corrected. As.you.are.running.the.Miss.Elam.in.an.oval,.watch. for.water.being.discharged.from.the.water.outlets. on.the.left.side.of.the.hull..Water.flowing.from.the. water.outlet.indicates.the.engine.is.being.properly. cooled..If.you.do.not.notice.any.water.coming.from. the.water.outlet,.bring.the.boat.in.and.make.sure. that.the.water.cooling.line.or.the.water.pickup. located.near.the.rudder.are.not.clogged. Section 12: Stopping the Engine Idle.the.boat.near.shore.and.press.the.kill.switch. located.on.top.of.the.cockpit.as.shown.

  • Page 13: Section.13:.Cooling.system

    Section 13: Cooling System Water Pump Hint:.To.test.each.cooling.line. for.obstructions.or.a.leak.in.the. cooling.system,.place.a.piece.of. tubing.over.the.water.inlet.tubes. in.front.of.the.rudder.and.blow. into.the.tube..When.testing.for. obstructions.in.the.cooling.system,. be.sure.to.isolate.each.system.by. pinching.the.appropriate.water.lines. Water-Cooled Cylinder Head and Exhaust Manifold Cooling Jacket The.exhaust.system.is.cooled.independently.from. the.cylinder.head..See.line.drawings.for.proper. cooling.line.routing..Do.not.alter.the.cooling.line. routing.method. The.water.pump.is.operated.from.crankcase. pressure..Be.sure.that.water.is.exiting.the.2.water. jackets.mounted.on.the.left.side.of.the.boat.when. the.engine.is.running.and.the.boat.is.in.the.water..If. water.does.not.stream.out.of.either.the.exhaust.or. cylinder.head.cooling.ports,.immediately.stop.engine. operation.and.remove.obstructions.in.the.lines.or. replace.broken.cooling.lines. Tuned Pipe Fitting Rudder Water Pump Pick-Up Tube Water...

  • Page 14: Section.14:.Clutch

    Section 14: Clutch The.centrifugal.clutch.automatically.engages.when. the.engine.rpm.is.increased..Be.sure.that.the.idle. speed.adjustment.is.set.low.enough.so.that.the. propeller.does.not.rotate.at.idle. Periodically.disassemble.the.clutch.and.clean.debris. from.the.clutch.shoes.and.the.inner.clutch.bell.with. DYN5505.Dynamite®.Nitro.Force.

  • Page 15: Section.15:.Troubleshooting.guide

    Section 15: Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Solution ® Engine will not start Improper needle setting: See Zenoah Engine Manual Out of fuel: Fill fuel tank Improper fuel: Use fresh Gasoline & Zenoah 2-Cycle Oil (mixed 32 parts gas to 1 part oil) Bad spark plug: Replace spark plug Flooded engine: Remove spark plug, invert boat and operate the pull-starter to remove fuel Engine starts, then dies Fuel line blocked or broken: Connect or replace fuel line Reset needles to baseline setting: See Zenoah instructions Baseline settings for low-speed and hi-speed needle valves is 1–1 turns out Engine starts and runs for Bad fuel: Replace several minutes, then dies Improper needle settings: See Zenoah Engine manual Overheated engine: Check for clogged or damaged cooling system Debris in carburetor: Remove, clean and replace Section 16: Hull Care The.hull.of.the.Miss.Elam.is.finished.using.the.highest.quality.paints.and.the.most.advanced.painting.methods. available..The.base.coat/clear.cote.technique.delivers.an.amazing.shine.that.is.as.durable.as.. it.is.beautiful..To.keep.your.Miss.Elam.looking.new,.you.should.apply.a.wax.coating.as.used.on.. automotive.finishes.to.prevent.oxidation.and.to.further.protect.against.damage.caused.by.fuel.and.other. harmful.chemicals..Also,.keep.boat.out.of.direct.sunlight.for.extended.periods.of.time.to.prevent.fading. Section 17: Maintenance The.Pro.Boat .Miss.Elam.should.provide.many.
  • Page 16 Section 17: Maintenance (cont) Simply.follow.the.instructions.below.to.properly. lubricate.your.drive.shaft. .1..Carefully.note.how.the.entire.drive.shaft.is. installed..This.is.pivotal.in.order.to.properly.. re-assemble.the.drive.shaft.after.you.have. finished.lubricating.it. .4..Lubricate.the.entire.flex.cable.with. waterproof.grease.as.shown.and.then.re-install. the.flex.cable.back.through.the.liner.and.stuffing. box.and.into.the.clutch. .2..Loosen.and.remove.the.two.2.0mm.set. screws.that.secure.the.propeller.shaft.to.the. brass.ferrule..Remove.the.prop.drive.dog.and. nylon.washer. .5..Reassembly.in.reverse.order..Make.sure.that. the.set.screws.are.tightened.down.on.the.flat. spots.of.the.prop.shaft..Also.be.certain.to.place. a.drop.of.threadlock.on.each.set.screw.before. re-tightening.them. .3..Remove.the.drive.shaft.flex.cable..Replace.the. Teflon.liner.as.needed.

  • Page 17: Section.18:.Replacement.parts

    Section 18: Replacement Parts Your.local.hobby.store.should.carry.a.good.supply.of.Miss.Elam.replacement.parts..You.can.also.purchase. these.parts.from.Horizon.Hobby.at.www.horizonhobby.com.or.call.toll-free.1-800-338-4639. PRB2951....................Hull PRB2952....................Cockpit PRB2261....................Exhaust.Cover PRB2953....................WIng PRB2255....................Wing.Struts PRB2955....................Boat.Stand PRB2297....................Cooling.Tubing PRB2555....................Servo.Tray.set PRB2264....................Fuel.Tank PRB2273.

  • Page 18: Appendix

    Appendix PRB2264 Spark.Plug Pull.Start PRB2556 PRB2273 Carburetor PRB2563 Primer.Button PRB2563 PRB2275 PRB2283 PRB2252 PRB2651 Carburetor PRAB270 PRB2254 PRB2952 PRB2278...

  • Page 19: Notes

    Notes...
  • Page 20 www.proboatmodels.com ©.2006.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc.. 4105.Fieldstone.Road. Champaign,.Illinois.61822. (877).504-0233. www.horizonhobby.com Printed.in.China ...

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