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1/12-Scale.Formula.Hydro.Unlimited.Hydroplane.
Officially Licensed replica
of the 2006 ABRA High
Points Champion.
Owner's.Manual
Specifications
Length............................................................................................ 27.5.in.(698.5mm)
Beam..................................................................................................14.in.(355.6mm)
Engine. . ............................................................... DYN..18.Marine.with.Tiger.Drive
Radio.System............................................Pro.Boat
™
.27MHz.AM.Radio.System
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- Page 1 1/12-Scale.Formula.Hydro.Unlimited.Hydroplane. Owner's.Manual Specifications Length.................... 27.5.in.(698.5mm) Beam....................14.in.(355.6mm) Engine..............DYN..18.Marine.with.Tiger.Drive Radio.System..........Pro.Boat ™ .27MHz.AM.Radio.System Officially Licensed replica of the 2006 ABRA High Points Champion.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Limited.Warranty.&.Limits.of.Liability........................3 Additional.Required.Items............................5 Suggested.Field.Equipment.and.Supplies......................... 5 Contents..................................5 Section.1:.Installing.the.Receiver.and.Transmitter.Batteries................6 Section.2:.Turn.Fin................................. 8 Section.3:.Filling.the.Fuel.Tank........................... 9 Section.4:.Range.Checking.the.Pro.Boat.Radio.System..................9 Section.5:.Starting.the.Dynamite..18.Engine......................10 Section.6:.Maintenance.............................. 12 Section.7:.Troubleshooting.Guide........................... 14 Appendix..................................14 Section.8:.Formula.Hydro.Replacement.Parts..................... 15 Introduction General Guidelines ™... -
Page 3: Limited.warranty.&.Limits.of.liability
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability Warranty Period If.you.as.the.Purchaser.or.user.are.not.prepared.to. accept.the.liability.associated.with.the.use.of.this.Product,. Exclusive.Warranty-.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc.,.(Horizon). you.are.advised.to.return.this.Product.immediately.in. warranties.that.the.Products.purchased.(the."Product"). new.and.unused.condition.to.the.place.of.purchase. will.be.free.from.defects.in.materials.and.workmanship. at.the.date.of.purchase.by.the.Purchaser. Law:.These.Terms.are.governed.by.Illinois.law. (without.regard.to.conflict.of.law.principals). Limited Warranty Safety Precautions (a).This.warranty.is.limited.to.the.original.Purchaser. ("Purchaser").and.is.not.transferable..REPAIR.OR. This.is.a.sophisticated.hobby.Product.and.not.a.toy..It. REPLACEMENT.AS.PROVIDED.UNDER.THIS.WARRANTY. must.be.operated.with.caution.and.common.sense.and. IS.THE.EXCLUSIVE.REMEDY.OF.THE.PURCHASER..This. requires.some.basic.mechanical.ability..Failure.to.operate. warranty.covers.only.those.Products.purchased.from.an. this.Product.in.a.safe.and.responsible.manner.could.result. authorized.Horizon.dealer..Third.party.transactions.are.not. in.injury.or.damage.to.the.Product.or.other.property.. covered.by.this.warranty..Proof.of.purchase.is.required.for. This.Product.is.not.intended.for.use.by.children.without. warranty.claims..Further,.Horizon.reserves.the.right.to.change. direct.adult.supervision..The.Product.manual.contains. or.modify.this.warranty.without.notice.and.disclaims.all.other. instructions.for.safety,.operation.and.maintenance..It. warranties,.express.. is.essential.to.read.and.follow.all.the.instructions.and. -
Page 4: Warranty Inspection And Repairs
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability (cont) Warranty Inspection and Repairs Safety, Precautions, and Warnings To receive warranty service, you must include your As.the.user.of.this.product,.you.are.solely.responsible.for. original sales receipt.verifying.the.proof-of-purchase.date.. operating.it.in.a.manner.that.does.not.endanger.yourself.and. Provided.warranty.conditions.have.been.met,.your.Product.will. others.or.result.in.damage.to.the.product.or.the.property.. be.repaired.or.replaced.free.of.charge..Repair.or.replacement. of.others. decisions.are.at.the.sole.discretion.of.Horizon.Hobby. Carefully.follow.the.directions.and.warnings.for. Non-Warranty Repairs this.and.any.optional.support.equipment.(chargers,. rechargeable.battery.packs,.etc.).that.you.use. Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be This.model.is.controlled.by.a.radio.signal.that.is. -
Page 5: Additional.required.items
Additional Required Items Although.the.Formula.Hydro.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: •.Blue.Thunder .20%.Fuel.(quart).(DYN2320) •.. 1 2.“AA”.alkaline.batteries.(8.for.the.transmitter. ™ •.500cc.Fuel.Bottle.(DYN2003).or and.4.for.the.receiver) •.Fast.Tap .Quart.Bottle.Spout.(DYN2009) •.Clear.3M.tape.to.seal.radio.box ™ •.Glow.Plug.Wrench.(DYN2510) •.7.2V.Sub-C.Battery.Pack.(DYN1005) •.Ni-Cd.Glow.Driver.(DYN1925) Suggested Field Equipment and Supplies In.addition.to.the.items.needed.to.run.the.Formula.Hydro.we.recommend.that.you.carry.the.following.. in.your.field.box: •.Engine.Tuning.Screwdriver.(DYN2775) •.“AA”.alkaline.batteries •.. R eplacement.Glow.Plugs. •.Adjustable.wrench.(small) (DYN2508.or.DYN2500) •.10mm.wrench •.Hex.driver/Allen.wrench.(1.5mm.and.2.5mm) •.Extra.propellers •.. C able.grease.to.lubricate.drive.shaft. •.Threadlock (PRB0100,.PRB0101) •.7.2V.Battery.(DYN1000).for.electric.starter... -
Page 6: Section.1:.Installing.the.receiver.and.transmitter.batteries
Section 1: Installing the Receiver and Transmitter Batteries Receiver Batteries m.5..Remove.the.clear.lid.that. covers.the.radio.box. m.1..Remove.the.two.knurled.aluminum. nuts.that.secure.the.cockpit.as.shown.. Pull.the.cockpit.off.the.boat. m.2..Carefully.note.how.the.exhaust. system.is.assembled. m.6..Remove.the.dry.cell.battery.holder.from.the. radio.box.and.unwrap.the.foam.around.the. dry.cell.battery.holder..Install.4.“AA”.alkaline. batteries.into.it.as.shown..Note.the.proper. polarity..Wrap.the.battery.box.in.foam. m.3..Use.a.2.5mm.Allen.wrench.to.remove. the.tuned.pipe.mount.as.shown.above. Tuned.Pipe Tuned.Pipe.Mount Silicone.Coupler m.4..Carefully.remove.the.tuned.pipe.by.sliding.the. silicone.coupler.apart.from.the.exhaust.header. - Page 7 Section 1: Installing the Receiver and Transmitter Batteries m.7..Re-install.the.battery.holder.back.into. the.radio.box.and.properly.seal.the.radio. box.with.clear.tape.(ABC53009)..Failure. to.properly.seal.the.radio.box.could.result. in.damage.to.your.radio.equipment. m.8..Re-attach.the.tuned.pipe.and. coupler.to.the.exhaust.manifold. m.9..Re-install.the.tuned.pipe.mount.
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Page 8: Section.2:.Turn.fin
Section 1: Installing the Receiver and Transmitter Batteries Transmitter Batteries m.1..Remove.the.transmitter.from.the.box. m.4..Replace.the.battery.cover.to. complete.the.battery.installation. m.5..Turn.on.the.radio.to.ensure.the. m.2..Remove.the.battery.cover.on.the. batteries.have.been.installed.correctly. bottom.of.the.transmitter. m.6..Turn.the.radio.off. m.3..Install.the."AA".batteries.into.the. transmitter.Be.aware.of.the.proper. polarity.when.inserting.the.batteries. Section 2: Turn Fin The.Formula.Hydro.comes.with.the.turn.fin. Do.not.attempt.to.make.tight.left.hand.turns. installed.on.the.right.sponson..You.will.want.to.run. (counterclockwise),.or.you.could.flip.the. the.Formula.Hydro.in.an.oval.pattern.and.in.an.area. boat..If.you.need.to.make.a.left.turn,.do.so. that.will.allow.you.to.make.right.turns.(clockwise). in.a.large.diameter.turn.at.slow.speeds. -
Page 9: Section.3:.Filling.the.fuel.tank
Section 3: Filling the Fuel Tank We.recommend.that.you.use.Blue.Thunder Locate.the.fuel.tank.inside.the.cockpit.area.and. ™ 20%.fuel..For.maximum.performance,.we. unscrew.the.lid..Use.either.the.DYN2009.Fast. recommend.Blue.Thunder.Race.Formula..Blue. .quart.bottle.spout.that.has.been.attached. ™ Thunder.fuels.are.specifically.formulated.for. to.the.quart.of.fuel.or.the.DYN2003.Fuel.Bottle. excellent.power.and.engine.protection. to.fill.the.fuel.tank.with.your.selection.of.Blue. Thunder.fuel..After.you.have.filled.the.fuel.tank. and.re-installed.the.lid,.wipe.away.any.excess. fuel.that.may.have.been.spilled.inside.the.hull.or. elsewhere.on.the.boat..Immediately.seal.the.fuel. container.by.putting.the.lid.back.on.after.refueling. in.order.to.protect.the.fuel.from.moisture. Section 4: Range Checking the Pro Boat Radio System Before.the.first.run.of.the.Formula.Hydro,. m.3..If.everything.appears.to.be.operating. range.check.the.radio.for.proper.operation. correctly,.raise.the.antenna.and.start.the.engine. and.to.ensure.proper.control.movement.of. (refer.to.Section.5.of.this.manual.and.to.the. the.rudder.and.throttle..Also.ensure.that.the. separate.DYN..18.engine.manual)..Place.the.boat. -
Page 10: Section 5: Starting The Dynamite .18 Engine
Section 5: Starting the Dynamite .18 Engine Water-Cooled Engine Hand-Held Starter Because.the.Dynamite®..18.engine.is.water- cooled.and.not.aircooled,.make.sure.that.you.do. not.run.the.engine.for.an.extended.amount.of. time.outside.of.the.water..Continuously.monitor. the.water.outlet.when.the.boat.is.running.to. make.sure.that.the.water.is.reaching.the.engine. head..If.the.water.does.not.reach.the.head.to. cool.it,.the.engine.will.overheat.and.fail..This. could.cause.permanent.damage.to.the.engine. Pro Mix Carburetor Richer m.1..Fully.charge.a.7.2V.sub-C.battery.pack. High-Speed. and.install.it.in.the.starter.as.shown. Low-Speed. Needle.Valve Needle.Valve Idle.Adjustment. Screw Leaner Higher.Idle The.Dynamite..18.engine.comes.equipped.with. the.Dynamite.Pro.Mix.Carburetor..Each.Pro. Mix.Carburetor.is.pre-adjusted.at.the.factory.. This.setting.should.be.approximately.3 ⁄ .turns. open.for.the.high-speed.and.2 ⁄... - Page 11 Section 5: Starting the Dynamite .18 Engine Operation During.break-in,.the.low-speed.needle.should.be. slightly.rich.and.the.high.speed.needle.should.be. very.rich..After.a.few.tanks.of.fuel,.begin.to.lean. the.engine.out..Adjust.the.high-speed.needle.1⁄16. of.a.turn.at.a.time..It.generally.takes.about.five. to.six.tanks.of.fuel.before.you.want.to.lean.out. the.engine.until.it.supplies.good.power..Do.not. skip.this.process.of.break-in..Failure.to.follow.this. procedure.could.damage.your.new.engine..For. further.details.on.breaking.in.your.engine,.please. see.the.separate.Dynamite..18.instruction.manual. :.It.is.common.for.an.ABC. Note engine.to.go.through.a.glow.plug.or. m.3..Turn.on.your.radio.system.and.attach.a.fully. two.during.break-in. charged.glow.igniter.(DYN1925).to.the.glow. Needle Settings plug..Insert.the.starting.wand.into.the.Tiger. Drive.and.actuate.the.starting.switch.until. When.adjusting.the.settings,.always.adjust.the. needles.in.small.increments,.about.1⁄16.of.a.full. the.engine.begins.to.run..If.the.engine.does. turn.at.a.time..Do.not.set.the.engine.too.lean,. not.start,.place.your.index.finger.over.the. as.it.shortens.the.reliability.of.the.engine. carburetor.and.actuate.the.starter.until.you.see. fuel.enter.the.carburetor.through.the.fuel.line. After.you.have.attained.the.correct.needle. settings,.the.engine.will.have.a.strong-sounding,. :.Stop.operation.immediately. Note high-pitched.whine.at.full.speed,.and.a.thin.trail.of.
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Page 12: Section.6:.Maintenance
Section 6: Maintenance Lubrication It.is.important.to.lubricate.the.flex.shaft.of.the. Formula.Hydro.with.silicone.cable.grease.after. every.two.hours.of.operation..Do.not.forget.to. do.this.or.flex.shaft.damage.can.occur..You.can. purchase.this.silicone.grease.at.your.local.hobby. store.(PRB0100.or.PRB0101)..To.lubricate.the. drive.shaft,.follow.these.simple.instructions. Collet.Nut Collet Nylon.Propeller. Propeller.Nut 1.5mm.Ferrule. m.2..Loosen.and.remove.the.1.5mm.setscrew. Washer Setscrew that.holds.the.propeller.shaft..Remove.the. propeller.and.shaft.from.the.aluminum.strut. Drive.Dog Propeller m.1..Carefully.note.how.the.drive.shaft.and.prop. are.presently.installed..This.is.important.so. that.when.you.have.finished.lubricating.the. drive.shaft,.you.can.correctly.re-install.it. m.3..Insert.a.hex.driver.into.the.hole.located.on. the.flywheel.to.lock.the.crankshaft.in.place..Then. use.an.10mm.wrench.to.loosen.the.collet.nut. - Page 13 Section 6: Maintenance Stuffing.Tube Ferrule m.4..Carefully.pull.the.ferrule.away.from. m.6..Carefully.re-install.the.flex.shaft.and.nylon. the.stuffing.tube..You.will.need.to.pull.at. bushing,.making.certain.that.you.correctly. an.angle.to.clear.the.aluminum.strut. tighten.the.collet.nut..Next,.re-install.the.drive. shaft.and.propeller.and.tighten.the.setscrew. on.the.flat.of.the.drive.shaft..Use.screw. locking.compound.to.secure.the.setscrew. m.5..Liberally.lubricate.the.entire.length.of.the. flex.shaft.with.silicone.cable.grease.as.shown.
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Page 14: Section.7:.Troubleshooting.guide
Section 7: Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Solution Engine will not start Check needles and make changes back to factory settings if necessary Improper needle setting Out of fuel Improper fuel Improper glow plug Glow igniter not charged Dead glow plug Flooded engine Engine starts, then dies Pressure line blocked or unhooked... -
Page 15: Section.8:.Formula.hydro.replacement.parts
Section 8: Formula Hydro Replacement Parts In.the.event.that.you.need.to.purchase.replacement.parts.for.your.engine.or.the.Formula. Hydro,.please.see.your.local.hobby.store..You.can.also.purchase.them.from.Horizon. Hobby.by.calling.1-800-338-4639.or.shop.online.@.www.horizonhobby.com Stock # ....................Description PRB2203........................Exhaust.Cover PRB2207........................Fuel.Tank PRB2208........................Manifold PRB2209........................Tuned.Pipe PRB2210........................Manifold.Pressure.Fitting PRB2211........................Coupler.Tubing PRB2212........................Tuned.Pipe.Mount PRB0150........................Propeller PRB2215........................Flywheel PRB2217........................Prop.Washer PRB2218........................Prop.Nut PRB2219........................Nylon.Washer PRB2220........................Rudder PRB2221........................Rudder.Bracket PRB2222........................Turn.Fin PRB2223........................Push.Rod.Connector PRB2224........................Silicone.Tubing PRB2225........................Battery.Box/Switch PRB2226........................Antenna.Tube PRB2228........................Rubber.Boot PRB2229........................Cockpit.Securing.Nuts PRB2231........................Throttle.Push.Rod PRB2232........................Boat.Stand PRB3201........................Hull PRB3202........................Cockpit PRB3203........................Wing PRB3204........................Decal.Sheet PRB2504........................Stabilizer.Struts PRB2506........................Flexshaft./w.Ferrule PRB2507........................Drivedog./Prop.Shaft... - Page 16 www.proboatmodels.com Building.and.Operating.Notes: ©.2007.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc.. 4105.Fieldstone.Road. Champaign,.Illinois.61822. (877).504-0233. www.horizonhobby.com www.proboatmodels.com Printed.in.China 10...