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INTRODUCTION ....................................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................2
SPECIFICATIONS & DESCRIPTION CHANGES ................3
SUGGESTED FIELD EQUIPMENT ......................................3
USEFUL TOOLBOX ITEMS ..................................................3
OTHER USEFUL ITEMS TO HAVE ON HAND ....................3
ITEMS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ASSEMBLY ................3
BOAT TERMINOLOGY ..........................................................3
SCREW INFORMATION ........................................................3
HELPFUL HINTS ..................................................................4
KIT INSPECTION ..................................................................4
FINAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................5
THE BOAT STAND ................................................................5
REMOVE THE CANOPY........................................................5
INSTALL THE ENGINE..........................................................5
PREPARE THE RADIO BOX ................................................8
INSTALL THE STEERING & THROTTLE SERVOS ..............9
INSTALL THE REMAINING RADIO GEAR ........................10
THROTTLE LINKAGES ................................................10
INSTALL THE FUEL TANK..................................................12
ATTACH THE COWL............................................................12
CHECK THE RADIO SYSTEM ............................................13
BY JERRY DUNLAP ....................................................13
PROPELLER INFORMATION ............................................14
RUNNING THE TOP SPEED 2 ............................................15
MAINTENANCE ..................................................................15
RACING ..............................................................................16
NATIONAL MODEL BOATING ORGANIZATIONS ............16
PERFORMANCE TIPS ........................................................17
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ................................19
ENGINE TEMPLATES..........................................................19
BEFORE BUILDING
We want the operation of this boat to be a success so
BEFORE removing any parts from the parts bags, please
read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the
model. If for any reason you think that this model is not for
you, return it to your local dealer immediately. PLEASE
NOTE: Your hobby dealer cannot accept a return on any
model after the final assembly sequence has begun.
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the exciting world of outboard tunnel
boat racing!!!
Hi, I'm Jerry Dunlap, ten time national racing champion and
designer of the Top Speed 2. Thank you for your purchase!
I know how exciting a new R/C boat can be and I know
you're anxious to get started, but please take time to read
these instructions carefully. This manual contains the
instructions you need to accurately build, safely operate,
and maintain your boat as well as important tips on set-up
and racing. If you have any questions regarding assembly,
be sure to call the AquaCraft Product Support staff at:
(217) 398-8970
9:00am - 5:00pm Central Time M-F
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Use care to avoid touching the propeller anytime the
engine is running. Pay equally close attention to items
such as loose clothing, shirt sleeves, ties, scarves, long
hair or loose objects such as screwdrivers or pencils that
may fall out of shirt or jacket pockets on to the spinning
prop. If your fingers, hands, etc. come in contact with the
spinning propeller, you may be severely injured.
• Because of the speed and mass of this boat, it is capable
of inflicting property damage and severe personal injury if
a collision occurs. Never run this boat in the presence
of swimmers or where the possibility of collision with
people or property exists.
• Radio Control boats are controlled by radio signals, which are
subject to possible interference from other R/C transmitters,
paging systems or other electrical noise. Before turning
your radio on, make sure no one else in the area is
operating a radio on the same frequency (channel).
• Model engine fuel is poisonous. Do not allow it to come
into contact with the eyes or mouth. Always store fuel in
a clearly marked container and out of the reach
of children.
• Model engine fuel is highly flammable. Keep it away from
open flame, excessive heat, sources of sparks, or
anything else that might ignite it. Do not smoke or allow
anyone else to smoke in close proximity to open fuel.
Make sure that fuel lines are in good condition so that fuel
will not leak onto a hot engine causing a fire.
• Never operate your engine in an enclosed space. Model
engines, like automobile engines, exhaust deadly carbon
monoxide. Run your engine only in an open area.
• Model engines generate considerable heat. Do not touch
any part of your engine until it has cooled. Touching the
muffler, cylinder head, or exhaust header may result
in a serious burn.
• Use safety glasses when starting or running engines.
The propeller may throw loose material such as sand or
gravel into your face.
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