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1/12-Scale Miss Elam Unlimited Hydroplane Owner's Manual Specifications Length ................... 27.5 in (698.5mm) Beam ....................14 in (355.6mm) Engine ..............DYN .15 Marine with Tiger Drive Radio System .......... Pro Boat ™ 27MHz AM Radio System...
Introduction Read this owner’s manual thoroughly. You also need Congratulations on the purchase of your Pro Boat ™ to read the included Dynamite .15S engine manual, 1/12 Miss Elam Unlimited Hydroplane. You are just along with the Pro Boat pistol grip radio minutes from one of the most thrilling experiences system manual.
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability Safety Precautions Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Horizon Hobby, Inc. will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii) This is a sophisticated hobby product and not replace, any product determined by Horizon a toy. It must be operated with caution and Hobby, Inc.
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability (cont) Limited Warranty Period via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon Hobby, Horizon Hobby, Inc. guarantees Pro Boat ™ Inc. is not responsible for merchandise until it products to be free from defects in both material arrives and is accepted at our facility.
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: • Blue Thunder 20% Fuel (quart) (DYN2320) • Ni-Cd Glow Driver (DYN1925) ™...
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.
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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. Failure to properly seal the radio box could result in damage to your radio equipment. m 8.
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.
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 ™...
Section 5: Starting the Dynamite .15S Engine Water-Cooled Engine Hand-Held Starter Because the Dynamite® .15S 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.
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Section 5: Starting the Dynamite .15S 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.
Section 6: Maintenance Lubrication It is important to lubricate the flex shaft of the Miss Elam with silicone cable grease after every two hours of operation. Do not forget to do this. You can purchase this silicone grease at your local hobby store. To lubricate the drive shaft, follow these simple instructions.
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Section 6: Maintenance m 4. Carefully pull the ferrule away from the stuffing tube. You will need to pull at an angle to clear the aluminum strut. m 6. Carefully re-install the flex shaft and nylon bushing, making certain that you correctly tighten the collet nut.
Section 7: Troubleshooting Guide Problem Problem Problem Problem Problem Possible Solution Possible Solution Possible Solution Possible Solution Possible Solution Engine will not start Engine will not start Check needles and make changes back to factory settings if necessary Check needles and make changes back to factory settings if necessary Improper needle setting Improper needle setting Out of fuel...
Section 8: Miss Elam Replacement Parts In the event that you need to purchase replacement parts for your engine or the Miss Elam, 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 # .
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