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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.G26M.and.Tuned.Exhaust
Speed...............................................................................................................+35.mph
Radio.System.............................................................................JR.XR3i.FM.75MHz
Propeller................................................................................Pro.Boat.Bronze.Alloy
Owner's.Manual
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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................Pro.Boat.Bronze.Alloy...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability Warranty Period: Damage Limits: Congratulations.on.the.purchase.of.your.. It.is.very.important.that.you.operate.this.boat. responsibly..With.proper.care.and.maintenance,.. Pro.Boat .Miss.Elam..This.is.a.1/8-scale.replica. ™ Exclusive.Warranty-.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc.,.(Horizon). HORIZON.SHALL.NOT.BE.LIABLE.FOR.SPECIAL,. you.will.be.able.to.enjoy.your.Miss.Elam.for.many. of.the.world.famous.full-scale.hydro..You.are.just. warranties.that.the.Products.purchased.(the.“Product”). INDIRECT.OR.CONSEQUENTIAL.DAMAGES,.LOSS. years.to.come. minutes.from.one.of.the.most.thrilling.experiences. will.be.free.from.defects.in.materials.and.workmanship. OF.PROFITS.OR.PRODUCTION.OR.COMMERCIAL. the.radio.control.hobby.has.to.offer. at.the.date.of.purchase.by.the.Purchaser.. LOSS.IN.ANY.WAY.CONNECTED.WITH.THE. Carefully.unpack.your.Miss.Elam.and.examine.the. PRODUCT,.WHETHER.SUCH.CLAIM.IS.BASED. boat.and.its.contents..The.box.should.contain.the. The.Pro.Boat.Miss.Elam.is.a.professionally.built,. IN.CONTRACT,.WARRANTY,.NEGLIGENCE,.OR. Miss.Elam.RTR.with.radio.installed,.a.boat.stand,. ready-to-run.fiberglass.model. STRICT.LIABILITY..Further,.in.no.event.shall.the. Limited Warranty ®... -
Page 3: Limited.warranty.&.Limits.of.liability
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability (cont) Additional Required Items event.that.you.may.need.any.assistance..For.questions.or. estimates.will.be.billed.a.minimum.of.½.hour.of.labor.. Although.the.Miss.Elam.comes.fully.assembled.and.ready.for.action,.you.will.need.a.few.additional.items.in. assistance,.please.direct.your.email.to.productsupport@ In.addition.you.will.be.billed.for.return.freight..Please. order.to.run.your.boat..You.will.need.the.following: horizonhobby.com,.or.call.877.504.0233.toll.free.to. advise.us.of.your.preferred.method.of.payment..Horizon. speak.to.a.service.technician. accepts.money.orders.and.cashiers.checks,.as.well.as. Zenoah®.2-Cycle.Oil.(ZEN20001) Fuel.Pump.(HAN155) Visa,.MasterCard,.American.Express,.and.Discover.cards.. CA.or.epoxy.glue 12.AA.alkaline.batteries.(8.for.the.transmitter.and. If.you.choose.to.pay.by.credit.card,.please.include.your. Grease.Gun.w/Marine.Grease.(PRB0100). 4.for.the.receiver) credit.card.number.and.expiration.date..Any.repair.left. Inspection or Repairs Fuel.container Gasoline.(+87.Octane),.ethanol-free unpaid.or.unclaimed.after.90.days.will.be.considered. If.this.Product.needs.to.be.inspected.or.repaired,.please. abandoned.and.will.be.disposed.of.accordingly..Please. call.for.a.Return.Merchandise.Authorization.(RMA)..Pack. note:.non-warranty.repair.is.only.available.on.electronics. the.Product.securely.using.a.shipping.carton..Please.note. and.model.engines. -
Page 4: Section.1:.Building.the.boat.stand
Section 1: Building the Boat Stand Section 3: Removing the Canopy Parts Required Unscrew.the.2.knurled.hatch-mounting.screws.from. Plywood.boat.stand.pieces.(4) the.rear.of.the.hatch..Lift.the.hatch.from.the.boat. Tools.and.adhesives.needed.for.completion CA.or.epoxy m.1..Attach.the.side.boat.pieces.by.interlocking. them.into.the.end.pieces.as.shown. m.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 4: Installing the Radio System Batteries Tools and Accessories Required 12.AA.batteries 2.5mm.hex.wrench Section 2: Attaching the Turn Fin Receiver Batteries m.1..Remove.the.2.5mm.hex.head.screws.that. -
Page 5: Section.5:.Installing.the.rudder
Section 4: Installing the Radio System Batteries (cont) Section 5: Installing the Rudder Parts Required Rudder 2.5mm.hex.screw Tools and Adhesives Required 2.5mm.hex.driver m.1..Locate.the.stainless.steel.rudder.and.. 2.5mm.hex.screw. m.3..Find.the.flat.spot.on.the.rudder..Put.screw-. m.4..Plug.the.switch.harness.into.both.the.receiver. locking.compound.on.the.2.5mm.hex.screw. and.the.battery.box.following.the.instructions. m.4..Insert.the.battery.holder.in.the.transmitter. provided.with.the.radio..Secure.the.radio.box. threads.and.tighten.the.screw.on.the.flat.spot.. following.the.directions.provided.with.the.. as.shown. cover.with.the.hex.head.screws. radio.system. Transmitter Batteries m.1..Remove.the.transmitter.from.the.box. m.2..Remove.the.battery.cover.on.the.bottom.. of.the.transmitter. m.2..Carefully.insert.the.rudder.as.shown. -
Page 6: Section.7:.Fueling.the.tank
Section 7: Fueling the Tank Section 10: Starting the Engine ® ® Use.only.Zenoah .2-cycle.synthetic.oil.and.gasoline. Note:.The.Zenoah .G26M. Pull-starting the Engine mixed.32:1.to.power.the.Miss.Elam..Keep.the.fuel.in. carburetor.is.factory.adjusted.to. a.moisture-free.environment,.as.stale.fuel.will.cause. deliver.optimum.performance..See. the.Zenoah.G26M.engine.to.lose.performance. 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. Section 8: Fuel/Oil Mixture engine.fires.(begins.to.start),.open.the.choke.. Prolonged.choking.will.flood.the.engine.with.fuel.. See.Section.15:.Troubleshooting.Guide.to.correct. -
Page 7: Section.11:.Initial.launch.of.the.miss.elam
Section 11: Initial Launch of the Miss Elam Section 13: Cooling System With.the.transmitter.antenna.up,.maneuver.the.Miss. If.at.anytime.you.notice.the.boat.and/or.radio. Water Pump Hint:.To.test.each.cooling.line. Elam.in.an.oval,.turning.only.to.the.right.at.slow. system.are.not.functioning.correctly,.end.the. for.obstructions.or.a.leak.in.the. to.medium.speeds..Make.certain.that.the.boat.and. operation.of.the.boat.immediately.and.do.not.run. cooling.system,.place.a.piece.of. radio.system.are.functioning.correctly. the.boat.again.until.you.are.confident.the.problems. tubing.over.the.water.inlet.tubes. have.been.corrected. in.front.of.the.rudder.and.blow. As.you.are.running.the.Miss.Elam.in.an.oval,.watch. into.the.tube..When.testing.for. for.water.being.discharged.from.the.water.outlets. obstructions.in.the.cooling.system,. on.the.left.side.of.the.hull..Water.flowing.from.the. be.sure.to.isolate.each.system.by. water.outlet.indicates.the.engine.is.being.properly. pinching.the.appropriate.water.lines. cooled..If.you.do.not.notice.any.water.coming.from. the.water.outlet,.bring.the.boat.in.and.make.sure. Water-Cooled Cylinder Head and Exhaust that.the.water.cooling.line.and.the.water.pickup. -
Page 8: Section.14:.Clutch
Section 14: Clutch 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 The.centrifugal.clutch.automatically.engages.when. the.engine.rpm.is.increased..Be.sure.that.the.idle. Engine starts and runs for Bad fuel: Replace several minutes, then dies Improper needle settings: See Zenoah engine manual speed.adjustment.is.set.low.enough.so.that.the. Overheated engine: Check for clogged or damaged cooling system propeller.does.not.rotate.at.idle. 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. Periodically.disassemble.the.clutch.and.clean.debris. available..The.base.coat/clear.cote.technique.delivers.an.amazing.shine.that.is.as.durable.as.. -
Page 9: Section.18:.Replacement.parts
Section 17: Maintenance (cont) Section 18: Replacement Parts Simply.follow.the.instructions.below.to.properly. Your.local.hobby.store.should.carry.a.good.supply.of.Miss.Elam.replacement.parts..You.can.also.purchase. lubricate.your.drive.shaft..Pro.Boat.recommends. these.parts.from.Horizon.Hobby.at.www.horizonhobby.com.or.call.toll-free.1-800-338-4639. PRB0100.Grease.Gun.with.Marine.Grease. PRB2951....................Hull PRB2952....................Cockpit m.1..Carefully.note.how.the.entire.drive.shaft.is. PRB2261....................Exhaust.Cover installed..This.is.pivotal.in.order.to.properly.. PRB2953....................Wing re-assemble.the.drive.shaft.after.you.have. PRB2255....................Wing.Struts finished.lubricating.it. PRB2955....................Boat.Stand PRB2297. -
Page 10: Appendix
Appendix Notes PRB2264 Spark.Plug Pull.Start PRB2556 PRB2273 Carburetor PRB2563 Primer.Button PRB2563 PRB2275 PRB2283 PRB2252 PRB2651 Carburetor PRB0153 PRB2254 PRB2952 PRB2278... -
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