Section.14:.Clutch; Section.15:.Troubleshooting.guide; Section.16:.Hull.care; Section.17:.Maintenance - ProBoat Miss Elam Owner's Manual

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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.
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Section 15: Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Possible Solution
Engine will not start
Improper needle setting: See Zenoah
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
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.
hours.of.exciting.high-speed.racing.fun.with.just.
minor.maintenance..Preventative.maintenance.is.
very.important..Taking.the.time.to.make.sure.all..
of.the.screws.and.bolts.are.properly.secured.before.
each.run.and.after.each.operation.and.regularly.
lubricating.the.flex.cable.will.prevent..
many.problems.
Replacement.parts.are.available.from.Pro.Boat..See.
the.back.of.this.manual.for.specific.descriptions.and.
item.numbers.
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Items Required
2mm.hex.wrench
Waterproof.grease
Threadlocking.compound
It.is.vitally.important.to.properly.lubricate.the.flex.
drive.shaft.and.the.propeller.shaft.with.heavy.cable.
grease.every.5–10.hours.of.operation..You.will.
also.find.that.it.will.eventually.become.necessary.
to.replace.the.Teflon.liner.sleeve.of.the.drive.shaft..
At.some.point,.it.may.also.become.necessary.to.
replace.the.drive.shaft.(flex.cable).as.well.
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