Testing Your Boat In The Water; Maintenance - Pro Boat Motor Lifeboat Owner's Manual

Make sure the radio is "ON" and the
battery is plugged into the speed
controller. Test the radio system for
proper operation and then carefully
place the boat in the water. Pilot the
boat at slow speeds, staying close to the
shoreline to ensure you have good control
and that the boat is functioning correctly.
Be certain to avoid all objects in the
water at all times.
Before and at the end of each run,
make sure all screws are tight and
the propellers are free from any
entanglement. At the end of each run,
be sure to remove any debris from the
rudders and/or propellers and rinse the
hull of your boat as well.
Lubricating the Drive Shaft
The drive shafts should be lubricated after
every 3–4 hours of use and at the end of
each boating season prior to storage to
ensure proper operation of your boat.
Use the following steps to remove and
lubricate the drive shafts.

Testing Your Boat in the Water

Maintenance

Once you feel comfortable with the
control of your boat, it is safe to go
further away from the shoreline and at
faster speeds. When you notice the boat
beginning to lose speed, bring the boat
back to shore. It will be necessary to
allow the electronic components to cool
down and to replace or recharge the
battery before heading out again.
Adjust the Steering Trim
When going forward, the model should
move in a straight line. If not, adjust
the steering trim so that it tracks in a
straight line without having to turn the
steering wheel.
Loosen the nuts that are tightened
against the propellers. The propellers
are threaded onto the shafts and are
simply unscrewed from the end of the
drive shafts.
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