When You Are Finished; Maintenance - ProBoat Impulse 17 Owner's Manual

When you are finished

1. Power off the ESC.
2. Disconnect the battery.
3. Power off the transmitter.
4. Remove the battery from
the boat.
Tip: Always store the boat
open (without the hatch sealed)
or moisture may allow mold
and mildew to grow in the boat.

Maintenance

Always replace the driveshaft when it is damaged or
shows visible wear or injury and damage may result.
Lubricating the shaft is vital to the life of the drivetrain.
The lubricant also acts as a water seal, keeping water
from entering the hull through the stuffing box.
Lubricate the shaft and all moving parts after every 2–3
hours of operation. Always replace any parts that show
visible wear or damage.
1. Loosen the coupling between the motor and
the driveshaft.
2. Loosen the setscrew from the driveshaft and
remove the driveshaft from the back of the boat.
Tip: Remove the locknut, screw, pin and rudder
from the rudder mount to remove the driveshaft
more easily.
Tip: Use paper or cloth to touch the flexshaft.
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3. Remove the driveshaft by sliding it out of the
stuffing box. Wipe lubricant and material from
the shaft. Lubricate the full length of the shaft
assembly up to the drive dog using marine
grease (PRB0101 or PRB0100).
4. Apply threadlock to the coupling setscrew.
Threadlock will help prevent the driveshaft
from loosening during use.
5. Carefully reinstall the drive shaft, ensuring that
there is a 1–2mm gap between the prop strut and
the drive dog to allow for shrinkage under load.
NOTICE: Running the boat in saltwater could
cause some parts to corrode. If you run the boat
in saltwater, rinse it thoroughly in freshwater
after each use and lubricate the drive system.
NOTICE: Because of its corrosive effects,
running RC boats in saltwater is at the
discretion of the modeler.
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