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Section 6: Starting the Engine (continued)
Breaking in Your Engine
The first start-up of the engine is the most critical
moment of the engine's life, dictating how the
engine will perform from that time forward. Turn
on your radio system and attach a fully charged
glow igniter (DYN1925) to the glow plug. Start
the engine with the electric starter as described in
Section 8.
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. It generally takes about five to six tanks
of fuel before you want to lean out the engine until
it supplies good power. Do not skip this process
of break-in. Failure to follow this procedure could
damage your new engine. For further details on
breaking in your engine, please see the separate Pro
Boat .18 instruction manual.
Note: It is common for an ABC
engine to require a replacement
glow plug or two during break-in.
Needle Settings
When adjusting the settings, always adjust the
needles in small increments, about 1⁄16 of a full
turn at a time. Do not set the engine too lean, as it
shortens the reliability of the engine.
The low speed needle effects the transition from
idle to full speed. Lean out the low end until only a
slight hesitation is noticed when transitioning to full
power.
After you have attained the correct high-speed
needle settings, the engine will have a strong
sounding, high-pitched whine at full speed, and a
thin trail of blue/white smoke will come from the
exhaust.
Idle Adjustment
The last item to adjust is the idle screw. To obtain a
higher idle, turn the idle screw clockwise; for lower
idle, turn the idle screw counterclockwise. You may
also adjust the idle speed using the throttle trim on
the transmitter.
Replacement Parts
In the event that you need to replace an engine
part, there is a complete parts listing in the Pro
Boat .18 instruction manual. Exploded views will
help you to select the correct parts and make minor
repairs.
Maintenance
Lube the gears inside the Tiger Drive with
waterproof grease every 30 hours of use. Check all
screws for tightness after each run.
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Section 7: Hull Care
The hull of the Blackjack 26 SS 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
Section 8: Handling Adjustments
Operate your Blackjack 26 SS in low to medium
wake conditions to avoid having problems with the
boat overturning. If the conditions are questionable,
adjust the prop strut down a bit to reduce the
likelihood of having the boat overturn.
Blackjack 26 SS looking new, you should apply a wax
coating to the top of the hull as used on automotive
finishes to prevent oxidation and to further protect
against damage caused by fuel and other harmful
chemicals.
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