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1/8-Scale Formula Hydro Unlimited Hydroplane
Officially Licensed replica
of the 2006 ABRA High
Points Champion.
Owner's Manual
Specifications
Length .......................................................................................45.25 in (1131.3mm)
Beam ........................................................................................... 23.75 in (593.8mm)
Engine ............................................................. Zenoah
Speed .............................................................................................................35+ MPH
Radio System......................................................................... JR
G26M and Tuned Exhaust
®
XR3i FM 75MHz
®
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- Page 1 1/8-Scale Formula Hydro 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 ® Officially Licensed replica of the 2006 ABRA High...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
® stand, and the JR XR3i radio transmitter. If you are The Pro Boat Formula Hydro is a professionally missing any of these items or notice any damage, built, ready-to-run 1/8-scale fiberglass model of immediately contact the place of purchase. -
Page 3: Limited Warranty & Limits Of Liability
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability Warranty Period goods by Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment. Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the Damage Limits "Product") will be free from defects in materials HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, and workmanship at the date of purchase by the INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,... -
Page 4: Inspection Or Repairs
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability (cont) Questions, Assistance, and Repairs Non-Warranty Repairs Should your repair not be covered by Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair. Once warranty the repair will be completed assembly, setup or use of the Product has been and payment will be required without started, you must contact Horizon directly. -
Page 5: General Guidelines
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability (cont) Safety, Precautions, and Warnings General Guidelines As the user of this product, you are solely It is important that you read and follow this ® responsible for operating it in a manner that instruction manual, along with the JR XR3i radio ®... -
Page 6: Additional Required Items
Additional Required Items Although the Formula Hydro comes fully assembled and ready for action, you will need a few additional items in order to run your boat. You will need the following: Zenoah® 2-Cycle Oil (ZEN20001) Fuel Pump (HAN155) CA or epoxy glue 12 “AA”... -
Page 7: Section 1: Building The Boat Stand
Section 1: Building the Boat Stand Parts Required Plywood boat stand pieces (4) Tools and Adhesives Needed CA or epoxy 1. Attach the side boat pieces by interlocking them into the end pieces as shown. 2. Secure the interlocking boat stand with medium thick CA or epoxy. -
Page 8: Section 3: Removing The Canopy
Section 3: Removing the Canopy Unscrew the 2 knurled hatch-mounting screws from the rear of the hatch. Lift the hatch from the boat. Section 4: Installing the Radio System Batteries Tools and Accessories Required 12 "AA" batteries 2.5mm hex wrench Receiver Batteries ... -
Page 9: Transmitter Batteries
Section 4: Installing the Radio System Batteries (cont) Transmitter Batteries 1. Remove the transmitter from the box. 2. Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the transmitter. 5. Install the battery cover back into position on the bottom of the transmitter. -
Page 10: Section 5: Installing The Rudder
Section 5: Installing the Rudder Parts Required Rudder 2.5mm hex screw Tools and Adhesives Required 2.5mm hex driver 1. Locate the stainless steel rudder and 2.5mm hex screw. 3. Find the flat spot on the rudder. Put screw locking compound on the 2.5mm hex screw threads and tighten the screw on the flat spot as shown. -
Page 11: Section 7: Filling The Fuel Tank
30 paces (90 feet) from the observe proper control movement from your Pro Boat Formula Hydro. ™ transmitter input. Make certain you complete ... -
Page 12: Section 10: Starting The Engine
Section 10: Starting the Engine ® Note: The Zenoah G26M Pull-starting the Engine carburetor is factory adjusted to deliver optimum performance. See 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... -
Page 13: Section 11: Initial Launch Of The Formula Hydro
Section 11: Initial Launch of the Formula Hydro With the transmitter antenna up, maneuver the If at anytime you notice the boat and/or radio Formula Hydro in an oval, turning only to the right system are not functioning correctly, end the at slow to medium speeds. -
Page 14: Section 13: Cooling System
Section 13: Cooling System Water Pump Hint: To test each cooling line for obstructions or a leak in the cooling system, place a piece of tubing over the water inlet tubes in front of the rudder and blow into the tube. When testing for obstructions in the cooling system, be sure to isolate each system by pinching the appropriate water lines. -
Page 15: Section 14: Clutch
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®... -
Page 16: Section 15: Troubleshooting Guide
5–10 hours of operation. You will also find that it will eventually become necessary Replacement parts are available from Pro Boat. See to replace the Teflon liner sleeve of the drive shaft. the back of this manual for specific descriptions and At some point, it may also become necessary to item numbers. - Page 17 Section 17: Maintenance (cont) Simply follow the instructions below to properly lubricate your drive shaft. 1. Carefully note how the entire drive shaft is installed. This is pivotal in order to properly re-assemble the drive shaft after you have finished lubricating it.
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Page 18: Section 18: Replacement Parts
Section 18: Replacement Parts Your local hobby store should carry a good supply of Formula Hydro replacement parts. You can also purchase these parts from Horizon Hobby at www.horizonhobby.com or call toll-free 1-800-338-4639. PRB3251 ....................Hull PRB3252 ....................Cockpit PRB2261 ....................Exhaust Cover PRB3253 .................... -
Page 19: Appendix
Appendix PRB2264 Spark Plug Pull Start PRB2273 PRB2556 Carburetor PRB2563 Primer Button PRB2275 Spark Plug Pull Start PRB2556 PRB2283 PRB0153 PRB2252 PRB2651 Carburetor PRB2563 PRB2254 PRB3252 PRB2278... - Page 20 www.proboatmodels.com Building and Operating Notes: © 2007 Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 (877) 504-0233 www.horizonhobby.com www.proboatmodels.com Printed in China 10...
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