Maintenance; Drivetrain Lubrication; Propeller Service - Pro Boat Recoil PRB08016 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Drivetrain Lubrication

Always replace the drivetrain parts when they are
damaged or show visible wear or injury and damage may
result.
Lubricating the drive 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 tube.
Lubricate the drive shaft and all moving parts after every
30 minutes of operation. Lubricate the drive strut after
every 90 minutes of operation.
1. In the hull, loosen the setscrew (A) holding the drive
shaft (B) in the motor coupling (C).
2. Slide the drive shaft out from the stuffing tube and
drive strut at the rear of the boat.
Tip: Use paper or cloth to touch the drive shaft and
other lubricated parts.
3. Wipe the old lubricant and material from the drive
shaft.
4. Lubricate the full length of the drive shaft assembly
up to the drive dog using marine grease (PRB0101 or
PRB0100).
5. Carefully reinstall the drive shaft, ensuring that there
is a 1–2mm gap between the stuffing tube and the
drive dog.
6. Align the flat spot on the drive shaft with the set
screw in the coupling. Apply threadlock to the
coupling setscrew and tighten.

Propeller Service:

1. Use an 5.5mm nut driver to loosen the nut (A) from
the driveshaft (B).
1. Remove the nut and propeller (C) from the driveshaft.
2. Assemble in reverse order. Correctly align the
propeller with the drive dog on the driveshaft.
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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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