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Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Boat will not respond
to throttle but responds
to other controls
Extra noise or extra
vibration
Reduced runtime or
boat underpowered
Boat will not Bind
(during binding) to
transmitter
Boat will not connect
(after binding) to
transmitter
Boat tends to dive in
the water or takes on
water
Boat tends to turn one
direction
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Possible Cause
Throttle channel is reversed
Damaged propeller, shaft or motor
Propeller is out of balance
Boat battery charge is low
Boat battery is damaged
Blocking or friction on shaft or propeller
Boat conditions may be too cold
Battery capacity may be too low
for conditions
Drive dog is too near the prop strut
Too little lubrication on flex shaft
Vegetation or other obstacles block
the rudder or propeller
Transmitter is too near boat during
binding process
Boat or transmitter is too close to large
metal object, wireless source or
another transmitter
Another compatible transmitter is
powered on within range of the
receiver
Boat battery/Transmitter battery charge
is too low
ESC switch is off
Transmitter is too near boat during
connecting process
Boat or transmitter is too close to large
metal object, wireless source or an-
other transmitter
Boat battery/transmitter battery charge
is too low
ESC switch is off
The boat hull is not completely closed
Center of gravity is too far forward
Trim tabs are angled incorrectly
Rudder or rudder trim is not centered
Vertical fi ns of trim tabs are angled
incorrectly
Solution
Reverse throttle channel on transmitter
Replace damaged parts
Balance or replace propeller
Completely recharge battery
Replace boat battery and follow
battery instructions
Disassemble, lubricate and correctly align parts
Make sure the battery is warm (above 10º C
(50º F)) before use
Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery
Loosen motor coupling on flex shaft and move
flex shaft a small amount
Fully lubricate flex shaft
Remove vegetation or obstacles from rudder or
propeller
Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat,
disconnect and reconnect battery to boat
Move the boat and transmitter to another location
and attempt binding again
Power off all compatible transmitters
except the one you are trying to bind
Replace/recharge batteries
Power on ESC switch
Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat,
disconnect and reconnect battery to boat
Move boat or transmitter to another location and
attempt to connect again
Replace/recharge batteries
Power on ESC switch
Dry out the boat and ensure the hatch is fully
closed on the hull before returning the boat
to the water
Move batteries back in the hull
Angle each trim tab up a small amount to lift the
bow or down a small amount to lower the bow
Repair rudder or adjust rudder and rudder trim
for straight running when control is at neutral
Angle the fi ns a small amount right or left so
that the boat goes straight when the rudder
is at neutral
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