/12-Scale Miss Elam Unlimited Hydroplane Owner's Manual Specifications Length ........................................................................................... 27.5 in (698.5mm) Beam .................................................................................................14 in (355.6mm) Engine................................................................ DYN .15 Marine with Tiger Drive Radio System ..........................................
Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your Pro Boat™ 1/12 Miss Elam Unlimited Hydroplane. You are just minutes from one of the most thrilling experiences that the radio control hobby has to offer. Read this owner’s manual thoroughly. You also need to read the included Dynamite .15S engine manual, along with the Pro Boat pistol grip radio system manual.
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Additional Required Items Although the Miss Elam comes fully assembled and ready for action, you will need a few additional items in order to run your boat.
Section 1: Installing the Receiver and Transmitter Batteries Receiver Batteries m 5. Remove the clear lid that covers the radio box. m 1. Remove the two knurled aluminum nuts that secure the cockpit as shown. Pull the cockpit off the boat. m 2. Carefully note how the exhaust system is assembled. m 3. Use a 2.5mm Allen wrench to remove the tuned pipe mount as shown above. Tuned Pipe Silicone Coupler m 6.
Section 1: Installing the Receiver and Transmitter Batteries m 7. Re-install the battery holder back into the radio box and properly seal the radio box with clear tape. Failure to properly seal the radio box could result in damage to your radio equipment. m 8. Re-attach the tuned pipe and coupler to the exhaust manifold. m 9. Re-install the tuned pipe mount.
Section 1: Installing the Receiver and Transmitter Batteries Transmitter Batteries m 1. Remove the transmitter from the box. m 4. Replace the battery cover to complete the battery installation. m 5. Turn on the radio to ensure the batteries have been installed correctly. m 2. Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the transmitter. m 6. Turn the radio off. m 3. Install the "AA" batteries into the transmitter Be aware of the proper polarity when inserting the batteries.
Section 3: Filling the Fuel Tank We recommend that you use Blue Thunder™ 20% fuel. For maximum performance, we recommend Blue Thunder Race Formula. Blue Thunder fuels are specifically formulated for excellent power and engine protection. Locate the fuel tank inside the cockpit area and unscrew the lid. Use either the DYN2009 Fast Tap™ quart bottle spout that has been attached to the quart of fuel or the DYN2003 Fuel Bottle to fill the fuel tank with your selection of Blue Thunder fuel.
Section 5: Starting the Dynamite .15S Engine Water-Cooled Engine Because the Dynamite® .15S engine is watercooled and not aircooled, make sure that you do not run the engine for an extended amount of time outside of the water. Continuously monitor the water outlet when the boat is running to make sure that the water is reaching the engine head. If the water does not reach the head to cool it, the engine will overheat and fail. This could cause permanent damage to the engine.
Section 5: Starting the Dynamite .15S Engine Operation 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. Adjust the high-speed needle 1⁄16 of a turn at a time. 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.
Section 6: Maintenance Lubrication It is important to lubricate the flex shaft of the Miss Elam with silicone cable grease after every two hours of operation. Do not forget to do this. You can purchase this silicone grease at your local hobby store. To lubricate the drive shaft, follow these simple instructions. Collet Nut Collet 1.5mm Ferrule Set Screw Nylon Propeller Washer Propeller Nut m 2. Loosen and remove the 1.5mm setscrew that holds the propeller shaft.
Section 6: Maintenance m 4. Carefully pull the ferrule away from the stuffing tube. You will need to pull at an angle to clear the aluminum strut. m 6. Carefully re-install the flex shaft and nylon bushing, making certain that you correctly tighten the collet nut. Next, re-install the drive shaft and propeller and tighten setscrews on the flats of the drive shaft. m 5. Liberally lubricate the entire length of the flex shaft with silicone cable grease as shown.
Section 7: Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Solution Engine will not start Check needles and make changes back to factory settings if necessary Improper needle setting Out of fuel Improper fuel Improper glow plug Glow igniter not charged Dead glow plug Flooded engine Engine starts, then dies Pressure line blocked or unhooked Reset needles to baseline setting Improper needle settings Engine starts and runs for several minutes, then dies Bad glow plug Idle speed set too low Improper needle settin
Section 8: Miss Elam Replacement Parts In the event that you need to purchase replacement parts for your engine or the Miss Elam, please see your local hobby store. You can also purchase them from Horizon Hobby by calling 1-800-338-4639 or shop online @ www.horizonhobby.com Stock # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Description PRB2203 .............................................................................................. Exhaust Cover PRB2207 ...................
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