User Manual

ManualsBrandsPro Boat ManualsHobbyRecoil 17" Brushless Self-Righting Deep-V RTR

Recoil

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Boat will not respond

to throttle but responds

to other controls

Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter

Extra noise or extra

vibration

Damaged propeller, shaft or motor Replace damaged parts

Propeller is out of balance Balance or replace propeller

Reduced runtime or

boat underpowered

Boat battery charge is low Completely recharge battery

Boat battery is damaged Replace boat battery and follow battery instructions

Blocking or friction on shaft or propeller Disassemble, lubricate and correctly align parts

Boat conditions may be too cold

Make sure the battery is warm (above 10º C [50º F])

before use

Battery capacity may be too low for

conditions

Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery

Drive dog is too near the stuffing tube

Loosen drive shaft side of the motor coupling and

move drive shaft small amount back

Too little lubrication on drive shaft Fully lubricate drive shaft

Vegetation or other obstacles block

the rudder or propeller

Remove vegetation or obstacles from rudder or

propeller

Boat will not Bind

(during binding) to

transmitter

Transmitter is too near boat during

binding process

Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat,

disconnect and reconnect battery to boat

Boat or transmitter is too close to large

metal object, wireless source or another

transmitter

Move the boat and transmitter to another location

and attempt binding again

Another compatible transmitter is

powered on within range of the receiver

Power off all compatible transmitters

except the one you are trying to bind

Boat battery/Transmitter battery charge

is too low

Replace/recharge batteries

ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch

Boat will not connect

(after binding) to

transmitter

Transmitter is too near boat during

connecting process

Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat,

disconnect and reconnect battery to boat

Boat or transmitter is too close to large

metal object, wireless source or

another transmitter

Move boat or transmitter to another location and

attempt to connect again

Boat battery/transmitter battery charge

is too low

Replace/recharge batteries

ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch

Boat tends to dive in the

water or takes on water

The boat hull is not completely closed

Dry out the boat and ensure the hatch is fully closed

on the hull before returning the boat to the water

Center of gravity is too far forward Move batteries back in the hull

Trim tabs are angled incorrectly

Angle each trim tab up a small amount to lift the bow

or down a small amount to lower the bow

Boat tends to turn one

direction

Rudder or rudder trim is not centered

Repair rudder or adjust rudder and rudder trim for

straight running when control is at neutral

Vertical ﬁns are angled incorrectly

Adjust the right or left ﬁn angle for straight running

when control is at neutral

Rudder does not move

Rudder, linkage or servo damage Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust controls

Steering servo wire is damaged or

connections are loose

Do a check of steering servo wires and connections,

connect or replace as needed

Transmitter is not bound correctly Re-bind

BEC (Battery Elimination Circuit) of the

ESC is damaged

Replace ESC

ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch

Controls reversed Transmitter settings are reversed

Do the Control Direction Test and adjust controls on

transmitter appropriately

Motor overheats Blocked water cooler tubes Clean or replace water tubes

Motor power pulses

then motor loses power

Weather conditions might be too cold Postpone until weather is warmer

Battery is old, worn out or damaged Replace battery

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