® HyperSport™ 48 Gas-Powered Deep-V Owners Manual Specifications Total length......................................... 51.5 in (1308mm) Hull length............................................. 48 in (1219mm) Beam.................................................. 13.75 in (350mm) Engine............................................... Zenoah G26 Marine Radio System............................... Spektrum DX3S marine Weight.................................................. 11.8 lb (5.35 kg) Propeller.........
Introduction Read this owners manual thoroughly. You also need to read the included Zenoah G26 engine manual, along with the Spektrum DX3S radio system manual. Carefully unpack your HyperSport 48 and examine the boat and its contents. The box should contain the HyperSport 48 RTR with installed radio, a boat stand, and the Spektrum DX3S radio transmitter. If you are missing any of these items or notice any damage, immediately contact the place of purchase.
Inspection Carefully remove the boat and radio transmitter from the box. Inspect the boat to make sure no damage is present. If you notice damage is present, please contact the hobby shop where you purchased it. General Guidelines It is important that you read and follow this instruction manual, along with the radio system manual and the engine manual, before you run this exciting boat.
Contents • Assembled HyperSport™ 48 RTR • Spektrum DX3S transmitter • Boat stand Additional Required Items Although the HyperSport™ 48 comes fully assembled and ready for action, you will need a few additional items in order to run your boat.
Section 1: Building the Boat Stand 1. There are 4 plywood boat stand pieces. The 2 short plywood pieces are the ends of the boat stand. 2. Secure the 2 long plywood pieces of the interlocking boat stand to one end of the short plywood pieces. Repeat with the remaining short plywood pieces. 3. Secure the stand together where each piece is joined with epoxy or CA glue (not included). Section 2: Removing the Canopy Unscrew the knurled hatch-mounting screw from the rear of the hatch.
Section 3: Installing the Radio System Batteries Receiver Batteries 3. Wrap the battery pack in foam and reinstall the radio box cover. 1. Use a 2.5mm hex wrench to remove the eight 2.5mm hex head screws that secure the radio box cover. 2. Remove the battery holder and install 4 AA alkaline batteries in the polarity shown on the battery box. Note: You may consider upgrading the receiver battery to a rechargeable battery pack.
Section 4: Installing the Wing 1. Install the wing in the direction shown. 2. Use two 10mm nuts to secure the wing to the hull. Note: The wing is not intended to be a handle. Section 5: Propeller Balancing For optimum performance, propeller balancing can add several mph to top speed and reduce vibration. There are several different propeller balancing tools available.
Section 7: Range Checking the Spektrum DX3S Radio System Before the first run of the HyperSport 48, you should check the radio for proper operation and to ensure proper control movement of the rudder and throttle. Also ensure that the antenna on the boat is extended properly and that all batteries are in working condition. The shorter receiver antenna may be left inside the radio box. Confirm that it does not interfere with any linkages. 3.
Section 8: Starting the Engine Choking the Engine Close the choke by rotating the small yellow tubing extension. This is not necessary if the engine has recently been operated. Pull-starting the Engine With an assistant holding the boat to the boat stand and bracing the engine with one hand, pull the starting cord briskly several times. Once the engine fires (begins to start), partially open the choke. Prolonged choking will flood the engine with fuel until the engine warms up.
Section 10: Handling Adjustments Propeller Trim Angle You may adjust the propeller strut to add up or down trim to the propeller by loosening the propeller strut bolt and sliding the propeller strut up to increase top-end speed (but steering response will decrease and cavitation may occur if excessively adjusted). Lowering the trim angle will increase handling performance (but may cause the boat to oversteer and decrease speed).
Section 12: Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Solution Engine will not start Improper needle setting: see Zenoah Engine Manual; baseline settings are 2 turns out for high-speed, 1 turn out for low-speed Out of fuel: fill fuel tank Improper fuel: use fresh Gasoline & Zenoah or Evolution 2-Cycle Oil (mixed 32 parts gas to 1 part oil) Bad Spark plug: replace Flooded engine: remove spark plug, invert boat and operate the pullstarter to remove fuel Engine starts, then dies Fuel line blocked or brok
Section 14: Maintenance After operating the HyperSport 48 The Pro Boat HyperSport 48 should provide many hours of exciting high-speed racing fun with just minor maintenance. Preventative maintenance is very important. Taking the time to ensure that all the setscrews and bolts are tight before each operation of the boat will prevent many problems. Drain all the fuel from the fuel system. Wipe off any exhaust residue from the boat.
Section 15: HyperSport 48 Replacement Parts In the event that you need to purchase replacement parts for your engine or the HyperSport 48, 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.
Section 16: Flex Shaft Lubrication 1. Use two 16mm wrenches to loosen the flex shaft collet. 4. Clean all residue off of the flex shaft with a de-greasing cleaner and wipe dry. 2. Remove the propeller strut nut and bolt using a 4mm hex wrench and 8mm box or open end wrench. 5. Liberally apply marine grease (PRB0110) to the flex shaft. 6. Install in reverse order, being sure to leave a 1–2mm gap between the drive dog and the rear of the propeller strut. 3.
Section 17: Appendix Photo 1 Exhaust Port Cooling Line Photo 2 Cooling Line Fuel Tank Engine Drain Plug Kill Switch Propeller Cooling Line Carburetor Rudder Photo 3 Photo 4 Throttle Cable Spark Plug Cooling Line Boat Stand Primer Button Hull Hatch Hatch Mounting Screw Carburetor 15 Pull Starter
Warranty Information Age Recommendation This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon. Return of any goods by Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment. Age Recommendation: 14 years or over. This is not a toy. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Warranty Period Damage Limits Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Warranty Information Questions, Assistance, and Repairs Non-Warranty Repairs Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must contact Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please direct your email to feedback@teamlosi.com, or call 888.899.
Warranty Information CE Compliance Information for the European Union United Kingdom: Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address: Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
Declaration of Conformity (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH20090514 No.
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