Horizon Harbor 30-Inch Tug Boat RTR Manual

Instruction Manual
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 prop strut
Loosen motor coupling on flex shaft and move flex
shaft a small amount
Too little lubrication on driveshaft Fully lubricate driveshaft
Vegetation or other obstacles block
the propeller
Remove vegetation or obstacles from 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 pow-
ered 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
Water pump pickup line is not attached
properly or it is not capped
Reattach the water pump pickup line or cap it.
Inspect the silicone water pickup line for damage.
Replace the line.
Center of gravity is too far forward Move batteries back in the hull
Boat tends to turn one
direction
Servo is not centered Use ST Trim to make adjustments
Controls reversed Transmitter settings are reversed
Do the Control Direction Test and adjust controls
on transmitter appropriately
Motor overheats Drivetrain restriction
Lubricate the driveshaft; remove any debris from
the prop and shaft
Motor power pulses
then motor loses power
ESC uses default soft Low Voltage Cutoff
(LVC)
Recharge boat battery or replace battery that is no
longer performing
Weather conditions might be too cold Postpone until weather is warmer
Battery is old, worn out or damaged Replace battery
Troubleshooting Guide
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