Miss Budweiser 1/12-Scale RTR Nitro Unlimited Hydroplane Owner's Manual Specifications Overall Length ........................................................................... 27.5 in (698.5mm) Beam ................................................................................................14 in (355.6mm) Engine .............................................................................DYN .15 Marine w/Recoil Radio System .......................................................................
Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your Pro Boat™ 1/12 Miss Budweiser Unlimited Hydroplane. You are just minutes from one of the most thrilling experiences that the radio control hobby has to offer. The Pro Boat Miss Budweiser is a professionally built, ready-to-run 1/12-scale fiberglass model of one of the most competitive teams on the Unlimited Hydroplane tour. Powered by the potent Dynamite® .
Table of Contents Introduction � 2 Warning ......� 2 Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................... 3 Additional Required Items ........................................................................................................ 3 Suggested Field Equipment and Supplies ............................................................................... 3 Warranty Information ............................................
Warranty Information Pro Boat™ guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Horizon Hobby’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Horizon Hobby reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
Section 1: Receiver and Transmitter Battery Installation Receiver Batteries 5. Remove the clear lid that covers the radio box. 1. Remove the two knurled aluminum nuts that secure the cockpit as shown. Pull the cockpit off the boat. 2. Carefully note how the exhaust system is assembled. 3. Use a 2.5mm hex wrench to remove the tuned pipe mount as shown. 6. Remove the dry cell battery holder from the radio box and unwrap the foam around the dry cell battery holder.
Section 1: Receiver and Transmitter Battery Installation (cont.) 9. Re-install the tuned pipe mount. Transmitter Batteries 1. Remove the transmitter from the box 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. 2. Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the transmitter. 3. Note the proper polarity and insert 8 “AA” batteries into the transmitter.
Section 2: Turn Fin Do not attempt to make tight left hand turns (counterclockwise), or you could easily flip the boat. If you need to make a left turn, do so in a large diameter turn at slow speeds. The Miss Budweiser comes with the turn fin installed on the right sponson. You will want you run the Miss Budweiser in an oval and in an area that will allow you to make right turns (clockwise). Section 3: Filling the Fuel Tank We recommend that you use Blue Thunder™ 20% fuel.
Section 5: The Dynamite .15S Marine Engine Water-Cooled Engine Because the Dynamite® 15S engine is water-cooled 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: The Dynamite .15S Marine Engine (cont.) Breaking in Your Engine The first start-up of the engine is the most critical moment of the engine’s life, dictating how the engine will perform from that time forward. Turn on your radio system and attach a fully charged glow igniter (DYN1925) to the glow plug. Start the engine with therecoil (pull-start) on the engine. During break-in, the low-speed needle should be slightly rich and the high speed needle should be very rich.
Section 6: Engine 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
Section 7: Maintainance Lubrication It is important to lubricate the flex shaft of the Miss Budweiser with cable grease after every two hours of operation. Do not forget to do this. You can purchase this grease at your local hobby store. To lubricate the drive shaft, follow these simple instructions. 2. Loosen the ferrule screw that holds the propeller shaft. Remove the propeller and shaft from the aluminum strut. 1. Carefully note how the drive shaft and prop are presently installed.
Section 7: Maintainance (cont.) 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 set screws on the flats of the drive shaft. 4. Carefully pull the ferrule away from the stuffing tube. You will need to pull at an angle to clear the aluminum strut. 5. Liberally lubricate the entire length of the flex shaft with cable grease as shown.
Appendix Photo 1 Exhaust Manifold Photo 3 Water-Cooled Head Fuel Tank Turn Fin Glow Plug Carburetor Water-Cooling Line Pull Starter Photo 2 Photo 4 Water Pick-Up Rudder Propeller 2.
Replacement Parts In the event that you need to purchase replacement parts for your engine or the Miss Budweiser, 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 Part # Description PRB2203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PRB2204 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PRB2205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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