/8-Scale Miss LLumar Unlimited Hydroplane Owner's Manual Specifications Length .......................................................................................45.25 in (1131.3mm) Beam ........................................................................................... 23.75 in (593.8mm) Engine............................................................. Zenoah® G26M and Tuned Exhaust Speed .......................................................................................................
Introduction It is very important that you operate this boat responsibly. With proper care and maintenance, you will be able to enjoy your Miss LLumar for many years to come. Congratulations on the purchase of your Pro Boat™ Miss LLumar. This is a 1/8-scale replica of the world famous full-scale hydro. You are just minutes from one of the most thrilling experiences the radio control hobby has to offer. Carefully unpack your Miss LLumar and examine the boat and its contents.
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability Safety Precautions Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Horizon Hobby, Inc. will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii) replace, any product determined by Horizon Hobby, Inc. to be defective. In the event of a defect, these are your exclusive remedies. This is a sophisticated hobby product and not a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability.
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Additional Required Items Although the Miss LLumar 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 Parts Required Plywood boat stand pieces (4) Tools and Adhesives Needed CA or epoxy 1. Attach the side boat pieces by interlocking them into the end pieces as shown. 2. Secure the interlocking boat stand with medium thick CA or epoxy. Make certain you allow the CA or epoxy to fully cure before placing the boat on the stand. Section 2: Attaching the Turn Fin Parts Required Turn Fin 3mm hex screws (2) Tools and Adhesives Needed 3mm hex driver Blue Threadlock 4.
Section 3: Removing the Canopy Unscrew the 2 knurled hatch-mounting screws from the rear of the hatch. Lift the hatch from the boat. Section 4: Installing the Radio System Batteries Tools and Accessories Required 12 "AA" batteries 2.5mm hex wrench Receiver Batteries 1. Remove the 2.5mm hex head screws that secure the clear Lexan radio box cover. 3. Wrap the battery holder in the foam provided. Secure the foam using a rubber band. Reinstall the battery holder into the radio compartment. 2.
Section 4: Installing the Radio System Batteries (cont) 4. Plug the switch harness into both the receiver and the battery box following the instructions provided with the radio. Secure the radio box cover with the hex head screws. 4. Insert the battery holder in the transmitter following the directions provided with the radio system. Transmitter Batteries 1. Remove the transmitter from the box. 2. Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the transmitter. 5.
Section 5: Installing the Rudder Parts Required Rudder 2.5mm hex screw Tools and Adhesives Required 2.5mm hex driver 1. Locate the stainless steel rudder and 2.5mm hex screw. 3. Find the flat spot on the rudder. Using the 2.5mm hex screw, tighten the hex screw on the flat spot as shown. 2. Carefully insert the rudder as shown. Section 6: Propeller Balancing For optimum performance, propeller balancing can add several mph to top speed and reduce vibration.
Section 7: Fueling the Tank Use only Zenoah® 2-Cycle Synthetic Oil and gasoline mixed 32:1 to power the Miss LLumar. Keep the fuel in a moisture-free environment, as stale fuel will cause the Zenoah G26M engine to lose performance. Section 8: Fuel/Oil Mixture Parts Needed Unleaded gasoline Zenoah® 2-stroke oil 1. Mix gasoline and 2-stroke oil (ZEN20001) at a mixing ratio of 32:1 (gas to oil). 2. Remove the fuel tank cap and fill the fuel tank with the gasoline and oil mixture.
Section 10: Starting the Engine Note: The Zenoah® G26M carburetor is factory adjusted to deliver optimum performance. See the Zenoah Engine manual for fine-tuning adjustments and other helpful information to make your RC boating experience trouble-free. Pull-starting the Engine Priming 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), open the choke.
Section 11: Stopping the Engine Idle the boat near shore and press the kill switch located on top of the cockpit as shown. Section 12: Initial Launch of the Miss LLumar With the transmitter antenna up, maneuver the Miss LLumar in an oval, turning only to the right at slow to medium speeds. Make certain that the boat and radio system are functioning correctly.
Section 13: Cooling System Hint: To test each cooling line for obstructions or a leak in the cooling system, place a piece of tubing over the water inlet tubes in front of the rudder and blow into the tube. When testing for obstructions in the cooling system, be sure to isolate each system by pinching the appropriate water lines. Water Pump Water-Cooled Cylinder Head and Exhaust Manifold Cooling Jacket The exhaust system is cooled independently from the cylinder head.
Section 14: Clutch The centrifugal clutch automatically engages when the engine rpm is increased. Be sure that the idle speed adjustment is set low enough so that the propeller does not rotate at idle. Periodically disassemble the clutch and clean debris from the clutch shoes and the inner clutch bell with DYN5505 Dynamite® Nitro Force.
Section 15: Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Solution Engine will not start Improper needle setting: See Zenoah® Engine Manual Out of fuel: Fill fuel tank Improper fuel: Use fresh Gasoline & Zenoah 2-Cycle Oil (mixed 32 parts gas to 1 part oil) Bad spark plug: Replace spark plug Flooded engine: Remove spark plug, invert boat and operate the pull-starter to remove fuel Engine starts, then dies Fuel line blocked or broken: Connect or replace fuel line Reset needles to baseline setting: See Zenoah i
Section 17: Maintenance (cont) Simply follow the instructions below to properly lubricate your drive shaft. 1. Carefully note how the entire drive shaft is installed. This is pivotal in order to properly re-assemble the drive shaft after you have finished lubricating it. 4. Lubricate the entire flex cable with waterproof grease as shown and then re-install the flex cable back through the liner and stuffing box and into the clutch. 2. Loosen and remove the two 2.
Section 18: Replacement Parts Your local hobby store should carry a good supply of Miss LLumar replacement parts. You can also purchase these parts from Horizon Hobby at www.horizonhobby.com or call toll-free 1-800-338-4639. PRB2551 ................................................................................................ Replacement Hull PRB2552 ................................................................................................ Cockpit PRB2261 ............................................
Appendix Spark Plug PRB2556 Pull Start PRB2558 PRB2273 PRB2563 Carburetor Primer Button PRB2563 PRB2275 PRB2283 PRB2651 PRB2252 Carburetor PRAB270 PRB2254 PRB552 PRB2278 18
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