/12-Scale Formula Hydro Unlimited Hydroplane. Owner's Manual Specifications Length............................................................................................ 27.5 in (698.5mm) Beam..................................................................................................14 in (355.6mm) Engine................................................................. DYN .18 Marine with Tiger Drive Radio System...........................................
Table of Contents Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability..................................................................................................................... 3 Additional Required Items.......................................................................................................................................... 5 Suggested Field Equipment and Supplies................................................................................................................. 5 Contents........
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability Warranty Period If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product, you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase. Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the "Product") will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser.
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability (cont) Warranty Inspection and Repairs Safety, Precautions, and Warnings To receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby.
Additional Required Items Although the Formula Hydro comes fully assembled and ready for action, you will need a few additional items in order to run your boat. You will need the following: • • • • • Blue Thunder™ 20% Fuel (quart) (DYN2320) 500cc Fuel Bottle (DYN2003) or Fast Tap™ Quart Bottle Spout (DYN2009) Glow Plug Wrench (DYN2510) Ni-Cd Glow Driver (DYN1925) • 12 “AA” alkaline batteries (8 for the transmitter and 4 for the receiver) • Clear 3M tape to seal radio box • 7.
Section 1: Installing the Receiver and Transmitter Batteries Receiver Batteries m 5. Remove the clear lid that covers the radio box. m 1. Remove the two knurled aluminum nuts that secure the cockpit as shown. Pull the cockpit off the boat. m 2. Carefully note how the exhaust system is assembled. m 6. Remove the dry cell battery holder from the radio box and unwrap the foam around the dry cell battery holder. Install 4 “AA” alkaline batteries into it as shown. Note the proper polarity.
Section 1: Installing the Receiver and Transmitter Batteries m 7. Re-install the battery holder back into the radio box and properly seal the radio box with clear tape (ABC53009). Failure to properly seal the radio box could result in damage to your radio equipment. m 8. Re-attach the tuned pipe and coupler to the exhaust manifold. m 9. Re-install the tuned pipe mount.
Section 1: Installing the Receiver and Transmitter Batteries Transmitter Batteries m 1. Remove the transmitter from the box. m 4. Replace the battery cover to complete the battery installation. m 5. Turn on the radio to ensure the batteries have been installed correctly. m 2. Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the transmitter. m 6. Turn the radio off. m 3. Install the "AA" batteries into the transmitter Be aware of the proper polarity when inserting the batteries.
Section 3: Filling the Fuel Tank We recommend that you use Blue Thunder™ 20% fuel. For maximum performance, we recommend Blue Thunder Race Formula. Blue Thunder fuels are specifically formulated for excellent power and engine protection. Locate the fuel tank inside the cockpit area and unscrew the lid. Use either the DYN2009 Fast Tap™ quart bottle spout that has been attached to the quart of fuel or the DYN2003 Fuel Bottle to fill the fuel tank with your selection of Blue Thunder fuel.
Section 5: Starting the Dynamite .18 Engine Water-Cooled Engine Because the Dynamite® .18 engine is watercooled 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: Starting the Dynamite .18 Engine Operation During break-in, the low-speed needle should be slightly rich and the high speed needle should be very rich. After a few tanks of fuel, begin to lean the engine out. Adjust the high-speed needle 1⁄16 of a turn at a time. It generally takes about five to six tanks of fuel before you want to lean out the engine until it supplies good power. Do not skip this process of break-in. Failure to follow this procedure could damage your new engine.
Section 6: Maintenance Lubrication It is important to lubricate the flex shaft of the Formula Hydro with silicone cable grease after every two hours of operation. Do not forget to do this or flex shaft damage can occur. You can purchase this silicone grease at your local hobby store (PRB0100 or PRB0101). To lubricate the drive shaft, follow these simple instructions. Collet Nut Collet 1.5mm Ferrule. Setscrew Nylon Propeller. Washer Propeller Nut m 2. Loosen and remove the 1.
Section 6: Maintenance Stuffing Tube Ferrule m 4. Carefully pull the ferrule away from the stuffing tube. You will need to pull at an angle to clear the aluminum strut. m 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 the setscrew on the flat of the drive shaft. Use screw locking compound to secure the setscrew. m 5.
Section 7: 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 settin
Section 8: Formula Hydro Replacement Parts In the event that you need to purchase replacement parts for your engine or the Formula Hydro, 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 Stock #................................................................................................. Description PRB2203 ........................................................................................................
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