TRA57046-4-RED DCB M41 Widebody Boat Manual

DCB M41 WIDEBODY
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT DRIVING TIPS
The DCB M41 Widebody is extremely fast. Constant, full-speed operation on two 3-cell LiPo batteries (6S total) can severely
reduce your run time, cause electrical components to become very hot, and also cause rapid wear of components. For the best
performance and service life from your boat, please do the following:
1. Slow down while you turn. Turning causes more drag on the
boat and greatly increases the electrical load on the power
system. Constant high-speed turning will severely reduce your
run time. In extreme cases, electrical components will become
very hot and you could even damage your batteries. This is
especially important to note on very smooth water where the
DCB M41 Widebody will be able to turn very quickly. Maneuvers
such as SUSTAINED full-throttle ovals and “figure-eights” are NOT
recommended.
2. Vary your speed. Do not drive the boat at full throttle for
the entire duration of the battery’s charge. For maximum
performance, drive at full throttle in a straight line to experience
the 50+ mph speed. Reduce throttle and speed while turning
and then accelerate smoothly to top speed as you straighten out
the steering. This will significantly increase run time and protect
your batteries and electronics from excessive heat and possible
damage.
3. Watch out for hot parts.
Battery connectors, wires,
and even batteries can
become very hot after the
DCB M41 Widebody is run
very aggressively at peak
performance levels. Remove the hatch and allow these items
to cool for about 2 minutes before handling. Excessive heat
and short run time (less than 3 minutes on a pair of 3-cell
5000mAh LiPo batteries) are indicators that your driving style is
too aggressive for the conditions. You may experience severe
component damage and greatly increased wear in the driveline.
In this case you may see what appears to be smoke inside the
hatch when you remove it, but it is a combination of steam and
outgassing from the wire insulation due to heat. If you are not
experiencing about 4+ minutes of run time, then adjust your
driving style to be smoother and less aggressive.
4. Do the maintenance! The DCB M41 Widebody requires regular
maintenance for top performance. Most importantly, the flex
cable shaft should be removed and have the supplied grease
applied after every three runs (pairs of battery packs) or 15
minutes, whichever comes first. A loud “shrieking” noise coming
from the boat could indicate a dry flex cable. Power users will
need to do the maintenance more often. If the flex cable is not
lubricated regularly, then increased friction and heat will damage
the stuffing tube and it will have to be replaced. Refer to the
Owner’s Manual for more information about maintenance.
5. Look and listen for changes in performance. If the sound or
the performance of the DCB M41 Widebody suddenly changes,
then immediately bring the boat back to shore for inspection.
A damaged propeller (cracked or chipped) or debris caught in
the driveline could be the cause. Make sure you disconnect the
batteries before inspecting the boat.
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