AquaCraft V24 One-Design - Manual (Page 10)

9. Gently place the boat in water that is at least 8" deep and
free of obstacles (weeds, rocks, sticks, ducks, muskrats, etc.).
Be sure to stay clear of the spinning prop during the launch.
10. Slowly advance the throttle and note if the boat has a
tendency to turn right or left. Adjust the steering trim knob on
your transmitter until the boat runs in a straight line when the
steering wheel is at neutral.
11. When finished running, use the kill switch to stop the
engine and turn off the receiver and transmitter (in that order).
If the V24 pulls sharply to the right when accelerating, add
weight to the portside near the radio box. You will need to
experiment in order to determine most effective placement.
If the engine fails to start, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART on page 8.
HOW TO STOP YOUR ENGINE
For safety purposes, your V24 comes equipped with a kill
switch that can completely disable the engine until you are
ready to start it.
PLEASE READ these valuable running tips as well as the
“Safety Precautions” at the beginning of this manual
BEFORE Running the V-24 to ensure a successful and
safe run.
• NEVER attempt to swim after a stalled or capsized boat!
Wait patiently for the wind currents to return the boat to
shore or use a tennis ball attached to the end of a fishing
rod to retrieve a stalled or capsized boat.
• NEVER threaten wildlife with any R/C vehicle! This is the
quickest way to get R/C boating banned from your favorite
local pond.
• It is dangerous to operate any R/C vehicle at any time that
there is not sufficient light.
• R/C models produce vibrations which will cause screws,
nuts, bolts, etc, on your model to become loose over time.
It is important to make sure that all hardware is
secure before operating your model.
• Before running your V24, it is a good idea to check the
water-cooling system to make sure all tubes are
properly connected and unblocked.
• Do not attempt to stop the engine by throwing anything
into the path of the propeller or by grabbing the driveshaft.
• The edges of the propeller are very sharp and can cut
you very badly if you are not careful. At no time should
you ever attempt to stop the prop with your hand. In the
event that weeds become entangled in the propeller, stop
the engine before attempting to remove them.
• IMPORTANT: If, for whatever reason your boat takes on a
large amount of water causing the radio equipment to get
wet, you must do the following immediately: Remove the
battery pack and radio equipment from the boat. Allow the
components to air dry completely before reassembling.
Reinstall the components and check for proper operation
before running the boat again.
• If your engine should ever become submerged, remove
the spark plug and pull the handle of the recoil starter
several times until all water has been expelled from the
engine. Once you are positive that all water has been
removed from the engine and the spark plug is completely
dry, reinstall the plug and perform the starting procedure.
This may take several attempts.
• Always use a balanced prop. An unbalanced prop will
cause high levels of vibration that may be harmful to your
driveshaft and engine.
• Be sure to keep your driveshaft well lubricated. Failure to
do so may cause vibrations that can be harmful to the
engine. Re-lubricate your driveshaft frequently (See
Driveshaft Maintenance on page 11).
• Do not use silicone fuel line because gasoline will ruin it.
Use vinyl or neoprene rubber fuel line instead.
• Use an in-line fuel filter intended for use with gasoline
engines. Metal filters intended for glow engines are too
coarse and will not screen out finer particles.
• CAUTION! The engine will be hot! Allow it to cool for a few
minutes before restarting.
• Total run time of the V24 is approximately 25-35 minutes
(assuming you begin with a full tank of fuel). When you
notice an increase in power, it means the fuel tank is
nearly empty and it’s time to head for shore. As soon as
the boat reaches shore, stop the engine by pushing
forward on the kill switch. Open the hatch and turn off the
receiver and transmitter (in that order).
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