Pro Boat PRB0600 - Manual (Page 9)

Shockwave 26
Maintenance
Always replace the flexshaft when it is damaged or
shows visible wear or injury and damage may result.
Lubricating the flexshaft is vital to the life of the
drivetrain. The lubricant also acts as a water seal, keeping
water from entering the hull through the stuffing box.
Lubricate the flexshaft, propeller shaft and all moving
parts after every 2–3 hours of operation. Always replace
any parts that show visible wear or damage.
1. Loosen the coupling between the motor and
the flexshaft.
2. Loosen the setscrew from the flexshaft and remove
the flexshaft from the back of the boat.
Tip: Use paper or cloth to touch the flexshaft.
3. Remove the drive shaft by sliding it out of the stuffing
box. Wipe lubricant and material from the flexshaft.
Lubricate the full length of the flexshaft assembly
up to the drive dog using marine grease (PRB0101
or PRB0100).
4. Apply threadlock to the coupling setscrew.
Threadlock will help prevent the flexshaft
from loosening during use.
5. Carefully reinstall the drive shaft, ensuring that there
is a 1–2mm gap between the prop strut and the drive
dog to allow for flexshaft shrinkage under load.
NOTICE: Running the boat in salt water could
cause some parts to corrode. If you run the boat
in salt water, rinse it thoroughly in fresh water
after each use and lubricate the drive system.
NOTICE: Because of its corrosive effects,
running RC boats in saltwater is at the discretion
of the modeler.
Checklists
Before Boating
• Install fully charged batteries in your boat
and transmitter
• Set the battery chemistry switch to the appropriate
setting: ON=Li-Po/OFF=Ni-MH
• Connect the boat’s battery to the ESC
• Make sure the boat is bound to the transmitter
(otherwise, bind the boat to the transmitter using
the included binding instructions)
• Make sure all linkages move freely on the boat
• Ensure the motor mount is secured to the hull so that
the motor does not move
• Perform a Control Direction Test with the transmitter
• Adjust the steering rate on your transmitter as desired
• Find a safe and open boating area
• Plan a safe boating route for the water and
wind conditions
After Boating
• Always power off the receiver before powering off
the transmitter to maintain control of the boat and
to retain transmitter binding
• Disconnect the battery from the receiver and remove
the batteries from the boat
• Fully dry the inside and outside of the boat, including
the water cooling lines and jackets around the motor
and ESC. Remove the hatch and radio box cover
before storing your boat
• Repair any damage or wear to the boat
• Lubricate the flex shaft
• Make note of lessons learned from the trimming of
your boat, including water and wind conditions
Tip: The hook and loop strips in the boat retain water.
To dry them, press on them with a dry cloth.
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