Pro Boat PRB2650 User Manual
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Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Warning........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Additional.Required.Items.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Suggested.Field.Equipment.and.Supplies.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Contents.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Section.1:.Boat.Stand.Assembly...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Section.2:.Removing.the.Canopy..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Section.3:.Installing.the.Radio.System.Batteries.......................................................................................................................................................................................................4–5
Section.4:.Installing.the.Wing........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Section.5:.Installing.the.Rudders..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Section.6:.Installing.the.Rudder.Stabilizer.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Section.7:.Propeller.Balancing......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Section.8:.Filling.the.Fuel.Tank.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Section.9:.Range.Checking.the.JR.XR3i.Radio.System..................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Section.10:.Starting.the.Engine.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7–8
Section.11:.Stopping.the.Engine...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Section.12:.Handling.Adjustments................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Section.13:.Cooling.System..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Section.14:.Clutch......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Section.15:.Troubeshooting.Guide...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Section.16:.Hull.Care..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Section.17:.Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Section.18:.Flex.Shaft.Lubrication........................................................................................................................................................................................................................11–12
Section.19:.Replacement.Parts...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Appendix....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Warranty...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14–15
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suggested Field equipment and supplies
Table of Contents
Congratulations.on.the.purchase.of.your.Pro.Boat
™
.ShockWave
™
.55.Super.
Sport.Deep-V..You.are.just.minutes.from.one.of.the.most.thrilling..
experiences.the.radio.control.hobby.has.to.offer.
The.Pro.Boat.ShockWave.55.SS.is.a.professionally.built,.ready-to-
run.deep-V.fiberglass.model..Powered.by.the.potent.Zenoah
®
.G26M.
engine,.you.will.be.able.to.race.across.the.water.at.scale.speeds.in.
excess.of.300.mph!.
Read this owner’s manual thoroughly. You also need to read the
included Zenoah G26 engine manual, along with the JR
®
XR3i
radio system manual..
It.is.very.important.that.you.operate.this.boat.responsibly..With.proper.
care.and.maintenance,.you.will.be.able.to.enjoy.your.ShockWave.55.
SS.for.many.years.to.come.
Carefully.unpack.your.ShockWave.55.SS.and.examine.the.boat.and.its.
contents..The.box.should.contain.the.ShockWave.55.SS.RTR.with.radio.
installed,.a.boat.stand,.and.the.JR.XR3i.radio.transmitter..If.you.are.
missing.any.of.these.items.or.notice.any.damage,.immediately.contact.
the.place.of.purchase.
Introduction
additional required Items
This boat is not a toy! It is a high performance rC model boat.
Do not take risks that could endanger you or others.
Engine.Tuning.Screwdriver.(DYN2775)
Clean.towels.
Extra.Propellers.(PRB0153)
2mm.hex.wrench
2.5mm.hex.wrench
4mm.hex.wrench
#1.Phillips.screwdriver
Small.crescent.wrench
Wax
Screw-locking.compound
Contents
•.Assembled.ShockWave.55.SS.RTR
•.JR.XR3i.radio.transmitter
•.Boat.stand
•.Rudder.(2)
Although.the.ShockWave.55.SS.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:
Zenoah.2-Cycle.Oil..(ZEN20001)
CA.or.epoxy.glue
Fuel.container
Fuel.Pump.(HAN155)
12.AA.alkaline.batteries.(8.for.the.transmitter.and.4.for.the.receiver)
Gasoline.(+87.Octane).ethanol-free
Grease.Gun.with.Marine.Grease.(PRB0100)
In.addition.to.the.items.needed.to.run.the.ShockWave.55.SS,.we.recommend.that.you.carry.the.following.in.your.field.box:
Before.operating.your.model,.make.sure.your.frequency.is.clear..
If.someone.else.is.operating.on.the.same.frequency,.both.models.could.
go.out.of.control,.possibly.causing.damage.to.the.models,.as.well.as.
to.others.
Be.certain.to.check.all.of.the.hardware,.exhaust.system,.and.propeller,.
making.sure.that.all.are.secure.before.and.after.each.run...
Always stay clear of the propeller when the engine is running!
When.you.first.begin.to.run.your.ShockWave.55.SS,.place.in.water.
with.engine.running.at.approximately.
1
⁄
8.
.throttle..Slowly.increase.
throttle.until.boat.accelerates.onto.plane..Gradually.increase.throttle.to.
no.more.than.
1
⁄
2.
.until.you.become.more.familiar.with.the.boat..
When.operating.this.model,.stay.clear.of.people,.full-sized.boats,..
stationary.objects,.and.wildlife..Also,.watch.out.for.fishing.lines.that.
could.get.tangled.in.the.propeller..It.is.preferable.to.operate.the..
Pro.Boat.ShockWave.55.SS.in.low.wake,.low.wind.conditions..If.you.
choose.to.run.your.ShockWave.55.SS.in.salt.water,.thoroughly.rinse.
the.entire.boat.with.fresh.water.and.spray.a.silicone.lubricant.over.the.
metal.components.to.eliminate.corrosion..You.should.also.lubricate.the.
flexshaft.at.this.time.(see.Section.17.Maintenance.for.details)..If.at.
any.time.while.operating.your.ShockWave.55.SS.you.sense.any.
abnormal.function,.end.your.operation.immediately..Do.not.operate.
your.ShockWave.55.SS.again.until.you.are.certain.the.problem.has.
been.corrected.
Service Center Information
If.you.have.any.questions.regarding.the.Pro.Boat.ShockWave.55.SS,.
please.contact.the.Horizon.Service.Center:
.
.
Horizon.Service.Center
.
.
4105.Fieldstone.Rd.
.
.
Champaign,.IL.61822
.
.
1-877-504-0233