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AquaCraft Top Speed 2 User Manual

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3. Make sure the engine is neutral (use the stand to hold

the engine straight) and use a felt-tip pen to make a mark
where the pushrods meet the holes in the steering servo
arms. Remove the pushrods now so that you can easily
work with them in the next step.

4. Use pliers to bend the pushrods and wire cutters to cut

off the excess as shown. Insert the bends through the servo
arm and use the provided nylon “L” connectors (shown) to
attach the linkages to the servo arms and reconnect the
clevises to the steering arm of the engine.

5. Locate the throttle cable housing 0retainer and 3 x

10mm S/T screw (included with engine) and fasten it to the
engine as shown.

6. Locate two (2) screw-lock pushrod connectors. One

will attach to the arm of the throttle servo and the other will
attach to the throttle arm of the engine as shown.

7. Insert one end of the throttle cable housing (only) into

the rubber seal on the radio box and secure it with a drop of
CA glue. Insert the other end into the throttle cable housing
retainer on the engine and secure it by tightening the 3 x
8mm screw. You will need to cut the housing to fit properly
but keep in mind that the engine will pivot from side to side,
so make sure there is enough housing to allow the engine
to move freely.

8. Insert the throttle cable into the cable housing and

thread it through each screw-lock pushrod connector and

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