AquaCraft Top Speed 3 - Manual (Page 2)

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INTRODUCTION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES
Thank you for purchasing the AquaCraft Top Speed 3 (TS3). We at
AquaCraft want the time you spend with your boat to be safe, fun
and successful. If for any reason you feel this R/C model is not for
you return it to your place of purchase immediately. Your hobby
dealer cannot accept returns on any model after fi nal assembly or
after your boat has been operated.
AquaCraft products are to be used by ages 14 and over.
All pictures, descriptions, and specifi cations found in this instruction
manual are subject to change without notice. AquaCraft maintains
no responsibility for inadvertent errors in this manual.
ITEMS INCLUDED
➧ Pre-Painted Top Speed 3 Hull and Cowl
➧ Radio Box, Fuel Tank and Fuel Tank Mount
➧ Running Hardware
➧ Decals
PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE YOUR MODEL
AND OPTION PARTS
RADIO SYSTEM: Most any radio equipment will work quite well in
your new boat, but to aid in selection we have provided you with
three possible options.
OPTION 1: (This option is the least expensive of the three but still
has plenty of range and power for tunnel boat racing.)
❏ 1-TACJ0245 Tactic ™ 2.4 Radio system less servos
❏ 1-FUTM0031 Futaba ® 3003 Standard Servo (Throttle)
❏ 1-FUTM0045 Futaba 3305 High-Torque Standard Servo with
Metal Gears (Steering)
❏ 2-FUGP7300 Fuji AA batteries (4 pack)
OPTION 2: (This option has a transmitter that has multiple model
memory, allowing you to easily grow as your racing program
grows.)
❏ 1-FUTK2021 Futaba 3PM-X Radio system less servos
❏ 1-FUTM0031 Futaba 3003 Standard Servo (Throttle)
❏ 1-FUTM0102 Futaba S9402 High-Speed Coreless BB
(Steering)
❏ 3-FUGP7300 Fuji AA batteries (4 pack)
OPTION 3: (This option costs the most money and is top of the
line equipment.)
❏ 1-FUTK4900 Futaba 4PK Radio system less servos
❏ 1-FUTM0031 Futaba 3003 Standard Servo (Throttle)
❏ 1-FUTM0236 S9315 Digital High Torque Servo (Steering)
❏ 1-FUTM1383 Futaba NRT5 5Cell NiCd RX battery
ENGINE:
❏ O.S.
® 21XM Marine Outboard Engine (OSMG1721)
ACCESSORIES NEEDED TO OPERATE YOUR MODEL:
❏ AquaCraft Fuel Line (AQUB6903)
❏ TorqMaster ™ Electric Starter (HCAP3200)
❏ 30% Boat Fuel, Quart (AQUP2230)
or
❏ 50% Boat Fuel, Quart (AQUP2250)
❏ Hot Shot 2 ™ Glow Igniter (HCAP2520)
❏ Hand Crank Fuel Pump (HCAP3015)
❏ Fuel Line (AQUB6903)
❏ Fuel Filter (GPMQ4150)
❏ Glow Plug Wrench (GPMP2000)
❏ AquaCraft GrimRacer ™ Pro Radio Box Tape (AQUB9514)
❏ AquaCraft GrimRacer Speed Grease (AQUB9500)
EXTRAS:
#ODOG0309
❏ O’Donnell ™ OD-9 Glow Plug (ODOG0309)
or
#OSMG2690
❏ O.S. #6 A3 Glow Plug Hot (OSMG2690)
TOOLS NEEDED TO COMPLETE YOUR MODEL:
❏ Boat Stand (see how to make a Boat Stand on page 4)
❏ Setup board (see how to make a setup board on page 4)
❏ Medium CA glue or 12 minute epoxy
❏ #1 “Small” Phillips screwdriver
❏ 1.5mm hex wrench
❏ 2.5mm hex wrench
❏ 4mm nut driver
❏ Pliers
❏ Hand drill
❏ Drill bits, 1/16", 5/64", 1/8" and 9/64"
❏ Silicone sealer
❏ Household cement (like Goop)
❏ Masking tape
❏ Moto Tool with cut off wheel
❏ 6" machinist ruler
❏ Hobby Knife
❏ Scissors
❏ Thread locking compound