AquaCraft Alligator Tours - Manual (Page 8)

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We recommend “running in” the engine at full speed for at least
6-8 full tanks of fuel before you adjust it for top performance.
LAUNCHING & DRIVING YOUR AIRBOAT
After starting the engine use extreme care handling the boat.
Make sure you grab the boat by the handle at the front of the
prop cage. Carefully walk to the water line and place the boat
in the water. Here is the part where we usually say launch
the boat in water that is free of weeds and small debris.
However, this time we are not going to say that. As a matter
of fact, we recommend just the opposite…
Enjoy Driving your Alligator Tours Airboat!
(Typical run times are in the 10 to 12-minute range.)
If Your Airboat Flips
If you should happen to fl ip your Alligator Tours Airboat you are
going to need to remove any water that might have entered
the motor. We recommend removing the glow plug, hold the
boat upside down and turn the motor over a few times by
hand to remove the water. After most of the water has been
removed leave the glow plug out and turn the motor over with
the electric starter expelling the rest of the water. Make sure
you hold a rag over the glow plug hole to avoid spraying water
all over the place. NOTE: Be careful to keep that rag and
fi ngers away from the spinning prop. Re-install the glow plug
and start the engine. It is best to start the engine after you
have fl ipped the boat to make sure ALL THE WATER IS OUT
OF THE ENGINE. It is also a good idea to open the radio box
to make sure no water entered the radio compartment.
Maintenance
After you’re done boating for the day you are going to want
to add some after run oil to the engine to protect the internal
parts. We recommend removing the glow plug, opening the
carburetor all the way to full throttle and placing 10 to 12
drops of after run oil down the barrel of the carburetor. Place
a rag over the glow plug hole and turn the engine over with
the electric starter. Repeat this step a least one more time to
make sure the inside of the engine is fully coated. Replace
the plug and wipe the boat down with cleaner. It is also a
good idea to open the radio box and unplug the AA battery
holder from the switch harness. Leave the lid off the radio box
over night to make sure any water that might have entered
can evaporate.
Ordering Replacement Parts
To order replacement parts for the AquaCraft Alligator Tours
Airboat, use the order numbers in the replacement parts list that
follows. Replacement parts can be purchased from your local
hobby shop or by mail order. If you need assistance locating
a dealer to purchase parts, visit www.aquacraftmodels.com
and click on “Where to buy”. If you are missing parts, contact
Hobbico Product Support at:
Phone: 217.398.8970
Fax: 217.398.7721
E-mail: [email protected]
Part Number Description
AQUB8727 Rudders (2)
AQUB8728 Rudder Brackets
AQUB6275 Airboat Prop Cage
AQUB7751 Prop Hub G34
AQUB7804 Linkage Set
AQUB6909 Fuel Tank Mount
AQUB6276 Airboat Seats
AQUB6301 Decal Sheet
AQUB8607 Radio Box w/Lid
AQUB6500 Engine Mounts with Screws
AQUB9508 Flip Top Fuel Tank
SUPG0105 SuperTiger G34
AQUG6002 Exhaust Extension
APCQ0096 APC 9x6 Pusher Prop