Pro Boat PRB3600 - Manual (Page 12)

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Make sure the radio is "ON" and the
battery is plugged into the speed
controller. Test the radio system for
proper operation and then carefully
place the boat in the water. Pilot the
boat at slow speeds, staying close to the
shoreline to ensure you have good control
and that the boat is functioning correctly.
Be certain to avoid all objects in the
water at all times.
Once you feel comfortable with the
control of your boat, it is safe to go
further away from the shoreline and at
faster speeds. When you notice the boat
beginning to lose speed, bring the boat
back to shore. It will be necessary to
allow the electronic components to cool
down and to replace or recharge the
battery before heading out again.
Adjust the Steering Trim
When going forward, the model should
move in a straight line. If not, adjust
the steering trim so that it tracks in a
straight line without having to turn the
steering wheel.
Before and at the end of each run,
make sure all screws are tight and
the propellers are free from any
entanglement. At the end of each run,
be sure to remove any debris from the
rudders and/or propellers and rinse the
hull of your boat as well.
Lubricating the Drive Shaft
The drive shafts should be lubricated
immediately after running in salt water,
after every 3–4 hours of use and at
the end of each boating season prior to
storage to ensure proper operation of
your boat.
To lubricate the drive shafts, simply
place the end of the PRB0100 Grease
Gun w/Marine Grease (see your local
hobby shop) into the grease tube near
the motors. Apply grease until it starts to
run out of the end of the drive shaft tube.
Periodically, you may have to remove the
driveshafts to remove build-up. Lubricate
the shaft prior to installation.
Note: Running the PT-109 RTR 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.
Testing Your Boat in the Water
Maintenance