HobbyZone Zig Zag Racer, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ... 2002 Horizon Hobby Inc HobbyZone products are exclusively distributed by Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign IL 61822 www horizonhobby com 4548 Zig Zag Racer manual 5 7 02 2 18 PM Page 24 ...

Page 2: ...Instruction Manual Zig Zag Racer manual 5 7 02 2 18 PM Page 1 ...

Page 3: ...cer But before the fun begins it s very important that you read this manual completely and follow the directions carefully That way you ll be sure your Zig Zag fun is safe and successful NOTE Please read the Warnings and Safety on page 22 and Warranty on page 23 before proceeding to Step 1 Get ready to have a BLASTwith your ZIG ZAG RACER Zig Zag Racer manual 5 7 02 2 18 PM Page 2 ...

Page 4: ...rtially charged so charge only 11 2 hours the first time to prevent overcharging Subsequent charges should be 3 hours When battery becomes warm it is fully charged Stop charging immediately Please check page 22 for other important information about charging your battery pack Optional Field Charger HobbyZone offers an optional DC Field Charger HBZ1021 that allows you to charge your battery from the...

Page 5: ...cover by pushing down with thumbs as indicated by the arrows Install batteries Use fresh 1 5V AA alkalines only Watch polarity Replace cover To test switch on transmitter LED should glow brightly Replace batteries when you hear low battery alarm beeping sound Zig Zag Racer manual 5 7 02 2 18 PM Page 4 ...

Page 6: ...connector in boat and place battery in compartment To secure battery stretch rubber band over the top of the battery and connect to hook Make sure battery and connectors do not interfere with movement of wire pushrod Reposition canopy and secure it by fitting canopy peg into the front alignment cavity in the hull and inside the five hull alignment posts Hull Alignment Posts Rubber Band Zig Zag Rac...

Page 7: ...r under the rudder stick is called a trim lever and is used to adjust the neutral point of your control stick To do this place the rudder stick in neutral center position If rudder is not aligned straight ahead use the rudder trim lever to center it Right Rudder Left Rudder Bottom of Boat Bottom of Boat Zig Zag Racer manual 5 7 02 2 18 PM Page 6 ...

Page 8: ...im lever With your boat on the stand transmitter turned on and battery installed make sure the throttle trim lever is in the center position If motor is running gradually move the trim lever down until the motor stops Move throttle stick left stick on transmitter up Motor speed will increase as this stick is moved up Throttle Stick Throttle Trim Lever Zig Zag Racer manual 5 7 02 2 18 PM Page 7 ...

Page 9: ...away with the boat Extend transmitter antenna completely and turn transmitter on Plug in boat battery and close canopy As the person with the transmitter moves both control sticks the person with the boat watches to be sure the boat s motor and rudder operate properly If boat does not range test correctly do not run it in water Call Horizon Hobby Product Support staff toll free at 1 877 504 0233 f...

Page 10: ... swimmers when you are running your boat If you choose a lake be sure there is no moss grass weeds or debris present that could get wrapped around the propeller or trap your boat offshore Make sure the shoreline is clear and relatively flat so you can easily launch operate and retrieve your boat DO NOT mix radio control boating and swimming DO NOT swim to retrieve your boat Do not operate your boa...

Page 11: ...lace and release the boat in the water Advance throttle left stick partially so boat moves slowly Move rudder right stick to right to turn the boat to the right Move rudder stick to left to turn the boat to the left Practice running the boat to slow speed making right left and figure eight turns As your ability to control the boat improves gradually increase the speed With a bit of practice you ll...

Page 12: ...and drain the water then replace the plug Your Zig Zag Racer has no reverse Be sure to plan ahead while driving so you don t get your boat stuck in a dead end Running time with a fully charged battery will be approximately 10 15 minutes depending on your driving speed NOTE When you notice your boat running much slower even at full throttle it s time to bring your boat to shore Slower speed indicat...

Page 13: ...ght See drawing 2 If the boat still turns in one direction after moving the trim lever the full amount in the opposite direc tion you will need to adjust the rudder linkage wire If the boat still turns to the left use your fingers to bend a greater angle in the wire If the boat still turns to the right use your fingers or a pair of pliers to slightly straighten the wire If moving left then move tr...

Page 14: ...sh the white plastic plug firmly into the hole in the ball Toss this assembly into the water in the desired location The line will unwind on its own until the anchor hits bottom and the buoy will float on top of the water CAUTION Do not swim to retrieve buoys For retrieval method see page 17 To mark the course use two or three buoys set in a line or in the shape of a triangle You should allow 20 t...

Page 15: ...ed and lined up together near the racecourse see drawing 1 ready for the starter s Go Another way to start is for each driver to hold his or her boat at water s edge At Go drivers release boats and head for the first buoy see drawing 2 Race length is determined in advance by the number of laps or by the amount of time 10 laps or 5 minutes for example 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 1 2...

Page 16: ...Zig Zag Water Soccer Here s how you set up your boat and playing field Attach bumper to front of boat using the three screws provided Secure the screws but do not over tighten To set up your playing field place two buoys with anchor attached in water approximately 50 feet apart to mark the two goal lines 50 feet Zig Zag Racer manual 5 7 02 2 18 PM Page 15 ...

Page 17: ...t possible and your competitor has time to catch up with you and steal the ball Just as in real soccer each team will be most effective when using strategic offensive and defensive plays and teamwork Game length is made up of two 4 minute halves The team scoring the most goals wins If neither team scores there is a third 1 minute playing period After one minute whichever team scores the most point...

Page 18: ...ont of boat using the three screws provided Secure the screws but do not over tighten Re launch your Zig Zag Racer and steer it to catch a buoy in the bumper Carefully pull the buoy towards shore The anchor will create some drag that will slow your speed and hamper maneuverability CAUTION Do not swim to retrieve the buoys Zig Zag Racer manual 5 7 02 2 18 PM Page 17 ...

Page 19: ...t full throttle with the nose of your Zig Zag Racer or you can damage the canopy Small cracks can be taped but if you get a large crack or break a piece out of the canopy it must be replaced with a new one The rudder shaft can be damaged if you run over an object another boat or hit the shore Be careful when bending it back into position After each run drain any water out of the boat before runnin...

Page 20: ...oosen rudder arm set screw and remove rudder from bottom of boat Then remove entire deck cover 6 Use screwdriver to pry motor loose This may take some force since motor is held tightly in place with strong servo tape 7 Remove white rubber drive shaft coupler to expose gray propeller shaft cap 8 Use a pair of pliers and strong force to pry gray plastic cap off of the end of the propeller shaft 9 Sl...

Page 21: ...ion 1 Check that the batteries are installed as per the illustration inside the transmitter back see page 4 Replace the batteries with new fresh AA s The LED indicator on the trans mitter will be bright if the batteries are good and installed correctly 2 Push the connector together until a click is heard to ensure a solid connection see page 3 3 Fully charge the battery per the instructions see pa...

Page 22: ...on a different frequency from the boat 1 Fully charge the battery per the instructions see page 3 2 Take the boat out of the water Unplug the battery inside the boat to make sure the prop is not running Remove the item from the prop or rudder 3 After approximately 300 500 runs the motor and battery will need to be replaced 4 Pull the drain at the rear of the boat and drain out the water 1 Replace ...

Page 23: ...ower from the battery by running it in the Zig Zag Racer until the propeller stops This will help prevent overcharging While charging place the battery on a heat resistant surface DO NOT lay it on carpet while charging NEVER charge the battery with the included charger for more than 3 hours as overcharging may cause excessive heat in the battery causing injury damage and poor battery life and perf...

Page 24: ...ier s check or money order If you prefer to use a credit card please include your card number and expiration date Warranty Parts Replacement Providing that warranty conditions have been met defective parts will be replaced without charge Sorry crash damage is not covered under warranty To receive warranty service include your original dated sales receipt Non Warranty Parts Replacement Should your ...