Sonicwake
®
36 V2 Self-Righting Deep-V Brushless RTR
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Boat will not respond to
throttle but responds to
other controls
Throttle channel is reversed
Reverse throttle channel on transmitter
Extra noise or extra
vibration
Damaged propeller, shaft or motor
Replace damaged parts
Propeller is out of balance
Balance or replace propeller
Boat squeals or makes a high pitch sound when
applying power to motors
Lubricate flex shafts
Reduced runtime or boat
underpowered
Boat battery charge is low
Completely recharge battery
Boat battery is damaged
Replace boat battery and follow battery instructions
Blocking or friction on shaft or propeller
Disassemble, lubricate and correctly align parts
Boat conditions may be too cold
Make sure the battery is warm (above 10º C [50º F])
before use
Battery capacity may be too low for conditions
Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery
Drive dog is too near the stuffing tube
Loosen drive shaft side of the motor coupling and move
drive shaft small amount back
Too little lubrication on drive shaft
Fully lubricate drive shaft
Vegetation or other obstacles block the rudder or
propeller
Remove vegetation or obstacles from rudder or propeller
Motor couplers are loose
Tighten motor couplers and ensure the coupler is free of
lubrication
Boat will not bind (during
binding) to transmitter
Transmitter is too near boat during binding process
Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat,
disconnect and reconnect battery to boat
Boat or transmitter is too close to large metal
object, wireless source or another transmitter
Move the boat and transmitter to another location and
attempt binding again
Another compatible transmitter is powered on
within range of the receiver
Power off all compatible transmitters except the one you
are trying to bind
Incorrect binding protocol set
Verify binding procedure and use SLT binding for stock
radio. If using a DSMR or DSM2 utilize the standard
binding procedure listed in the manual
Boat battery/Transmitter battery charge is too low
Replace/recharge batteries
ESC switch is off
Power on ESC switch
Boat will not connect (after
binding) to transmitter
Transmitter is too near boat during connecting
process
Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat,
disconnect and reconnect battery to boat
Boat or transmitter is too close to large metal
object, wireless source or another transmitter
Move boat or transmitter to another location and attempt
to connect again
Boat battery/transmitter battery charge is too low
Replace/recharge batteries
ESC switch is off
Power on ESC switch
Boat tends to dive in the
water or takes on water
Boat hull is not completely closed
Dry out the boat and ensure the hatch is fully closed on
the hull before returning the boat to the water
Trim tabs are adjusted too deep
Adjust trim tabs up
Center of gravity is too far forward
Move batteries back in the hull
Boat tends to turn one
direction
Rudder or rudder trim is not centered
Repair rudder or adjust rudder and rudder trim for
straight running when control is at neutral
Break away screw is damaged or broken
Replace damaged screw
ESC may require full throttle range calibration
Calibrate the ESC
Rudder does not move
Rudder, linkage or servo damage
Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust controls
Steering servo wire is damaged or connections are
loose
Do a check of steering servo wires and connections,
connect or replace as needed
Transmitter is not bound correctly
Re-bind
BEC of the ESC is damaged
Replace ESC
ESC switch is off
Power on ESC switch
Controls reversed
Transmitter settings are reversed
Do the Control Direction Test and adjust controls on
transmitter appropriately
Motor overheats
Blocked water cooler tubes
Clean or replace water tubes
Troubleshooting Guide
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