Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Boat will not respond
to throttle but responds
to other controls
Wet motor causes bearings to seize
Remove motor and apply penetrating oil to both
ends of the motor. Rotate the motor shaft by hand
to break the corrosive bond between the motor
shaft and the bearings
Extra noise or extra
vibration
Damaged propeller, shaft or motor
Replace damaged parts
Reduced runtime or
boat underpowered
Boat battery charge is low
Completely recharge battery
Boat battery is damaged
Replace boat battery and follow battery instructions
Boat conditions may be too cold
Make sure the battery is warm (above 10ºC [50ºF])
before use
Battery capacity may be too low for conditions
Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery
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
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
Motor power pulses
then motor loses power
Weather conditions might be too cold
Postpone until weather is warmer
Battery is old, worn out or damaged
Replace battery
Battery C-rating is too low
Replace battery
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