HobbyZone ZIG ZAG RACER 2, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...HobbyZone products are distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign IL 61822 2004 Horizon Hobby Inc 6503 hobbyzonesports com HBZ3412 6 05482 14372 8 ...

Page 2: ...Instruction Instruction Manual TM ...

Page 3: ...peedboat from HobbyZone You ll have hours of fun zip ping across the water racing with friends and playing Zig Zag Water Soccer 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 ...

Page 4: ...Welcome to the World of Crash damage is not covered under the warranty Be sure to read the warranty on page 26 and Warnings and Safety on page 24 before you proceed to Step 1 ...

Page 5: ...y the arrows 2 Install batteries Use fresh 1 5V AA batteries only 3 Watch polarity Replace cover 4 To test switch on transmitter LED should glow brightly 5 Replace batteries when you hear low battery alarm beeping sound Needed for Step 1 AA Heavy Duty Batteries x8 included Transmitter ...

Page 6: ...re battery stretch rubber band over the top of the battery and connect to hook 4 Make sure battery and connectors do not inter fere with movement of wire pushrod 5 Reposition canopy and secure it by fitting canopy peg into the front alignment cavity in the hull and inside the five hull alignment posts Note Always make sure your transmitter is on before you install the battery After you are done ma...

Page 7: ...al position 2 If motor is running gradually move the trim lever down until the motor stops 3 Move throttle stick left stick on transmitter up Motor speed will increase as this stick is moved up 4 In order to fully discharge the battery run the motor at high speed until it shuts off If there is not enough charge in the battery to power the propeller then proceed to Step 4 on next page 5 When finish...

Page 8: ...ry that is already charged Always discharge before every charge See Step 3 for instructions on discharging See Warnings and Safety on page 24 1 The charger supplied with the Zig Zag Racer 2 has a built in timer Plug the battery into the charger and then plug the charger into the wall The LED indicator should glow constantly After about 3 hours the LED will turn off At this time the battery is char...

Page 9: ...d 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 Move the rudder stick right stick on transmitter side to side The rudder should move as shown in the drawings ...

Page 10: ...is not being used by swimmers when you are running your boat 2 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 3 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...

Page 11: ...n moves both of the trans mitter controls at the same time the other person watches to be sure the boat s motor and rudder controls operate smoothly WATCH OUT The person holding the boat should hold it so that the propeller does not come in contact with any part of their body If model does not range test correctly do not run Call Horizon Hobby Product Support Staff toll free at 1 877 504 0233 for ...

Page 12: ... charged battery and place and release the boat in the water 2 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 3 Practice running the boat at slow speed making right left and figure eight turns As your ability to control the boat improves grad ually increase the speed Wi...

Page 13: ... the battery is low and you have only 2 or 3 minutes of running time before it completely stops Make sure you allow the motor to cool for 5 minutes between battery exchanges CAUTION Do not run your boat into hard objects or onto shore or the rudder and propeller can be damaged Keep hands and fingers away from the moving propeller when launching or retrieving your boat Do not swim to retrieve your ...

Page 14: ...o the left until it drives straight See drawing 1 If the boat always turns to the left when the rudder stick is at neutral move the trim lever to the right until it drives straight See drawing 2 If the boat still turns in one direction after moving the trim lever the full amount in the opposite direction you will need to adjust the rudder linkage wire If the boat still turns to the left use your f...

Page 15: ...e in place 2 Push the white plastic plug firmly into the hole in the ball 3 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 18 4 To mark the course use two or three buoys set in a line or in the shape of a triangle Yo...

Page 16: ...tart boats should be launched and lined up together near the racecourse see drawing A ready for the starter s Go 3 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 B Note 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...

Page 17: ...cing fun by playing Zig Zag Water Soccer Here s how you set up your boat and playing field 1 Attach bumper to front of boat using the three screws provided Secure the screws but do not over tighten 2 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 ...

Page 18: ...o the goal line are not pos sible 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 the team that...

Page 19: ...ys 1 Attach bumper to front of boat using the three screws provided Secure the screws but do not over tighten 2 Re launch your Zig Zag and steer it to catch a buoy in the bumper 3 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 ...

Page 20: ...it other boats or objects broadside at full throttle with the nose of your Zig Zag 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 wate...

Page 21: ...that attaches the canopy to the hull 2 Use a small flathead screwdriver to loosen the black set screw that secures the rudder 3 Remove rudder carefully and make certain not to lose the two spacers that allow the rudder to move freely 4 Remove the 4 small Phillips screws that secure the front of the plastic deck cover and the antenna 5 Push the antenna out of your way 6 Pull up on the top front of ...

Page 22: ... to replace the prop prop shaft 1 Remove prop prop shaft from cap by unscrewing it 2 Slide propeller and shaft out of drive tube 3 Locate the new prop prop shaft 4 Slide the new prop prop shaft into the boat 5 Thread the prop prop shaft into the threaded cap It may be necessary to use small pliers to hold cap while shaft is being tightened 6 Slide rubber coupler back onto motor cap 7 Slide rubber ...

Page 23: ...r battery wires moving it out of the correct position 1 Check that the batteries are installed as per the illustration inside the transmitter back see page 5 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 4 3 Fu...

Page 24: ...eak 2 The transmitter is on a different frequency from the boat 3 Antenna is not extended 1 Fully charge the battery per the instructions see page 4 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 ...

Page 25: ...e power from the battery 24 Warnings and Safety by running it in the Zig Zag Racer 2 until the pro peller 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 a...

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Page 27: ... return address area 2 Include detailed information explaining the nature of the problem s encountered Please date your correspondence and be sure your complete name and address appear on this enclosure Within your letter advise us of the payment method you prefer to use The Horizon Service Center accepts VISA or Mastercard or you can pay cash in advance with a cashier s check or money order If yo...

Page 28: ...27 Warranty Non Warranty Replacement Parts continued Mail your Zig Zag Racer 2TM to Horizon Service Center ATTN HobbyZone Dept 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign IL 61822 Phone 217 355 9511 ...