.18 Marine Owners Manual
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1. PRO BOAT 18 Marine Owners Manual Congratulations on your purchase of a Pro Boat 18 Marine engine Precision manufactured and assembled your Pro Boat 18 Marine engine will provide you with trouble free performance if you read and follow these instructions Using the Proper Fuel and Glow Plug Using the proper fuel and glow plug is critical in order to achieve maximum performance and reliability You must use fuel and glow plugs that are specifically designed for model car boat applications Never use any type of model airplane glow fuel Use of model airplane fuel will damage your engine and immediately void any warranty We recommend using Blue Thunder or Blue Thunder Race Formula blend fuels with 20 nitro providing the best combination of power and fuel economy Pro Boat Blue Thunder fuels are vigorously tested researched and formulated to deliver excellent power as well as engine protection A glow plug has been included and is ideal for breaking in your new engine In fact during the break in procedure it is not uncommon to go through one or two glow plugs as microscopic bits of metal from the cylinder piston wearing in bond themselves to the plug element causing glow plug failure We recommend a sport glow plug DYN2500 or an O Donnell 1 10 racing glow plug DYN2521 as the absolute best glow plug for this engine delivering an ideal balance of performance and longevity Carburetor Adjustmen2. and is not When adjusting the settings always adjust Several head shims are added at the factory e Pressure line blocked or transferable REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS the needles in small increments about to make the engine easier to start when disconnected PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE 1 8 of a full turn at a time Do not set new After break in you may remove all but e Bad glow plug EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER the engine too lean as it shortens the one of these shims to increase compression This warranty covers only those Products reliability of the engine and power purchased from an authorized Horizon Engine starts andruns High speed needle too on Ciel ean Engine Maintenance ee a ae cane Br a eu Pe sounding high pitched whine at full speed Periodic maintenance must be performed e Hole or tear in fuel ine is required for warranty claims Further and a thin trail of blue white smoke will na e Bad glow plug or idle Horizon reserves the right to change or in order to keep your engine in proper Pee come from the exhaust operating condition After each day of speed set too low modify this warranty without notice and An engine should not be run too lean doing running it s critical to use high quality e Overheated engine disclaims all other warranties express or so severely shortens the life of the engine afterrun oil to protect the internals of the too lean implied When an engine is set too lean it will run engine and
3. during these procedures will be rewarded by an engine that performs reliably and to its maximum power potential First run attempts can be more frustrating than with other less powerful sport engines so take your time it will be worth the wait when breaking in a new engine To test Idle Stop Adjustment Troubleshooting Guide Warranty your plug let the engine idle at a properly The last setting to be made is the idle Problem Possible Cause Solution Warranty Period adjusted low speed needle setting with the stop screw Turning this screw clockwise Engine wont start e Clogged fuel line Exclusive Warranty Horizon Hobby Inc glow igniter attached Then remove the increases the idle speed turning the screw l Horizon warranties that the Products igniter If you hear no appreciable changein counterclockwise will make the engine idle at e Bad or improper glow purchased the Product will be free from engine rpm then the plug is still good Ifthe a lower speed Ideally the engine should idle plug _ defects in materials and workmanship at the engine loads up and the rpm s decrease it s just fast enough to be reliable in acceleration e Glow igniter not date of purchase by the Purchaser time to replace the glow plug and transition from idle to full speed charged Limited Warranty Setting the Needle Valves Head Shims Engine starts then dies Engine flooded a This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser Purchaser
4. is running to make sure that the water is reaching the engine head If the water does not reach the head to cool it the engine will overheat and fail This will cause permanent damage to the engine Starting Your Engine for the First Time The Pro Boat 18 Marine engine comes equipped with the Pro Boat Pro Mix Carburetor Each Pro Mix Carburetor is pre adjusted at the factory This setting should be approximately 21 turns open for the high speed and 2 turns open for the low speed needle This should give you a slightly rich mixture of fuel to the engine This setting is the safest way to break in your engine The first start of your engine is the most Critical time of the engine s life dictating how well it will perform After installing the engine in your model and inserting the glow plug turn on your radio system and attach a glow igniter to the glow plug When using a recoil starter never pull the rope out to its full length as doing so may cause damage and recoil starter failure Quick short pulls of the recoil starter are the best technique to use Never extend the starter rope more than 12 inches Should the pull starter be extremely difficult to pull will not extend out of the assembly the engine may be flooded hydro locked Excess fuel between the cylinder head and piston will not allow the piston to travel through its full range of compression effectively locking up the engine Should this
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6. be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost By submitting the item for repair you are agreeing to payment of the repair without notification Repair estimates are available upon request You must include this request with your repair Non warranty repair estimates will be billed a minimum of hour of labor In addition you will be billed for return freight Please advise us of your preferred method of payment Horizon accepts money orders and cashiers checks as well as Visa MasterCard American Express and Discover cards If you choose to pay by credit card please include your credit card number and expiration date Any repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90 days will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of accordingly Please note non warranty repair is only available on electronics and model engines Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Service Center 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 All other Products requiring warranty inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Product Support 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 Please call 877 504 0233 with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty PRO BOAT 18 Marine w Pull Start 3 DYN6559 DYN6554 DYN655
7. guard them against corrosion e Improper needle b Limitations HORIZON MAKES NO very strong at first but will soon begin to The methanol used in the fuel attracts settings WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION sag and hesitate or stall when accelerating moisture that can cause corrosion EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ABOUT NON particularly in the ball bearings We INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR recommend Blue Thunder Final Run FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE The low speed needle also referred to as DYN2255 as it s specifically formulated to OF THE PRODUCT THE PURCHASER the idle mixture or idle needle should be Protect your engine between uses Follow ee ee ae these steps after running your engine DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL set after you re satisfied with the high speed SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF needle setting After achieving the proper 1 Empty all fuel from the tank and fuel lines THE PURCHASER S INTENDED USE operating temperature reduce the engine 2 Use Final Run fuel following the eee throttle to idle and pinch the fuel line with instructions on the container c Purchaser Remedy Horizon s sole your fingers close to the carb fuel inlet obligation hereunder shall be that Horizon nipple If the engine dies immediately the 3 Clean and inspect the engine and will at its option i repair or ii replace lowspeed needle is set too lean If the rpm s 1V8 system any Product determined by Horizon to be increase d
8. ne Way Bearing PRB0217 Backplate DYN6538 PS Shaft 2007 Horizon Hobby Inc Pro Boat engines are manufactured in Taiwan and distributed worldwide by Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign IL 61822 www horizonhobby com 10442
9. occur immediately remove the glow igniter from the plug Using a glow plug wrench DYN2510 remove the glow plug and turn the model upside down Give the recoil starter a few short pulls to clear out the fuel re install the glow plug and start again You may need to blip the throttle on the transmitter applying throttle on off while trying to start the engine as new engines are more difficult to start due to the tight piston cylinder fit Never start an engine above 1 4 throttle Immediate damage to your engine can occur When the engine starts the exhaust should emit blue white smoke indicating that the engine is excessively rich a good thing during break in During the first tank of fuel you may wish to set a higher than normal idle speed and or leave the glow plug igniter attached in order to keep the engine from stalling Drive the boat around while blipping the throttle and avoid operating the engine at full throttle for more than 2 3 seconds at a time Consume the entire first two tanks of fuel in this manner After the first two tanks of fuel begin leaning out the high speed needle valve 1 8 turn at a time It generally takes about 5 or 6 tanks of fuel before you d want to start tuning for maximum power Do not skip this process of breaking in a new or rebuilt engine Should you choose not to follow these procedures you risk damaging your engine during the first tank of fuel Your patience
10. ramatically the setting is too defective In the event of a defect these are rich The ideal setting results in the rpm s the Purchaser s exclusive remedies Horizon increasing just a slight amount after pinching reserves the right to inspect any and all the fuel line equipment involved in a warranty claim Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation operation maintenance or attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon Return of any goods by Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment Damage Limits HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY Further in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted As Horizon has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the Purchaser or u
11. s Product needs to be inspected or repaired please call for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton Please note that original boxes may be included but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility A Service Repair Request is available at www horizonhobby com on the Support tab If you do not have internet access please include a letter with your complete name street address email address and phone number where you can be reached during business days your RMA number a list of the included items method of payment for any non warranty expenses and a brief summary of the problem Your original sales receipt must also be included for warranty consideration Be sure your name address and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton Warranty Inspection and Repairs To receive warranty service you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Provided warranty conditions have been met your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby Non Warranty Repairs Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will
12. ser are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Law These Terms are governed by Illinois law without regard to conflict of law principals Safety Precautions This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a toy It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the Product or other property This Product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision The Product manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or injury Questions Assistance and Repairs Your local hobby store and or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started you must contact Horizon directly This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please direct your email to productsupport horizonhobby com or call 877 504 0233 toll free to speak to a service technician Inspection or Repairs If thi
13. ts Water Cooled Engine Your Pro Boat 18 Marine engine comes equipped with a precision rotary carburetor Take a moment to review the pictures below to familiarize yourself with the various functions of the carburetor Loosening the nut located on the side of the crankcase under the carburetor body will allow you to rotate the carburetor Make certain to mount the throttle arm to the side required by your particular boat Although preset at the factory some changes in the needle setting can occur during shipping and handling We suggest the following settings for breaking in your engine High Speed Needle 21 turns out counterclockwise from closed Low Speed Needle 2 turns out counterclockwise from closed When checking the adjustment of the low speed needle it is crucial that the throttle barrel is closed completely when turning the needle and that you do not overtighten the needle Needle Valve ESD Ir Low Speed Needle Valve A wy wy Idle Adjustment Screw Use the included screwdriver to make this job easier When you feel resistance in the needle immediately stop turning and begin turning the needles counterclockwise counting the number of turns from closed Because the Pro Boat 18 Marine engine is watercooled and not air cooled make sure that you do not run the engine for an extended amount of time outside of the water Continuously monitor the water outlet when the boat
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