AquaCraft Mini Alligator Tours User manual

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WARNING:
➧NEVER attempt to swim after a stalled RC boat!
➧Never operate your RC boat while standing in the water.
➧Never operate your RC boat in the presence of swimmers.
➧Always use a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) when boarding and operating your retrieval craft, i.e. Jon boat or duck boat.
NOTE: Because of the sharp running hardware included with this RC boat, we do not recommend a rubber blow up raft.
➧RC boat running hardware is very sharp. Be very careful when working on and around the metal parts.
➧While the engine is running pay close attention to the propeller. Do not come in contact with the propeller at any time the
engine is running or serious injury will result.
➧AquaCraft products are to be used by ages 14 and over.
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INTRODUCTION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES
Thank you for purchasing the AquaCraft Mini Alligator Tours! We
want the time you spend with your new RC boat to be fun and
successful so please fully read the manual. If for any reason you
think this RC model is not for you, return it to your local hobby
dealer immediately. Your hobby dealer cannot accept returns on any
model after final assembly or after your boat has been operated.
All pictures, descriptions, and specifications found in this instruction
manual are subject to change without notice. AquaCraft maintains
no responsibility for inadvertent errors in this manual.
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
BOAT SPECIFICATIONS:
Length 18-1/4" (463mm)
Height 7-1/4" (183mm)
Width 7" (177mm)
Weight 24.6oz
POWER SYSTEM:
380 Brushed Motor
7.2V 6-cell 1100mAh NiMH Battery
12V DC Quick Charger
CONTROL SYSTEM:
3-Channel Pistol Grip Transmitter
2n/ESC/Rx Combo Unit
Micro Steering Servo
BOAT FEATURES:
Magnetic Hatch
Twin Air Rudders
Molded Air Propeller
Tough ABS Construction
ITEMS INCLUDED
➧Mini Alligator Tours Airboat
➧Tactic TTX300 Transmitter
➧7.2 V 6 cell NiMH battery
➧12 V Quick Charger
ITEMS REQUIRED
➧Four “AA” batteries
WARRANTY SERVICE
AquaCraft will warrant your model for 90 days after the purchase
from defects in materials or workmanship of original manufacture.
AquaCraft, at their option, will repair or replace at no charge, the
incorrectly made part. This warranty does not cover damage caused
by crash, abuse, misuse, alteration or accident. To return your boat
for service you need to provide proof of purchase. Your store receipt
or product invoice will suffice.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE PURCHASER BE ENTITLED TO ANY
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO
USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights, which vary from state to state. Outside USA and
Canada, contact local importer for warranty information.
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1
Champaign, Illinois 61822
Phone: [phone]
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Central Time M-F
E-mail: [email protected]
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
➧Never, ever, attempt to swim after a stalled RC boat. DO NOT
get in the water for any reason to retrieve your boat. Your Mini
Alligator Tours has flotation added to the interior of the hull and
the cowl. They will not sink. To aid you in retrieving a stalled
RC boat you can use a fishing reel with a tennis ball tied to the
end of the line. Or better yet, get yourself a small Jon boat so
you can row out and pick up your boat. Remember to use a PFD
any time you enter your retrieval craft.
➧AquaCraft products are to be used by ages 14 and over.
➧Do not touch the propeller anytime the engine is running. Pay
equally close attention to items such as loose clothing, shirtsleeves,
ties, scarves, long hair or anything that may become entangled in
the spinning prop. If your fingers, hands, etc. come in contact
with the spinning propeller, you may be severely injured.
➧The speed and mass of this boat can inflict property damage and
severe personal injury if a collision occurs. Never run this boat
in the presence of swimmers or where the possibility of collision
with people or property exists.
➧This boat is controlled by radio signals, which are susceptible
to possible interference from other R/C transmitters, paging
systems, or other electrical noise.
➧If your Mini Alligator Tours should happen to lose power, water
currents will slowly carry it to shore. The bad news is that the boat
could be carried to the opposite shore. When surveying areas to
run your model, keep variables in mind such as wind direction,
size of the lake, etc. It is not advisable to run R/C boats on any
free-flowing bodies of water such as creeks or rivers.

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SETUP AND OPERATION
Plug the charger into a car power socket. The charger will start
beeping and the light will flash. Connect the battery pack to the
battery end of the charger. The charger will stop beeping and the
light will stop flashing. You will know charging is complete when
the charger starts to beep again and the light begins to flash.
Install four “AA” batteries into the bottom of the transmitter.
Lift the rear edge of the seat compartment and rotate
the radio box cover up. Place it to the side.
Place the charged battery into the open compartment and
plug the battery into the boat. You will hear a faint “BEEP.”
Turn the transmitter on, making sure the power light is glowing.
Remove and place the hook and loop to
the bottom of the battery pack.

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OPERATION TIPS
Your Mini Alligator Tours is best suited for smaller bodies of water.
Also keep in mind that winds can overpower your Mini Alligator
Tours and cause you to lose control of the boat. Although this
boat has a smooth bottom and is capable of skimming over semi-
submerged obstacles, it is good to note that the boat could become
stuck on that debris, so be careful as you run your boat. NEVER
SWIM FOR A STALLED BOAT!
After you’re done running your boat for the day, be sure to unplug
the battery and remove it from the boat. Leave the cover off the
radio compartment overnight to allow any moisture to evaporate.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
To order replacement parts for the AquaCraft Mini Alligator Tours,
use the order numbers in the replacement parts list that follows.
Replacement parts can be purchased from your local hobby shop or
by mail order. If you need assistance locating a dealer to purchase
parts, visit www.aquacraft.com and click on “Where to buy”.
If you are missing parts, contact Hobbico Product Support at:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
AQUB1807
Check the steering direction to make sure when
the wheel is turned right or left the twin rudders
correspond in the proper direction.
Throttle Operation:
Fully Squeeze Trigger, hold one second, “BEEP”
Release Trigger, wait one second, “BEEP-BEEP”
(do not push forward)
Your boat is now ready to operate
REPLACEMENT PARTS:
AQUB6274 Prop Cage
AQUB7752 Prop Hub
AQUB7753 Propeller
AQUB7805 Linkage Set
AQUB7904 Motor Bracket
AQUB7905 Motor Mount
AQUB8614 Radio Box Lid with Seal
AQUB8734 Rudders
AQUB8749 Rudder Brackets
AQUG1061 380 Motor
AQUB9021 RX/ESC 2.4GHz
AQUP2552 7.2V Battery
AQUM7050 Steering Servo
AQUP9929 12V DC Quick Charger
TACJ0300 TTX300 Pistol Grip 3 channel Transmitter
OPTIONAL
DTXC2193 7.2V, 6-cell 1600mAh NiMH Battery
DTXP4210 DuraTrax Onyx 210 AC/DC Peak Charger w/LCD
DTXC2210 DuraTrax Adapter Std Plug
(required for the Onyx 210 charger)