HobbyZone Zig Zag Racer ZZ3 User manual

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Instruction Manual

Get ready to have a BLAST with your
ZIG ZAG RACER 3™
—the high-performance, highly maneuverable, self-
righting speedboat from HobbyZone®. You'll have hours
of fun zipping 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.

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.


Step 1
1. Remove transmitter bottom cover by
pushing down with thumbs, as indicated
by 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).
Transmitter
"AA" Heavy-Duty Batteries
(x8 included)
Needed for Step 1

Step 2
IMPORTANT – Prior to installing battery, the
transmitter must be turned on and your
Zig Zag boat placed on the included stand.
1. Lift canopy slightly and turn sideways to
uncover battery compartment.
2. Attach battery to connector in boat and
place battery in compartment.
3. To secure battery, stretch rubber band
over the top of the battery and connect
to hook.
4. Make sure battery and connectors do not
interfere 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, make sure the battery is unplugged
prior to turning off the transmitter.
Install Battery
7-Cell Battery Warning: For increased
performance, your Zig Zag Racer 3 may be
powered by an optional HobbyZone 8.4V
1000mAh battery pack (HBZ1013). Please
note that use of this battery may cause
the electronics in your boat to become
very warm. It is important to limit the use
of continuous full-throttle. Always allow at
least 5 minutes for cooling between running
sessions.

Step 3
Motor Test and Battery Discharging
CAUTION: Keep everything clear of the
propeller. A moving propeller can cause
injury.
1. The buttons below the power switch
and labeled as "TH. Trim" are the digital
throttle trim buttons. With your boat on
the stand, turn on the transmitter and
install the battery.
2. If motor is running, make sure the throttle
trigger is centered at neutral and press
the "-" throttle trim button until the
motor stops.
3. Pull the throttle trigger back. Motor
speed will increase as the throttle trigger
is pulled back.
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 bat-
tery to power the propeller, then proceed
to Step 4 (on next page).
5. When finished with the motor test, be
sure to disconnect the battery first, then
turn off the transmitter.

Step 
Charging the Zig Zag Battery
Note: Never charge a hot battery or a
battery that is already charged. Always
discharge before every charge. See Step 3
for instructions on discharging.
See "Warnings and Safety" on page 24.
The charger supplied with the Zig Zag Racer
3™, the HobbyZone®variable rate DC peak
charger, uses unique peak detection circuitry
that ensures an accurate charge every time
and protects your Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries
from the dangers of over-charging. This
charger continually monitors the battery’s
charge curve and automatically stops
charging when the peak charge is detected.
The peak detection charger will help avoid
damage to your Ni-Cd and Ni-MH cells.
1. Plug the battery into the charger.
2. Plug the charger into any 12V automobile
accessory outlet. The LED indicator should
continuously blink. Charging is finished
when the LED glows steadily (in 40 min-
utes or less).

Step 
Rudder Test
Move the steering wheel side to side.
The rudder should move as shown in the
drawings.
NOTE: The small buttons labelled as "ST.
Trim" under the power switch are the digital
steering buttons and are used to adjust the
"neutral" point of your steering wheel. To do
this, leave the steering wheel in the center
position. If rudder is not aligned straight
ahead, use the digital rudder trim buttons to
center it.
Right Rudder Left Rudder
Back of Boat Back of Boat

Step 
Choosing Your Location
CAUTION: Parents, do not allow young
children to go the lake or pool unsupervised.
Be safe and stay away from steep grades near
shorelines where you or those with you could
slip and fall into the water.
1. Choose a location that 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.
Do not operate your boat near
moss, grass, weeds, brush, etc.

Step 
10Choosing a Location
You will need two people to do the range
test: one to hold the transmitter and one to
hold the Zig Zag Racer 3™.
1. One person holds the transmitter; the
other person walks 100 paces away with
the boat.
2. Extend the transmitter antenna com-
pletely and turn the transmitter on.
3. Plug in the battery and close the hatch
cover.
4. As the first person moves both of the
transmitter 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 directions
on how to proceed.

Before launching, make sure no one in the
area is operating another radio control vehicle
on the same frequency. Your frequency is
marked on the back of your transmitter and
under the boat canopy.
1. To launch your Zig Zag Racer 3™, turn
transmitter on, install charged battery and
place and release the boat in the water.
2. Advance the throttle partially so boat
moves slowly. Move the steering wheel
to the right to turn the boat to the right.
Move the steering wheel to the 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, gradually increase the speed.
With a bit of practice, you'll see your driv-
ing skills improve quickly.
Step 
11Launching and Running

Step 
12Launching and Running (continued)
• Your Zig Zag Racer 3™has no reverse. Be
sure to plan ahead while driving so you
don’t get your boat stuck in a dead end.
• Running time with a fully charged battery
will be approximately 10–15 minutes,
depending on your driving speed.
• If you choose to run your Zig Zag Racer 3
in a pool with a liner, we recommend plac-
ing waterproof tape on the nose of your
Zig Zag Racer 3. This will aid in reducing
the risk of damage should your Zig Zag
Racer 3 come into contact with the liner.
NOTE: When you notice your boat running
much slower even at full throttle, it’s time
to bring your boat to shore. Slower speed
indicates 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 boat.
• If the canopy of the boat becomes dis-
lodged, you may need to remove water
from inside the boat. Remove the drain
plug at the back of the boat and drain the
water, then replace the plug.

Step 2
13• After launching your boat, check to see
that it is running straight.
• If your Zig Zag Racer 3™always turns to
the right when the steering wheel is at
neutral (centered), press the "L" digital
trim button until it drives straight. See
drawing #1.
• If the boat always turns to the left when
the steering wheel is at neutral, press
the "R" digital trim button 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 fingers
to bend a greater angle in the wire. If the boat
still turns to the right, use your fingers or a
pair of pliers to slightly straighten the wire.
Trimming the Rudder Control
Step 
If moving
left, press
the "R"
digital trim
button.
If moving
right, press
the "L"
digital trim
button.
#1 #2
If boat veers to
the left, bend
this way.
If boat veers to
the right, bend
this way.
Bend Point

Step 2
1Racecourse Setup
You can use the orange buoys that come with
your Zig Zag Racer 3 to set up a racecourse.
1. Attach butterfly-shaped steel anchor to
orange ball by first removing the tape that
holds the fishing line 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. You should allow 20 to 30 feet
between them if possible. See drawings
below. Vary the racecourse shape to
sharpen your skills.
RACING AND GAMES WITH THE ZIG ZAG
The Zig Zag Racer 3™is available on six different frequencies (channels). This means that up to six
people can race at the same time.
#1. Oval #2. Triangle
#3. Figure 8 #4. Slalm
#5. Zig Zag

Step 2
1Racing Options
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. After you've set up your course, drivers
launch their boats and then stand in a line
on the shore a minimum of 6 feet apart.
Do not walk between a driver and his boat
or you may cause radio interference.
2. To start, boats should be launched and
lined up together near the racecourse (see
drawing A), ready for the starter's "Go!"
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Step 2
1When you can consistently maneuver your Zig
Zag Racer 3™at both low and high speeds,
you can add to your racing 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.
Zig Zag Water Soccer Setup
50 feet

Step 2
Playing Zig Zag Water Soccer 1Zig Zag Water Soccer can be played with one,
two, or three players on each team with each
boat on a different frequency.
• Game begins by tossing the third orange
ball (w/o anchor) into the middle of the
"playing field."
• Each team tries to score by using their
bumper to push the ball past the goal line.
• To make the game more challenging, the
bumpers have been designed so the ball
pops loose when you exceed 4–5 mph.
Because of this, easy "sprints" to the goal
line are not possible, 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 team-
work.
• 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 scores the most points or is
closest to the goal line is declared winner.
NOTE: For best results, it is easiest to move
the ball when the throttle is in low position.
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Goal line marker buoy
Team #1
Drivers
Team #2
Drivers
Goal line marker buoy
Orange ball
50 feet

Retrieving Buoys
Step 12
1The bumper provided for Water Soccer can
also be used to retrieve the orange buoys.
Remember—do not swim to retrieve the
buoys.
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.

1Maintaining the Zig Zag Racer 3
• The Zig Zag Racer 3™is designed to be
self-righting if it is tipped over during rac-
ing or while playing water soccer, as long
as the canopy is fitted properly to the
hull. If the canopy is knocked out of place,
immediately drive to shore, empty any
water from the boat and put the canopy
back into place.
• Be careful not to hit 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 using
waterproof tape, 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 water out of the
boat before running again.
• Be sure to allow motor to cool for 5
minutes after a run, between battery
exchanges.
Small Crack
Carefully bend rudder
back to original position.