Volantex Tumbler Owner's Manual - page 9
Troubleshooting Guide
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Problem
Possible Cause
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Solution
Boat does not
respond
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to throttle but
responds
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to other controls
Throttle servo travel is lower than
100%
Make sure throttle dual rate is turned
up to 10
Throttle channel is reversed
Reverse throttle channel on
transmitter
Extra noise or extra
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vibration
Damaged propeller, shaft or
motor
Replace damaged parts
Propeller is out of balance
Balance or replace propeller
Reduced run time or
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boat underpowered
Boat battery charge is low
Completely recharge battery
Boat battery is damaged
Replace boat battery and follow
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battery instructions
Blocking or friction on shaft or
propeller
Disassemble, lubricate and correctly
align parts
Boat conditions may be too cold
Make sure battery is warm before
use
Battery capacity may be too low
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for conditions
Replace battery or use a larger
capacity battery
Drive dog is too close to the
stuffing tube
Loosen coupling at driveshaft and
move out driveshaft a small amount
Too little lubrication on driveshaft
Fully lubricate driveshaft
Vegetation or other obstacles
block the rudder or propeller
Remove boat from the water and
obstacles
Problem
Possible Cause
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Solution
Boat will not Bind
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(during binding) to
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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 boat and transmitter to another
location and attempt binding again
Boat battery/Transmitter battery
charge is too low
Replace / recharge batteries
Another compatible transmitter is
powered on within range of the
ESC
Turn off all compatible transmitters
except the one you are trying to bind
ESC switch is off
Power on ESC switch
Boat will not connect
Transmitter is too near boat
during connecting process
Move powered transmitter a few feet
from boat, disconnect and reconnect
battery to boat
Problem
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