VolantexRC Vector Series Owner's Manual - Maintenance
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Maintenance
Always replace the flexshaft when it is damaged or shows visible wear or injury
and property damage may result.
Lubricating the flexshaft is vital to the life of the drivetrain. The lubricant also acts
as a water seal, keeping water from entering the hull through the stuffing box.
Lubricate the flexshaft, propeller shaft and all moving parts after every 2–3 hours
of operation. Always replace any parts that show visible wear or damage.
1. Loosen the coupling between the motor and
the flexshaft.
2. Loosen the setscrew from the flexshaft and
remove the flexshaft from the back of the
boat.
Tip: Use paper or cloth to touch the flexshaft.
3. Remove the drive shaft by sliding it out of
the stuffing box. Wipe lubricant and material
from the flexshaft. Lubricate the full length of
the flexshaft assembly up to the drive dog
using marine grease.
4. Apply threadlock to the coupling setscrew.
Threadlock will help prevent the
flexshaft from loosening during use.
5. Carefully reinstall the drive shaft, ensuring
that there is a 1–2mm gap between the prop
strut and the drive dog to allow for flexshaft shrinkage under load.
NOTICE: Running the boat in salt water could cause some parts to corrode. If
you run the boat in salt water, rinse it thoroughly in fresh water after each use
and lubricate the drive system.
NOTICE: Because of its corrosive effects, running RC boats in saltwater is at
the discretion of the modeler.
When you finish
1. Power off the ESC. 2. Disconnect the battery.
3. Power off the transmitter. 4. Remove the battery from the boat.
Tip: Always store the boat open (without the hatch and inner liner sealed) or
moisture may allow mold and mildew to grow in the boat.