Pro Boat PRB8100 User Manual

Marine Engine Starting

System

For use with Dynamite® .15 (PRB8100) and

.32 (PRB8105) marine engines

Features

• High quality Tiger Drive creates a 90-degree
starting angle for easy access

• Adjustable drive unit for starting at an angle

• Uses existing Dynamite backplate and bearing

• High-torque portable rotary starter powers up
the engine with just the push of a button

• Powered by a standard 7.2V battery pack
(sold separately)

Installation

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Pro Boat™ Marine
Engine Starting System. This unit removes the
frustration of pull-starts by electrically starting nitro
engines. Once installed, the Marine starting system
allows you to start the engine by simply installing
the wand into the Tiger Drive and pressing the
starting button.

The provided shims and adapter plate allow quick
and straightforward installation and in most cases,
can be installed without removing the engine from
the boat.

Step 1: Remove the 4 screws and pull-starter
including the one-way shaft.

Note: The pull-starter is
spring loaded. Use caution
during disassembly.

Step 2: Using the screws that previously mounted
the pull-starter, attach the adapter plate to the
engine. Use screw-locking compound on all screws.

Note: Adapter plate not required
for use with .15 marine engine.

(.15 Marine Engine) Use the included shim plates
between the backplate and the Tiger Drive main
housing to create clearance for the starter shaft.

Step 4: Slide the large bevel gear shaft through the
engine backplate and into one-way bearing. Put a
small amount of grease on the bevel gears.

Step 5: Place the gear cover over the gears. Slide
a 2.5mm lock washer, then a 2.5mm washer onto
each of the 2.5 x 10mm screws. Secure the gear
cover using the 2.5 x 10mm screws.

Step 3: Place the bronze washer behind the
large bevel gear and insert them into the main
Tiger Drive housing.

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Hand Held Starter

Step 1: Fully charge a 7.2V sub-C battery pack and
install it in the starter as shown.

Operation

Insert the starting wand into the Tiger Drive
and actuate the starting switch until the engine
begins to run.

NOTE: Stop operation immediately
if the engine enters a hydro-locked
condition as serious engine damage
may occur if operation is continued.
Remove the glow plug, invert
the boat and operate starter to
remove raw fuel before resuming
normal operation.

Step 2: Slide the starting wand (which is stored
inside the battery cover) into the end of the starter,
then replace the battery cover.

Maintenance

Lube gears with waterproof grease after every 30
hours of use. Check all screws for tightness after
each run.

Additional Tiger Drives can be purchased separately
though your local hobby shop:

SUL687 TIGERDRIVE: Dynamite .26–.32
SUL689 TIGERDRIVE: Dynamite .12–.25

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Warranty

The Pro Boat™ Marine Engine Starting System is
guaranteed against workmanship and manufacturing
defects for a period of 1 year from the original
date of purchase. This warranty is limited to the
original purchaser and is not transferable. Warranty
repair will not cover units that have been modified,
misused, or serviced by an unauthorized service
center. As with all fine electronics, avoid exposing
your equipment to extreme temperatures, humidity,
moisture, or exposure to direct sunlight for long
periods of time.

Horizon Hobby, Inc. reserves the right to inspect
any and all equipment involved in a warranty claim.
Repair or replacement decisions are determined
exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc. This warranty
does NOT cover consequential, incidental or
collateral damage under any circumstances. Due to
the nature of this product and its use, by the act
of using the product the user accepts all resulting
liability.

If you have any questions about the operation or
installation of this product, please feel free to call a
product support representative at 1-877-504-0233.

Warranty Repairs

To receive warranty service, you must include
your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of­purchase date.

Providing warranty conditions have been met, your
charger will be repaired free of charge.

Non-Warranty Repairs

Should your repair cost exceed 50% of the retail
purchase cost, you will be provided with an estimate
advising you of your options. Any return freight for
non-warranty repairs will be billed to the consumer.
For non-warranty repairs, please advise us of the
credit card you prefer to use. Horizon Service
Center accepts Visa and MasterCard.

Please include your card number and expiration
date. Horizon Service Center also accepts
money orders.

© 2005 Horizon Hobby, Inc.

Pro Boat™ products are distributed exclusively by

Horizon Hobby, Inc., Champaign, IL U.S.A.

www.horizonhobby.com

If your rotary starter needs to be inspected or
repaired, ship the charger in its original box
(freight prepaid) to:

Horizon Service Center

Attn: Pro Boat Service

4105 Fieldstone Rd.

Champaign, IL 61822

Include your complete name and address and
information inside the carton and clearly write it
on the outer label/return address area. Include
a brief summary of the difficulty. Date your
correspondence and be sure that your name and
address appear on this enclosure. Also, please
include a phone number where you can be reached
during the business day.

Please contact Sullivan Products USA for repairs
pertaining to the Sullivan Tiger Drive starting
system at:

Made in Taiwan

8362

Sullivan Products

1 North Haven Street

Baltimore, MD 21224

www.sullivanproducts.com

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