...GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE CONTINUED
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS
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time) between the tire and wheel. Allow the glue to fully dry before operating your vehicle.
Caution: Be sure to use extreme care when using hobby-grade CA glue. It is specially formulated to cure quickly and create
a strong bond. It will bond skin and can cause injury if used improperly. Follow manufacturer’s warnings and directions
when using CA glue. It is always recommended to wear eye protection when maintaining your vehicle.
ii. When reinstalling tires, use caution when tightening the nuts that secure the wheels to the vehicle. Ensure the wheels
rotate freely after installed but don’t wobble excessively. Over tightening the wheels may cause excess strain on the
electrical and mechanical components of your vehicle. Operating your vehicle under these conditions will void your war-
ranty.
iii. Taking the above into consideration, leaving wheels too loose can cause them to strip. It is recommended to check that
the wheel nuts are tight every time you run your vehicle.
iv. Tire wear: Consequently running your vehicle will cause the tires to eventually wear out. Be sure to obtain and use
genuine replacement parts from your local hobby dealer when necessary.
7. General wear and tear:
a. Use of your vehicle will cause general wear and tear which is not covered under warranty yet may necessitate replacement
of components. Continued operation of your product with worn components may cause continued damage to other compo-
nents.
b. Be sure to regularly inspect your vehicle and accessories for excess wear and damaged components.
Storage:
• Always store all equipment in a cool dry place when not in use.
• Always disconnect the batteries before storage.
• Never store the battery, vehicle or transmitter in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Never store the transmitter with batteries installed for extended periods of time. Doing so may allow the batteries to leak and
cause permanent damage to the transmitter.
Disposal:
Your product is equipped with NiMH batteries which are considered electronic waste and should never be discarded in standard
garbage containers. Please visit your local hobby dealer (and some hardware stores too) and use the FREE battery disposal center
for proper disposal/recycling. Consult your local city hall for information on recycling other electronic waste.
Before contacting customer support, recall that this is a hobby grade product intended to be user serviceable.
Please take the time to fully inspect your product for any obvious causes to the issues you are experiencing.
Below are some of the most common issues experienced. Scan the QR code to the right with your smart phone
for quick access to the product support page on our website.
1. Dead transmitter or vehicle batteries will cause the product to malfunction and not work properly. As with
TV remote controls in your home, if the batteries are dead, they don’t work. Start power related trouble-
shooting with fresh batteries in the transmitter and recharged batteries in the vehicle.
2. Connections between the Battery, ESC, and Motor are critical to the performance of the product. Running in various debris may
cause foreign objects to snag on wires, causing connections to come loose. It is a good idea to unplug and reconnect motor and
battery connections when beginning power related troubleshooting.
3. Drivetrain issues can mask themselves as power related. Fully inspect the wheels, driveshafts, and motor for foreign objects
that may have become tangled or wrapped around the spinning parts of the drivetrain. Small objects like fishing line for ex-
ample, can wrap around a drive shaft, overheat and melt due to the friction and cause the entire drivetrain to lock up. Although
a big problem, it can be difficult to see when inspecting. Always remove the wheels from your vehicle when starting drivetrain
related issues.
4. The layout of components in your vehicle exposes the motor to impacts and debris. We encourage you to use caution when
jumping your vehicle, you should avoid landing on the motor or motor guard at all costs. Doing so can cause damage to multiple
parts of the drivetrain including the motor itself, motor plate, and drive gears. With the motor exposed, it can also snag on grass,
twigs, or other objects which can get lodged in the cooling holes of the motor, causing the motor to lock up and stop functioning.
Inspect the holes of your motor for foreign objects and remove them if present.
5. Healthy gears are crucial to a properly functioning vehicle. If you hear your vehicle making very loud noises, you should imme-
diately stop and check the gears for foreign debris. Even a small pebble can get lodged into the teeth of the pinion gear, which
would practically destroy the spur gear in a very short period of time.
