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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL...
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1/10th SCALE 4x4 SHORT
COURSE ELECTRIC TRUCK
WARNING: Never operate your vehicle with the spur gear cover removed. Severe injury, damage to electrical compo-
nents, and excessive wear and tear on drivetrain may result.
4. Shocks: Periodically inspect the shocks for smooth mo
Ɵ
on, leaking oil and dirt residue build up around the sha
Ō
a. Do not allow dirt to build up around the shock sha
Ō
and bo
Ʃ
om of the shock. Doing so will reduce the life of
the shock and cause a shock to leak oil. Be sure to clean the shocks regularly with a clean and dry so
Ō
bristle
brush and/or rag
b. Signs to look out for determining if your shock needs to be maintained or rebuilt
i. Oil around the sha
Ō
means the oil leaked from inside and needs to be replaced
ii. Persistent oil around the shock sha
Ō
or lower por
Ɵ
on of the shock typically points to damaged O-rings
which will need replacing. See your local HobbyTown USA® for replacement parts
iii. Re
lling your shocks:
01). Remove shock from vehicle, remove spring and top cap
02). With shock sha
Ō
extended, add oil to top of body (use only 100% silicone oil)
03). Slowly compress the shock sha
Ō
50% of travel using a towel or paper napkin to clean up over-
owed oil
04). Slowly reinstall the shock cap and check for free mo
Ɵ
on of shock
05). It is normal for the shock to rebound (with the spring removed) a
Ō
er full compression and release
iv. Replacing the O-rings:
01). Disassemble shock and remove sha
Ō
from the body
02). Carefully remove lower cap by unscrewing from the shock body
03). Remove the O-rings and spacer and replace with genuine replacement parts
04). Re-assemble the shock following the re
lling instruc
Ɵ
ons above
5. Tires and wheels:
a. Inspect the
Ɵ
res to ensure they are properly glued to the wheels. The
Ɵ
res on your vehicle come pre-glued
from the factory; however a
Ō
er running your vehicle it is possible for the glue to come loose in some areas.
i. To rea
Ʃ
ach the
Ɵ
re to the wheel, use hobby grade Cyanoacrylate (CA) glue and apply small amounts (one
drop at a
Ɵ
me) between the
Ɵ
re and wheel. Allow the glue to fully dry before opera
Ɵ
ng your vehicle
Cau
Ɵ
on: 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
direc
Ɵ
ons when using CA glue. It is always recommended to wear eye protec
Ɵ
on when maintaining your vehicle.
ii. When reinstalling
Ɵ
res, use cau
Ɵ
on when
Ɵ
ghtening the nuts that secure the wheels to the vehicle. En-
sure they rotate freely but don’t wobble excessively. Over
Ɵ
ghtening the wheels may cause excess strain
on the electrical and mechanical components of your vehicle. Opera
Ɵ
ng your vehicle under these condi-
Ɵ
ons will void your warranty
iii. Tire wear: Consequently running your vehicle will cause the
Ɵ
res to eventually wear out. Be sure to ob-
tain and use genuine replacement parts from your local HobbyTown USA® dealer when necessary
6. 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. Con
Ɵ
nued opera
Ɵ
on of your product with worn components may cause con
Ɵ
n-
ued damage to other components
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 ba
Ʃ
eries before storage
• Never store the ba
Ʃ
ery, vehicle or transmi
Ʃ
er in direct sunlight for extended periods of
Ɵ
me
• Never store the transmi
Ʃ
er with ba
Ʃ
eries installed for extended periods of
Ɵ
me. Doing so may allow the ba
Ʃ
eries to
leak and cause permanent damage to the transmi
Ʃ
er
Disposal:
Your product is equipped with NiMH ba
Ʃ
eries which are considered electronic waste and should never be discarded in
standard garbage containers. Please visit your local HobbyTown USA® dealer and use the FREE ba
Ʃ
ery disposal center for
proper disposal/recycling. Consult your local city hall for informa
Ɵ
on on recycling other electronic waste
