Helion ROCK RIDER, Owner'S Manual & Technical Information

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Technical Information HLNA0768 ...

Page 2: ...er birth defects and other reproductive harm This product is not a toy 14 Recommended for ages 14 and up Adult supervision required for ages under 18 years old Contains small parts keep out of reach of children 3 years of age and younger Important Information Throughout this manual you will see different notes cautions and warnings to help alert you to important information about the section you a...

Page 3: ...oduction 6 Features 6 Getting Started 7 Ikonnik SR2 Radio System 10 Wiring Schematic 14 ESC Programming and Calibration 14 General Care 15 Maintenance 16 Storage and Disposal 19 Troubleshooting Guide 20 Troubleshooting Tables 21 Exploded Views 23 Spare Parts List 28 Warranties 32 ...

Page 4: ...sed improperly Always use caution and common sense as failure to operate your product in a safe and responsible manner can result in damage to the product or other properties Therefore this product is not intended for use or maintenance by children without direct adult supervision Helion RC and your hobby dealer shall not be liable for any loss or damages whether direct indirect special incidental...

Page 5: ...t adult supervision Never charge a warm battery always allow the battery to cool to room temperature before charging Never drop the charger or battery and do not attempt to charge a damaged battery Inspect the battery and charger before use Never use a battery or charger if the wire or connector has been damaged or if the battery has experienced a short Incorrect use of the battery connections or ...

Page 6: ... high performance 540 motor all weather ESC plus a proven transmission and suspension system combine to offer traction speed and stability when you most need it The fact is we ve given the Rock Rider an impressive arsenal of carefully considered mechanical weaponry starting with a solid 6 link rear axle that offers almost limitless tuning options Meanwhile twin heavy duty differentials lie between...

Page 7: ...er looks Getting Started 1 Remove the components from the box and ensure the contents are correct 1 x Rock Rider vehicle 1 x 1800mAh 6 cell NiMH battery pack 1 x IKONNIK SR2 2 4GHz 2 channel transmitter 1 x 6 cell wall charger 1 x Quick Start Guide 2 Remove the four body clips from the car and lift the body clear 3 Locate the battery cradle in the centre of the car release the hook and loop tape a...

Page 8: ... insert the fully charged battery pack into the cradle and tightly secure it with the hook and loop straps 6 Ensure the radio switch is in the off position then connect the battery to the ESC 7 Remove the battery cover from the underside of the SR2 transmitter insert eight AA alkaline cells ensuring correct polarity then replace the battery cover 8 Switch ON your IKONNIK SR2 transmitter and ensure...

Page 9: ...of the throttle and steering Pulling the throttle trigger back will drive the car forward pushing the trigger forward once will apply the brakes while pushing the trigger forward twice will drive the car in reverse Turning the wheel to the right will cause the car to turn right and vice versa 12 Use the throttle and steering trim dials to fine tune the controls of your car In doing so ensure that ...

Page 10: ...eiver located in the vehicle 5 Control panel cover Covers control panel housing radio setting controls 6 ON OFF Switch Turns the power ON OFF for the transmitter 7 Indicator lights Red Power LED and Green Status LED a Solid Green Adequate battery voltage for proper operation b Flashing Green Low battery voltage warning batteries should be replaced recharged before continued use 8 Pair Bind button ...

Page 11: ...ls on the vehicle turn LEFT Turning the transmitter wheel to the right from center makes the wheels on the vehicle turn RIGHT Pulling the transmitter trigger back towards the handle will make the vehicle accelerate forward Pushing the transmitter trigger forward away from the handle will have the following affects depending on the location of the trigger prior to pushing it forward From a stop at ...

Page 12: ...or right stop the vehicle and adjust the ST TRIM dial in the opposite direction of the veer in small increments Reset the vehicle and re test adjust the trim as needed until the vehicle travels in a straight line while the transmitter wheel remains at center location hands off Pairing Binding the radio system The process of allowing communication to occur between a 2 4GHz transmitter and receiver ...

Page 13: ... Release the PAIR BIND button 5 Plug the PAIR BIND lead into the BIND CH3 socket of the receiver then power ON the receiver The receiver s LED will glow solid red 6 Switch OFF the receiver followed by the transmitter then remove the PAIR BIND lead Reboot the system by switching ON the transmitter then the receiver Your Rock Rider will now be bound and you will have full control of throttle and ste...

Page 14: ...otection 2 Overheat protection 3 Crawler Mode 4 Beginner Mode Before configuring programming your ESC use the following guide to check the LVC Overheat Protection settings and the Crawler Practice Mode settings Check the settings for LVC Overheat Protection 1 Power ON the SR2 transmitter then power ON the ESC and listen to the beeps notes that are emitted 2 If LVC Overheat Protection is already se...

Page 15: ...ch time you press the SET button to make an alteration the ESC will switch between the two i e LVC Overheat Protection ON to LVC Overheat Protection OFF then back to ON again 1 Power ON the SR2 transmitter then press the ESC SET button and power ON the ESC Listen to the beeps notes that are emitted 2 If the ESC beeps once LVC Overheat Protection will be set to OFF unprotected You can now release t...

Page 16: ...h the receiver included with your radio system is rated for all weather use the transmitter is not The transmitter should not be used in the rain or other wet environment otherwise you risk damage to the sensitive electronics Clean dirt and debris off of your transmitter regularly to avoid the consequences of these getting into the sensitive electronics where they can cause short circuits and or r...

Page 17: ...e adjusted If there is a lot of movement it is recommended to attempt to tighten the mesh Attempted adjustment should only improve the situation if the mesh was correct to begin with you will know what that feels like and if it wasn t correct it will be when you are done after following these procedures Setting the Gear Mesh 1 Loosen the clamping screw securing the motor plate s rotation in the mo...

Page 18: ...ment parts Refilling your shocks 1 Remove shock from vehicle remove spring and top cap Remove the bleed screw from the cap 2 With shock shaft extended add oil to top of body use only 100 silicone fluid and reinstall the shock cap Be sure the o ring stays seated and does not squeeze out 3 Slowly compress the shock shaft 100 of travel using a towel or paper napkin to clean up overflowed oil then rei...

Page 19: ...eck that the wheel nuts are tight every time you run your vehicle 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 General Wear and Tear Using your vehicle will cause general wear and tear which is not covered under warranty yet may necessitate replacement of components Cont...

Page 20: ...wires causing connections to come loose It is a good idea to unplug and reconnect motor and battery connections when beginning power related troubleshooting Also inspect for any damage caused to the antenna 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 th...

Page 21: ...tery voltage too low Replace or recharge batteries in transmitter and vehicle Steering not responding as expected Trim not set properly Adjust steering trim Screws too tight on steering parts Adjust screws to allow for free motion Fasteners have become loose Check and tighten all fasteners to as new condition be careful to not over tighten Vehicle not respond ing as expected to transmitter Trims n...

Page 22: ...spin ning freely Wheels too tight Check and adjust wheel nuts Differentials stripped Check differentials and replace repair if necessary Battery charge stops lasting as long as it used to The battery has become old Replace battery Battery not charged completely due to insufficient charge time Charge for longer period of time or try a peak de tection charger We recommend the Radient Primal RDNA0001...

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Page 24: ...2 HLNA0856 M3 x 18 HLNA0935 M3 x 12 HLNA0858 M3 x 8 HLNA0859 M3 x 12 HLNA0862 M3 x 36 HLNA0808 HLNA0821 HLNA0838 HLNA0858 M3 x 8 HLNA0826 HLNA0837 HLNA0832 HLNA0830 HLNA0832 HLNA0824 HLNA0830 HLNA0860 M3 x 14 HLNA0851 M3 x 8 HLNA0823 HLNA0823 HLNA0847 E8 HLNA0859 M3 x 12 HLNA0859 M3 x 12 HLNA0913 HLNA0827 HLNA0833 HLNA0852 HLNA0884 HLNA0901 HLNA0820 HLNA0896 HLNA0852 3 x 10 HLNA0867 23T HLNA0897 H...

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Page 26: ...2x10 HLNA0908 11x5x4 HLNA0818 HLNA0816 HLNA0831 15x10x4 HLNA0849 HLNA0851 M3x8 HLNA0878 HLNA0851 M3x8 HLNA0831 15x10x4 HLNA0923 HLNA0837 HLNA0907 HLNA0928 M3x10 HLNA0851 M3x8 HLNA0837 HLNA0837 M3x10 HLNA0888 HLNA0873 HLNA0936 M3x25 HLNA0837 HLNA0882 HLNA0892 HLNA0837 HLNA0843 HLNA0851 M3x8 HLNA0828 HLNA0879 HLNA0851 M3x8 HLNA0908 11x5x4 HLNA0838 HLNA0895 HLNA0894 HLNA0889 HLNA0838 HLNA0895 HLNA089...

Page 27: ...HLNA0851 M3x8 HLNA0851 M3x8 HLNA0851 M3x8 HLNA0885 HLNA0851 M3x8 HLNA0893 HLNA0858 M3x8 HLNA0858 M3x8 HLNA0858 M3x8 HLNA0928 3x10 HLNA0928 3x10 HLNA0858 3x8 HLNA0858 M3x8 HLNA0928 3x10 HLNA0883 HLNA0820 Chassis Assembly ...

Page 28: ...9 Bumper Set Rock Rider HLNA0810 Gearbox Housing Set 2pcs Rock Rider HLNA0811 Differential Drive Gear with pin 2 sets Rock Rider HLNA0812 Differential Case 2pcs Rock Rider HLNA0813 Differential Drive Spur Gear 2pcs Rock Rider HLNA0814 Differential Drive Gear 2pcs Rock Rider HLNA0815 Differential Bevel Gear S 4pcs Rock Rider HLNA0816 Differential Bevel Gear B 4pcs Rock Rider HLNA0817 Differential P...

Page 29: ... Rock Rider HLNA0848 E Clip 2 5mm 6pcs Rock Rider HLNA0849 Round Head Self Tapping Hex Screw 2x10 6pcs Rock Rider HLNA0850 Round Head Self Tapping Hex Screw M3x6 6pcs Rock Rider HLNA0851 Button Head Hex Screw M3x8 6pcs Rock Rider HLNA0852 Button Head Hex Screw M3x10 6pcs Rock Rider HLNA0853 Button Head Hex Screw M3x14 6pcs Rock Rider HLNA0854 Cap Head Hex Screw M3x10 6pcs Rock Rider HLNA0855 Cap H...

Page 30: ...late Rock Rider HLNA0884 Central Drive Shaft Front Rock Rider HLNA0885 Rx Cover Rock Rider HLNA0886 Drive Shaft Rear Short Rock Rider HLNA0887 Drive Shaft Rear Long Rock Rider HLNA0888 Holder for Rear Shock Support Rod Front 2pcs Rock Rider HLNA0889 Sway Bar Rock Rider HLNA0890 Battery Case Holder 2pcs Rock Rider HLNA0891 Main Frame 2pcs Rock Rider HLNA0892 Shock Lower Support Rod Rear 2pcs Rock R...

Page 31: ... Set Screw M3x3 6pcs Rock Rider HLNA0921 Set Screw M4x4 6pcs Rock Rider HLNA0922 E Clip 4mm 6pcs Rock Rider HLNA0923 Differential 16T Gear Washer 6pcs Rock Rider HLNA0924 Cap Head Hex Screw M3x8 6pcs Rock Rider HLNA0925 Body Clip Small 6pcs Rock Rider HLNA0926 Body Clip Medium 6pcs Rock Rider HLNA0927 Cap Head Hex Screw M3x5 6pcs Rock Rider HLNA0928 Flat Head Hex Screw M3x10 8pcs Rock Rider HLNA09...

Page 32: ... genuine replacement parts and or accessories to service your Helion RC product If you purchased your Helion RC product from a HobbyTown internet site not affiliated with a local store please consult that site for its service policies Model Engines Warranty Information HELION RC 60 DAY WARRANTY Model Engines Aust Pty Ltd warrants this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for...

Page 33: ...relating to the delivery of the goods to Model Engines Aust Pty Ltd will be borne by Model Engines Aust Pty Ltd The benefits of this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of the customer under any law to which this warranty relates Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure...

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