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j) Adjusting the Steering
After completing the vehicle as described in chapter 8. a) to 8. i), you have to adjust the steering last to control the
vehicle properly.
For a gun-handle transmitter, release the wheel to let it take its centre position. Put the steering function trimming in its
centre position as well.
If the transmitter has a dual rate function, deactivate it.
The servo lever at the servo now needs to point vertically upwards. If this is not the case, loosen the screw that holds
the servo lever to the servo.
Plug the servo lever onto the servo drive axis so that it is about vertical. Slight deviations are no problem. Then tighten
the servo lever screw again.
Loosen the grub screw (see lower figure in chapter 8. a), item (F).
Put both front wheels straight; then fasten the grub screw again.
Check the steering deflection to the left and right. The servo must not run to the block. This means that the steering
mechanics cannot move any further but the servo tries to implement the control commands. This will not only overload
the servo drive, the servo also consumes a lot of power and reduces the driving time.
Depending on the remote control system used, the servo path may be limited right in the transmitter’s menu (left and
right servo path; dual rate settings).
If your transmitter does not have this setting, the servo rod must be attached in another servo lever position. You may
have to remove the servo again for this.
It is not required that the servo lever be fastened precisely vertically when the servo is in its neutral position
or that the front wheels are precisely parallel to the chassis.
The precise straight-running settings are made later, when driving the vehicle, by trimming the steering
function.
k) Attaching and Fastening the Car Body
Push the aerial tube from the bottom of the body through the respective opening.
Put the car body onto the car body supports and secure them with the included car body clips.
