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5. Required accessories
The “Free Men 4WD Kit” сrawler is delivered as a kit and must be assembled before first use. For this purpose, the kit
also comes with separate assembly instructions with many assembly drawings. These instructions contain important
tips and recommendations for proper assembly of the model.
The model kit is factory-equipped with an IOC kit. The cardan shafts of the front and rear axles run in different direc
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tions because of this additional gear stage. This effectively prevents lateral tilting, rocking or twisting of the chassis in
the case of an motor load change.
Important!
The individual parts found in the respective assembly drawings are packed separately. Only open the
plastic bags to assemble the parts.
For assembly, you can use standard tools such as a screwdriver, pliers or a hexagon socket wrench. However, you
should always use suitable screwdrivers to avoid damaging the screw heads during assembly.
Practical tips:
A model vehicle stand is an effective tool for assembly of the vehicle. In addition to easy assembly, the
stand can be used later for trial runs of the drive mechanism or for maintenance purposes.
For operation of the model vehicle, the following accessories are required that are not included and must be
ordered separately:
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Remote control unit with transmitter and receiver (at least 2 channels)
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Steering servo (min. 90 Ncm)
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Electric motor (size 550)
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40 A speed controller (for crawler vehicles)
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Drive rechargeable battery (racing pack)
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Batteries or rechargeable batteries for the remote control unit
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Suitable charger for transmitter or drive rechargeable batteries
For best results, we also recommend the following components:
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Spare tyres (in order to quickly change worn/damaged tyres)
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Compressed air spray for cleaning
• Thread-locking fluid (to fix loose screw connections)
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Carry bag