Problem
Vehicle runs slowly, or
won’t move, or won’t
steer
Erratic operation, loss of
control, short range
Vehicle stops working
after going through
water or snow
Probable Cause
• Batteries dead or low
• Batteries installed incorrectly in vehicle or
transmitter
• Loose battery connection
• Dirty battery or battery compartment contacts
• Power switch is off
• Radio interference
• Loose or curled transmitter antenna
• Antenna touching hands or body
• Weak transmitter battery
• Weak vehicle batteries
• Water in battery/electronics/motor areas
Correction
• Install 4 fresh, new “AA” alkaline (LR6) cells.
• Remove and replace batteries, making sure battery direction
(polarity, / ) is correct and battery and battery box contacts
are clean.
• Replace transmitter battery.
• Turn on Power switch.
• Move to another location.
• Straighten antenna to extend fully. Point up in the air, not at
vehicle.
• Don’t touch antenna.
• Replace all 4 vehicle batteries and/or transmitter battery.
• Turn power switch off IMMEDIATELY, remove batteries, dry
inside and out with clean soft cloth and allow to dry overnight
with battery door open.
Always avoid wet surfaces, puddles or rain.
Troubleshooting Guide
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such
modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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R/C Facts
1.When batteries start to wear down, vehicle may slow, stop, or refuse to respond to your control. It’s time to replace ALL 4 vehicle batteries and
transmitter battery. This is absolutely the #1 cause of problems!
2.Your vehicle runs on either 27MHz frequency or 49MHz frequency (see frequency labels on vehicle and transmitter).
In order to race or run 2 vehicles together, they must be on different frequencies.
3.Transmitter has a range of about 35 feet. Don’t drive too far or you may lose control of your vehicle. If vehicle goes out of range, try lifting transmit-
ter high into air to temporarily increase range.
4.Radio interference can interfere with the control of your vehicle. Buildings, power wires, other R/C transmitters, or CB radio can all cause problems.
Pick a place to drive that’s away from these things.
5.Hold Transmitter so antenna points up, not toward the vehicle. Keep vehicle within range to keep control.
6.Water, snow and sand can cause problems. Keep away from them. Wipe vehicle clean and dry after each use, including inside battery compart-
ments.
7.Keep vehicle and Transmitter away from heat and direct sunlight.
8.This product is equipped with numerous parts including precision electronic circuits. Never attempt to disassemble or modify the product.
BRAKING/STOPPING
1.While driving forward, release the sticks or turn the left stick back for braking.
2.Before stopping completely, turn the right stick either left or right.
3.The vehicle will turn and stop with one of its side stabilizer on the ground.
* When you make quick braking, the vehicle may become unstable and it may fall down easier.
Fig 3
Fig 2
Fig 1
