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DBXL-E 2.0 RTR, AVC: 1:5 4WD DESERT BUGGY • INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
WARNING:
Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to
the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and respon-
sible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible
components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential
to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS
Always purchase from a Horizon Hobby, LLC authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product.
Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with
DSM or Spektrum technology.
NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com
or www.towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resources tab for this product.
MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
WARNING:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superfi cial injury.
CAUTION:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
NOTICE:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.
As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not
endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or property of others.
This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside
your control. This interference can cause momentary loss of control, so it is advisable to
always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model as this margin will help avoid
collisions or injury.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffic and people.
• Never operate the model in the street or in populated areas for any reason.
• Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment
(chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.) you use.
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
• Never lick or place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury
or even death.
• Exercise caution when using tools and sharp instruments.
• Take care during maintenance as some parts may have sharp edges.
• Immediately after using your model, do NOT touch equipment such as the motor, electronic
speed control and battery, because they generate high temperatures. You may burn yourself
seriously touching them.
• Do not put fi ngers or any objects inside rotating and moving parts, as this may cause
damage or serious injury.
• Always turn on your transmitter before you turn on the receiver in the car. Always turn off the
receiver before turning your transmitter off.
• Keep the wheels of the model off the ground when checking the operation of the radio
equipment.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOX CONTENTS ........................................................................................................3
COMPONENTS ..................................................................................................................3
SPEKTRUM SMART TECHNOLOGY .....................................................................................3
WATER-RESISTANT VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS ..............................3
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................3
WET CONDITIONS MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................3
QUICK START ............................................................................................................3
CHARGING THE BATTERIES ......................................................................................3
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES ....................................................................................4
SPEKTRUM DX2E ACTIVE RADIO SYSTEM ................................................................4
INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES ........................................................................4
SR6100AT AVC TECHNOLOGY TELEMETRY RECEIVER ........................................................4
AUX CHANNELS ................................................................................................................4
DISABLING AVC® TECHNOLOGY STABILITY ASSIST ...........................................................5
FAILSAFE ..........................................................................................................................5
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS ..........................................................................................5
AVC® SENSITIVITY ..................................................................................................5
POWERING ON THE VEHICLE ....................................................................................5
FULL THROTTLE .................................................................................................................5
BRAKE/REVERSE ...............................................................................................................5
BEFORE RUNNING YOUR VEHICLE ............................................................................5
CONTROL DIRECTION TEST ......................................................................................6
STEERING ........................................................................................................................6
ADJUSTING STEERING AND THROTTLE TRIMS ..........................................................6
STEERING TRIM ................................................................................................................6
THROTTLE ........................................................................................................................6
THROTTLE TRIM ...............................................................................................................6
RUN TIME .................................................................................................................6
CHANGING THE TRAVEL ADJUST SETTINGS .............................................................6
VEHICLE TUNING ......................................................................................................7
CAMBER ...................................................................................................................7
DROOP .....................................................................................................................8
SHOCK OIL ...............................................................................................................8
SHOCK SPRINGS ......................................................................................................8
SHOCK MOUNTING POSITIONS ................................................................................8
FRONT TOE ...............................................................................................................9
SWAY BARS ..............................................................................................................9
DIFFERENTIALS ........................................................................................................9
SPEKTRUM™ FIRMA™ 780KV BRUSHLESS MOTOR ..............................................10
SPEKTRUM™ FIRMA™ SMART 160A BRUSHLESS ESC (SPMXSE1160)..................10
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................12
SHOCK DISASSEMBLY/CLEANING ..........................................................................12
REFILLING/BLEEDING SHOCKS ...............................................................................13
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ............................................................................................13
REAR DIFFERENTIAL ..............................................................................................14
CENTER DIFFERENTIAL ...........................................................................................15
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....................................................................................
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WARRANTY AND SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION ..............................................17
FCC INFORMATION ................................................................................................17
IC INFORMATION ...................................................................................................17
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION ...................................................................................17
HARDWARE ............................................................................................................66
REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................................................................68
RECOMMENDED PARTS..........................................................................................69
OPTIONAL PARTS ...................................................................................................70
EXPLODED VIEW ....................................................................................................71
