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7. Let the truck stand or you may blow it off with compressed air. Placing
the truck in a warm, sunny spot will aid drying. Trapped water and oil
will continue to drip from the truck for a few hours. Place it on a towel
or piece of cardboard to protect the surface underneath.
8. As a precautionary step, remove the sealed receiver box cover. While
unlikely, humidity or tiny amounts of moisture or condensation may
enter the receiver box during wet running. This can cause long-term
problems with the sensitive electronics in the receiver. Removing the
receiver box cover during storage allows the air inside to dry. This step
can improve the long-term reliability of the receiver. It is not necessary
to remove the receiver or unplug any of the wires.
9.
Additional Maintenance
: Increase your frequency of disassembly,
inspection, and lubrication of the following items. This is necessary
after extended wet use or if the vehicle will not be used for an extended
period of time (such as a week or longer). This additional maintenance
is needed to prevent any trapped moisture from corroding internal
steel components.
•
Stub axle housing bearings
: Remove, clean, and re-oil the bearings.
•
Differentials
: Remove, disassemble, clean, and re-grease the
differential components. Use a light coating of wheel bearing grease
(from an auto parts store) on the metal gear teeth. Refer to your
exploded view diagrams for help with disassembly and reassembly.
•
Velineon motor
: After operating your model in wet or muddy
conditions, remove the motor and clean any mud or dirt from
the bearings. To access the rear bearing, remove the plastic cap
with thumb pressure, or gently pry the cap off with a flat-blade
screwdriver. To prevent corrosion and ensure maximum bearing life,
lubricate the bearings with a light oil (available at your local hobby
store). Following these steps will extend motor life and maintain
peak performance. Be sure to wear eye protection when using spray
aerosol cleaners.
RECEIVER BOX: MAINTAINING A WATERTIGHT SEAL
Removing and Installing Radio Gear
The unique design of the receiver box allows the removal and installation
of the receiver without losing the ability to maintain a watertight seal
in the box. The patent-pending wire clamp feature gives you the ability
to also install aftermarket radio systems and maintain the watertight
features of the receiver box.
Removing the Receiver
1. To remove the wire clamp, remove the
two 2.5x12mm socket-head cap screws.
2. To remove the cover, remove the
two 3x12mm button-head cap screws.
3. To remove the receiver from the box, unplug
the servo cables from the receiver and remove the receiver.
Receiver Installation
1. Install the receiver into the box. Make
sure the LED light pipe is aligned with
the receiver LED.
2. Install the servo wires and antenna
through the cover and plug the wires
into the receiver.
3. Make sure the O-ring is properly seated into the
groove in the receiver box so that the cover will
not pinch it or damage it any way.
4. Install the cover and tighten the two 3x12mm
button-head cap screws securely.
5. Inspect the cover to make sure that the
O-ring seal is not visible.
6. Arrange the wires neatly using the wire
guides in the receiver box.
7. Apply small bead of silicone grease
(Traxxas part #1647) to the wire clamp.
8. Install the wire clamp and tighten the two
2.5x12mm cap screws securely.
DRIVING YOUR MODEL
