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Clean and oil bearings often. If bear-
ings are dirty, they will increase friction
and cause reduced performance.
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Keep your vehicle clean and main-
tained.
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Allow more airflow to the ESC
and motor.
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Change the gearing to a lower ratio.
A lower ratio decreases the operating
temperature of the electronics. Use
a smaller pinion gear or larger spur
gear to lower the gear ratio.
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Use a battery pack with a higher
mAh rating.
driVinG PrecautionS
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Maintain sight of the vehicle at all
times.
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Routinely inspect the vehicle for loose
wheel hardware.
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Examine your vehicle on
a regular basis.
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Use a brush to remove dirt and dust.
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Look for damage to the suspension
arms and other molded parts.
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Re-glue the tires to the wheels,
if necessary.
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Clean and oil all wheel bearings.
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Use suitable tools to tighten fasteners.
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Make sure the camber and steering
linkages are not bent. Replace any
bent linkages.
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Adjust the Toe and Camber settings,
if necessary.
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Remove the shocks and inspect them
for damage. Rebuild the shocks if oil
is leaking.
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Inspect electronics and batteries for
exposed wires. Repair exposed wires
with shrink-wrap, or replace the wire.
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Make sure the ESC and receiver are
secure on the chassis. Replace the
double-sided tape, if necessary.
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Power ON the transmitter. If the
green LED is dim or off, replace
the AA batteries in your transmitter.
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Check the spur gear and pinion
gear for wear.
SerVice/rePair
If any problems other than those
covered in this manual arise, please
call the appropriate electronics service
department. Refer to the Warranty and
Service Information section for the ap-
propriate department to contact.
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Performance can be hindered if dirt gets
in any of the moving suspension parts.
Use compressed air, a soft paintbrush, or
a toothbrush to remove dust or dirt. Avoid
using solvents or chemicals as they can
actually wash dirt into the bearings or
moving parts, as well as cause damage
to the electronics.
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The largest factor in run time is the
capacity of the battery pack. A larger
mAh rating increases the amount
of run time experienced.
The condition of a battery pack is
also an important factor in both run time
and speed. The battery connectors may
become hot during driving. Batteries will
lose performance and capacity over time.
Driving the vehicle from a stop to
full speed repeatedly will damage the
batteries and electronics over time.
Sudden acceleration will also lead
to shorter run times.
Before runninG your VeHicle
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Break in the differential. While holding
the chassis with only the left rear tire
firmly on the ground, give the vehicle
about 1/8 throttle for 30 seconds.
The right rear tire should spin freely
during this time. Do this with only the
right rear tire firmly on the ground,
allowing the left to spin freely. Repeat
this 2–3 times.
2
Check for free suspension
movement. All suspension arms
and steering components should
move freely. Any binds will cause
the vehicle to handle poorly.
3
Charge the battery.
4
Check the calibration of the ESC.
If recalibration is required, follow
the setup instructions.
5
Adjust the transmitter settings
to your desired configuration.
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Routinely inspect the steering assem-
bly for any loose hardware. Driving the
vehicle off-road can cause fasteners
to loosen over time.
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Do not drive the vehicle in tall grass.
Doing so can damage the vehicle
or electronics.
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Stop driving the vehicle when you
notice a lack of power. Driving the
vehicle when the battery is overly
discharged can cause the receiver to
power off. If the receiver loses power,
you will lose control of the vehicle.
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Do not apply forward or reverse
throttle if the vehicle is stuck. Applying
throttle in this instance can damage
the motor or ESC.
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After driving the vehicle, allow the
electronics to cool before driving the
vehicle again. Remove the body of
the vehicle to reduce cooling time.
