XTM Racing X-Factor2, Operation Manual

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Step 2:  Range Checking the Radio Control System

To ensure that the radio control system is operating properly and prevent any chance of a runaway model, the radio control system
should be range checked before the first run of the day and/or after a crash.  To range check the radio control system, do the following:

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With the transmitter and receiver turned on, extend the transmitter

antenna completely.

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  Remember to always turn on the transmitter first, then

turn on the receiver.

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With the X-Factor2 on the ground (without the engine running) walk

away from it about 150 feet.  Move the steering wheel while looking at the
vehicle's wheels.  The wheels should pivot back and forth as you rotate
the steering wheel back and forth.  Because of the X-Factor2's weight
and large wheels, the steering won't operate perfectly smoothly unless
you lift the front of the truck off the ground.  This tendency goes away as
soon as the truck is rolling.

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  If the radio system does not operate properly, please refer to the troubleshooting guide starting on page # 25 before

continuing further.  Never attempt to operate your X-Factor2 if the radio control system is not functioning properly.  Doing so could be
harmful to others around you and/or to you or your truck.

X-FACTOR2 SAFETY TIP

Your X-Factor2 comes
preassembled from the
factory with a throttle
re turn spring.  This
spring is connected from
the brake linkage wire to
the rear fuel tank
mounting post.  Do not
remove this spring.  If
your radio control system
fails for any reason, the spring will manually pull the throttle closed,
preventing a runaway truck.

Step 3:  Double-Check the Steering and Throttle/Brake Controls

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  We suggest doing the steering tests while lifting the front of the truck off the ground.  This will allow the steering system

to operate perfectly smoothly, without any binding.

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With the transmitter and the receiver turned on, rotate the

transmitter's wheel forward (to the right).  The X-Factor2's front
wheels should turn right.

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  If the wheels don't turn right, flip the steering

servo reversing switch on the top of the transmitter to change the
direction that the front wheels turn.  Refer to the transmitter photo
on page # 4 if you don't remember how to use the servo reversing
switches.

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Rotate the transmitter's wheel backward (to the left).  The

X-Factor2's front wheels should turn left.

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Let go of the transmitter wheel.  The X-Factor2's wheels should

return to center.

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  If the wheels do not point straight ahead (center)

after you return the transmitter wheel to center, turn the steering
trim dial on the transmitter to adjust the wheels so that they point
straight ahead.  Refer to the transmitter photo on page # 4 if you
don't remember how to use the servo trim dial.

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