User Manual

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Your new Horizon Hobby vehicle has been designed and built with a
combination of waterproof and water-resistant components to allow you to
operate the product in many “wet conditions,” including puddles, creeks,
wet grass, snow and even rain.
While the entire vehicle is highly water-resistant, it is not completely
waterproof and your vehicle should NOT be treated like a submarine. The
various electronic components used in the vehicle, such as the Electronic
Speed Control (ESC), servo(s) and receiver are waterproof, however, most
of the mechanical components are water-resistant and should not be
submerged.
Metal parts, including the bearings, hinge pins, screws and nuts, as well
as the contacts in the electrical cables, will be susceptible to corrosion if
additional maintenance is not performed after running in wet conditions.
To maximize the long-term performance of your vehicle and to keep
the warranty intact, the procedures described in the “Wet Conditions
Maintenance” section below must be performed regularly if you choose
to run in wet conditions. If you are not willing to perform the additional
care and maintenance required, then you should not operate the vehicle in
those conditions.
CAUTION: Failure to exercise caution while using this product
and complying with the following precautions could result in
product malfunction and/or void the warranty.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• Read through the wet conditions maintenance procedures and make sure
that you have all the tools you will need to properly maintain your vehicle.
• Not all batteries can be used in wet conditions. Consult the battery
manufacturer before use. Caution should be taken when using Li-Po
batteries in wet conditions.
• Most transmitters are not water-resistant. Consult your transmitter’s
manual or the manufacturer before operation.
• Never operate your transmitter or vehicle where lightning may be present.
• Do not operate your vehicle where it could come in contact with salt
water (ocean water or water on salt-covered roads), contaminated or
polluted water. Salt water is very conductive and highly corrosive, so
use caution.
• Even minimal water contact can reduce the life of your motor if it
has not been certifi ed as water-resistant or waterproof. If the motor
becomes excessively wet, apply very light throttle until the water is
mostly removed from the motor. Running a wet motor at high speeds may
rapidly damage the motor.
• Driving in wet conditions can reduce the life of the motor. The additional
resistance of operating in water causes excess strain. Alter the gear ratio
by using a smaller pinion or larger spur gear. This will increase torque (and
motor life) when running in mud, deeper puddles, or any wet conditions
that will increase the load on the motor for an extended period of time.
WET CONDITIONS MAINTENANCE
• Drain any water that has collected in the tires by spinning them at high
speed. With the body removed, place the vehicle upside down and pull full
throttle for a few short bursts until the water has been removed.
CAUTION: Always keep hands, fi ngers, tools and any loose or
hanging objects away from rotating parts when performing the
above drying technique.
• Remove the battery pack(s) and dry the contacts. If you have an air
compressor or a can of compressed air, blow out any water that may be
inside the recessed connector housing.
• Remove the tires/wheels from the vehicle and gently rinse the mud and
dirt off with a garden hose. Avoid rinsing the bearings and transmission.
NOTICE: Never use a pressure washer to clean your vehicle.
• Use an air compressor or a can of compressed air to dry the vehicle and
help remove any water that may have gotten into small crevices or corners.
• Spray the bearings, drive train, fasteners and other metal parts with a
water-displacing light oil. Do not spray the motor.
• Let the vehicle air dry before you store it. Water (and oil) may continue
to drip for a few hours.
• Increase the frequency of disassembly, inspection and lubrication of the
following:
- Front and rear axle hub assembly bearings.
- All transmission cases, gears and differentials.
- Motor—clean with an aerosol motor cleaner and re-oil the bushings
with lightweight motor oil.
WATER-RESISTANT VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Water-resistant Vehicle with Waterproof Electronics ..................................... 3
box Contents ............................................................................................................4
Required Equipment ............................................................................................... 4
recommended tools ................................................................................................ 4
Getting started checklist........................................................................................5
Vehicle parts ............................................................................................................ 5
Charge the vehicle battery .................................................................................... 6
Install the transmitter batteries ............................................................................ 6
Transmitter functions ............................................................................................. 6
Install the vehicle battery ...................................................................................... 7
Binding ......................................................................................................................8
Range-checking the radio system ....................................................................... 8
Using the DIG transmission ................................................................................... 8
vehicle maintenance ..............................................................................................9
AE-5L Forward/reverse ESC with drag brake ..................................................10
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................10
Notes .......................................................................................................................11
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................... 12
Warranty and Service Contact Information .....................................................12
FCC Information ..................................................................................................... 13
IC Information ........................................................................................................13
Compliance Information for the European Union ............................................ 13
Exploded Views .....................................................................................................50
Parts Lists ............................................................................................................... 54
Electronics ............................................................................................................ 55