User Manual

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NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc.
For up-to-date product literature, visit http://www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
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anopenareaawayfromcars,traffic
or 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fingers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.
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andNOTatoy.Itmustbeoperatedwithcautionandcommonsenseandrequiressomebasicmechanical
ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible 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 attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components
or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc. 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.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
Meaning of Special Language:
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury
ORcreateahighprobabilityofsupercialinjury.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications ............................................ 3
Components .............................................4
Vehicle Preparations ...................................... 4
Charging the Vehicle Battery ............................... 4
Charging Warnings and Precautions ........................4
Installing Transmitter Batteries ............................. 5
Transmitter Battery Safety Precautions ...................... 5
Removing the Vehicle Body ................................ 5
Installing the Battery in the Vehicle ......................... 5
Transmitter Controls ...................................... 6
Getting Started ........................................... 7
Installing the Vehicle Body ................................. 7
Operation ................................................ 8
When You Are Finished ....................................8
Motor Care ..............................................8
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting the Gear Mesh ....................................9
Electronic Speed Control (ESC) ............................. 9
Electrical Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Shock Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fasteners ............................................... 11
Binding ................................................. 11
Troubleshooting Guide ................................... 12
Limited Warranty ........................................12
FCC Information ......................................... 13
Compliance Information for the European Union ............. 14
Parts Diagram ........................................... 52