Instruction manual

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MOTOR CARE
• Seatthemotorbrushesbydrivingsmoothlyonaflatsurface
during use of the first battery charge.
• Prolongmotorlifebypreventingoverheatingconditions.
Undue motor wear results from frequent turns, stops and
starts, pushing objects, driving in deep sand and tall grass,
and driving continuously up hill.
• Over-temperatureprotectionisinstalledontheESCtoprevent
circuit damage, but cannot protect the motor from driving
against heavy resistance.
RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Ride height is an adjustment that affects the way the vehicle
jumps, turns and goes over bumps. Drop one end of the vehicle from
approximately3inches(75mm)inheightontoaatsurface.When
dropping the front of the vehicle, after the vehicle settles, make sure
the front arms are equal and parallel to the flat surface. Do the same
with the rear to make sure both arms are parallel with the flat surface.
Lower the front ride height to increase steering. Lower the rear ride
height to increase traction but decrease steering.
Your ECX Smash Monster Truck needs periodic maintenance and
cleaning to keep performing at its optimal level.
After each run:
1. Look over your vehicle to make sure there is no physical damage
that can impede the operation of your vehicle, such as broken
parts or tires that may have come unglued and need repair.
2. If there are no defects or broken parts that need to be repaired,
completely wipe down the vehicle and body using paper towels or
shop towels. In hard to reach places, use a toothbrush or a small
brush to remove dirt or debris out of the small areas that cannot
be removed with a towel.
3. Screwscancomelooseovertimeandneedtoberetightened.For
screwsfasteningintoplasticparts,makesuretheytsnuglybut
are not over tightened, which could cause the plastic to strip out.
4. If you plan to store your vehicle for more than a week, it is a good
idea to remove the batteries from the radio and vehicle to prevent
anyunexpecteddamage,suchascorrosion,thatcanresultin
costly repairs.
NOTICE: A small amount of current is constantly pulled from the bat-
terywhenitispluggedin,evenwiththepowerswitchturnedtoOFF.
Always unplug your vehicle’s battery from the ESC when not in use to
prevent it from fully discharging.
5. Perform any other needed repairs to parts that may have broken
off the chassis. Driving a damaged vehicle will result in costly
and possibly irreparable damage to the vehicle.
The ESC comes preset and ready for use. If for some reason you
should need to reset the ESC, use the following instructions:
1. Turn on the transmitter and ESC. Press the setup button—the RED
and GREEN LEDs will come on.
2. Pull the throttle trigger all the way back (full speed) and press the
setup button once—only the GREEN LED will come on.
3.Pushthetriggerfullforward(brake/reverse)andpushthesetup
button once—only the RED LED will come on.
4. Let the throttle trigger return to the neutral (center) position and
pressthesetupbuttononcemoretosavetheprogramandexitsetup
mode—only the GREEN LED will be on.
Notes:
A: If the receiver does not receive a signal from the Transmitter, the
ESC will not enter program mode.
B: While in program mode, the motor will not run.
C:Ifthesetupbuttonisnotpressedfor20secondswhileinprogram
mode,theESCwillexittheprogrammode,andthedatawillbe
restored to default settings.
MAINTENANCE
LED LED Status Description LED Indication
Solid Red Forward
Solid Green Reverse
Solid Green & Red Brake
INITIAL SETUP
RESETTING THE ESC