User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...
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Problem / Symptom Possible Cause Possible Soluon
Vehicle will not turn on
Baery voltage too low Charge baery
Baery not connected Re/connect baery
Damaged baery Replace baery
Transmier will not
turn on
Baery voltage too low Charge or change baeries
Baery/ies installed improperly Correct installaon
Short radio range (Ve-
hicle stops responding
to transmier at short
distances)
Damaged or improperly installed
receiver antenna
Check receiver antenna for damage. Ensure
antenna is properly installed in tube and
mount, extending perpendicular from the
ground
Transmier baery voltage too
low
Replace baeries
Spur gears stripping
Gear mesh too loose Tighten gear mesh for proper backlash
Fasteners loose or missing
Check for loose fasteners on spur gear cover
and motor mount
Steering not responding
as expected
Trim not set properly Adjust steering trim
Screws too ght on steering
components
Adjust screws to allow for free moon
Vehicle not responding
as expected to transmit-
ter
Trims not set properly Adjust throle and/or steering trim
Radio system lost bind Re-bind radio system
Bad electrical connecons
Check motor and baery plugs to ensure they
are fully connected
Vehicle top speed and
acceleraon is slow
Baery voltage too low Charge baery
Drivetrain has too much fricon Check and slightly loosen wheel nuts
Gear mesh too ght Loosen gear mesh
Pinion gear is loose Check and ghten set screw on motor pinion
Drive pin missing or stripped
Check for missing wheel pins (behind wheel
hexes), or dogbone pins
Shocks and/or arms cov-
ered in oil
Shock O-ring seals are worn Replace O-rings and rell shock with oil
Top shock cap too loose or over
ghtened
Check ghtness (nger ght), rell shock oil
Boom shock cap dislodged Check installaon, rell shock oil
Baery does not last
long
LVC set to LiPo Mode when using
a NiMH baery
If using a NiMH baery, ensure the LVC is set
to NiMH
Baery has deteriorated and
needs replacement
Replace baery with compable type or
upgrade
Vehicle only has forward
or reverse throle but
not both
The TH trim is not centered
Center the TH trim and re-calibrate the ESC
using the direcons on page 6.
The vehicle does not
steer very ght
The Steering D/R is turned down
too low
Set the Steering D/R to maximum then turn
down to prevent over-travel of the servo
while sll achieving maximum throw.