User Manual

1/18th SCALE 4x4
ELECTRIC MONSTER TRUCK
SAFETY TIPS...
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ADJUSTMENTS AND TUNING CONTINUED...
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Although great for rst me users, Helion RC products are indeed advanced radio controlled vehicles with
sensive electronics and moving parts capable of causing injury if used improperly. Always use cauon and
common sense as failure to operate your Helion RC product in a safe and responsible manner can result in
damage to the product or other properes. Therefore this product is not intended for use or maintenance
by children without direct adult supervision. Helion RC and your hobby dealer shall not be liable for any loss
or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequenal, arising from the use, misuse, or
abuse of this product or any product required to operate or maintain it
• For your safety, do not operate your vehicle in rain, electrical, or thunder storms
• The vehicle should never be turned ON without the transmier being turned ON
• Never operate your vehicle when with low transmier baeries
› Indicated by ashing LED on the transmier
• Always check for proper radio system operaon (steering and throle) prior to leng go of the vehicle.
If the vehicle does not respond properly to transmier input, turn the vehicle OFF and inspect all
connecons and operang environment. Also see the Troubleshoong guide in this manual
• Operate in a dry (no puddles), open environment away from trac, and cars (never run into the street
for any reason)
• Always turn o both transmier and ESC and disconnect the baery from the ESC aer use
• Exercise extreme cauon when touching the motor immediately aer running your vehicle, it may be
HOT and may cause a burn
• Always allow the motor in your vehicle to cool before using again
NOTE: Only use genuine replacement or aermarket parts available from your local hobby dealer to
ensure proper operaon of your Helion RC product.
Baery posion: It is possible to run your Animus 18MT with the baery either in a forward or rear posion.
• The baery is located in the rear posion from the factory. This is ideal for opmum tracon and stability.
• If you desire more responsive steering and less stability, moving the baery to the forward posion will
provide this feeling
Body Mount Height: The body mounts on the Animus 18MT are capable of vercal adjustment with 4 height
opons available
• The default seng allows for the lowest body posion while maintaining component clearance
• Adjust the body mounts to achieve a desired look