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
sensive electronics and moving parts capable of causing injury if used improperly. Always use cauon 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 properes. 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 consequenal, 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 transmier being turned ON
Never operate your vehicle when with low transmier baeries
Indicated by ashing LED on the transmier
Always check for proper radio system operaon (steering and throle) prior to leng go of the vehicle.
If the vehicle does not respond properly to transmier input, turn the vehicle OFF and inspect all
connecons and operang environment. Also see the Troubleshoong guide in this manual
Operate in a dry (no puddles), open environment away from trac, and cars (never run into the street
for any reason)
Always turn o both transmier and ESC and disconnect the baery from the ESC aer use
Exercise extreme cauon when touching the motor immediately aer 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 aermarket parts available from your local hobby dealer to
ensure proper operaon of your Helion RC product.
Baery posion: It is possible to run your Animus 18MT with the baery either in a forward or rear posion.
The baery is located in the rear posion from the factory. This is ideal for opmum tracon and stability.
If you desire more responsive steering and less stability, moving the baery to the forward posion will
provide this feeling
Body Mount Height: The body mounts on the Animus 18MT are capable of vercal adjustment with 4 height
opons available
The default seng allows for the lowest body posion while maintaining component clearance
Adjust the body mounts to achieve a desired look