Owner`s manual

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RUN TIME
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TO IMPROVE RUN TIMES
» Clean and oil bearings often. If bear-
ings are dirty, they will increase friction
and cause reduced performance.
» Keep your vehicle clean and
maintained.
» Allow more airflow to the ESC and
motor.
» Change the gearing to a lower ratio. A
lower ratio decreases the operating
temperature of the electronics. Use a
smaller pinion gear or larger spur gear
to lower the gear ratio.
» Use a battery pack with a higher mAh
rating.
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS
» Maintain sight of the vehicle at all
times.
» Routinely inspect the vehicle for loose
wheel hardware.
» Routinely inspect the steering
assembly for any loose hardware.
Driving the vehicle o-road can cause
fasteners to loosen over time.
» Do not drive the vehicle in tall grass.
Doing so can damage the vehicle or
electronics.
» Stop driving the vehicle when you no-
tice a lack of power. Driving the vehicle
when the battery is discharged can
cause the receiver to power o.
If the receiver loses power, you will
lose control of the vehicle. Damage
due to an over-discharged battery is
not covered under warranty.
» Do not apply forward or reverse
throttle if the vehicle is stuck.
Applying throttle in this instance
can damage the motor or ESC.
» After driving the vehicle, allow the
electronics to cool before driving the
vehicle again. Remove the body of the
vehicle to reduce cooling time.
SERVICE/REPAIR
If any problems other than those
covered in this manual arise, please
refer to the Warranty and Service
Information to contact your nearest
Horizon Product Support oce.
CLEANING
Performance can be hindered if dirt
gets in any of the moving suspension
parts. Use compressed air, a soft
paintbrush or a toothbrush to remove
dust or dirt. Avoid using solvents or
chemicals, as they can actually wash
dirt into the bearings or moving parts,
as well as cause damage to the
electronics.
The largest factor in run time is the
capacity of the battery pack. A larger
mAh rating increases the amount of
run time experienced.
The condition of a battery pack is
also an important factor in both run
time and speed. The battery connec-
tors may become hot during driving.
Batteries will lose performance and
capacity over time.
Driving the vehicle from a stop to full
speed repeatedly will damage the
batteries and electronics over time.
Sudden acceleration will also lead to
shorter run times.
» Examine your vehicle on a regular
basis.
» Use a brush to remove dirt and dust.
» Look for damage to the suspension
arms and other molded parts.
» Re-glue the tires to the wheels, if
necessary.
» Clean and oil all wheel bearings.
» Use suitable tools to tighten fasteners.
» Make sure the camber and steering
linkages are not bent. Replace any
bent linkages.
» Adjust the Toe and Camber settings, if
necessary.
» Remove the shocks and inspect them
for damage. Rebuild the shocks if oil is
leaking.
» Inspect the electronics and batteries
for exposed wires. Repair exposed
wires with shrink-wrap, or replace the
wire.
» Make sure the ESC and receiver are
secure on the chassis. Replace the
double-sided tape, if necessary.
» Power ON the transmitter. If the green
LED is dim or o, replace the AA bat-
teries in your transmitter.
» Check the spur gear and pinion gear
for wear.
TUNING, ADJUSTING & MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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