Owner`s manual
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Vaterra
Slickrock
™
1/18th 4WD Desert Buggy
RTR. This guide contains the basic
instructions for operating your new
vehicle. It is critical that you read
all of the instructions in order to
operate your model correctly
and avoid unnecessary damage.
Table of conTenTs
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Quick sTarT
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Please read the entire manual to gain a full understanding
of the Vaterra Slickrock 1/18th 4WD Rock Buggy RTR ve-
hicle, fine-tuning the setup, and performing maintenance.
1 Read the safety precautions found in this manual.
2 Charge the battery. Refer to the included charging
warnings and instructions for battery charging
information.
3. Install the AA batteries in the transmitter.
Only use alkaline or rechargeable batteries.
4 Install the fully charged battery in the vehicle.
5 Power ON the transmitter and then the vehicle. Always
power the transmitter ON before the vehicle and power
it OFF after the vehicle has been powered OFF.
6 Check the steering and throttle control directions.
Verify that the servos are moving in the correct
direction.
7 Drive your vehicle.
8 Perform any necessary maintenance.
Introduction
Quick Start
Components
The Vehicle Battery
The Transmitter
Transmitter and Receiver Binding
Control Test
Before Running Your Vehicle
Run Time
Tuning, Adjusting & Maintaining Your Vehicle
Dynamite Tazer Mini Waterproof Brushed ESC
Dynamite 60T Mini Rock Crawler Motor
Changing the Travel Adjust Settings
Troubleshooting Guide
Limited Warranty
FCC Statement
Compliance Information for the European Union
Fasteners
Replacement Parts
Optional Parts
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counTerfeiT proDucTs:
Always purchase from a Horizon
Hobby, Inc. authorized dealer to ensure
authentic high-quality Spektrum
product. Horizon Hobby, Inc. disclaims
all support and warranty with regards,
but not limited to, compatibility and
performance of counterfeit products
or products claiming compatibility
with DSM or Spektrum.