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:: Shock Maintenance

:: Shock Maintenance - (cont.)

:: Shock Maintenance - (cont.)

Shock Maintenance:

If you need to only refill your shocks with oil, follow the steps 

above only then move to the shock bleeding steps.

If your shocks leak from the bottom shock cap, follow all 

shock maintenance sections.

Replace the inner O-Rings in the bottom cap, then begin 

the shock oil filling and bleeding process.

Step 9-10

Step 6-8

Slow

Slow

Check for 

pressure

Step 5

Step 3-4

Step 1-2

Shock Bleeding Steps:

1. 

Pull shock shaft down.

2. 

Fill shock body 3/4 full with silicone 

shock fluid.

3. 

Slowly move the shock shaft up and 

down to remove air from under the 

piston.

4. 

Wait for bubbles to come to surface.

5. 

Fill shock body to top with silicone 

shock fluid.

6. 

Place a drop of oil in the cap and on 

cap threads.

7. 

Install cap and tighten completely.

8. 

Unscrew the cap 3/4 turns and tilt 

the shock at a slight angle.

9. 

Slowly compress shaft all the way to 

bleed excess silicone shock fluid and 

air.  You should see bubbles coming 

out from under the cap. (use rag 

around shock to catch excess fluid).

10.  With the shaft compressed, tighten 

the cap and re-check for pressure at 

the top of the stroke.  If there is still 

pressure, repeat steps 3-9.

Some residual 

shock fluid may 

appear from your 

first few runs 

around the shock 

cap as a result of 

bleeding.

!

Bladder Installation

As you install the shock cap with the bladder, it will force 

out any extra fluid.  If you install the cap with the shaft 

fully extended, you are running FULL REBOUND.This 

means the shaft will fully rebound when compressed.

To run less rebound, unthread the cap 1-2 turns and 

compress the shaft to the desired position and 

re-tighten the cap with the shaft compressed.

Start with no rebound.

A

B

C

Stock Shock 

Fluid Setting:

Front: 40wt

Rear: 40wt

40wt 

Shock fluid

Summary of Contents for RIVAL MT RTR

Page 1: ...3 13 ...

Page 2: ...ifferential for superior traction and performance with 6 06 1 internal ratio Includes 2 8 4V 7 cell NiMH batteries with Deans Ultra plugs XP SC1300 DB ESC with Deans Ultra plug o Works with 2 8 4V NiMH or NiCd or 2 7 4V LiPo batteries o Dual battery plugs for independent battery voltage sensing and optimum performance 8 oil filled shock absorbers Front and rear impact absorbing bumpers 4mm steel w...

Page 3: ...with the correct drawing until you find the exact size Each part in the foldout has a number assigned to it for ordering replacement parts 1 Cover 2 Introduction 3 Table of Contents 4 Blueprint of the RIVAL MT 5 7 Quick Start Guide 8 Electronics Wiring Camber Toe Settings 9 Gear Mesh Ride Height 10 Spur Gear Access 11 Center Diff Access Associated Electrics Inc 26021 Commercentre Dr Lake Forest CA...

Page 4: ...ver Box Servo Electronic Speed Control Battery Strap Battery w Deans Plug Pinion Motor Spur Gear Roll Bar Rear Camber Link Steering Block Rear Hub Front Shock Rear Shock Rear Body Mount Rear Arm Front Arm Front Body Mount Front Bumper Rear Bumper Chassis ...

Page 5: ...rrect charging mode for the type of battery you are charging NEVER leave the battery unattended while charging NiMH NiMH batteries nickel metal hydride are high current rechargeable batteries If you use a peak detection charger make sure it is designed for NiMH batteries Battery Installation 1 Install the batteries with the battery wires directed towards the rear of the vehicle 2 Insert the batter...

Page 6: ... should not for performance and safety reasons be discharged below 3 0V per cell In LiPo mode the ESC detects whether you are using 2 or 3 cells and adjusts the cutoff accordingly The ESC can be toggled between LiPo mode and NiMH mode by following the steps outlined below IMPORTANT When the transmitter and ESC are turned on the color of the ESC LED at neutral indicates which mode the ESC is in Whe...

Page 7: ...ator LED fails to light check the batteries for insufficient contact or incorrect polarity Radio System Tuning and Controls DO NOT hold the trigger when turning on the radio If using optional battery for transmitter be sure to plug it in correctly Plugging in a battery backwards can cause damage Refer to Radio owners manual for more in depth instructions on radio operation and functions While pres...

Page 8: ...ugs should face the outside edge of receiver where channel markers are located Front Camber Angle A good starting camber setting is 2 degrees where the top of the tires lean inwards Positive camber where the top of the tire is leaning out is typically not recommended Front Toe In Zero degree toe in tires pointing straight forward is a good starting setting You can increase steering into corners by...

Page 9: ... tighten the motor screws Proper gear mesh has been achieved when the teeth are meshing closely but the gears still have a small amount of clearance between them If you hold one gear you should be able to rock the other gear back and forth a small amount If there is no clearance your gear mesh is too tight and you should readjust the motor again 9 Gear Mesh Ride Height 7149 Shock pre load clips 6m...

Page 10: ...Maintenance When accessing your spur gear check for wear on the teeth of the gear If teeth are deformed or sharp at the peak the spur gear should be replaced Also check the slipper pads for wear Replace if necessary Slipper nut should be fully tightened ...

Page 11: ...ntial Check the diff gasket for wear or damage Replace if necessary Fill the diff to the top of the cross pin with your choice of diff fluids Suggested Diff Fluid Range 100K to 500K Thicker Diff Fluids Thicker fluids will get less low speed steering and better acceleration out of turns Thinner Diff Fluids Thinner fluids will give more low speed traction Grease Stock Diff Fluid Setting Center Diff ...

Page 12: ...12 Front Diff Access cont Front Diff Access Front Diff Access cont ...

Page 13: ...13 Front Diff Access cont Rear Diff Access cont Rear Diff Access Diff gear teeth pointed towards the right hand side of the vehicle ...

Page 14: ...o the top of the cross pin with your choice of diff fluids Front Diff Suggested Diff Fluid Range 10K to100K Thicker oil will get less low speed steering and better acceleration out of turns Rear Diff Suggested Diff Fluid Range 10K to100K Thicker oil will rotate less in the turns and accelerate straight on power Thinner oil will give more low speed traction Stock Shock Fluid Setting Front grease Re...

Page 15: ... and tighten completely 8 Unscrew the cap 3 4 turns and tilt the shock at a slight angle 9 Slowly compress shaft all the way to bleed excess silicone shock fluid and air You should see bubbles coming out from under the cap use rag around shock to catch excess fluid 10 With the shaft compressed tighten the cap and re check for pressure at the top of the stroke If there is still pressure repeat step...

Page 16: ...e reverse any two motor leads The motor will now turn in the desired direction To clean your motor lightly brush dirt away on a regular basis paying particularly close attention to the areas around the ball bearings DO NOT spray cleaners or solvents into the motor 1515 SL BRUSHLESS MOTOR Safety Precautions This product is a sophisticated hobby product and not a toy It must be operated with caution...

Page 17: ...cles Dual connectors allow plug and play use in vehicles that require two batteries Simple calibration and a wide variety of tuning options make this ESC perfect for both casual enthusiast and racers When paired with a Reedy Brushless Motors you create a potent combination of power and efficiency that brings performance to a new level More power and less maintenance elevate the fun factor by incre...

Page 18: ...t Silicone Shock Fluid 40 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 22 5 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 80 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 27 5 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 15 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 25 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 35 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 45 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 55 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 32 5 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 37 5 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 42 5 Weight Silicone Shock F...

Page 19: ... M3 x 10mm SHCS RIVAL MT Battery Tray RIVAL MT Roll Hoop Antenna Tube with Cap black Servo Saver XT Futaba Used in RTR Servo Saver Hitec Servo Saver JR Airtronics M3 x 10mm BHPS M3 x 10mm BHPTS M3 Locknut M3 x 3mm Set Screw Lock Washer M3 x 6mm BHPS RIVAL MT Receiver Tray M3 x 14mm FHCS 25751 25751 25181 25181 25181 6338 25225 6338 25751 25751 25162 25162 25162 25162 25162 25162 25232 25162 19 257...

Page 20: ...x 22mm BHPS RIVAL MT Front Bumper Washer 3 x 6 x 0 5mm M3 x 12mm BHPS M3 x 16mm BHPS M3 x 12mm FHCS M3 x 22mm BHPS RIVAL MT Rear Bumper Assembled Differential Differential Outdrives Gaskets M3 x 16mm FHCS Bearing 8 x 16 x 5 Differential Shims 1 1 20 2 10 25763 25763 25763 25763 25764 25764 25764 25764 25183 25184 25184 7164 7164 25183 25208 25208 25208 25182 25182 25208 25203 25204 25081 25081 250...

Page 21: ... SHCS RIVAL MT Tranny Case RIVAL MT Motor Plate 3 X 8mm Washer 12T Pinion 13T Pinion 14T Pinion 15T Pinion Kit 16T Pinion 17T Pinion 18T Pinion 19T Pinion 20T Pinion 21T Pinion 2 1 1 1 2 1ea Bearing 8 x 16 x 5 Bearing 6 x 12 x 4 RIVAL MT Gear Set RIVAL MT Center Diff Assembly RIVAL MT Center Diff Rebuild RIVAL MT Center Diff O Rings RIVAL MT Center Diff Outdrives 25739 25739 25741 25741 25743 2574...

Page 22: ...3 x 8mm FHCS M3 x 10mm FHCS M3 x 12mm FHCS M3 x 23mm BHPS M3 x 32mm BHPS M3 Locknut Bearing 8 x 16 x 5 22 25769 89405 25768 25698 25768 25698 25698 25769 25215 25238 25238 25112 25116 25112 25113 25113 25109 25184 25654 25184 25107 25110 25110 25225 89218 25128 25203 25199 25202 25201 25125 25106 25082 25080 25215 25051 25056 25215 25236 25082 25082 25184 25208 25208 25190 25190 25191 25191 25208 ...

Page 23: ...698 25768 25698 25698 25768 25238 25238 25215 25112 25116 25112 25112 25113 25113 25654 25225 89218 25110 25110 25109 25107 25106 25106 25080 25056 25051 25236 25082 25184 25208 25208 25209 25199 25202 25134 25082 25082 25215 25215 89218 25184 25184 25191 25191 89218 25184 25184 25107 25109 25110 25112 25113 25116 25184 25215 25225 25238 25654 25698 25768 25769 89218 89405 2 2 8 Pr 4 4 20 20 20 2 ...

Page 24: ... Upper Arm Mounts M3 x 10mm BHPS M3 x 8mm FHCS M3 x 10mm BHPTS M3 Locknut RIVAL MT Chassis 1 2 20 20 20 20 1 25753 25181 25181 25181 25181 25181 25181 25102 25102 25102 25105 25105 25105 25201 25201 25201 25201 25207 25207 25207 25207 25105 25105 25105 25105 25105 25102 25215 25215 25215 25215 25215 25215 25215 25215 ...

Page 25: ...cst Silicone Diff Fluid 7000cst Silicone Diff Fluid 10000cst Silicone Diff Fluid 20000cst Silicone Diff Fluid 30000cst Silicone Diff Fluid 60000cst Silicone Diff Fluid 100000cst Black Grease 4cc S Diff Lube 4cc Silicone Grease 4cc Servo Tape Reedy 2009 Sticker Set American Bumper Sticker AE Logo Decal Sheet AE Blue Embossed Logo Sticker 1596 25756 25756 25756 25754 25137 2208 2208 25137 25070 2507...

Page 26: ...ted Slipper Spur Gear Pinion and Drive Shaft 25677 25678 25679 25680 25681 25746 31541 1 1 1 2 1 1 6 Slipper Hardware Spur Gear Hub Slipper Friction Ring Slipper Pad Slipper Hub RIVAL MT Spur Gear 56T Kit M3 x 0 5 x 6 FHCS 6 25746 25678 25677 25677 31541 25677 25679 25680 25681 25766 25766 25767 25767 25767 25767 ...

Page 27: ...5C w DEANS XP Electronics Qualifier Series Vehicles 29142 29146 29166 29167 29168 29209 29210 29211 29212 29214 29215 29216 7052 20510 30112 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 XP ESC Fan Option XP SC1300 DB Brushless Dual Battery ESC XP DS1313 Digital Servo XP DS1015 Digital Servo XP DS1510MG Digital Servo Gear Set DS1313 Gear Set DS1015 Servo Case DS1313 DS1015 Accessory Pack DS1313 DS1015 TRS403 SSi ...

Page 28: ...m 89202 3x12mm BHPS 25182 3x14mm 25187 3x14mm BHPS 25183 3x16mm 89203 3x16mm BHPS 25184 3x18mm 2308 3x18mm BHPS 25654 3x20mm 25188 3x20mm BHPS 25185 3x22mm 25189 3x22mm BHPS 25208 3x24mm 89204 3x26mm 89205 3x32mm BHPS 25209 Button Head bhcs M3 Locknut 25215 M3 Alum Locknut Blue 31550 M4 Locknut w Flange Knurl 91148 FT M4 Locknuts w Flange Blue 31551 Nuts lock plain 3x3mm 25225 3x16mm 4689 4x3mm 25...

Page 29: ...ack Nut Driver FT 1 4 Red Nut Driver FT 5 5mm Red Nut Driver FT 11 32 Green Nut Driver FT 8mm Gold Nut Driver FT 5 64 Blue Ball Hex Driver FT 3 32 Gold Ball Hex Driver FT Ball Hex Driver Set 3 pcs FT 8 Piece 1 4 Hex Drive Set FT 1 4 Hex Drive Handle without tips FT 1 4 Hex Drive 050 Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive 1 16 Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive 5 64 2 0mm Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive 3 32 Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive 1 5mm Tip F...

Page 30: ...gear gear mesh or bind in driveline Let motor cool and check recommended gearing for motor type Reset gear mesh see instruction manual LiPo mode on the ESC has engaged recharge your batteries If running NiMH battery turn off LiPo mode Description No Power No Throttle No Steering Throttle Steering Vehicle is glitching Reverse Vehicle dies or slows Problem Battery is discharged Battery not plugged i...

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