Duratrax Maximum ST Assembly And Operation Manual Download Page 4

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1. Install  the  batteries  in  the  transmitter  and

the receiver battery holders.

2. Extend the transmitter antenna.

3. Connect the steering servo, throttle servo

and receiver battery to the receiver.

4. Extend the receiver antenna.

5. Adjust the servo trims of the transmitter to

the neutral position.

6. Switch on the transmitter.

7. Switch on the receiver.

8. Operate  the  steering  and  throttle  control.

Make  sure  the  servo  arms  move  in 
proportion  to  the  movement  of  the 
steering wheel and throttle trigger.

9. Switch off the receiver, then the transmitter.

Before installing the radio system in the
pre-built DuraTrax Maximum ST read the
manufacturer’s instructions manual and
follow the instructions shown below.

Servo Arm

Steering
Servo

Throttle Servo

Receiver Battery Holder

4-AA Batteries

Transmitter

5

6

1

Antenna

4

8-AA Batteries

1

Receiver

3

Receiver
Switch

7

Antenna

2

8

PREPARING THE RADIO SYSTEM

ASSEMBLY OF THE PRE-BUILT VERSION (DTXC0055)

Place  a  check  mark  in  the  check  boxes  after  each  step  is
completed.

Step 1. From bags PA001 and PA003, remove (8) 3 x 8mm

self-tapping screws, and the (2) L-shaped servo mounts. 

Step  2.  Attach  the  servo  mounts  to  the  steering  servo

with  (4)  3  x  8mm  self-tapping  screws.  Note  that  the  servo
spline will mount towards the rear of the truck. 

Step 3. Attach the steering servo assembly to the chassis

with (4) 3 x 8mm self-tapping screws in the holes provided
as shown above.

SECTION 1: STEERING SERVO ASSEMBLY

Summary of Contents for Maximum ST

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Page 2: ...uel is flammable and when ignited has a flame that is difficult to see Avoid sparks flames smoking or any other ignition source when fuel is near The engine emits carbon dioxide just like real cars Do...

Page 3: ...Glow plug wrench DTXR1170 It is also helpful to have a couple of extra glow plugs on hand All of these items are available in a Nitro Starter Pack from DuraTrax DTXP0200 For the Pre Built version of...

Page 4: ...read the manufacturer s instructions manual and follow the instructions shown below Servo Arm Steering Servo Throttle Servo Receiver Battery Holder 4 AA Batteries Transmitter 5 6 1 Antenna 4 8 AA Bat...

Page 5: ...radio system to attach the servo arm to the steering servo Do not tighten the set screw on the rod connector You will make the steering adjustments later Step 1 From bag PA002 remove all of the parts...

Page 6: ...a tube DO NOT CUT OR COIL THE ANTENNA Use tape to attach the leftover antenna wire to the outside of the antenna tube Step 7 Attach the radio tray to the radio posts with 4 3 x 8mm self tapping screws...

Page 7: ...the servo spline will be towards the rear Step 1 From bags PA001 and PA003 remove the brake rod the throttle rod the brake spring 3 3 x 3mm set screws the 2mm nut the rod connector and 3 2mm collars...

Page 8: ...smitter first then the receiver Center the trims of the throttle and steering channels see your radio system manual for the location of the trim adjustments Steering Linkage Set Up Step 1 A Remove the...

Page 9: ...uel line in half Route one of the lines from the nipple on the top of the muffler to the top of the fuel tank Route the other fuel line from the nipple on the carburetor to the bottom of the fuel tank...

Page 10: ...ert the body mounts through the holes in the body mount bracket It should be 1 9 16 39mm from the top of the body mount to the top of the body mount bracket Use 2 3 x 6mm self tapping screws to hold t...

Page 11: ...on the box top Step 4 Mount the body on the body posts Use a body washer on each body post and then secure the body to the truck with 4 body clips Congratulations you have completed assembly Before ru...

Page 12: ...e tank almost to the top Leave a little air at the top of the tank 3 Prime the engine Use the primer button on the fuel tank to force the fuel through the fuel line Watch the fuel go through the line...

Page 13: ...ill see some temperature extremes If you are having problems with your engine consult the engine troubleshooting flow chart on page 15 The following are some potential problems Glow Plug The glow plug...

Page 14: ...il will make the truck turn faster but reduces overall traction and handling over bumpy surfaces Thinner oil will increase traction at the expense of steering response and the car will tend to roll mo...

Page 15: ...in Try starting the engine again NO NO NO NO YES YES YES YES YES Does the engine quit when the glow plug clip is removed YES YES Clear the engine of fuel NO Reset the high speed needle YES NO Replace...

Page 16: ...eed to start racing 5 way glow plug wrench 1 qt of Red Alert fuel Hobbico glow starter w charger fuel bottle and glow plug DTXP0200 DuraTrax Crankshaft Locking Tool Remove your engine s clutch safely...

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