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Getting Started

Switch on transmitter. Hold vehicle clear of the ground, connect battery pack and switch on receiver. Bind the Transmitter and receiver if required.

Test the transmitter to check control of the vehicle with wheels off the ground. Start driving slowly and if the vehicle does not go straight, adjust

steering trim dial on Transmitter. For the very first run use the throttle gently, to gradually bed in the motor brushes and help the driver become

accustomed to the vehicles behaviour and controls.

PLEASE NOTE:

Although the electronics are waterproof the rest of car can be subjected to damage if running in excessively wet or submerged conditions.

After Run.

Switch off the receiver power, switch off the transmitter and lower the aerial. Disconnect the battery and remove it from the vehicle, allow it to cool

before recharging. If you have a second charged battery all ready to use, still allow the vehicle to cool slightly before continuing.

Regular maintenance.

Frequently check the whole vehicle for loose or missing fixings. Use thread lock on any replacement screws into metal threads.

Frequently check rotating parts are free from grass, string etc. that might bind their motion and over stress the motor or speed

controller. Remove the wheels occasionally and check behind the mounting hex for obstructions or anything that might have

been wrapped around the axle and caused extra drag.

Check the gear mesh frequently and remove any stones or grit from gear teeth to prevent premature wear and damage.

If the motor moves, or is removed for maintenance/exchange, the gear mesh will need to be set. Simply slacken the motor

retaining screws and adjust the motor until there is just discernable backlash between pinion and spur teeth. If the gear is too

tight or too loose the gears will be noisy and could be damaged.

Shock absorbers will wear prematurely if used in dirty dusty conditions. Replace oil and seals as required to keep a smooth dampening action.

Trouble shooting guide.

Warranty

Due to the nature of this product and potential use FTX warrants it to be free of material and workmanship defects when new. FTX will at its sole

discretion repair or replace defective components free of charge within 30 days from date of purchase. This warranty does not cover wear and tear,

crash or impact damage, modifications, component water damage failure to perform maintenance or damage from improper use. Proof of purchase

date will be required to action any warranty claims. In no case shall FTX's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.

Instructions for disposal.

Environmental Protection Notes & WEEE

The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol shown here, which may be found on the product itself, in the operating instructions or on the packaging, is in accordance with the Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. Individual markings indicate which materials can be recycled and re-used. You can make an important contribution to the protection of our common

environment by re-using the product, recycling the basic materials or recycling redundant equipment in other ways.

When this product comes to the end of its useful life, you must not dispose of it in the ordinary domestic waste. Many electrical items that we throw away can be repaired or recycled.

Recycling items helps to save natural resources and also reduces the environmental and health impacts that are linked with sending electrical goods to landfill. The correct method of

disposal is to take it to your local collection point for recycling electrical and electronic equipment. You can go to recycle-more.co.uk for details of locations.

Alternatively FTX can offer our customers free take-back of their WEEE on a like-for-like basis when they buy a new Electrical or Electronic product from us.

For example, if a customer bought a new radio system from us or a dealer, we would accept their old radio and prevent it going into a landfill site by disposing of it safely. Customers must

return their old WEEE item to us within 28 days of purchasing their new item.

Remove batteries from your device and dispose of them at your local collection point for batteries. If you don’t know the location of your nearest disposal centre,

please enquire at your local council office.

Short Runtime:

Battery damaged/not

charged

Motor dirty or brushes worn

Drivetrain binding

Sluggish Action:

Motor dirty or brushes worn

Bind in drive train

Battery running low on

power

Motor/ESC overheat: