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TROUBLESHOOTING
MAINTAINING YOUR CAR
Inspect your car for any obvious damage.
Check the gears for wear, debris or broken/slipping teeth.
Check the wheels and tighten the wheel screws properly.
Check for loose screws in the chassis.
Check the wiring for frayed or damaged wires or connectors.
Check the steering servo which will wear out over time and require replacement.
Check all batteries.
Keep the chassis clean and free of sand, dust and moisture.
Remove and clean the motor if necessary. (Never attempt to re-assemble the motor, you
will damage it and void the warranty).
Clean the car body with a soft lint-free cloth.
Remove all batteries if you are from the car when not in use.
After running your car, the following procedures should be performed regularly and will help to
maintain your car's performance.
A. The vehicle does
not work at all.
1. Check to see if transmitter and car are on.
2. Check to see if TX/RX are properly bound.
3. Adjust throttle trim on transmitter
4. Replace batteries.
B. The
runs
slow.
vehicle
1. Replace or charge the battery pack and/or the radio batteries.
2. Make sure the
is geared properly and the pinion
and spur gear are over tightened.
vehicle
3. Clean all bushings or ball bearings.
4. Check for stripped or dirty gears.
C. The throttle works,
but it can not steer.
1. Check if the servo feels jammed, try centering it by hand.
2. Check the whole steering system.
D. It steers, but throttle
is uncontrollable.
1. Adjust the throttle trim.
2. Replace or charge the battery pack and/or the radio batteries.
E.
runs
noisily.
The vehicle
1. Check gear mesh between spur gear and pinion.
2. Check for stripped and/or dirty gears.
3. Clean and oil bushings or ball bearings.
