STORAGE AND DISPOSAL...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...
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Storage:
• Always store all equipment in a cool dry place when not in use
• Always disconnect the batteries before storage
• Never store the battery, vehicle or transmitter in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
• Never store the transmitter with batteries installed for extended periods of time. Doing so may allow the
batteries to leak and cause permanent damage to the transmitter
Disposal:
Your product is equipped with NiMH batteries which are considered electronic waste and should never be
discarded in standard garbage containers. Please visit your local HobbyTown USA® dealer and use the FREE
battery disposal center for proper disposal/recycling
Problem / Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Vehicle will not turn on
Battery voltage too low
Charge battery
Battery not connected
Re/connect battery
Damaged battery
Replace battery
Transmitter will not
turn on
Battery voltage too low
Charge or change batteries
Battery/ies installed improperly
Correct installation
Short radio range (Ve-
hicle stops responding
to transmitter at short
distances)
Damaged or improperly installed
receiver antenna
Check receiver antenna for damage. Ensure
antenna is properly installed in tube and
mount, extending perpendicular from the
ground
Transmitter battery voltage too
low
Replace batteries
Spur gears stripping
Gear mesh too loose
Tighten gear mesh for proper backlash
Fasteners loose or missing
Check for loose fasteners on spur gear cover
and motor mount
Steering not responding
as expected
Trim not set properly
Adjust steering trim
Screws too tight on steering
components
Adjust screws to allow for free motion
Vehicle not responding
as expected to transmit-
ter
Trims not set properly
Adjust throttle and/or steering trim
Radio system lost bind
Re-bind radio system
Bad electrical connections
Check motor and battery plugs to ensure they
are fully connected
Vehicle top speed and
acceleration is slow
Battery voltage too low
Charge battery
Drivetrain has too much friction
Check and slightly loosen wheel nuts
Gear mesh too tight
Loosen gear mesh
Pinion gear is loose
Check and tighten set screw on motor pinion
Drive pin missing or stripped
Check for missing wheel pins (behind wheel
hexes), or dogbone pins
Shocks and/or arms cov-
ered in oil
Shock O-ring seals are worn
Replace O-rings and refill shock with oil
Top shock cap too loose or over
tightened
Check tightness (finger tight), refill shock oil
Bottom shock cap dislodged
Check installation, refill shock oil
