1/18th SCALE 4x4
ELECTRIC TRUGGY
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL...
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL...
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Before contacting customer support, recall that this is a hobby grade product intended
to be user serviceable. Please take the time to fully inspect your product for any obvi
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ous causes to the issues you are experiencing. Below are some of the most common
issues experienced. Scan the QR code to the right with your smart phone for quick
access to the product support page on our website.
1. Dead transmitter or vehicle batteries will cause the product to malfunction and not
work properly. As with TV remote controls in your home, if the batteries are dead,
they don’t work. Start power related troubleshooting with fresh batteries in the
transmitter and recharged batteries in the vehicle.
2. Connections between the Battery, ESC, and Motor are critical to the performance of the product. Run
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ning in various debris may cause foreign objects to snag on wires, causing connections to come loose. It
is a good idea to unplug and reconnect motor and battery connections when beginning troubleshooting.
3. Drivetrain issues can mask themselves as power related. Fully inspect the wheels, driveshafts, and motor
for foreign objects that may have become tangled or wrapped around the spinning parts of the drive
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train. Small objects like fishing line for example, can wrap around a drive shaft, overheat and melt due to
the friction and cause the entire drivetrain to lock up. Although a big problem, it can be difficult to see
when inspecting. Always remove the wheels from your vehicle when starting drivetrain related issues.
4. When running in dirt and areas with a lot of debris, the motor can be exposed to foreign contaminants
such as grass, twigs, or other objects which can get lodged in the cooling holes of the motor, causing the
motor to lock up and stop functioning. Inspect the holes of your motor for foreign objects and remove
them if present.
5. Healthy gears are crucial to a properly functioning vehicle. If you hear your vehicle making very loud
noises, you should immediately stop and check the gears for foreign debris. Even a small pebble can get
lodged into the teeth of the pinion gear, which would practically destroy the spur gear quickly.
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Storage:
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Always store all equipment in a cool dry place when not in use
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Always disconnect the batteries before storage
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Never store the battery, vehicle or transmitter in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
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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 hobby dealer and use the FREE battery
disposal center for proper disposal/recycling
