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NOTICE

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. 
For up-to-date product literature, visit http://www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operat-
ing in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or 
result in damage to the product or property of others. 
This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference 
from many sources outside your control. This interference can 
cause momentary loss of control, so it is advisable to always 
keep a safe distance in all directions around your model as this 
margin will help avoid collisions or injury.
•  Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
•  Always operate your model in open spaces away from

full-size vehicles, traffic and people.

•  Never operate the model in the street or in populated areas 

for any reason.

•  Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any 

optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery 
packs, etc.) you use.

•  Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical 

out of the reach of children.

•  Never lick or place any portion of the model in your mouth 

as it could cause serious injury or even death.

•  Exercise caution when using tools and sharp instruments.
•  Take care during maintenance as some parts may have 

sharp edges.

•  Immediately after using your model, do NOT touch equipment 

such as the motor, electronic speed control and battery, 
because they generate high temperatures. You may burn 
yourself seriously touching them.

•  Do not put fingers or any objects inside rotating and moving 

parts, as this may cause damage or serious injury.

•  Always turn on your transmitter before you turn on the 

receiver in the car. Always turn off the receiver before turning 
your transmitter off.

•  Keep the wheels of the model off the ground when checking 

the operation of the radio equipment.

WARNING:

 Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. 

Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury. 

This is a sophisticated hobby product and NOT a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic 
mechanical ability.  Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product 
or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible 
components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains 
instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, 
prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

Meaning of Special Language:

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:

NOTICE:

 Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.

CAUTION:

 Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility

of serious injury.

WARNING:

 Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious

injury OR create a high probability of superfi cial injury.

Safety Precautions and Warnings .............................................. 2

Water-Resistant Vehicle

with Waterproof Electronics ................................................. 3
Specifi cations .......................................................................... 3
Components .............................................................................. 4
Vehicle Preparations .............................................................. 4

Charging the Vehicle Battery ...................................................... 4
Initial Charge ............................................................................... 4
Charging Warnings ..................................................................... 4
Installing Transmitter Batteries .................................................. 5
Transmitter Battery Safety Precautions ...................................... 5
Removing the Vehicle Body ........................................................ 5
Installing the Battery in the Vehicle ........................................... 5
Transmitter controls .................................................................... 6
Changing the Travel Adjust Settings .......................................... 6
Getting Started............................................................................ 7
Installing the Vehicle Body ......................................................... 7

Operation................................................................................... 8
When you are Finished ........................................................... 8
Motor Care ................................................................................ 8
Maintenance ............................................................................ 9

Electronic Speed Control (ESC) ................................................... 9 
Electrical Layout .......................................................................... 9
Shock Cleaning............................................................................ 10
Ride Height Adjustment .............................................................. 10
Fasteners ..................................................................................... 10
Binding ........................................................................................ 11
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................ 11

Limited Warranty ..................................................................... 12
Contact Information................................................................. 12
FCC Information........................................................................ 13
IC Information ........................................................................... 13
Parts Diagrams......................................................................... 52

Parts Lists .................................................................................... 54

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

Summary of Contents for ECX Torment ECX03043

Page 1: ... öffnet Ihnen die Welt des RC Car Sports Nous vous félicitons pour l achat du ECX Torment Short Course Truck Ce modèle 1 10 vous initie à la conduite RC Congratulazioni per l acquisto di questo Torment Short Course Truck ECX Questa vettura in scala 1 10 vi introdurrà nel mondo dei modelli RC INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUEL D UTILISATION MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI 1 10 4WD ELECTRIC SHORT C...

Page 2: ...oduct correctly can result in damage to the product personal property and cause serious injury This is a sophisticated hobby product and NOT a toy It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property This product is not intended ...

Page 3: ...your motor if it has not been certified as water resistant or waterproof If the motor becomes excessively wet apply very light throttle until the water is mostly removed from the motor Running a wet motor at high speeds may rapidly damage the motor Driving in wet conditions can reduce the life of the motor The additional resistance of operating in water causes excess strain Alter the gear ratio by...

Page 4: ...tery will be fully charged A typical first full charge cycle should run for 12 hours depending on the self discharge condition of the battery since it was shipped from the factory Once your battery is properly conditioned through a few full charge and discharge cycles you will see normal operation of the charger and a 12 hour charge cycle CHARGING WARNINGS WARNING Failure to exercise caution while ...

Page 5: ... battery strap 4 Install the front and rear body clips If desired you can put foam blocks ECX2015 in front of the battery so the weight of the battery increases rear traction or in back of the battery to increase steering response INSTALLINGTRANSMITTER BATTERIES 1 Slide the panel open on the bottom of the transmitter 2 Obey the battery plus and minus diagram in the transmitter to install 4 AA batt...

Page 6: ...e N for steering and N for throttle The travel function supports precise endpoint adjustments in each direction for the steering and throttle channels 1 Hold the trigger in the full brake position while powering on the transmitter The LED flashes rapidly indicating the programming mode is active 2 Throttle End Point Hold the trigger in the full throttle position Turn the TH TRIM knob to adjust the...

Page 7: ... 4 Start driving slowly and if the vehicle does not go straight adjust the steering trim dial on the transmitter IMPORTANT Seat the motor brushes by driving smoothly on a flat surface during use of the first battery charge Properly seating the motor brushes will increase the life and performance of the motor 2 Power on the ESC INSTALLINGTHE VEHICLE BODY ...

Page 8: ...brushes by driving smoothly on a flat surface during use of the first battery charge Failing to do so can greatly reduce motor performance and functional life Prolong motor life by preventing overheating conditions Undue motor wear results from frequent turns stops and starts pushing objects driving in water and tall grass and driving continuously up hill Over temperature protection is installed o...

Page 9: ... operation Channels 1 and 2 must be used as shown in the wiring diagram The motor can be disconnected from the ESC at the connectors in the wiring Part Description A DYNS1215 Motor B DYN1062EC Battery 8 4V C SPMS603 Waterproof Steering Servo D SPMSR310 Waterproof Receiver E DYNS2211 Waterproof Electronic Speed Control ESC F Channel 1 G Channel 2 Operation LED Status Sound at Power UP Stop OFF Forw...

Page 10: ...e assembly Re assemble the shock and refill the shock body with silicone fluid 30 weight recommended Slowly move the shaft and piston up and down to remove air bubbles Move the piston to the midway point of the body and install the cap Wipe off any overflowing fluid When properly filled the piston should rebound about 3 8 in 9 5mm after being pushed in fully Re install the shock on the vehicle Rid...

Page 11: ...c transmitter The DX2E and SR201 receiver are bound at the factory If you need to rebind follow the instructions below 1 With the receiver off insert the bind plug into the BIND port on the receiver 2 Power the receiver through any other port The orange LED will flash continuously indicating the receiver is in bind mode 3 With the steering wheel and throttle trigger in the failsafe positions norma...

Page 12: ...ou may need any assistance For questions or assistance please visit our website at www horizonhobby com submit a Product Support Inquiry or call the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative Inspection or Services If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you l...

Page 13: ...CONTACT INFORMATION IC INFORMATION This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause unde sired operation of the device Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address United States of ...

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