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THE MINT 400 LIMITED EDITION • INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PRECAUTIONS
• Never touch moving parts.
• Never disassemble while the batteries are installed.
• Always let parts cool before touching.
GEARING
Your vehicle has been equipped with the optimal gearing for the stock platform. It offers an
ideal balance between speed, power and efficiency. Should you decide to customize your
vehicle with optional batteries or motors, it may be necessary for you to change the pinion or
spur gear.
DYNAMITE
®
FUZE™ 3800KV BRUSHLESS MOTOR
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Vehicle does not operate
Battery not charged or plugged in
Charge battery/plug in
ESC switch not “On”
Turn on ESC switch
Transmitter not “On” or low battery
Turn on/replace batteries
Motor runs but wheels
do not rotate
Pinion not meshing with spur gear
Adjust pinion/spur mesh
Pinion spinning on motor shaft
Tighten pinion gear setscrew on motor shaft flat spot
Transmission gears stripped
Replace transmission gears
Drive pin broken
Check and replace drive pin
Steering does not work
Servo plug not in receiver properly
Make sure the steering servo plug is connected to the receiver steering channel, noting proper polarity
Servo gears or motor damaged
Replace or repair servo
Will not turn one direction
Servo gears damaged
Replace or repair servo
Motor does not run
Motor wire solder joint is damaged
Resolder the motor wire with the proper equipment
Motor wire broken
Repair or replace as needed
ESC damaged
Contact Horizon Hobby Product Support
ESC gets hot
Motor over-geared
Use smaller pinion or larger spur gear
Driveline bound up
Check wheels and transmission for binding
Poor run time and/or sluggish
acceleration
Battery pack not fully charged
Recharge battery
Charger not allowing full charge
Try another charger
Driveline bound up
Check wheels, transmission for binding
Poor range and/or glitching
Transmitter batteries low
Check and replace
Vehicle battery low
Recharge battery
Loose plugs or wires
Check all wire connections and plugs
Installing a pinion gear with fewer teeth or a spur gear with more teeth will provide greater
torque but will reduce top speed. Likewise, a pinion gear with more teeth or a spur gear with
fewer teeth will reduce torque and increase top speed. Care should be taken when installing
larger pinion gears as this can “overgear” the vehicle, resulting in overheating of the motor
and ESC. When testing different gearing options, pay close attention to the temperature of
the motor and speed control to ensure you are operating within the temperature range of the
components. The motor or ESC should never be so hot that it cannot be touched. If tempera-
tures are too hot, a different gearing combination with a lower pinion gear and/or higher spur
gear is suggested.
TUNING, ADJUSTING AND
MAINTAINING THE VEHICLE
• Examine your vehicle on a regular basis.
• Use a brush to remove dirt and dust.
• Look for damage to the suspension arms and other molded parts.
• Re-glue the tires to the wheels, if necessary.
• Use suitable tools to tighten fasteners.
• Make sure the camber and steering linkages are not bent. Replace any bent linkages.
• Adjust the Toe and Camber settings, if necessary.
• Remove the shocks and inspect them for damage. Rebuild the shocks if oil is leaking.
• Inspect electronics and batteries for exposed wires. Repair exposed wires with shrink-wrap
or replace the wire.
• Make sure the ESC and receiver are secure on the chassis. Replace the double-sided tape,
if necessary.
• Power on your transmitter. If the blue light is flashing, replace the AAA batteries in the
transmitter.
• Check the spur gear for wear.
SERVICE/REPAIR
RADIO/SPEED CONTROL AND MOTOR
If any problems other than those covered in the troubleshooting section arise, please call the
appropriate electronics service department. They will be able to give the problem additional
specific attention and provide instructions for the solution.
MAINTENANCE
If any questions other than those covered in the troubleshooting or maintenance sections
arise, please call the appropriate Horizon product support department.
CLEANING
Performance can be hindered if dirt gets in any of the moving suspension parts. Use
compressed air, a soft paintbrush, or a toothbrush to remove dust or dirt. Avoid using solvents
or chemicals as they can actually wash dirt into the bearings or moving parts, as well as cause
damage to the electronics.
