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INSTALL THE VEHICLE BATTERY
ADJUSTING THE VEHICLE BATTERY TRAY
The battery trays may be adjusted to fit a wide range of battery sizes.
To adjust the battery tray:
1. Loosen the four flathead screws shown in the illustration.
2. Slide the ends of the battery tray in or out to fit the desired battery.
3. Tighten the four flathead screws. Do not over-tighten the screws.
2. Remove the four body clips from under the body.
3. Lift the body from the chassis.
4. Place the battery in the battery tray. The battery tray length may be
adjusted to fit the battery as described in the previous section.
5. Secure the battery to the tray with the hook and loop strap.
6. Connect the battery to the ESC.
7. Re-install the body and four body clips to the chassis.
NOTICE:
Always power off the ESC and disconnect the battery from
the ESC before powering off the transmitter. Loss of vehicle control
may result.
1. Power on the transmitter.
The following steps show the installation of a single standard size battery in the left battery tray of the vehicle.
Vehicle run time can be extended by installing a second battery pack in the opposite side battery tray, using a parallel y-harness (SPMXCA509).
The other pack should be installed in the opposite side battery tray.
8. Power on the receiver/ESC by pressing the power button located
on the bottom of the chassis, opposite the steering servo.
