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Running Your Truck
1.
Add 2-Stroke gas and oil mix to gas tank.
2.
Turn your transmitter on.
3.
Turn the truck’s battery switch on (located in the back of roll cage).
4.
Make sure your Manual Engine switch is set to the ON position (located on frame under front right wheel well).
5.
Move choke lever to full choke position.
6.
Push primer bulb several times, until you see gas going through carburetor and back into gas tank lines.
7.
Pull start the engine with a steady, smooth, quick pull until you hear the first pop of the engine trying to start. This is an easy
pull start
system. There is no need for aggressive, quick pulls. Do not over-extend the pull-start or your pull starter may
become damaged.
8.
Flip the choke lever to off position (down). Make sure it stays in position
(see page 1
3
)
.
9.
Pull start the engine again with short, quick pulls until your engine starts.
Sometimes a little throttle input from the transmitter may be necessary to start the engine.
Be careful to not give too much gas – it may result in the engine flooding.
10.
If you are running the truck for the first time, engine break-in is recommended.
The engine break-in process alternates heating and cooling the engine to allow all parts of engine to properly seat
themselves. It also
allows 2-stroke oil from the incoming fuel to coat the interior parts of the engine.
Run the engine at varying speeds for periods of 3 to 10 minutes at a time. During this break-in process, never go full
throttle.
Try to stay below half throttle. Always let the engine idle for 30 seconds before turning it off. Allow the engine to cool off for
10 minutes
before starting it again. Repeat this process 3 or 4 times (3 or 4 full heat cycles).
11.
Reverse Driving Instructions
To drive the truck in reverse,
ensure that the truck has come to a complete stop,
then switch channel 4 from the
transmitter. Switch to
the opposite position – it's a 3-position switch, so be sure to toggle between the furthest positions.
This will cause the servo to active the
reverse function in the transmission. Test this by giving it a little gas to confirm that
reverse is engaged. You may need to toggle the
switch ON and OFF again to engage if reverse is not working.
To go back to forward driving repeat the process of
bringing the truck to a stop
and then switching channel 4 to the
opposite position.
Note:
Because of the size and weight of the truck, try to avoid steering the truck while it is not moving. This will extend the life
of your
steering servos.
Note:
This truck is not waterproof. Do not submerge this truck in deep water. Small puddles or shallow water should not be a
problem.
Note:
If you are planning on driving this truck in excessive dirt, we recommend that you remove the installed choke.
Follow the Choke Removal Instructions in this manual. It might be more difficult to start the truck without the choke,
however, your engine
will last longer because this choke system can let dirt into your engine.
Note:
Using a 2S LiPo battery is possible and will provide better steering
and braking
power
.
After You Drive
• Be sure to let the engine idle for 30 seconds to cool before stopping the engine.
• Press the Kill Switch button (channel 3) on your transmitter to shut the engine off.
• Turn battery switch OFF (located in the back of roll cage).
• Turn your transmitter OFF.
VERY IMPORTANT:
ALWAYS
turn off the truck first, then the receiver, then the transmitter in that order. If your receiver or battery switch is left
ON and
your transmitter is OFF the failsafe will cause the servos to overheat and eventually burn out.
• If your truck is wet or dirty, we recommend rinsing the dirt off with a gentle stream of water and then using compressed air to
dry it off.
•
Important!
Lubricate joint areas and moving parts with WD40 to prevent rust and keep truck working properly for many years
to come.
(example: wheel bearings, suspension links, drive shafts, servo cables)
• Inspect the truck for loose screws, broken and missing parts. We recommend blue lock-tight for screws that are threaded into
aluminum
parts that do not have nylon lock nuts.
• If you are storing your truck for a month or more, we recommend draining the gas out of the tank and carburetor.
Love your truck by taking good care of it and it will love you back.
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