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j) Controlling the vehicle
Operate the throttle (13) very carefully and do not drive too fast at the beginning until you get used to how
the vehicle responds.
Do not make any fast or sudden movements with the throttle (13) or the control wheel (8).
• The control wheel (8) is used to steer the vehicle. As is the case with a real car, turning it anti-clockwise makes the
car turn to the left, turning it clockwise to the right. If necessary, the servo reverse switch (3) has to be adjusted.
• The dual-rate control (12) is used to limit the steering angle. You can thus increase or decrease the turning circle.
When driving slowly, a small turning circle is appropriate. When driving fast, a big turning circle allows you to steer
the vehicle more sensitively.
• The throttle (13) is used to drive in forward and backward direction. Pull it towards the handle to drive forward (pull
it carefully during your first test runs). Push the throttle into the other direction to drive backward.
The setting might have to be corrected using the servo reverse switch (4).
When changing between forward and reverse, the throttle has to be in centre position (centre position =
motor not moving) briefly (approx. 1 second).
If the throttle is pushed from forward to reverse directly, the brake function of the drive is activated (vehicle
will NOT reverse).
Examples:
1. Release throttle, vehicle rolls to a halt (or does not move)
2. Drive forward, pull the throttle towards the handle
3. Drive forward and then brake (vehicle slows down; does not roll to a halt slowly); push throttle away from the
handle without stopping
4. Drive forward and then reverse (wait briefly before changing direction, approx. 1 second!)
Wait briefly
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