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1 • Raven BX

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Parts Breakdown

Note:.All.screws.are.included.with.

Key.#49.(Raven.BX.Screw.Set)

Summary of Contents for Raven BX RTR

Page 1: ...Sportwerks Raven BX RTR Assembly and Operation Manual Specifications Scale 1 10 Length 15 in 381mm Front Track 9 75 in 248mm Rear Track 10 in 254mm Weight Varies with battery used Wheel Size 2 2 in ...

Page 2: ... Parts Listing 12 Parts Breakdown 13 15 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Sportwerks Raven BX Your Raven comes complete with a Sportwerks 2 channel AM radio system Dynamite Tazer 15T Electronic Speed Control and a high performance 19T motor Although this is an entry level radio control product it is not a toy and requires some basic mechanical ability and adult supervision This manual contai...

Page 3: ... A Division of Horizon Hobby Inc www SportwerksRC com Safety Precautions The Sportwerks Raven is a sophisticated radio controlled product that must be operated with caution and common sense Failure to operate your model in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the model or other property This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision H...

Page 4: ...i MH batteries We recommend the DYN4049 Prophet Plus LCD AC DC Peak Charger ToolsYou Will Find Handy In addition to the tools included in this kit you will find the following items useful when performing maintenance or repair to your Raven BX Quality tip 2 5 Allen driver 6 5 and 7mm nut drivers 2 Phillips head screwdriver Needle nose pliers Hobby knife Lexan scissors ...

Page 5: ...power on for transmitter operation Indicator Lights Green top light indicates adequate battery power Red light bottom indicates signal strength ST Trim Adjusts the hand off direction of the model TH Trim Adjusts the motor speed to stop at neutral Steering Rate Adjusts the amount the front wheel moves when turned left or right ST REV Reverses the function of the steering when the wheel is turned le...

Page 6: ...ver in position 1 Tazer 15T Electronic Speed Control ESC 1 Electronic Speed Control Controls forward reverse and braking functions 2 ESC Plug Connects to the receiver in position 2 3 Battery Plug Connects to the 7 2 volt battery 4 Motor Connectors Orange positive and Black negative will connect to the motor leads 5 On Off Switch Used to turn the vehicle on 6 Set Up Button Used for programming the ...

Page 7: ...ly move the piston up and down to remove air bubbles 4 Move the piston to the midway point of the body and install the cap 5 Tighten the cap slowly letting excess oil bleed off When properly filled the piston can be pushed and should rebound about 3 8 Cleaning Tip Performance can be hindered if dirt gets in any of the moving suspension parts Use compressed air or a soft paintbrush or toothbrush to...

Page 8: ...be replaced 4 Spray the motor thoroughly with a high quality cleaner like DYN5500 Magnum Force Cleaner 5 Before re installing oil each motor bushing with a drop of quality bushing lubricant Setting the Gear Mesh Proper gear mesh is important to the performance of your vehicle If the mesh is too loose it will cause the spur gear to fail strip if set too tight it will decrease speed and cause the mo...

Page 9: ... negative camber in the rear will decrease side bite and increase steering Camber can be adjusted by lengthening or shortening the threaded turnbuckles Many dealers sell inexpensive adjustment tools for measuring camber Toe In Toe Out Toe in negative toe and toe out positive toe refers to the angle of the tires as viewed from the top of the vehicle Toe in will provide more stability under accelera...

Page 10: ...ion but decrease steering Battery Placement The battery position in your Raven BX can be adjusted by moving the foam block provided with your kit Moving the battery forward will increase steering Moving the battery to the rear will increase traction Slipper Adjustment The slipper clutch helps eliminate parts breakage in the transmission and also aids drivers in low traction conditions coming off c...

Page 11: ...y Motor ESC Overheated Over geared Install smaller pinion Doesn t Operate Transmitter battery Replace AA batteries Transmitter not on Turn on ESC not on Receiver not on Battery Make sure battery is charged Poor Range Glitches Transmitter batteries low Check replace Transmitter antenna loose Check tighten Battery Pack not charged Charge and retry Receiver antenna cut worn Check send in for repair M...

Page 12: ...9 Key Stock Description Price 31 SWK5058 Diff Pinion Idler Shaft Set 3 99 32 SWK5060 Front Rear Suspension Pin Brace Set 4 99 33 SWK5062 Motor Plate 5 99 34 SWK5064 Slipper Plate 8 99 35 SWK5066 Transmission Main Shaft 6 99 36 SWK5250 Front Axles 3 99 37 SWK5070 Ball Studs 5 99 38 SWK5072 Slipper Rebuild Kit 5 99 39 SWK5074 4 40 Locknuts 3 99 40 SWK5076 Body Clips 2 99 41 SWK5252 Camber Steering L...

Page 13: ...Raven BX 13 24 45 38 34 33 45 44 31 17 21 27 44 45 38 60 4 45 61 5 Parts Breakdown Note All screws are included with Key 49 Raven BX Screw Set ...

Page 14: ...BX 20 20 36 39 37 30 30 23 54 52 54 54 55 50 50 47 47 50 50 42 32 29 29 46 20 46 25 37 7 7 46 29 10 39 57 42 30 41 47 8 53 51 53 53 56 Parts Breakdown Note All screws are included with Key 49 Raven BX Screw Set ...

Page 15: ...Raven BX 15 23 28 25 41 30 47 45 26 37 45 16 43 39 9 7 6 32 12 22 13 22 58 39 11 Parts Breakdown Note All screws are included with Key 49 Raven BX Screw Set ...

Page 16: ... 2006 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 www horizonhobby com 9514 2 ...

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