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troubleshooting guide
• Doesn’t operate
Battery not charged or plugged in
Charge battery / plug in
Receiver switch not “On”
Turn on receiver switch
Transmitter not “On” or low battery
Turn on / replace batteries
• Motor runs but rear wheels
don’t move
Pinion not meshing with spur gear
Adjust pinion/spur mesh
Pinion spinning on motor shaft
Replace pinion gear on motor
Slipper too loose
Check & adjust slipper
Transmission gears stripped
Replace transmission gears
Drive pin in axle missing
Check & replace
Servo plug not in receiver
Check if plug in / all the way
Servo gears or motor damaged
Replace or repair servo
• Steering doesn’t work
• Won’t turn one direction
Servo gears damaged
Replace servo gears
Motor plugs loose
Plug in completely
Motor wire broken
Repair or replace as needed
ESC damaged
Call Electronics Tech
• Motor doesn’t run
• ESC gets hot
Motor over-geared
Put smaller pinion on motor
Driveline bound up
Check wheels & trans for binds
Ni-MH pack not fully charged
Recharge
Charger not allowing full charge
Try another charger
Slipper slipping too much
Check/adjust slipper
Motor worn out
Replace motor
Driveline bound up
Check wheels & trans for binds
• Poor run time and/or
sluggish acceleration
• Poor range/glitches
Transmitter batteries low
Check & replace as necessary
Transmitter antenna damaged
Check & tighten
Battery low in truck
Replace or recharge
Loose plugs or wires
Check motor and power plugs
• Slipper won’t adjust
Drive pin missing in shaft
Replace drive pin
Spur gear face worn out
Replace spur gear & adjust slipper
