Traxxas 4510 Nitro Sport, Operating Instructions Manual

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PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Every precaution outlined in this manual needs to be followed to
help ensure safe operation. Operate your model sensibly and with
care and it will be exciting, safe, and fun for you and your spectators.
Failure to operate your model in a safe and responsible manner
could result in property damage and serious injury. You alone must
see to it that the instructions are followed and the precautions are
adhered to.
The Nitro Sport is not intended for use by children without the
supervision of a responsible adult. Traxxas shall not be liable for
any loss or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental,
or consequential, arising from the use, misuse, or abuse of this
product and any chemical or accessory required to operate
this product.
• Nitro Sport is very fast! Children under 16 years of age and
inexperienced drivers should not operate the Nitro Sport
without the supervision of a responsible and knowledgeable
(experienced) adult.
• Model engine fuel is dangerous and highly poisonous. Always
follow all directions and precautions printed on the fuel container.
Model engine fuel is poisonous to humans and animals. Drinking the
fuel can cause blindness and death. Handle with care and respect.
• Model engine fuel, especially when in a fuel dispensing bottle, may
look like a cool drink to a child. Keep all fuel out of the reach of
children at all times. Do not place fuel containers on the ground
where children can reach them while you are driving.
• Model engine fuel is flammable. Never allow smoking, sparks, heat
or flame in the presence of fuel or fuel vapors.
• The engine, brakes, and exhaust system may become extremely
hot during use. Be careful not to touch the parts, especially when
refueling or stopping the engine.
• Prolonged exposure to the engine exhaust can be harmful.
Avoid breathing the engine exhaust. Always run your Nitro Sport
outdoors, in a well-ventilated area. Never run the engine indoors.
• Do not operate your Nitro Sport at night, or anytime your line of
sight to the model may be obstructed or impaired in any way.
• Never operate your Nitro Sport in crowds of people or busy
pedestrian areas. Nitro Sport is very fast and could cause injury to
those unaware of its presence. Keep small children at a safe distance
away from the operating area.
• Because Nitro Sport is controlled by radio, it is subject to radio
interference from many sources beyond your control. Since radio
interference can cause momentary loss of control, always allow
a safety margin in all directions around your model to prevent
collisions.
• The engine can be loud. If the noise makes you uncomfortable, wear
ear protection. Be considerate of your neighbors by not running
your model early in the morning or late in the evening.
• Most importantly, use good common sense at all times.
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WARNING!
Carefully read and follow all instructions in this and any accompanying
materials to prevent serious damage to your model. Failure to follow
these instructions will be considered abuse and/or neglect.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Traxxas Nitro Sport. This manual
contains the instructions you will need to operate and maintain
your Nitro Sport.
Look over the manual and examine the Nitro
Sport carefully before running it. If for some reason you think the
Nitro Sport is not what you wanted, then do not continue any
further.
Your hobby dealer absolutely cannot accept a Nitro Sport
for return or exchange after it has been run.
Please read all of the operating instructions and precautions
before attempting to drive the Nitro Sport. Even if you are an
experienced R/C enthusiast, continue reading to learn about Nitro
Sport’s unique features. Pay special attention to the mechanical
and safety precautions outlined in the manual.
If you have any questions about your new model, feel free to call
Traxxas’ technical support line toll-free at 1-888-TRAXXAS
(1-888-872-9927) Outside the U.S. call 972-265-8000. Technical
support is available Monday through Friday, from 8:30am to
9:00pm Central Standard Time. Technical assistance is also
available through our website at Traxxas.com (e-mail us at
support@Traxxas.com). We hope that you will enjoy many hours
of fun with your new Nitro Sport.
FUEL
It’s imperative that you use the correct fuel in your Pro.15 engine
for maximum performance and engine life. Traxxas Top Fuel
®
Power Plus ™ should be used to ensure correct engine lubrication,
performance, and ease of tuning.
• Top Fuel is the only fuel which is 100% certified for use in
Traxxas engines.
• Traxxas Top Fuel is made with just the right balance of natural
and synthetic lubricants to allow excellent throttle response
and the best top-end performance, without
sacrificing long-term durability.
You may use 10% or 20% nitro-content fuel.
Try to use the same percentage all the time,
avoid switching back and forth between fuels.
We recommend that if you break in your
engine on 20% fuel that you stick with that
percentage. If you do move to a higher or
lower percentage, make sure you readjust your
fuel mixture to compensate.
Can other brands of fuel be used besides Top Fuel?
There are
other fuels that can provide satisfactory performance; however,
there could be long-term costs in the form of decreased engine
performance, loss of tuning ease, and shorter engine life. Only
use fuels that contain both castor and synthetic oil.
Everyone has an opinion or a claim to make about fuel. The
engineering team at Traxxas has spent years developing Traxxas
engines. No one knows more about the specific fuel requirements
of Traxxas engines, than Traxxas engineers. We strongly urge you
not to take chances with your engine investment and use the
Traxxas fuel made for Traxxas engines.
FUEL BOTTLE
Fuel is usually purchased by the gallon or
quart, so a smaller bottle with a dispensing
tube is required to fill the fuel tank. The
fuel tank in the Nitro Sport has a capacity
of 75cc. The fuel bottle should always be
capped to prevent the fuel from evaporating
and becoming contaminated with debris
or moisture. The alcohol and nitro contents
of the fuel will evaporate, thus upsetting the
fuel balance and spoiling the fuel. Do not use
old or dirty fuel!
Part #5001-Fuel Bottle