Vaterra SLICK ROCK, User Manual

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
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Read through the wet conditions maintenance procedures
and make sure that you have all the tools you will need to
properly maintain your vehicle.
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Not all batteries can be used in wet conditions. Consult the
battery manufacturer before use. Caution should be taken
when using Li-Po batteries in wet conditions.
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Most transmitters are not water-resistant. Consult your
transmitter’s manual or the manufacturer before operation.
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Never operate your transmitter or vehicle where lightning
may be present.
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Do not operate your vehicle where it could come in contact
with salt water (ocean water or water on salt-covered roads),
contaminated or polluted water. Salt water is very conductive
and highly corrosive, so use caution.
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Even minimal water contact can reduce the life of your motor
if it has not been certified as water-resistant or waterproof. If
the motor becomes excessively wet, apply very light throttle
until the water is mostly removed from the motor. Running a
wet motor at high speeds may rapidly damage the motor.
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Driving in wet conditions can reduce the life of the motor.
The additional resistance of operating in water causes
excess strain. Alter the gear ratio by using a smaller pinion
or larger spur gear. This will increase torque (and motor life)
when running in mud, deeper puddles, or any wet conditions
that will increase the load on the motor for an extended
period of time.
WET CONDITIONS MAINTENANCE
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Drain any water that has collected in the tires by
spinning them at high speed. With the body removed,
place the vehicle upside down and pull full throttle for
a few short bursts until the water has been removed.
CAUTION: Always keep hands, fingers, tools and any
loose or hanging objects away from rotating parts when
performing the above drying technique.
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Remove the battery pack(s) and dry the contacts. If you have
an air compressor or a can of compressed air, blow out any
water that may be inside the recessed connector housing.
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Remove the tires/wheels from the vehicle and gently rinse
the mud and dirt off with a garden hose. Avoid rinsing the
bearings and transmission.
NOTICE: Never use a pressure washer to clean
your vehicle.
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Use an air compressor or a can of compressed air to dry
the vehicle and help remove any water that may have
gotten into small crevices or corners.
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Spray the bearings, drive train, fasteners and other metal
parts with a water-displacing light oil. Do not spray the motor.
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Let the vehicle air dry before you store it.
Water (and oil) may continue to drip for a few hours.
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Increase the frequency of disassembly,
inspection and lubrication of the following:
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Front and rear axle hub assembly bearings.
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All transmission cases, gears and differentials.
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Motor—clean with an aerosol motor cleaner and
re-oil the bearings with lightweight motor oil.
WATER-RESISTANT VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
Your new Horizon Hobby vehicle
has been designed and built with a
combination of waterproof and water-
resistant components to allow you
to operate the product in many “wet
conditions”, including puddles, creeks,
wet grass, snow and even rain.
While the entire vehicle is highly water-
resistant, it is not completely waterproof
and your vehicle should NOT be treated
like a submarine. The various electronic
components used in the vehicle, such
as the Electronic Speed Control (ESC),
servo(s) are waterproof, however, most
of the mechanical components are
water-resistant and should not be
submerged.
Metal parts, including the bearings,
hinge pins, screws and nuts, as well as
the contacts in the electrical cables, will
be susceptible to corrosion if additional
maintenance is not performed after
running in wet conditions. To maximize
the long-term performance of your
vehicle and to keep the warranty intact,
the procedures described in the “Wet
Conditions Maintenance” section to fol-
low must be performed regularly if you
choose to run in wet conditions. If you
are not willing to perform the additional
care and maintenance required, then
you should not operate the vehicle
in those conditions.
CAUTION: Failure to exercise caution while using this product and complying with the following precautions could
result in product malfunction and/or void the warranty.