4
EN
CIRCUIT
™
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
1.
Turn the battery clips (
A
) clockwise to remove
the battery strap (
B
).
2.
Install a fully charged battery. (Not included)
3.
Install the battery strap.
4.
Turn the battery clips counterclockwise to secure
the battery strap.
Place foam blocks (ECX1053) in front of the battery so
the weight of the battery increases rear traction or in
back of the battery to increase steering response.
CAUTION:
Connecting the battery to the
ESC with reversed polarity will cause damage
to the ESC, the battery or both. Damage caused by
incorrectly connecting the battery is not covered
under warranty.
A
B
QUICK START
Please read the entire manual to gain a full understanding of the vehicle, fi ne-tuning the setup and performing maintenance.
1. Read the safety precautions found in this manual.
2. Charge a battery for the vehicle. Refer to the included
charging warnings and instructions for battery charging
information.
3. Install the AA batteries in the transmitter. Only use alkaline
or rechargeable batteries.
4. Install the fully charged battery in the vehicle.
5. Power ON the transmitter and then the vehicle. Wait 5 seconds for
the ESC to initialize. Always power the transmitter ON before the
vehicle and power it OFF after the vehicle has been powered OFF.
6. Check the steering and throttle control directions. Verify that the
servos are moving in the correct direction.
7. Drive your vehicle.
8. Perform any necessary maintenance.
VEHICLE PREPARATIONS
