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circuit
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Short Run Time
• Battery damaged/not charged
• Motor dirty or brushes worn
• Check/change battery
• Check/clean/replace
Sluggish Action
• Motor dirty or brushes worn
• Bind in drivetrain
• Vehicle battery is not charged
• Check/clean/replace
• Clean/adjust
• Replace/recharge
Controls Reversed
• ST. REV or TH. REV
• Change switch position
Motor/ESC overheat
• Over-geared
• Install smaller pinion
Doesn’t Operate
• Transmitter batteries low
• Transmitter powered off
• ESC powered off
• Vehicle battery is not charged
• Replace/recharge
• Power On
• Power On
• Replace/recharge
Poor Range
• Transmitter batteries low
• Transmitter antenna is damaged or loose
• Receiver antenna damaged
• Replace/recharge
• Check/tighten
• Check/repair/replace
The system will not
connect
• Transmitter and receiver too near each other
• Transmitter and receiver too near large metal objects
(vehicles, etc.)
• Transmitter accidentally put in bind mode; receiver is no
longer bound
• Move transmitter 8–12 feet (2.4–3.6m)
from receiver
• Move away from large metal objects
(vehicles, etc.)
• Rebind transmitter and receiver
The receiver goes into
failsafe mode a short
distance away from
the transmitter
• Check the receiver antenna to ensure
it is not cut or damaged
• Contact Horizon Product Support
• Make sure receiver antenna is in an
antenna tube and is above vehicle
The receiver quits
responding during
operation
• Low battery voltage
• Loose or damaged wires or connectors between
battery and receiver
• Completely recharge battery
• Do a check of the wires and connection
between battery and receiver. Repair
or replace wires and/or connectors
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lIMIted Warranty
What this Warranty Covers -
Horizon Hobby, Inc. (“Horizon”)
warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the
"Product") will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at
the date of purchase.
What is Not Covered -
This warranty is not transferable and does
not cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident,
misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use,
installation, operation or maintenance, (iii) modification of or to any
part of the Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a
Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not purchased from
an authorized Horizon dealer, or (vi) Product not compliant with ap-
plicable technical regulations. OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
ABOVE, HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTA-
TION, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRAN-
TIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY
ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.
Purchaser’s Remedy -
Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole
and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will, at its option, either
(i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be
defective. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product(s)
involved in a warranty claim. Service or replacement decisions are at
the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase is required for all war-
ranty claims. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
Limitation of Liability -
HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPE-
CIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS
OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY,
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT,
WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER
THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Further, in no event shall the liability
of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability
is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup, final assembly,
modification or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for
any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly,
the user accepts all resulting liability. If you as the purchaser or user
are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of the
Product, purchaser is advised to return the Product immediately in new
and unused condition to the place of purchase.
Law -
These terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to
conflict of law principals). This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at
any time without notice.
WARRANTY SERVICES
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs -
Your local hobby store and/or
place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service. Once as-
sembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must contact
