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NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc.
For up-to-date product literature, visit http://www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
safety Precautions and Warnings
As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating
in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in
damage to the product or property of others.
This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from
many sources outside your control. This interference can cause
momentary loss of control, so it is advisable to always keep a safe
distance in all directions around your model as this margin will help
avoid collisions or injury.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Always operate your model in an open area away from cars, traffic
or people.
• Never operate the model in the street or in populated areas for any
reason.
• Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any
optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs,
etc.) you use.
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the
reach of children.
• Never lick or place any portion of the model in your mouth as it
could cause serious injury or even death.
• Exercise caution when using tools and sharp instruments.
• Take care during maintenance as some parts may have sharp edges.
• Immediately after using your model, do NOT touch equipment
such as the motor, electronic speed control and battery, because
they generate high temperatures. You may burn yourself seriously
touching them.
• Do not put fingers or any objects inside rotating and moving parts,
as this may cause damage or serious injury.
• Always turn on your transmitter before you turn on the receiver in
the car. Always turn off the receiver before turning your transmitter
off.
• Keep the wheels of the model off the ground when checking the
operation of the radio equipment.
WarnIng:
Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating.
Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product and NOT a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical
ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This
product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components
or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and
maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate
correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
Meaning of Special Language:
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
NOTICE:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury
OR create a high probability of superficial injury.
taBle of contents
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Vehicle Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Charging the vehicle Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Charging Warnings and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing Transmitter Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Transmitter Battery safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Removing the Vehicle Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing the Battery in the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Transmitter Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing the Vehicle Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
When You are Finished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Motor Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting the Gear Mesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Electronic Speed Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Electrical Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Shock Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Binding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Compliance Information for the European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
