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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) and receiver 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 below 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.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• Read through the wet conditions maintenance procedures and make
sure that you have all the tools you will need to properly maintain your
vehicle.
• 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.
• Most transmitters are not water-resistant. Consult your transmitter’s
manual or the manufacturer before operation.
• Never operate your transmitter or vehicle where lightning may be present.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Spray the bearings, drive train, fasteners and other metal parts with
a water-displacing light oil. Do not spray the motor.
• Let the vehicle air dry before you store it. Water (and oil) may
continue to drip for a few hours.
• 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
bushings with lightweight motor oil.
WATER-RESISTANT VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Water-Resistant Vehicle With Waterproof Electronics ............................. 3
Box Contents..................................................................................................... 4
Required Equipment ........................................................................................ 4
Recommended Tools ....................................................................................... 4
Getting Started Checklist ................................................................................ 5
Vehicle Parts ..................................................................................................... 5
Charge the Vehicle Battery ............................................................................ 6
Install the Transmitter Batteries .................................................................... 6
Transmitter Functions ...................................................................................... 6
SPMSR315 Dual Pprotocol Receiver ............................................................ 7
Adjusting the Vehicle battery tray ................................................................. 7
Install the Vehicle Battery .............................................................................. 8
Binding ............................................................................................................... 8
Range-checking the Radio System ............................................................... 9
Vehicle Maintenance ...................................................................................... 9
Firma 40A Brushed ESC ................................................................................ 10
Gear Ratios...................................................................................................... 10
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 11
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................ 12
Warranty and Service Contact Information .............................................. 12
FCC Information .............................................................................................. 13
IC Information ................................................................................................. 13
Compliance Information for the European Union ..................................... 13
Parts Lists ........................................................................................................ 56
Recommended Parts ..................................................................................... 58
Optional Parts ................................................................................................. 58
Electronics ...................................................................................................... 58
Notes ................................................................................................................ 59