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2.0 GAS RTR: 1:5 4WD DESERT BUGGY • INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
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. 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 supervi-
sion. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. 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.
WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS
Always purchase from a Horizon Hobby, LLC authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product.
Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming
compatibility with DSM or Spektrum technology.
NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.
horizonhobby.com or www.towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resources tab for this product.
MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
WARNING:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of super-
ficial injury.
CAUTION:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
NOTICE:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.
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 open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffic
and 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
BOX CONTENTS ................................................................3
WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS ............................................3
QUICK START ....................................................................4
CHARGING THE BATTERIES ................................................4
INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES ........................4
VEHICLE PREPARATION ....................................................4
TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS ................................................5
SERVO TRAVEL .................................................................5
SPMSR315 DUAL PROTOCOL RECEIVER ............................6
RECEIVER ANTENNA ..........................................................6
BINDING ..........................................................................6
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS ....................................................6
BEFORE RUNNING THE VEHICLE .........................................6
OPENING THE BODY FOR MAINTENANCE ..........................7
BASIC FUEL WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES ..........................8
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ......................................................8
FUEL MIXING PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES ....................8
MIXING THE FUEL .............................................................8
FUEL STORAGE PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES ................8
FUEL PREPARATION .........................................................8
ENGINE STOP SWITCH .....................................................9
VEHICLE STARTING AND RUNNING .....................................9
FUELING THE VEHICLE ....................................................10
TURNING THE SYSTEM ON .............................................10
PRIMING THE ENGINE .....................................................11
STARTING PROCEDURE: COLD ENGINE ............................11
STARTING PROCEDURE: HOT ENGINE ..............................12
BREAKING IN THE ENGINE ..............................................12
STOPPING THE ENGINE ...................................................13
TURNING THE SYSTEM OFF ............................................13
ADJUSTING STEERING AND THROTTLE TRIMS .................14
SPARK PLUG TEST .........................................................14
FLOODED ENGINE ...........................................................15
INTRODUCTION TO ENGINE TUNING ................................16
ENGINE TUNING ..............................................................16
FACTORY CARBURETOR SETTINGS ..................................17
ADJUSTING THE HIGH-SPEED NEEDLE ............................17
ADJUSTING THE LOW-SPEED NEEDLE .............................17
IDLE ADJUSTMENT .........................................................17
CAMBER ........................................................................18
DROOP ...........................................................................18
SHOCK OIL .....................................................................18
VEHICLE TUNING ............................................................18
SHOCK SPRINGS .............................................................19
SHOCK MOUNTING POSITIONS ........................................19
FRONT TOE ....................................................................19
SWAY BARS ....................................................................19
DIFFERENTIALS...............................................................20
GEARING .......................................................................20
BRAKE BIAS ...................................................................20
RIDE HEIGHT ..................................................................20
FREQUENT MAINTENANCE .............................................21
REMOVE AIR FILTER FOAM ..............................................21
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .................................................21
SEMI-FREQUENT MAINTENANCE ....................................22
INFREQUENT MAINTENANCE ..........................................25
ENGINE DOES NOT START ...............................................30
ENGINE STARTS THEN STALLS .........................................30
ENGINE IS RUNNING, BUT VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE ........30
ERRATIC CONTROL .........................................................30
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .............................................30
LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................................43
WARRANTY AND SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION ..........44
FCC AND CANADA COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ...............44
IC INFORMATION .............................................................44
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION ...44
REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................124
RECOMMENDED PARTS ...............................................126
OPTIONAL PARTS ........................................................127
PARTS EXPLOSION ........................................................129
HARDWARE .................................................................135
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