Maintaining Your Model
Your model requires timely maintenance in order to stay in top running condition. The following
procedures should be taken very serfously.
Inspect the vehicle for obvious damage or wear. Look for:
1 . Cracked, bent, or damaged parts
2. Check the wheels and steering for binding.
3. Check the operation of the shock absorbers.
4. Check the Wiring for any frayed wires or loose connections.
5. Check the mounting of the receiver and servo(s) and speed control.
6. Check the tightness of the wheel nuts with a wrench.
7. Check the operation of the radio system, especially the c:ondition of the batteries.
8. Check for any loose screws in the chassis structure or suspension.
9. Inspect the gears for wear, broken teeth, or debris lodged between the teeth.
l 0. Check the tightness of the front pivot balls.
Motor: Every 10-15 runs, remove, clean, and lubricate the motor.Use a product such as electric motor
cleaning spray to fiush dirt out of the motor. After cleaning, lubricate the bushings at each end of the
motor With a drop of light-weight electric motor oil.
Chassis: Keep the chassis clean of accumulated dirt and grime. Periodically inspect the chassis for
damage.
Shocks: Keep the oil level in the shocks full. Use only 1 00% pure silicone shock oil to prolong the life of
the seals. If you are experiencing leakage around the top of the shock, inspect the bladder in the top
cap for signs of damage or distortion from overtightening. If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it
is time for a rebuild.
Suspension: Per
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beot turobuckles, loose screws, and any sfgns of stress or bending. Replace components
as needed
Driveline: Inspect the drfveline for signs of wear such as worn drive yokes, dirty axle half shafts, and any
unusual no1se or binding. Remove the gear cover, inspect the spur gear for wear, and check the
tightness of set screws in the pinion gears.llghten, clean, or replace components as needed.
Storage
When you are through running the model for the day, blow ft off With compressed air or use a soft
bristled paint brush to dust off the vehicle. Always disconnect and remove the battery from the model
whenever the model is stored. If the model will be stored for a long time, then also remove the batteries
from the transmitter.Keep this tnilnual and the other documents induded with your model for future
reference. If you misplace your manual or any of the documents, they may be downloaded at
www.pandahobby.com.
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