• Raven BX
®
Motor Maintenance
After.about.10.runs,.the.motor.should.be.cleaned.and.the.brushes..
inspected.for.wear ..Proper.maintenance.will.not.only.increase.motor.life,..
it.will.improve.performance .
1 .. You.will.first.need.to.remove.the.gear.cover.and.pinion.gear ..Then.
remove.the.2.motor.retaining.screws .
2 .. Disconnect.the.bullet.connecters.from.the.ESC .
3 .. Remove.the.brush.springs.and.brushes ..Inspect.the.brushes.(if.
severely.worn.or.discolored.they.should.be.replaced) .
4 .. Spray.the.motor.thoroughly.with.a.high.quality.cleaner.like.
DYN5500.Magnum.Force.Cleaner .
5 .. Before.re-installing,.oil.each.motor.bushing.with.a.drop.of.quality.
bushing.lubricant .
Setting the Gear Mesh
Proper.gear.mesh.is.important.to.the.performance.of.your.vehicle ..If.the.
mesh.is.too.loose,.it.will.cause.the.spur.gear.to.fail.(strip);.if.set.too.tight,.it.
will.decrease.speed.and.cause.the.motor.to.overheat .
To.set.the.gear.mesh,.loosen.the.motor.screws.and.insert.a.small.piece.of.
paper.between.the.two.gears .
Push.the.gears.together.and.re-tighten.the.screws ..Finally.remove.the.paper,.
the.gear.should.be.able.to.rock.back.and.forth.slightly .