TRX-4M • 19
DRIVING YOUR MODEL
• The transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet
conditions, such as rain.
• Do not operate your model during a rain storm or other inclement
weather where lightning may be present.
• Do not allow your model to come in contact with saltwater (ocean
water), brackish water (between fresh water and ocean water), or
other contaminated water. Saltwater is highly conductive and highly
corrosive. Use caution if you plan to run your model on or near a beach.
• Even casual water contact can reduce the life of your motor. Special
care must be taken to modify your driving style in wet conditions to
extend the life of the motor (details below).
Before Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions
Consult the section “After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions”
before proceeding. Make sure you understand the additional
maintenance required with wet running.
Motor Precaution
Avoid running your vehicle in water deep enough to submerge the
Titan® 180 87T motor as it can reduce motor life. If the motor does get
excessively wet or submerged, use very light throttle (run the motor
slowly) until the excess water can run out. Applying full throttle to a
motor full of water can cause premature motor failure. Your driving
habits will determine motor life with a wet motor.
After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions
1. Remove the battery.
2. Rinse excess dirt and mud off the truck with low-pressure water,
such as from a garden hose. Do not use a pressure washer or other
high-pressure water. Avoid directing water into the bushings,
bearings, transmission, etc.
3. Blow off the truck with compressed air (optional, but
recommended). Wear safety glasses when using compressed air.
4. Remove the wheels/tires from the truck.
5. Your vehicle comes equipped with low maintenance self-
lubricating bushings, but it’s still good practice to spray all
bushings, bearings, and other metal parts with WD- 40® or similar
water-displacing light oil.
6. Let the truck stand or you may blow off with compressed air. Placing
the truck in a warm, sunny spot will aid drying. Trapped water and
oil will continue to drip from the truck for a few hours. Place it on a
towel or piece of cardboard to protect the surface underneath.
7.
Additional Maintenance
: Increase your frequency of disassembly,
inspection, and lubrication of the following items. This is necessary
after extended wet use or if the vehicle will not be used for an
extended period of time (such as a week or longer). This additional
maintenance is needed to prevent any trapped moisture from
corroding internal steel components.
•
Front and rear axle assemblies
: Remove and clean the front and
rear axles as needed. Refer to your exploded view diagrams for
help with disassembly and reassembly.
•
Transmission
: Remove, disassemble, and clean the transmission
components. Refer to your exploded view diagrams for help with
disassembly and reassembly.
