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GRAVE DIGGER
Precautions
• Without proper care, some parts of your model can be seriously
damaged due to contact with water. Know that additional
maintenance procedures will be required after running in wet
conditions in order to maintain the performance of your model.
Do not run your model in wet conditions if you are not willing
to accept the additional care and maintenance responsibilities.
• Not all batteries can be used in wet environments. Consult your
battery manufacturer to see if their batteries can be used in wet
conditions.
• The Traxxas TQi 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 salt water
(ocean water), brackish water (between fresh water and ocean
water), or other contaminated water. Salt water 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 gearing and/or your
driving style in wet conditions to extend the life of the motor
(details follow).
Before Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions
1. Consult the section “After Running Your Vehicle in Wet
Conditions” before proceeding. Make sure you understand the
additional maintenance required with wet running.
2. The wheels have small holes molded in to allow air to enter and
exit the tire during normal running. Water will enter these holes
and get trapped inside the tires if holes are not cut in the tires.
Cut two small holes (3mm or 1/8” diameter) in each tire. Each
hole should be near the tire centerline, 180 degrees apart.
3. Conirm that the RX box O-ring and cover are installed correctly
and secure. Make sure the screws are tight and the blue O-ring is
not visible protruding from the edge of the cover.
4. Conirm that your batteries can be used in wet conditions.
5. Use lower gearing (smaller pinion gears, as low as 12T or spur
gear as large as 90T) when running in mud, deep puddles, snow,
or other similar situations that will restrict the tires and put much
higher loads on the motor.
Motor Precautions
• Titan motor life can be greatly reduced in mud and water. If
the motor gets 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 rapid
motor failure. Your driving habits will determine motor life with a
wet motor. Do not submerge the motor under water.
• Do not gear the motor by temperature when running in wet
conditions. The motor will be cooled by water contact and will
not give an accurate indication of appropriate gearing.
After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions
1. Drain the tires by spinning the tires at high speed to “sling” the
water out. One way to do this is to make several high-speed
passes on a lat, dry surface, if possible.
2. Remove the batteries.
3. Rinse excess dirt and mud off the truck with low-pressure water,
such as from a garden hose. Do NOT use pressure washer
or other high-pressure water. Avoid directing water into the
bearings, transmission, etc.
4. Blow off the truck with compressed air (optional, but
recommended). Wear safety glasses when using compressed air.
5. Remove the wheels from the truck.
6. Spray all the bearings, drivetrain, and fasteners with WD-40
®
or
similar water displacing light oil.
7. 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.
8. As a precautionary step, remove the sealed receiver box
cover. While unlikely, humidity or tiny amounts of moisture or
condensation may enter the receiver box during wet running.
This can cause long-term problems with the sensitive electronics
in the receiver. Removing the receiver box cover during storage
allows the air inside to dry. This step can improve the long-
term reliability of the receiver. It is not necessary to remove the
receiver or unplug any of the wires.
9.
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
DRIVING YOUR MODEL
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