INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUEL D’UTILISATION 1/8 ELECTRIC BUGGY MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI ECX04000 Congratulations on your purchase of the ECX® Revenge Type e™ Buggy. This 1/8-scale model introduces you to the sport of RC driving. Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Kauf des ECX Revenge Type e Buggy. Dieses 1/8 Scale Model öffnet Ihnen die Welt des RC Car Sports. Nous vous félicitons pour l’achat du ECX Revenge Type e Buggy. Ce modèle 1/8 vous initie à la conduite RC.
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EN WATER-RESISTANT VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS Your new Horizon Hobby vehicle has been designed and built with a combination of waterproof and water-resistant components to allow you to operate the product in many “wet conditions”, including puddles, creeks, wet grass, snow and even rain. While the entire vehicle is highly water-resistant, it is not completely waterproof and your vehicle should NOT be treated like a submarine.
EN SPECIFICATIONS Transmitter Electronic Speed Control (ESC) Frequency Modulation Battery 2.4GHz DSMR AA x 4 Servo Power Supply Output Torque Operating Speed Size 4.8V~6V (shared with receiver) 199.8 oz-in (8.5 kg-cm) 0.20 sec/60 degrees of travel 55.6 x 18 x 30mm Input Voltage Constant/Peak Resistance Overload Protection BEC Voltage Size Weight 7.4–11.1V 100 A/590 A 0.0045 Ohm Thermal 6V/3 A 53.5mm x 36mm x 36mm 79 g COMPONENTS Included Items 1. ECX® Revenge Type e™ 1/8-scale Buggy 2.
EN TRANSMITTER BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Never install damaged batteries. • Always remove exhausted batteries. • Never install batteries of mixed types or of different ages in the transmitter. • Always remove batteries before storing the transmitter. • Low battery power can result in loss of control of the RC vehicle. INSTALLING THE WING 1. Remove the long wing clip from the wing mounts. 3. Press the wing onto the wing mounts. 2. Align the holes in the wing with the wing mounts. 4.
EN TRANSMITTER CONTROLS Reverse Switch BIND ST N Allows you to change the direction of steering (ST. REV) and throttle (TH. REV) controls.
EN GETTING STARTED 1. Power on the transmitter. 2. Connect the battery and turn on the ESC. ST. TRIM POWER ST. RATE TH. TRIM 3. Do a test of the transmitter’s control of the vehicle with the vehicle’s wheels off the ground. 4. Start driving slowly, and, if the vehicle does not go straight, adjust the steering trim dial on the transmitter. OPERATION • ALWAYS turn on your transmitter before you turn on the receiver in the vehicle. Always power off the receiver before turning your transmitter off.
EN WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED 1. Remove the body. 2. Power off the ESC and disconnect the battery. 3. Power off the transmitter. 4. Remove the battery from the vehicle and recharge the battery. ST. TRIM POWER ST. RATE TH. TRIM MOTOR CARE • Prolong motor life by preventing overheating conditions. Undue motor wear results from frequent turns, stops and starts, pushing objects, driving in deep sand and tall grass, and driving continuously up hill.
EN ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL (ESC) The ESC comes preset from the factory. It will need to be recalibrated whenever changing to a different transmitter. ESC Calibration Procedure Ensure proper ESC function by calibrating the ESC to your transmitter inputs. 1. Power off the ESC. 2. Ensure your transmitter is powered on, the throttle is not reversed, throttle trim is neutral and throttle travel range is at 100%. Disable any special functions such as ABS, etc. A 3.
EN SHOCK CLEANING Oil-filled shocks will require regular maintenance due to the oil breaking down or getting dirty. This maintenance should be performed after about every 3 to 5 hours of use, depending on the conditions that the vehicle is used in. • Remove the shock from the vehicle. • Remove the cap from the shock body and dispose of fluid. • Disassemble the shock. Clean thoroughly with DYN5505. Dry parts before assembly.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution Short Run Time • Battery damaged/not charged • Bind in drivetrain • Aggressive driving style • High drag driving enviroment • Over-geared • Check/change battery • Clean/adjust • Apply throttle and brakes more smoothly • Drive on a smoother and harder surface • Install a smaller pinion Sluggish Action • Bind in drivetrain • Vehicle battery is not charged • Clean/adjust • Replace/recharge Controls Reversed • ST. REV or TH.
EN SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury.
EN FCC INFORMATION This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
