User Manual

RUCKUS | TORMENT

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INSTALLING THE BATTERY

1. Turn the battery clips (A) clockwise to remove the battery strap (B).

2. Install a fully charged battery.

3. Install the battery strap.

4. Turn the battery clips counterclockwise to secure the battery strap.

Place foam blocks (ECX2015) in front of the battery so the weight of

the battery increases rear traction or in back of the battery to increase

steering response.

CAUTION: Connecting the battery to the ESC with reversed

polarity will cause damage to the ESC, the battery or both.

Damage caused by incorrectly connecting the battery is not covered

under warranty.

QUICK START

Please read the entire manual to gain a full understanding of the vehicle, ﬁne-tuning the setup and performing maintenance.

1. Read the safety precautions found in this manual.

2. Charge a battery for the vehicle. Refer to the included

charging warnings and instructions for battery charging

information.

3. Install the AA batteries in the transmitter. Only use alkaline

or rechargeable batteries.

4. Install the fully charged battery in the vehicle.

5. Power ON the transmitter and then the vehicle. Wait 5 seconds for

the ESC to initialize. Always power the transmitter ON before the

vehicle and power it OFF after the vehicle has been powered OFF.

6. Check the steering and throttle control directions. Verify that the

servos are moving in the correct direction.

7. Drive your vehicle.

8. Perform any necessary maintenance.

VEHICLE PREPARATIONS