FTX Ravine 1/10th Scale Ready-To-Run 4WD/4WS Electric Motor Powered Off Road Crawler Congratulations on your purchase of the FTX ‘Ravine’ electric off road car. This 1/10th scale model has been factory assembled and all electrics installed and set up to make it the easiest possible introduction to the sport of driving RC cars. WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR OPERATION 3
FAMILIARIZING YOURSELF WITH YOUR 2.
RUNNING YOUR CAR 1. TURNING ON THE SWITCH OF YOUR TRANSMITTER 2. TURN ON THE SWITCH ON YOUR CAR Slide the power switch to switch on the transmitter. The Power button is located on the chassis. Press and hold the Power button for 2-3 seconds to switch on the car. 3. CHECK STEERING PERFORMANCE CENTRE 1. Centre the steering wheel to enable the vehicle to run straightly in line. TURN LEFT TURN RIGHT 2. Turn the steering wheel to the left, and the car turns left.
RUNNING YOUR CAR 4. CHECK TRIGGER RESPONSE MOVE FORWARDS STOP MOVE BACKWARDS PUSH TRIGGER FORWARD PULL TRIGGER BACK CENTRE Pull it to accelerate, release it to stop, and push it to go reverse. If the vehicle goes backwards when you pull the trigger, flip “Throttle Reverse” switch. If the vehicle goes forwards when you push the trigger, flip “Throttle Reverse” switch. 5. TUNING THE STEERING TRIM STEERING TRIM KNOB Gently pull the trigger to allow your car to run slowly.
6. TUNING THE THROTTLE TRIM THROTTLE TRIM: Used to set the throttle neutral point. If the vehicle moves forward or reverse while the throttle trigger is centered, turn this knob until the vehicle remains still. STOPPING YOUR CAR 2. TURNING OFF THE TRANSMITTER 1. TURNING THE CAR OFF Press and hold the Power button for 2-3 seconds to switch off the car. Slide the power switch to switch off the transmitter. 3.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Be sure to always disconnect the battery pack and remove it from your car when not in use. USB charger is exclusively supplied in the packaging. 1) Do NOT charge the battery pack when leaving it in the car. 2) Do NOT drain the battery pack where the car is unable to move. Stop once power drops. 3) Do NOT leave the battery pack uncharged for long periods as performance will drop.
MAINTAINING YOUR CAR After running your car, the following procedures should be performed regularly and will help to maintain your car’s performance. • • • • • • • • • • • Inspect your car for any obvious damage. Check the gears for wear, debris or broken/slipping teeth. Check the wheels and tighten the wheel screws properly. Check for loose screws in the chassis. Check the wiring for frayed or damaged wires or connectors. Check the steering servo which will wear out over time and require replacement.
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