Owner`s manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
• Doesn’t operate Battery not charged or plugged in Charge battery / plug in
Receiver switch not “On” Turn on receiver switch
Transmitter not “On” or low battery Turn on / replace batteries
• Motor runs but wheels don’t
move
Pinion not meshing with spur gear Adjust pinion/spur mesh
Pinion spinning on motor shaft Replace pinion gear on motor
Slipper too loose Check & adjust slipper
Transmission gears stripped Replace transmission gears
Drive pin in axle missing Check & replace
Servo plug not in receiver Check if plug in/all the way
Servo gears or motor damaged Replace or repair servo
• Steering doesn’t work
• Won’t turn one direction Servo gears damaged Replace servo gears
Motor plugs loose Plug in completely
Motor wire broken Repair or replace as needed
ESC damaged Call Electronics Tech
• Motor doesn’t run
• ESC gets hot Motor over-geared Put smaller pinion on motor
Driveline bound up Check wheels & trans for binds
NiMH pack not fully charged Recharge
Charger not allowing full charge Try another charger
Slipper slipping too much Check/adjust slipper
Motor worn out Replace motor
Driveline bound up Check wheels & trans for binds
• Poor run time and/or
sluggish acceleration
• Poor range/glitches Transmitter batteries low Check & replace as necessary
Transmitter antenna damaged Check & tighten
Battery low in truck Replace or recharge
Loose plugs or wires Check motor and power plugs
• Slipper won’t adjust Drive pin missing in shaft Replace drive pin
Spur gear face worn out Replace spur gear & adjust slipper