OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COVERS MODELS 1508, 1501
INTRODUCTION REQUIRED EQUIPMENT Thank you for purchasing the new Traxxas Villain IV offshore racing boat. This manual contains the instructions you will need to operate and maintain your new Villain IV boat. Look over the manual and examine the Villain IV carefully before running it. If for some reason you think the Villain IV is not what you wanted, then do not continue any further.
NEUTRAL POSITION - The NEUTRAL POSITION is the standing position that the SERVO seeks when the TRANSMITTER controls are at neutral. TRIM - TRIM is the fine-tuning adjustment of the NEUTRAL POSITION of the SERVOS. This adjustment is made by moving the throttle and steering trim sliders on the face of the TRANSMITTER. • THROTTLE TRIM/ STEERING TRIM: Adjust the throttle trim control so that the motor in the Villain does not run after the battery pack is plugged in.
5) Operate the throttle stick on the transmitter to ensure that the throttle is operating properly. If the propellers start spinning after you plug in the battery, or the boat doesn’t seem to reach full speed, then refer to the directions for adjusting the electronic speed control. 6) The radio system should be range-tested before each session of running. With the radio system on, have a friend carry the boat away from you a distance equal to the maximum range you plan to operate the the Villain IV.
• Always be ready to reduce the throttle if the Villain IV appears to be unstable or “chine walking” (rocking violently from side-toside). Always reduce the throttle when turning, especially in rough water. Jumping the Villain IV or towing anything with it should not be attempted. • Return the Villain IV to shore at the first sign of weak batteries. The Villain IV will begin to slow and the controls will become sluggish.
The radio system that is provided with the ready-to-run models is covered by separate warranty on a separate page (included in your documentation package). The radio system warranty does not cover water damage. This model is not intended for use by children without the supervision of a responsible adult. Every precaution outlined in this manual should be followed to help ensure safe operation.
