SLICKROCK™ OWNER’S MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR M A N U A L E D E L L’ U T E N T E
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NOTICE WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury. All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
WATER-RESISTANT VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Your new Horizon Hobby vehicle has been designed and built with a combination of waterproof and waterresistant components to allow you to operate the product in many “wet conditions”, including puddles, creeks, wet grass, snow and even rain.
TABLE OF CONTENTS / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / QUICK START / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / INTRODUCTION Please read the entire manual to gain a full understanding of the Vaterra Slickrock 1/18th 4WD Rock Buggy RTR vehicle, fine-tuning the setup, and performing maintenance. Thank you for purchasing the Vaterra Slickrock™ 1/18th 4WD Desert Buggy RTR. This guide contains the basic instructions for operating your new vehicle.
COMPONENTS / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / »» 1/18-Scale Slickrock™ 4WD Rock Buggy RTR »» Spektrum™ DX2E 2.4GHz DSM® Radio System »» Dynamite® Tazer™ Mini Waterproof Brushed ESC »» Dynamite 280 Mini Rock Crawler Motor »» SPMS602 Waterproof Servo »» Dynamite 7.
THE VEHICLE BATTERY / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Refer to the charging warnings. It is recommended you charge the battery while you inspect the vehicle. The battery will be required to confirm proper operation in future steps.
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// INSTALLING THE VEHICLE BATTERY 1 Ensure the ESC is powered OFF. 2 Remove the door from the battery box. 3 Install the fully charged battery into the battery box as shown. 4 Connect the battery to the ESC. 5 Reinstall the door on the battery box. 6 Power ON the transmitter, then the vehicle.
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// For more information on the transmitter, go to www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for the Spektrum DX2E to download the instruction manual. SPEKTRUM DX2E RADIO SYSTEM 1 Steering Wheel controls direction (left/right) of the model 6 ST. Trim adjusts the “hands off” direction of the model 2 Throttle Trigger controls speed and direction (forward/brake/reverse) of the model 7 TH.
TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER BINDING / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / BINDING PROCEDURE 1 Make sure the transmitter and vehicle are both powered OFF. 5 When the receiver binds to the transmitter, the receiver LED will turn solid. 2 Install a bind plug in the receiver battery/bind port. You do not need to remove any of the other plugs to re-bind. 6 Power OFF the vehicle, then the transmitter.
BEFORE RUNNING YOUR VEHICLE / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 1 Check for free suspension movement. All suspension arms and steering components should move freely. Any binds will cause the vehicle to handle poorly. 2 Charge the battery. 3 Check the calibration of the ESC. If recalibration is required, follow the setup instructions. 4 Adjust the transmitter settings to your desired configuration.
TUNING, ADJUSTING & MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / »» Examine your vehicle on a regular basis. »» Use a brush to remove dirt and dust. »» Look for damage to the suspension arms and other molded parts. »» Re-glue the tires to the wheels, if necessary. »» Clean and oil all wheel bearings. »» Use suitable tools to tighten fasteners. »» Make sure the camber and steering linkages are not bent.
DYNAMITE TAZER MINI WATERPROOF BRUSHED ESC / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 14 LED INDICATOR LED COLOR LED STATUS Ni-MH at Power ON Flashing Green ON Li-Po at Power ON Flashing Red ON Forward/Reverse with Smart Brake Solid Green ON Forward Only with Brake Flashing Green Crawler Mode Solid Red & Green Stop OPERATION NORMAL Constant/Peak 20A/200A Full-On Resistance 0.
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// TRANSMITTER CONTROLLED PROGRAMMING 1 Power ON the transmitter and set the transmitter’s throttle endpoint travel to maximum and the throttle trim to the center position. 2 Hold the throttle trigger at full throttle, then power ON the ESC. 3 Continue holding the throttle trigger at full throttle until a beep sounds and both red and green LEDs flash, then release the throttle to neutral.
DYNAMITE 60T MINI ROCK CRAWLER MOTOR / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / GEARING Your vehicle has been equipped with the optimal gearing for the stock platform. It offers an ideal balance between speed, power and efficiency. Should you decide to customize your vehicle with optional batteries or motors, it may be necessary for you to change the pinion or spur gear.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / PROBLEM Vehicle does not operate Motor runs but rear wheels don’t move Steering does not work Won’t turn in one direction Motor does not run ESC gets hot Poor run time and/or sluggish acceleration Poor range and/or glitching Slipper won’t adjust POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION »» Battery not charged or connected »» ESC switch not O
LIMITED WARRANTY / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WARRANTY SERVICES Horizon Hobby, LLC (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// NOTICE: Do not ship Li-Po batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a LiPo battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office. WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS WARRANTY AND SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION COUNTRY OF PURCHASE HORIZON HOBBY CONTACT INFORMATION ADDRESS United States of America Horizon Service Center (Repairs and Repair Requests) servicecenter.horizonhobby.
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.
///// //// TIRE & WHEEL / / REIFEN UND RAD / / PNEU AVEC JANTE / / GOMME E CERCHI / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Part # | Nummer Numéro | Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione VTR41003 1.9 Wheels Black (4): SLK 1.9 Felgensatz Schwarz (4): SLK Jantes 1.9 noires (4): SLK 1.9 Ruote nere (4): SLK VTR41004 1.9 Interco SS TSL Tire (2): SLK Interco SS TSL Reifen (2): SLK Pneus 1.9 Interco SS TSL (2): SLK 1.
DRIVESHAFT / / WELLEN / / CARDAN / / TRASMISSIONE / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Part # | Nummer Numéro | Codice VTR212023 Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Universal Joints/Slider Shafts, Assembled (2): SLK Kardangelenke / Teleskopantriebswelle montiert (2): SLK Cardans universels télescopiques assemblés (2): SLK Giunti universali/alberi scorrevoli assemblati (2): SLK VTR212023 VTR212023 76
///// BATTERY BOX / / AKKUBOX / / COMPARTIMENT À BATTERIE / / SCATOLA BATTERIA / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Part # | Nummer Numéro | Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione VTR211016 Battery Box: SLK Akkubox: SLK Compartiment à batterie: SLK Scatola batteria: SLK SERVO SAVER / / SERVOSAVER / / SAUVE SERVO / / SALVA SERVO / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Part # | Nummer Numér
FRONT SUSPENSION / / FRONT AUFHÄNGUNG / / SUSPENSION AVANT / / SOSPENSIONE ANTERIORE / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Part # | Nummer Numéro | Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione VTR211015 Transmission Skid Plate: SLK Antriebsschutz: SLK Plaque de protection: SLK Piastra pattino trasmissione: SLK VTR214012 3 Link Connector Set: SLK 3 Wege Verbinderset: SLK Set de biellette à 3 points: SLK Set connettore 3 link: SLK VTR214015 Lower Suspension Link Set (4): SLK Un
///// REAR SUSPENSION / / HECK AUFHÄNGUNG / / SUSPENSION ARRIÈRE / / SOSPENSIONE POSTERIORE / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Part # | Nummer Numéro | Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione VTR214015 Lower Suspension Link Set (4): SLK Unteres Fahrwerksset (4): SLK Set de tirants inférieurs (4): SLK Set collegamento inferiore sospensione (4): SLK VTR214012 3 Link Connector Set: SLK 3 Wege Verbinderset: SLK Set de biellette à 3 points: SLK Set connettore 3 link: SLK VTR2
REAR AXLE / / HINTEN ACHSEN / / AXES ARRIÈRE / / ASSE POSTERIORE / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Part # | Nummer Numéro | Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione VTR211017 Servo Plate & Mount Set: SLK Servoplatte und Montageset: SLK Platine et support de servo: SLK Set piastra servo e supporto: SLK VTR212014 12mm Wheel Hex Set: SLK 12mm Radmitnehmerset: SLK Set d’hexagones de roues 12mm: SLK Set esagoni ruota 12m
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hardware set VTR215003 Hardware set Visserie Set bulloni VTR211017 VTR212015 VTR212015 VTR212016 VTR214013 VTR212014
TRANSMISSION / / GETRIEBE / / TRANSMISSION / / TRANSMISSIONE / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Part # | Nummer Numéro | Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione DYNS1205 1/18 Mini-Rock Crawler Motor 1/18 Mini-Rock Crawler Motor Moteur pour Mini Rock Crawler 1/18 Motore 1/18 Mini-Rock Crawler VTR212017 Output Shaft Set, Axles & Center Diff (2): SLK Antriebsklauen / Wellen und Mittel Diff (2): SLK Axes de sortie de
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// VTR212019 Hardware set VTR215002 Hardware set Visserie Set bulloni DYNS1205 VTR212019 VTR212020 VTR212021 VTR212026 VTR212024 VTR212020 VTR212017 VTR212022 VTR212024 VTR212025 VTR212026 VTR212024 VTR212024
ROLLBAR ASSEMBLY / / ÜBERROLLBÜGEL / / ASSEMBLAGE DE L’ARCEAU / / GRUPPO ROLLBAR / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Part # | Nummer Numéro | Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione VTR210012 Roll Cage Set: SLK Buggy Überrollkäfig: SLK Arceau Cage: SLK Set gabbia protezione: SLK VTR210013 Body Panel Set: SLK Karosserieverkleidung: SLK Set de panneaux de carrosserie: SLK Set pannello carrozzeria: SLK VTR210014 Light Bar Housing: SLK Scheinwerfergehäuse
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hardware set VTR215001 Hardware set Visserie Set bulloni VTR210013 VTR210012 VTR210014 VTR210012 VTR210013
SHOCK ASSEMBLY / / STOSSDÄMPFER / / ASSEMBLAGE DES AMORTISSEURS / / GRUPPO AMMORTIZZATORI / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Part # | Nummer Numéro | Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione VTR213024 Assembled Shock (2): SLK Stoßdämpfer vormontiert (2): SLK Amortisseur assemblé (2): SLK Ammortizzatore assemblato (2): SLK VTR213024 86
///// STEERING / / LENKUNG / / DIRECTION / / STERZO / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Part # | Nummer Numéro | Codice Description VTR211018 VTR212014 Beschreibung Description Descrizione Servo Saver Set: SLK Servosaver: SLK Sauve servo: SLK Set salva servo: SLK 12mm Wheel Hex Set: SLK 12mm Radmitnehmerset: SLK Set d’hexagones de roues 12mm: SLK Set esagoni ruota 12mm: SLK VTR214014 Steering Links, Lon
OPTIONAL PARTS / / DIVERSE TEILE / / PIÈCES OPTIONNELLES / / COMPONENTI OPZIONALI / / / / / / / / Part # | Nummer Numéro | Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione VTR212027 Front/Rear Metal Differential Locker (1): SLK Sperdiff. v/h (1): SLK Verrou de différentiel en métal AV/arr (1): SLK Blocco differenziale metallico anter/ poster (1): SLK VTR212028 Center Metal Diff Locker (1): SLK Mitteldiff. (1): SLK Verrou de différentiel central en métal (1): SLK Blocco diff.
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