Traxxas Revo 3.3 Owner's Manual page 29

DRIVING YOUR REVO
INTRODUCTION
Your TRX 3.3 Racing Engine is broken in, the fuel mixture is balanced,
and the idle is set...now it's time to have some fun! Before you go on,
here are some important precautions to keep in mind.
• Don't run your Revo in water, mud, snow, or wet grass.
It's tempting, but water and mud are easily drawn through the
air filter and will severely damage the engine. Small amounts of
moisture can cause electronics to fail and loss of control over
your Revo.
• The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine is extremely powerful. Remember to
apply the throttle gradually to prevent wheelies or loss of control.
• Don't hold Revo off the ground and rev the engine excessively with
no load on the engine. This practice could result in internal engine
damage. Avoid over revving the engine when Revo is airborne
after a jump.
• Avoid excessive high-speed running for extended periods of time
or over long distances. This could cause the engine to build up
enough speed to exceed maximum safe RPM limits.
• Don't drive your Revo with drive train damage of any kind.
The engine could be damaged due to overloads caused by
drivetrain friction, or over-revving caused by loose or missing parts.
• Don't tow anything with your Revo. The engine is cooled
by airflow created by speed. Towing creates a high load on the
engine, and at the same time limits cooling of the engine due to
low vehicle speed.
• If your Revo gets stuck, stop driving immediately. Move the vehicle
and then continue driving.
• Never turn off the radio system while the engine is running. The
truck could run out of control.
Driving Tips
• Monster trucks by design have a high center of gravity that
requires a different driving technique. To prevent rollovers, slow
down as you approach turns and then apply moderate throttle
through the turns. This technique will help Revo grab the surface
and turn sharper.
• Do not apply brakes and turn the wheel at the same time. You
could tip the truck over.
• When jumping, apply some throttle while Revo is in the air to keep
the truck's nose up and land level on all four wheels. Be careful not
to over-rev the engine or land at full throttle. Either could seriously
damage your Revo. If the nose of the truck is too high, then quickly
tap the brake to level the truck in the air.
• Drive over large obstacles (such as curbs and rocks) at an angle,
instead of head on. This will allow the suspension to articulate and
absorb the impact much easier.
• Change or clean the pre-filter element in your air filter after each
hour of running. Change or clean the primary filter element every
3 - 4 hours of running. This is critical for the life of your engine.
Running time includes the engine break-in period.
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