Traxxas RUSTLER 4x4 ULTIMATE Owner's Manual page 23

• Velineon motor: After operating your model in wet or muddy
conditions, remove the motor and clean any mud or dirt from
the bearings. To access the rear bearing, remove the plastic cap
with thumb pressure, or gently pry the cap off with a flat-blade
screwdriver. To prevent corrosion and assure maximum bearing life,
lubricate the bearings with a light oil (available at your local hobby
store). Following these steps will extend motor life and maintain
peak performance. Be sure to wear eye protection when using spray
aerosol cleaners.
RECEIVER BOX: MAINTAINING A WATERTIGHT SEAL
Removing and Installing Radio Gear
The unique design of the receiver box allows the removal and installation
of the receiver without losing the ability to maintain a watertight seal
in the box. The patent-pending wire clamp feature gives you the ability
to also install aftermarket radio systems and maintain the watertight
features of the receiver box.
Removing the Receiver
1. Remove the wire clamp by removing the two 2.5x8mm cap screws.
2. Remove the cover by removing the two 3x10mm cap screws.
3. To remove the receiver from the box, simply lift it out and set to the
side. The antenna wire is still inside the clamp area and cannot be
removed yet.
4. Unplug the servo cables from the receiver and remove the receiver.
Receiver Installation
1. Install the electronic speed control (ESC), servo,
and antenna wiring through the receiver box
top (A).
2. Using double-sided adhesive foam tape, install
the receiver into the box. Make sure the box
light pipe is aligned with the receiver LED.
Note: For best performance, it is recommended
that the receiver be installed in the original
orientation as shown.
3. Plug ESC and servo wires into the receiver. Refer
to page 12 for the wiring diagram.
4. Make sure the O-ring is properly seated into the
groove in the receiver box bottom so that the
cover will not pinch it or damage it in any way.
5. Place receiver box top onto receiver box bottom
and install and tighten the two 3x10mm cap
screws securely.
6. Inspect the cover to make sure that the O-ring
seal is not visible.
7. Arrange the wires neatly using the wire guides
on the receiver box top (B). Excess ESC and servo
wiring should be bundled inside the receiver
box. Pull out all available antenna wiring from
the receiver box.
8. Apply a small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas part #1647) to the foam
on the wire clamp (C).
9. Install the wire clamp and tighten the two 2.5x8mm cap screws
securely (D).
A
DRIVING YOUR MODEL
B
C
D
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