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Driving the SportMaxx
Introduction
Your TRX 2.5 racing engine is
broken in, the fuel mixture is
balanced, and the idle is
set...now it's time to have
some fun! This section
contains instructions on
driving and making
adjustments to your
SportMaxx. Before you go on,
here are some important precautions
to keep in mind.
Don't run your SportMaxx 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 SportMaxx.
The TRX 2.5 is extremely powerful. Remember to apply the
throttle gradually to prevent wheelies or loss of control.
Don't hold the SportMaxx 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 the SportMaxx 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 SportMaxx with drive train damage of any
kind. The engine could be damaged due to overloads on the
engine caused by drivetrain friction, or over-revving caused
by loose or missing parts.
Don't tow anything with your SportMaxx. 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 SportMaxx gets stuck, stop driving immediately. Move
the vehicle and then continue driving.
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 strong
throttle through the turns. This technique will help the
SportMaxx 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 the SportMaxx is
in the air to keep the truck's nose up and land level on all 4
wheels. Be careful not to over-rev the engine or land at full
throttle. Either could seriously damage your SportMaxx. 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.
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