Welcome ROVAN LT-4WD Welcome to use Rovan LT Truck with updated 4WD shaftdrive design and incorporated alloy chassis and High-strength plastic materials. Please read this manual carefully and make it fully understood, which would bring you more fun of operating this product.
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Instructions and Precautions SECTION A Attentions optional support equipment • Not for Children under 14 years. This is not a toy. • Warning: Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the • Caution: Always use 2.4Ghz transmitter or reach of children.
Installation Guide SECTION B Included Components And Needed Equipment Included Components Receiver B a t t e r y , C h a r g e r , R o v a n Manual Tool Bag Body+Receiver+Transmitter+ Servos+ Engine+ Receiver battery Needed Equipment 2T engine oil Fuel...
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• Never attempt to charge dead or damaged • Please terminate all process and contact batteries. engineer of Rovan if there is something wrong with your product. • Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted.
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Installation Guide SECTION B Charging The Receiver Battery 6. When the battery is fully charged: (a) 1. Remove the retaining clip and battery box disconnect the battery and (b) remove the lid. battery charger from the wall outlet. 2. Remove the receiver battery from the 7.
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Installation Guide SECTION B Transmitter Manual Transmitter On/Off Brake Stop Throttle MODEL NAME E POINT TRIM 1. name 2. reverse for servo 3. max angle adjustment of servo 4. balance micro-adjustment of servo. 5. servo balance 6. brake adjustment turn left turn right...
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Installation Guide SECTION B Transmitter Manual Adjustment Before Starting please open transmitter firstly,then open E POINT :adjusting max range of left or right of servo power source of receiver; REV:adjustment of reverse or forward make sure no interference from same TRIM:micro-adjustment of servo center to make frequency around;baja can be worked on if balance.
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Installation Guide SECTION B Transmitter Setup These are starting points for your transmitter. You may have to adjust the “Trim” and “Sub-Trim” as noted in the radio manual to set the neutral position of the linkages. Transmitters without sub-trim may require mechanical adjustment to the linkages. Caution This will damage the receiver.
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Installation Guide SECTION B Steering Trim Adjust the steering trim to center the tires. Use neutral. sub-trim (see your transmitter's instruction 2. Remove the servo output arm using a manual) if needed. If steering output arm is not Phillips screw driver and included Allen close to its desired neutral position after the driver and replace the arm in correct binding process and sub-trim, please take the...
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Installation Guide SECTION B Throttle Trim Adjust the throttle trim so the carburetor is trim, please take the following steps: completely closed at neutral and there is a little 1. Make sure trim and sub-trim are set to “0”or gap between the servo arm and collar (Fig. neutral.
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Installation Guide SECTION B Close Setup Turning The System Off Notice: Turn off the receiver first,then turn off the You will lose control of vehicle if you suddenly transmitter. shut off the transmitter without setup of the failsafe. Replacing The Body Replace the 4 clips and 4 large screws in the bottom of the side guards as shown.
Fuel Preparation SECTION C Basic Fuel Warnings And Guidelines • Always observe all warnings and precautionary cycle oil for fuel. Do not use glow (nitro) fuel. statements on fuel. • Always use caution when handling gasoline. • Fuel is a fire accelerant. Never operate your •...
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Fuel Preparation SECTION C Fuel Mixing Precautions And Guidelines • Always observe all warnings and precautionary • Always use 92-98 Octane R(Europe)and 87-93 statements and instructions supplied by the Octane AKI(US)gasoline. fuel . • Always mix fuel in a sealable, water-resistant •...
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Vehicle Starting And Running SECTI D Fueling The Vehicle Remove the fuel tank cap and fill the fuel tank. Tighten the fuel tank cap securely back in place. Please note that the body does not have to be removed to fuel the vehicle. Notice Do not tilt the vehicle even when the Fuel Tank Cap is back in place as gasoline may...
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Vehicle Starting And Running SECTION D Priming The Engine Engine Notice: Make sure you understand all engine instructions before attempting to start the engine. Failure to follow all instructions can lead to P l e a s e p r e s s damage to your vehicle, property damage red button if you n e e d t o s t o p...
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Vehicle Starting And Running SECTION D Starting Procedure Only use the choke if the engine does not start normally. Using the choke can easily flood the engine with fuel. Cold Engine Do not pull more than 50 cm/20 in or you 1.
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Vehicle Starting And Running SECTION D Breaking In The Engine Notice: Do not adjust carburetor settings during break-in .Doing so will cause engine damage. Break in the engine by driving slowly for the first half tank of fuel (about 25 minutes). Stopping The Engine Notice: Do not touch the engine and muffler as they...
Tuning Reference SECTION E Engine Tuning Introduction To Engine Tuning The engine can be further tuned from the sure that the small vent in the Fuel Tank Cap factory settings to optimize performance is open and air filter is clean, as it will affect under various conditions, if you lose track of engine performance and tuning.
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Tuning Reference SECTION E Adjusting The High-Speed Needle If the speed is slow, turn in the high-speed needle 1/16 turn and test Do not exceed 1/4 turn in from factory setting (minimum 11/4 turn out from closed)or the engine will be damaged. Notice: When making adjustments,only turn the needle 1/16 turn at a time.Never exceed...
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Tuning Reference SECTION E Vehicle Tuning This Vehicle Tuning Guide will take you through the impact of that change .If a change does the basic tuning adjustments and will describe not provide the desired impact, return to the the changes to the handling of your vehicle. previous setting and consider a different setup Before making any setup changes, make sure change.
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Tuning Reference SECTION E Factory Setting Front Always use negative camber (tires leaning in). Standard negative camber settings range 65mm from -1/2 to -3 degrees Rear 82mm Front Toe Front Toe Characteristics Toe-out(shorter sheering rods) increases steering response when entering the turn and straight line stability;however, it will decrease on-power steering.
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Tuning Reference SECTION E Sway Bars The LT is equipped with medium (3.5mm) more on-power steering. A thinner rear sway sway bars on the front and rear. A thinner front bar increases rear traction and decreases sway bar increases front off-power traction, on-power steering.
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Tuning Reference SECTION E Gearing Stock gearing for the LT is 19/58 lf you are running on a large, sweeping track and need more top speed, a 20-tooth pinion is available. For shorter, technical tracks, a 18-tooth pinion is also available. Brake Bias Standard brake bias is 60% rear and 40% More brake...
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