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Duratrax MAXIMUM MT Assembly And Operation Manual

Duratrax MAXIMUM MT Assembly And Operation Manual

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• DuraTrax
®
will warranty this kit for 90 days after the purchase date from defects in materials or workmanship. DuraTrax
will either repair or replace, at no charge, the incorrectly made part.
• Make sure you save the receipt or invoice you were given when you bought your model! It is your proof of purchase
and we must see it before we can honor the warranty.
• To return your Maximum MT for repairs covered under warranty you should send your truck to:
We want the building and operating of this vehicle to be a success, so BEFORE removing any parts from the parts bags
please read this manual thoroughly and watch the included video to familiarize yourself with the model. If for any reason
you think this model is not for you, return it to your dealer immediately. PLEASE NOTE: Your hobby dealer cannot accept
a return on any model after assembly has begun.
© Copyright 1999
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION MANUAL
1610 Interstate Drive
Champaign, Illinois 61822
Attn: Service Department
Phone: (217) 398-0007 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Central Time M-F
E-mail: hobbyservices@hobbico.com
Warranty
Hobby Services
Before Building:
Printed in USA
TM
DTXZ1052 For Kit DTXC0064/DTXD64**

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  • Page 1 • DuraTrax ® will warranty this kit for 90 days after the purchase date from defects in materials or workmanship. DuraTrax will either repair or replace, at no charge, the incorrectly made part. • Make sure you save the receipt or invoice you were given when you bought your model! It is your proof of purchase and we must see it before we can honor the warranty.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6 months you own the truck. Just send in the part to us and we will send you a Free replacement. Please SAFETY PRECAUTIONS see the Maximum MT parts list for the items covered under the Stress-Tech guarantee. When the safety precautions are followed, the Maximum MT To receive your free replacement part please send the will provide years of enjoyment.

  • Page 3: Specification & Description Changes

    (All of these items are available in a Nitro Starter Pack from DuraTrax - DTXP0200). SCREW INFORMATION For the Pre-Built version of the Maximum MT, you will also need: Do not use too much force when tightening self-tapping • 2-channel radio with (2) standard servos screws into plastic.

  • Page 4: Finishing The Rtr Version

    FINISHING THE RTR VERSION (DTXD64**) ❏ 1. Remove the transmitter and truck from the box. ❏ 2. Remove the twist-tie from the receiver antenna. (The receiver antenna looks like a bundled thin wire that is attached to the receiver.) Thread the receiver antenna underneath and through the hole in the radio plate next to the receiver switch.
  • Page 5 ❏ ❏ 6. Remove the receiver battery holder from the radio box. 9. Slide open the battery door on the bottom of the Install (4) “AA” (included) into the battery holder in the transmitter and remove the transmitter battery holder. Place configuration molded into the battery holder.
  • Page 6 ❏ 12. Assemble the rollbar as shown using ten 2.6 x 6mm self-tapping screws. ❏ 15. Drill one 1/8" (3mm) hole in each side of the body using the molded-in dimple as a guide, and one 5/64" (2mm) hole 7/16" (11mm) below and 7/16" back from first hole (use the pegs on the mirror as a guide).

  • Page 7: Assembly Of The Pre-Built Version

    ASSEMBLY OF THE PRE-BUILT VERSION (DTXC0064) PREPARING THE RADIO SYSTEM Before installing the radio system in the pre-built DuraTrax Maximum MT, read the Receiver manufacturer’s instructions manual and 4-AA Batteries Antenna Switch follow the instructions shown below. 1. Install the batteries in the transmitter and Receiver Battery Holder the receiver battery holders.

  • Page 8: Assembling The Radio Tray

    connector. Install a 2mm set screw into the top of the rod connector. Note: When installing the set screw, make sure not to thread it in too far because the steering rod must pass through the hole on the side of the rod connector. ❏...
  • Page 9 ❏ 3. Using the provided double-sided tape, attach the radio receiver to the top of the radio tray. To find the top of the radio tray, place the large circular hole to the lower left as ❏ shown. Make sure that the receiver is installed in the space 6.

  • Page 10: Installing The Throttle Servo

    ❏ 3. Use the (4) 3 x 8mm self-tapping screws to attach the throttle servo and the mounts to the chassis. Make sure that the servo spline is towards the rear. ❏ 9. Fit the antenna tube through the radio tray and press fit the antenna tube into the radio tray post.

  • Page 11: Radio Adjustments

    ❏ 3. Insert the brake rod as shown in the photo. Insert the brake rod into the servo arm from the bottom, into the second hole from the outside of the arm (approximately 5/8" or 16mm from the center). ❏ 6.

  • Page 12: Prepare The Engine

    Throttle Linkage Set Up PREPARE THE ENGINE ❏ 1. Remove the fuel tank by taking out the two screws on the bottom of the chassis. A) With the radio system still on, set the throttle in the neutral position. B) Remove the servo arm from the throttle and replace the arm so that it is aligned with the centerline of the throttle servo case.

  • Page 13: Finishing

    ❏ 2. Remove the clear covering from the outside of the body. Apply decals to the body if desired. For decal placement, ❏ 4. Re-install the fuel tank. see the photos on the box top. ❏ Remove the air filter and tie strap from the parts bag.

  • Page 14: Carburetor Settings

    ❏ 7. Mount the body on the body posts and secure the body to the truck with (4) body clips. ❏ 5. Drill two 1/4" (6mm) holes in front of body using the molded-in dimples as guides. Install the front brush guard Congratulations, you have completed assembly! Before as shown with two 2.6 x 6mm self-tapping screws and the running your new truck, please take the time to carefully...

  • Page 15: Breaking-In The Engine

    Use fuels that are specially formulated for car and truck it out during break-in. Make sure you have an extra plug engines. DuraTrax Red Alert fuel is specially formulated for or two on hand. truck engines like the Torq .16.

  • Page 16: Engine Maintenance

    The truck will perform DuraTrax Red Alert. sluggishly and stall from time to time - that is normal. 6. Avoid using old fuels in the engine. Always run all of the 4.

  • Page 17: Performance Tuning

    Bad fuel is one of the most difficult problems to truck. The ride height on the Maximum MT should be diagnose in engines. If you have tried everything you can approximately 2-3/8"...

  • Page 18: Maintenance Tips

    Other springs are Also look for dirt in the air cleaner element and wash it if available from DuraTrax. Pre-load on the springs means necessary. that the springs are already compressed some so that the suspension will rebound faster.

  • Page 19: Engine Trouble Shooting

    ENGINE TROUBLE SHOOTING The engine starts Does it run It should be continuously? ready to go. Is the high speed needle setting 1 to Does the engine Clear the engine Replace the Is fuel getting to 1-1/2 turns out quit when the of fuel.
  • Page 20 Reduce friction, drag and extend the life of acceleration! This kit increases surface area Fuel Bottle. The long, angled neck reaches your Maximum MT's parts with this ball easily into your tank to prevent fuel spills, the compared to 3-shoe clutch designs for an bearing set.

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