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Duratrax DXR8-E Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 ®...
  • Page 2 Required for Operation Transmitter (FUTK1400) Receiver (FUTL7616) LiPo Battery (TKPC0390 x2 OR TKPC0450 x1) 1/8-Scale Brushless Motor Brushless Electronic Speed Control High Torque Servo (FUTM0217) Pinion Gear (DTXC8373-DTXC8378) Antenna Tube (DTXC2415) AA Batteries (Tx) ® Velcro ® (GPMQ4480) Futaba Radio System Servo Tape (DTXR1215) Tools Required CA Glue (TKPR3000)
  • Page 3 Stress-Tech plastic part you break during no responsibility for inadvertent errors in this the fi rst 12 months you own the DXR8-E. Just manual. Visit Duratrax.com for the latest send in the part to us and we will send you a updates and information for your model.
  • Page 4 Airtronics /Sanwa 2mm* Locate the correct steering servo horn adapter (included Futaba ® /Duratrax 2mm* with the DXR8-E) and install it into the steering servo Hitec ® /Hobbico ® horn. Do not install the servo horn yet. KO Propo 1mm* ®...
  • Page 5 Route your receiver antenna wire through the antenna tube (not included) and install the antenna tube into the receiver box lid. Install your battery into the DXR8-E and center your steering trims on your radio. Install the steering servo horn onto the steering servo and secure in place.
  • Page 6 MAINTENANCE GUIDE: The following section is provided to help you with maintenance and repairs to your DXR8-E. Pay extra attention to the notes and tips for proper assembly. 6x18mm Washer Apply a small amount 2.5x10.8mm Pin of grease onto the O-ring and output joint before assembling.
  • Page 7 Motor not included. Pinion not included. 1.5mm Make sure the pinion does not rub on the motor mount cam. 3x12mm F/H Screws 3x12mm B/H Screw 4x18mm B/H Screw 4x12mm B/H Screw Note the direction the center differential is mounted. Make sure the notch in the motor mount clamp keys into the proper notch in the motor mount cam...
  • Page 8 5x5mm Set Screw (Threadlock) Make sure the bearings are fully seated in the differential 6x13mm Ball Bearing case before installing the differential pinion. 6x13mm Ball Bearing Note the direction of the differential. Apply a generous 3x12mm B/H Screws amount of grease to the diff gear.
  • Page 9 3x20mm F/H Screws Refer to the tuning guide at duratrax.com for hinge pin bushing selection tips. Make sure the droop screws are set equal left and right. 4x8mm Set Screws Refer to the tuning guide at duratrax.com for droop setting tips.
  • Page 10 3x3mm Set Screw (Threadlock) 5x8mm Ball Bearings 3x3mm Set Screw (Threadlock) 3x3mm Set Screw (Threadlock) 3x3mm Set Screw (Threadlock) 3x10mm Set Screws 3x20mm F/H Screws...
  • Page 11 4x12mm B/H Screws 3x16mm B/H Screws 3mm Lock Nut 3x30mm S/H Screw...
  • Page 12 2.5x14.8mm Pin 3x3mm Set Screw (Threadlock) L/ R 15x21mm Ball Bearing 2.5x14.8mm Pin Make sure the bearings are fully seated in the knuckle arms before installing the axle shaft. 8x16mm Ball Bearing 5x5mm Set Screw (Threadlock) L/ R Fully install the kingpin shafts.
  • Page 13 17.7mm 3mm Lock Nut 3x16mm B/H Screw Fully install the hinge pin shafts. Do not overtighten Plastic Nut the set screws. 3x16mm B/H Screw 3x4mm Set Screws REAR DIFFERENTIAL 3x12mm Screws 3x20mm F/H Screws...
  • Page 14 3x20mm F/H Screws Refer to the tuning guide at duratrax.com for hinge pin bushing selection tips. Make sure the droop screws are set equal left and right. 4x8mm Set Screws Refer to the tuning guide at duratrax.com for droop setting tips.
  • Page 15 Make sure the swaybar balls are set the same distance from the end of the swaybar left and right. 3x20mm F/H Screw 3x10mm Set Screws 3x20mm F/H Screw (Threadlock) (Threadlock) 5x8mm Ball Bearings (Threadlock) 3x3mm Set Screws (Threadlock) 3x16mm B/H Screws...
  • Page 16 3x12mm B/H Screws 3x12mm B/H Screws 3x12mm F/H Screws 6 6 6 6 6 4x16mm B/H Screws...
  • Page 17 3x30mm S/H Screw 3mm Lock Nut Make sure the bearings are fully seated in the rear hubs before installing the axle shaft. 15x21mm Ball Bearing 2.5x16.8mm Pin 8x16mm Ball Bearing 5x5mm Set Screw (Threadlock)
  • Page 18 Refer to the tuning guide at duratrax.com for wheelbase set-up tips. 3mm Plastic Nut Make sure the rear hubs are spaced the same on left and right. 22mm 22mm 3x16mm B/H Screw NOTE! 3x22mm B/H Screw 3mm Lock Nut 3mm Plastic Nut...
  • Page 19 3x12mm F/H Screw 4x12mm F/H Screws 3x12mm F/H Screw 4x12mm F/H Screws 3x10mm F/H Screws 4mm Lock Nuts...
  • Page 20 3x12mm B/H Screws 3mm Washer Note the direction of the servo. Servo Spacer 3x8mm B/H Screws Double-Sided Tape (not included) Hook & Loop (not included)
  • Page 21 NOTE: Route ESC receiver lead under the tabs located on the center diff mount. 3x10mm F/H Screw 3x10mm F/H Screws 4x12mm F/H Screws 3x12mm B/H Screws 3x8mm Washers...
  • Page 22 NOTE! 33.8mm 33.8mm 3x12mm F/H Screws 6x10mm Metal Bushings 3x10mm F/H Screws...
  • Page 23 3mm Fuel Tubing (Front/Center Dogbone Only) 4x12mm F/H Screws 4x15mm F/H Screws 3x12mm F/H Screws...
  • Page 24 3x12mm B/H Screws 3mm Plastic Washers 3mm Plastic Nut 18.5mm 18.5mm m 3x30mm Set Screw 3x12mm B/H Screw...
  • Page 25 SERVO TYPE ADAPTER SPACER Airtronics/Sanwa 2mm* Futaba/Duratrax 2mm* Hitec/Hobbico KO Propo 1mm* JR Propo 3x12mm B/H Screw Screw included with servo. 6x10mm Metal Bushings...
  • Page 26 3x10mm F/H Screws 48 8 3x10mm B/H Screws 3x10mm B/H Screws 3x8mm B/H Screws 3x16mm B/H Screw 3x10mm F/H Screw...
  • Page 27 3x12mm F/H Screws 3x16mm B/H Screws 4x12mm F/H Screws...
  • Page 28 3x12mm F/H Screws 4x15mm F/H Screws 3x10mm F/H Screws...
  • Page 29 3x10mm B/H Screws 3x8mm B/H Screw 3x16mm F/H Screw 3x16mm F/H Screws 3x16mm B/H Screws...
  • Page 30 2mm Washer amount of shock oil to the shaft oil to the O-rings before installing. before installing. 2.5mm Washer “F” for Front “R” for Rear Refer to the tuning guide at duratrax.com for shock oil setup tips.
  • Page 31 4mm Lock Nuts 3mm Plastic Nuts 3x16mm B/H Screws 4mm Lock Nuts 3mm Plastic Nuts 3x16mm B/H Screws...
  • Page 32 3x12mm B/H Screws 3mm Lock Nuts Wheel Nut Wheel Nut...
  • Page 33 Battery Straps Remove for 4S packs. Body Clips Foam Body Washer...
  • Page 34 NOTES...
  • Page 35 NOTES...
  • Page 36 © 2011 Hobbico ® , Inc. All rights reserved. DTXC0078MNL...