Vetta Karoo Owner's Manual

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Maidstone, Kent

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Available in the U.S.A:

HobbyTown U.S.A

MADE IN CHINA

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Page 1 To download the full Owner’s Manual & Technical Information Guide, please visit www.vettaracing.com Distributed in the UK by: Available in the U.S.A: Product speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice. Due to ongoing development, the actual product may vary from images J Perkins Distribution HobbyTown U.S.A shown.
Page 2 Legal Before using your product, review all documentation and inspect the product carefully. If for some reason you decide it is not what you wanted, then do not continue with unpacking, setup or operation of your product. Your local hobby dealer cannot accept a product for return or exchange after partaking in actions that produce wear and tear.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Notice..................4 Precautions................. 4 Package Contents ..............5 Needed to Complete ..............5 Introduction ................6 Features..................6 Getting Started................7 Charging................7 Planet T3W Radio System ...........9 Wiring Schematic ..............12 ESC Programming and Calibration..........12 General Care ................14 Maintenance ................14 Storage and Disposal ..............18 Troubleshooting Guide.............18 Troubleshooting Tables ............19...
Page 4: Notice
Therefore this product is not intended for use or maintenance by children without direct adult supervision. Vetta Racing and your hobby dealer shall not be liable for any loss or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential, arising from the use, misuse, or abuse of this product or any product required to operate or maintain it.
Page 5: Package Contents
Package Contents • 1 x Vetta Karoo Desert Truck • 1 x Planet TSW 2.4GHz 3-channel transmitter • 1 x Rechargeable 7-cell 8.4V 1800mAh NiMH battery •...
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction The Vetta Karoo has been based on the Desert racing trucks of the modern world. You’ve only got to look and you can see the efforts put into the details of making this as scale as possible, from the open windows and the internal roll cage, to the 6 point rear axle and LED bumper light rail.
Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started Below are some steps to help get started right away and most applicable to those who have used RC products before. Please read through the manual to acquaint yourself with the latest procedures, Warnings and Cautions. Remove the four body clips from the car and lift the body clear.
Page 8 Plug the charger into a wall socket, connect the battery to the charger and place the battery on a non-ﬂammable surface. Switch the wall socket ON noting that a fully discharged battery will be charged in approximately 3 hours. Periodically monitor the temperature of the battery when charging and disconnect if it exceeds 120°F (49°C).
Page 9: Planet T3W Radio System
Familiarize yourself with your Planet T3W radio system Functions include servo reversing on both primary channels, steering dual rate, throttle trim, steering trim, throttle end point adjustment. It also has a low voltage warning, LED status light, optional charge socket and a switched third channel. Features •...
Page 10 Replace the body and secure it with the four body clips. IMPORTANT: When running your Karoo Desert Truck vehicle with the supplied NiMH battery, the run time should be in excess of 5 minutes. If your run time is signiﬁcantly shorter than this (and no physical damage has been incurred –...
Page 11 OFF. Locate the receiver box and, using a 2mm hex driver, remove the protective cover. Place your Karoo Desert Truck and T3W transmitter in close proximity but not less than 12” (300mm) apart. 300mm Press and hold the PAIR / BIND button on the receiver then switch the receiver on.
Page 12: Wiring Schematic
Karoo will be bound. You will now have full control of throttle and steering. Vetta 40A ESC Programming and Calibration Input voltage: 5 - 6 cell NiMH / NiCd; 2S LiPo Current: 40A BEC Output: 5.6V / 2A...
Page 13 3. If LVC / Overheat Protection is already set to ON (protected) the ESC will beep twice then play three notes. This setting is for LiPo. 4. Power OFF the ESC then power OFF the T3W transmitter. Check the settings for Crawler Mode and Practice Mode 1.
Page 14: General Care
General Care • Always use clean, dry cloth or soft bristle brush to clean your equipment. • Never use chemical cleansers to avoid damage to the sensitive electronics and plastics Maintenance We want you to enjoy your product to its fullest potential. For this to happen it is important to keep your product clean and properly maintained.
Page 15 Warning - The Karoo runs a 17T pinion so when installing the motor it is imperative it is not pushed up against the centre drive shaft.
Page 16 Shocks Periodically inspect the shocks for smooth motion, leaking oil and dirt residue build up around the shaft or caps. Do not allow dirt to build up around the shock shaft and bottom of the shock. Doing so will reduce the life of the shock and cause a shock to leak oil.
Page 17: Storage And Disposal
• Remove the O-ring and spacer and replace with genuine replacement parts. • Re-assemble the shock following the reﬁlling instructions above. Tires and Wheels Inspect the tires to ensure they have adequate tread and they are properly glued to the wheels. The tires on your vehicle come pre-glued from the factory;...
Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
Disposal Your product is considered electronic waste and should never be discarded in standard garbage containers. Please visit your local hobby dealer (and some home improvement centers) and use the FREE battery disposal center for proper disposal/recycling. Consult your local city hall for information on recycling other electronic waste.
Page 19: Troubleshooting Tables
Troubleshooting Tables Problem / Possible Cause Possible Solution Symptom Battery voltage too low Charge battery Vehicle will not Battery not connected Re/connect battery turn on Batteries dead in car or transmitter Replace batteries Damaged battery Replace battery Battery voltage too low Charge or change batteries Transmitter will not turn on...
Page 20 Problem / Possible Cause Possible Solution Symptom Inspect and correct any binding components or Steering will not Binding in steering system loosen screws if over tight trim straight, always has right Check and adjust wheel nuts on the right side of Side wheels too tight bias the vehicle to ensure the wheels are not too tight...
Page 21: Exploded Views
VTAS01044 VTAS01044 VTAS01007 VTAS01007 VTAS01047 VTAS01047 VTAS01009 VTAS01009 VTAS01144 (M3) VTAS01144 (M3) VTAS01005 VTAS01000 VTAS01115 VTAS01088 VTAS01006 VTAS01004 VTAS01114 VTAS01045 VTAS01045 VTAS01008 VTAS01008 VTAS01009 VTAS01009 VTAS01039 VTAS01039 VTAS01042 VTAS01042 VTAS01002 VTAS01050 (15x10x4) VTAS01018 VTAS01024 VTAS01046 VTAS01055 VTAS01020 VTAS01056 (2x10) VTAS01023 VTAS01021 VTAS01046 VTAS01022...
Page 22 HLNA0852 (M3 x 10) VTAS01075 (M3 x 20) VTAS01180 HLNA0852 (M3 x 10) HLNA0809 VTAS01063 (M3 x 20) VTAS01135 (M3 x 12) HLNA0809 VTAS01066 (M3 x 12) VTAS01014 VTAS01003 VTAS01065 (M3 x 8) VTAS01069 (M3 x 36) VTAS01063 (M3 x 20) VTAS01128 (M3 x 10) VTAS01000 VTAS01013...
Page 26: Spare Parts List
Rear Shock Tower (2pcs) (Aluminium) (Karoo) VTAS01003 Front Shock Tower (Karoo) VTAS01004 Front shock Spring (2pcs) (Karoo) VTAS01005 Front Shock Sha and Piston Set (2 sets) (Karoo) VTAS01006 Front Shock Body (2pcs) (Karoo) VTAS01007 Shock Upper Cap (2 sets) (Karoo) VTAS01008...
Page 27 E-Clip 8mm (Outer Diameter) (4pcs) (Karoo) VTAS01055 E-Clip 2.5mm (Outer Diameter) (6pcs) (Karoo) VTAS01056 Round Head Self Tapping Hex Screw 2x10 (6pcs) (Karoo) VTAS01057 Round Head Self Tapping Hex Screw M3x6 (6pcs) (Karoo) VTAS01058 Bu on Head Hex Screw M3x8 (6pcs) (Karoo)
Page 28 VTAS01085 Rear Axle Cover (Karoo) VTAS01086 Axle Adaptor (2pcs) (Karoo) VTAS01087 Rear Holder for Rear Shock Support Rod (2pcs) (Karoo) VTAS01088 Rear Shock Spring (2pcs) (Karoo) VTAS01089 Rear Link Set (2pcs) (Karoo) VTAS01090 Upper Plate (Karoo) VTAS01091 Front Central Drive Sha (Karoo)
Page 29: Optional Parts
Bu on Head Hex Screw M4x10 (6pcs) (Karoo) VTAS01131 Ring Self Tapping Screw 3x4 (4pcs) (Karo o) VTAS01132 Round Head Self Tapping Hex Screw 2x6 (4pcs) (Karoo) VTAS01133 Round Head Self Tapping Hex Screw 3x15 8pcs (Karoo) VTAS01134 Cap Head Hex Screw M3x10 (6pcs) (Karoo)
Page 30 VTAS01165 Swaybar Pull Rod Lower (Aluminium) (Karoo) VTAS01166 Rear Central CVD (Steel) (1 set) (Karoo) VTAS01167 Front Holder for Rear Shock Support Rod (Aluminium) (2pcs) (Karoo) VTAS01168 Rear Shock Lower Support Rod (Aluminium) (Karoo) VTAS01169 Main Frame (Aluminium) (2pcs) (Karoo)
Page 31 We at Vetta have made every effort in component design, material selection and assembly to make our products as durable as possible. Vetta products are covered under warranty only against manufacturer’s defect in materials, workmanship or assembly when it is new (before being used).
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