• Make sure to read the instructions included with the battery and charger • In that DuraTrax has no control over the fi nal user assembly or material before charging the battery.
TRANSMITTER PREPARATION • Slide off the batttery tray door and install four “AA” batteries. Make sure the polarity is correct. RED BATTERY LIGHT • Raise the antenna at the top of the transmitter. • The receiver should be factory bound to the transmitter.
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RIDER ASSEMBLY Note: Rider assembly requires a screw, washer and nut in all 2mm Nuts locations. Insert screw through both halves from the outside. 2x5mm Washers Install the washer and nut from the inside. 2x6mm BH Screws Note: Assemble the rider figure in the correct order.
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BATTERY INSTALLATION • Remove the body clips from the battery door posts and open the door. • With the ESC “off”, plug the battery into the ESC lead. • Tuck the battery/ESC leads into the pocket in the battery holder. •...
Longer stabilizer bars (250mm) are better more steering. IMPORTANT OPERATION NOTES The best place to operate your dirt bike is on an parking lot, baseball diamond or at your local R/C track. For better stability, be sure to get the gyro spinning before launching the dirt bike. BEFORE the cycle.
MAINTENANCE GUIDE The following section is provided to help you with maintenance and repairs to your DX450. Pay extra attention to the notes and tips for proper assembly. Note: The direction of the one-way bearing. 3x8mm FH Screws 6x13mm Ball Bearing 2.5x8mm FH Screws...
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Note the direction of the clutch shoes. Clutch Shoe Spring IMPORTANT! The gyro weights must always be evenly distributed in the gyro to keep it balanced. 3x6mm FH Screws 3x6mm FH Screws (use threadlock) (use threadlock) 5mm E-clip 6x13mm Ball Bearing 6x13mm Ball Bearing 6x9mm...
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6x13mm Ball Bearing 3x8mm BH Screws 5mm E-clip 4mm Set Screw (use threadlock) 6x13mm Ball Bearing 5mm E-clip 6x13mm Ball Bearing Keep chain clean & oiled! 5mm E-Clip Keys into the 6x13mm NOTE: Make sure the left 6x13mm ball bearing. and right are the same.
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6x13mm Ball Bearing 3x6mm BH Screws 6x13mm Ball Bearing 4x12mm SHC Screw (use threadlock) 4x10mm Washer 4x12mm SHC Screw (use threadlock) 3x6mm BH Screws 4x10mm Washer 4mm Locknuts 4x25mm SHC Screws Note the orientation of the servo. 3x8mm Washers 3x12mm BH Screws NOTE: Do not overtighten!
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3x8mm BH Screws 3x6mm BH Screws 3x3mm Set Screw (use threadlock) 2.5x12mm BH Screw 3x3mm Set Screw (use threadlock) Screw included 2.5mm Locknut with servo. Approximately 27° 17mm 17mm Remove 3 arms. 3x8mm BH Screw 3x16mm Set Screw (use threadlock) (use threadlock) 3x8mm BH Screw (use threadlock)
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Fill the shock body with shock oil. Work 4mm E-clips the shock shaft up and down in the shock. 3mm Locknut Install the shock cap. Push the shock shaft 9mm O-ring to the top of the shock body. Slowly tighten the shock cap.
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3x8mm Washers 3x8mm BH Screws (use threadlock) Motor 3x3mm Set Screw (use threadlock) Motor Red (+) Red (+) Black (–) Black (–) Blue Blue Tighten the screw with one sheet of paper inserted between both gears. 3x8mm BH Screws (use threadlock) 3x8mm Washer Use threadlock 3x8mm BH Screw...
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3mm Nut 3x12mm BH Screw (Do NOT overtighten!) 2.5x20mm BH Screw 2.5x20mm BH Screw 3x8mm BH Screws 3x8mm 3x8mm BH Screws Washers 3x8mm Washer 3x8mm 3x8mm Washer BH Screws NOTE: Make sure the collar is mounted in the center of the rod. 4x4mm Set Screw (use threadlock) 3x3mm Set Screw...
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