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Duratrax Nitro Evader BX Assembly And Operation Manual

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Width: 10.25" [260mm]
Weight: 3 lbs, 13.5 oz [1745g]
Wheelbase: 11" [280mm]
Height (with body): 4.5" [115mm]
Length (with body & wing): 16.5" [420mm]
Radio: 2-channel surface frequency
Engine: DuraTrax .18
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DuraTrax
guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. DuraTrax will
®
warranty this kit for 90 days after the purchase date. DuraTrax will repair or replace, at no charge, the incorrectly made part. The
DTX .18 engine has a two-year warranty.
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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. Further, DuraTrax reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
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In that DuraTrax has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted
for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled
product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
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To return your Nitro Evader BX for repairs covered under warranty you should send your buggy to:
If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this
kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
© Copyright 2003
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION MANUAL
3002 N. Apollo Drive Suite 1
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
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Technical Support Information
For technical assistance, contact:
DuraTrax Product Support
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 398-8970, Ext. 5
carsupport@duratrax.com
DTXZ1077 For Kit DTXC0067/DTXD67**

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  • Page 1 DuraTrax will ® warranty this kit for 90 days after the purchase date. DuraTrax will repair or replace, at no charge, the incorrectly made part. The DTX .18 engine has a two-year warranty.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES ....3 all safety precautions are obeyed. REQUIRED ITEMS FOR COMPLETION......3 • Do not operate the Nitro Evader BX near people. TOOLS NEEDED FOR COMPLETION ......3 Spectators should be behind the driver or at a safe TOOLS INCLUDED FOR MAINTENANCE & CLEANING ..3 distance away from the vehicle.

  • Page 3: Stress Tech Parts Guarantee

    ™ PARTS GUARANTEE SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES We have engineered the Nitro Evader BX to take the rough All pictures, descriptions and specifications found in this and tumble abuse that makes R/C buggies fun. We are so instruction manual are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: Finishing The Rtr Version

    FINISHING THE NITRO EVADER BX RTR VERSION (DTXD67**) 5. Remove the (2) 3x8mm pan head self tapping screws (L) from the receiver battery box (65). Remove the receiver battery box lid (66). 1. Install the transmitter antenna by screwing it into the hole on the top of the transmitter.

  • Page 5: Finishing The Pre-Built Version

    10.Switch off the receiver, then the transmitter. STEERING SERVO ASSEMBLY 1. Remove the Nitro Evader BX and the parts bag from the box. 5. Remove the (3) 3x10mm (I) and (2) 3x15mm screws (H) from the top of the upper brace (52). Remove (2) 3x8mm flat head machine screws (A) that hold the upper brace to the main chassis (1).

  • Page 6: Receiver Battery Installation

    RECEIVER BATTERY INSTALLATION 2. Remove the radio plate/receiver box (68) from the chassis (1) by removing (4) 3x10mm flat head machine screws (B) from the 1. Remove the (2) 3x8mm pan head self-tapping screws (L) from bottom of the chassis. the receiver battery box (65).

  • Page 7: Receiver Installation

    RECEIVER INSTALLATION 1. Insert the switch, throttle and steering servo plugs into the receiver. Refer to the radio's instruction manual to determine which slots to plug each of the servos into. 4. Locate the switch that came with your radio system. Remove the two screws from the face plate of the on/off switch and remove the face plate.

  • Page 8: Throttle Linkage

    thread the receiver antenna through the antenna tube. The antenna will be longer than the antenna tube. DO NOT CUT OR COIL THE ANTENNA WIRE. Press fit the antenna tube into the hole in the chassis. Tip: Run the antenna wire through your fingers to straighten out the kinks before running through the antenna tube.

  • Page 9: Brake Linkage

    You can check to see if the brakes are applied by gently rolling the BRAKE LINKAGE vehicle on a flat surface. If the brakes are applied there will be a slight amount of resistance. 1. Install the Z-bent end of the brake linkage rod (145) into a hole 16.5mm (5/8") away from the center of the servo horn.

  • Page 10: Breaking-In The Engine

    Note: This engine was designed to racing tolerances and may take longer than 5 tanks to fully break-in. To insure long life and good performance from your DuraTrax .18 engine, you MUST break-in the engine. The break-in period is critical for long life of the internal parts of the engine. This should be 5.

  • Page 11: Engine Maintenance

    5. Do not use a fuel with a low oil content. Make sure you use a the engine is flooded - there is too much fuel inside the engine. fuel from a reputable manufacturer, such as DuraTrax Red Alert. Remove the glow plug, and then turn the engine upside down and pull the recoil 5 or 6 times.

  • Page 12: Ball Differential Break-In

    (Siver Sport Glow Plug-DTXG3001) or two on hand requires adjustment. Do not run the buggy again until the every time that you run the Nitro Evader BX. differential is properly readjusted as follows. Fuel Adjusting the differential is quick and easy.

  • Page 13: Assembly Guide

    ASSEMBLY GUIDE The following information has been provided to help maintain and tune the Nitro Evader BX. Front Knuckle Arm, Hub Carrier, Axle 1. Attach the front hub carriers (28) to the front suspension arms (38 & 39) using the outer front hinge pins (95).

  • Page 14: Steering Bellcrank Assembly

    Steering Bellcrank Assembly 1. Insert the two bellcrank screw posts (99 & 100) into the bottom of the chassis (1). The long screw post (100) should be installed on the left side of the Nitro Evader chassis when viewed from the rear. Secure the bellcrank screw posts (99 &...

  • Page 15: Rear Shock Tower, Rear Bulkhead, Rear

    Rear Shock Tower, Rear Bulkhead, Rear Transmission Plate, Rear Suspension Arm, Receiver Battery Box 1. Attach the rear suspension plate (41) to the chassis (1) using (4) 3x8mm flat head screws (A). 2. Attach the rear suspension arms (36 & 37) to the rear suspension plate (41) using the inner rear hinge pins (97 & 104). 3.

  • Page 16: Ball Differential

    Ball Differential 1. Place one of the differential thrust washers (121) onto the 3x25mm cap screw (G). 2. Lubricate the differential thrust washer (121) and then install the plastic thrust ball holder (19) and 1/16" thrust balls (113) using silicone grease. 3.

  • Page 17: Brake, Slipper Clutch

    Brake, Slipper Clutch 1. Install the brake arm (128) into the outer brake plate (153) and secure the brake arm into place using the push nut (CC). 2. Insert the two 4-40x1/2" socket head screws (D) into the outer brake plate (153). Then install the brake spacer (127) and the inner brake plate (23) onto the 4-40x1/2"socket head screws (D).

  • Page 18: Fuel Tank, Radio Plate

    Fuel Tank, Radio Plate 1. Secure the radio plate (68) to the chassis (1) using (4) 3x8mm flat head screws (A). 2. Secure the radio box cover (69) to the radio plate (68) using (2) 3x10mm self tapping screws (L). 3.

  • Page 19: Maintenance Tips

    7. Check for broken or damaged parts. Replace any The Nitro Evader BX comes stock with 30 degrees of caster broken or damaged parts before running the Nitro Evader.
  • Page 20 REAR TOE-IN SLIPPER ADJUSTMENT Rear toe-in affects the traction of both the front and rear of The slipper clutch is designed to help prevent gear the buggy. Rear toe-in increases the amount of traction in breakage during jumping. The slipper should not be over the rear, but decreases steering.

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