Components; Quick Start; Vehicle Preparations; Installing The Battery - Horizon Hobby ECX AXE ECX03056 Instruction Manual

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• ECX ® Axe ™ Monster Truck (ECX03056)
• Spektrum ™ STX2 ® 2-CH Transmitter (SPMSTX200)
• AA (4) Batteries
• Dynamite ® 550 12T Motor (DYNS1223)
• Dynamite ® 60A WP Brushed ESC (DYNS2210)
• Spektrum ™ SRX200 2-CH Receiver (SPMSRX200)
Please read the entire manual to gain a full understanding of the vehicle, fi ne-tuning the setup and performing maintenance.
1. Read the safety precautions found in this manual.
2. Charge a battery for the vehicle. Refer to the included
charging warnings and instructions for battery charging
information.
3. Install the AA batteries in the transmitter. Only use alka-
line or rechargeable batteries.
4. Install the fully charged battery in the vehicle.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

1. Turn the battery clips (A) clockwise to remove the
battery strap (B).
2. Install a fully charged battery.
3. Install the battery strap.
4. Turn the battery clips counterclockwise to secure the
battery strap.
Place foam blocks (ECX236005) in front of the battery so the
weight of the battery increases rear traction or in back of the
battery to increase steering response.
CAUTION: Connecting the battery to the ESC with
reversed polarity will cause damage to the ESC, the
battery or both. Damage caused by incorrectly connecting
the battery is not covered under warranty.
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COMPONENTS

QUICK START

5. Power ON the transmitter and then the vehicle. Wait 5 seconds
for the ESC to initialize. Always power the transmitter ON before
the vehicle and power it OFF after the vehicle has been powered
OFF.
6. Check the steering and throttle control directions. Verify that the
servos are moving in the correct direction.
7. Drive your vehicle.
8. Perform any necessary maintenance.

VEHICLE PREPARATIONS

AXE MONSTER TRUCK
™
A
2.4GHZ DIGITAL
RADIO SYSTEM
B