Operation; When You Are Finished; Motor Care - Horizon Hobby ECX Brutus ECX03055 Instruction Manual

• ALWAYS turn on your transmitter before you turn on the receiver
in the vehicle. Always power off the receiver before turning your
transmitter off.
1. Power off the ESC.
4. Remove the battery from the vehicle.
• Seat the motor brushes by driving smoothly on a flat surface during
use of the first battery charge. Failing to do so can greatly
reduce motor performance and functional life.
• Prolong motor life by preventing overheating conditions.
Undue motor wear results from frequent turns, stops and starts,
pushing objects, driving in deep water and tall grass, and driving
BRUTUS MONSTER TRUCK
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OPERATION

• ALWAYS operate your vehicle in a wide open area. Operating the
vehicle in a small space or indoors can cause overheating at low
speeds. Operating at low speed increases heat in the electronic
speed control (ESC). Overheating can damage the vehicle and failure
may result.

WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED

2. Disconnect the battery.
5. Recharge the battery.

MOTOR CARE

continuously up hill. Allow the motor to cool completely
before running the vehicle.
• Over-temperature protection is installed on the ESC to prevent
circuit damage, but cannot protect the motor from driving against
heavy resistance.
3. Power off the transmitter.
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