LaTrax by phone • Don’t operate your model at night, or anytime your line or online at LaTrax.com. You can save time, along with of sight to the model may be obstructed or impaired in shipping and handling costs, by purchasing replacement any way.
INTRODUCTION Batteries and Battery Charging • Children should always have responsible adult Your model uses a rechargeable battery that must be supervision when charging and handling batteries. handled with care for safety and long battery life. Make sure • Always store battery packs safely out of the reach of to read and follow all instructions and precautions that were children and pets.
MODEL OVERVIEW Front Body Mount Front Bumper Front Suspension Arm Shock Front Differential Front Camber Link Toe Link Steering Servo Receiver Box Plug Chassis Battery Compartment Receiver Box Battery Hold-Down Motor Electronic Speed Control Pinion Gear Spur Gear Rear Differential Rear Suspension Arm Rear Camber Link Rear Body Mount...
GETTING STARTED INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery Your model includes a 12-volt compartment is located in the base of the transmitter. DC charger that will charge the supplied battery in about 1.
For additional information and how-to videos, visit LaTrax.com. Receiver - The radio unit inside your model that receives signals from the transmitter and relays them to the servos.
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THE 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM RULES TRANSMITTER • The 2.4GHz transmitter has a directional antenna. Set Button Steering Wheel For maximum range, hold the transmitter upright and pointed in the direction of the model. Pointing the Red/Green transmitter away from the model will reduce radio range. Status LED Steering Trim...
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THE 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS servo. Also, check that the steering mechanism is not loose or binding. If the steering operates slowly, check for weak batteries. 6. When looking down at the model, the front wheels should be pointing straight ahead. If the wheels are turned slightly to the left or right, slowly adjust the steering trim control on the transmitter until they are pointing straight ahead.
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THE 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM BASIC ADJUSTMENTS 3. While holding the throttle trigger in position, press the SET button to reverse the channel. Steering Trim The steering trim knob located on the face of 4. The channel is now reversed. Recalibrate the speed the transmitter adjusts the neutral (center) point control and then confirm correct servo operation before of the steering channel.
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THE 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM TRANSMITTER LED CODES LED Color / Pattern Name Notes Solid green Normal Driving Mode See page 9 for information on how to use the transmitter controls. Slow red Binding See page 10 for more information on binding. (0.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off) Flashing medium red Low Battery Alarm...
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL PROFILE SELECTION 2. With the ESC off, press and hold the EZ-Set button The speed control is factory set to Sport Mode (100% until the LED turns solid green, then solid red, and then forward, brakes, and reverse). You can program the speed begins blinking red (indicating the Profile numbers).
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ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 5. Move the throttle trigger forward again to engage ESC Battery Settings (Low-Voltage Detection Setting) reverse (Profile #1). The LED will turn off. Once full The ESC is equipped with a built-in Low-Voltage Detection reverse power is reached, the LED will shine RED. feature that constantly monitors the battery voltage when activated.
DRIVING YOUR MODEL Now it’s time to have some fun! This section contains Tips for Increasing Run Time instructions on driving and making adjustments to your • Use batteries with the highest mAh rating you model. Before you go on, here are some important can purchase.
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While unlikely, humidity or tiny amounts • The LaTrax 2.4GHz transmitter is not water resistant. Do of moisture or condensation may enter the receiver not subject it to wet conditions such as rain.
If you have any questions about your model or its 5. Check the mounting of the receiver and servo and operation, call the LaTrax Technical Support line toll-free speed control. at: 1-888-872-9927* 6. Check the tightness of the wheel hex bolts with Technical support is available Monday through Friday from a wrench.
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