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• DuraTrax
will warranty this kit for 90 days after the purchase date from defects in materials or workmanship. DuraTrax
®
will either repair or replace, at no charge, the incorrectly made part.
• 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.
• To return your Maximum MT Pro for repairs covered under warranty you should send your truck to:
We want the building and operating of this vehicle to be a success, so BEFORE removing any parts from the parts bags
please read this manual thoroughly and watch the included video to familiarize yourself with the model. If for any reason
you think this model is not for you, return it to your dealer immediately. PLEASE NOTE: Your hobby dealer cannot accept
a return on any model after assembly has begun.
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION MANUAL
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
1610 Interstate Drive
Before Building:
TM
DTXZ1083 For Kit DTXC0091/DTXD91**

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  • Page 1 • 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. • To return your Maximum MT Pro for repairs covered under warranty you should send your truck to: Hobby Services...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PARTS GUARANTEE ™ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS We have engineered the Maximum MT Pro to take the rough and tumble abuse that makes R/C stadium trucks fun. We are so confident of the quality and durability of the Stress- When the safety precautions are followed, the Maximum MT...
  • Page 3: Repair Service

    The DuraTrax Nitro Starter Pack (DTXP0200) contains in this manual. fuel, fuel bottle, glow plug starter, glow plug wrench and glow plug. For the Pre-Built version of the Maximum MT Pro, you will also need: SCREW INFORMATION • 2-channel radio with two (2) standard servos (FUTJ20**) •...
  • Page 4: Finishing The Rtr Version

    ❏ 4. Thoroughly soak the air filter foam with some oil (not included) and then squeeze out the excess oil. DuraTrax Air Filter Oil (DTXC2465) is available from your local hobby dealer. Attach the adapter tube to the air filter base with one of the included tie straps.
  • Page 5 ❏ ❏ 6. Remove the receiver battery holder from the radio box. 9. Slide open the battery door on the bottom of the Install (4) “AA” (included) into the battery holder in the transmitter. Place 8 “AA” batteries into the holder in the configuration molded into the battery holder.
  • Page 6 ❏ ❏ 13. Using the DuraTrax R/C body reamer, drill six 1/4" 16. Apply decals to body if desired. (6mm) holes in the body using the molded-in dimples as guides. Install the rollbar onto body as shown using six 2.6 ❏...
  • Page 7: Assembly Of The Pre-Built Version

    ASSEMBLY OF THE MAXIMUM MT PRO PRE-BUILT VERSION (DTXC0091) ❏ 1. Remove the Maximum MT Pro stadium truck PREPARING THE RADIO SYSTEM from the box. Antenna Before installing the radio Transmitter system in the pre-built DuraTrax Maximum MT Pro read the manufacturer’s...
  • Page 8 ❏ 5. Use the included servo saver. Install the metal rod connectors into the rod ends on the steering rod. Using a 3 x 20mm socket head screw and a 3mm lock nut, attach one end of the steering rod to the servo saver as shown. ❏...
  • Page 9: Assembling The Radio Tray

    ASSEMBLING THE RADIO TRAY ❏ ❏ 4. Attach the switch from your radio system so it is above 1. From bag PA002, remove all of the parts included; the the top of the radio plate (make sure the switch is in the OFF radio tray, the (2) radio tray mounts, and the (8) 3 x 8mm position).
  • Page 10: Installing The Throttle Servo

    ❏ 6. Remove from your radio system the 4-cell receiver battery holder and install (4) “AA” batteries (not included). The negative sides of the batteries are placed against the springs in the battery holder. Plug the connector on the receiver battery holder into the connector on the switch. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position.
  • Page 11: Throttle And Brake Linkages

    Rod Connector 5/8" (16mm) ❏ 2. From your radio system remove a large, X-shaped servo arm. Remove two of the servo arms as shown. Install the rod connector in the last hole on the arm as shown in the diagram above (approximately 3/4" or 18mm). You will need ❏...
  • Page 12: Radio Adjustments

    RADIO ADJUSTMENTS • Turn on the transmitter first, then the receiver. • Center the trims of the throttle and steering channels (see your radio system manual for the location of the trim adjustments). Steering Linkage Set Up ❏ 5. Insert the throttle rod into the outer hole in the carburetor arm.
  • Page 13: Prepare The Engine

    5. Thoroughly soak the air filter foam with some oil (not PREPARE THE ENGINE included) and then squeeze out the excess oil. DuraTrax Air Filter Oil (DTXC2465) is available from your local hobby dealer. Attach the adapter tube to the air filter base with one of the included tie straps.
  • Page 14: Carburetor Settings

    ❏ 4. Using the DuraTrax R/C body reamer, drill six 1/4" ❏ (6mm) holes in the body using the molded-in dimples as 7. Apply decals to body, if desired. guides. Install the rollbar onto body as shown using six 2.6 ❏...
  • Page 15: Breaking In The Engine

    Use fuels that are specially formulated for car and truck it out during break-in. Make sure you have an extra plug engines. DuraTrax Red Alert fuel is specially formulated for or two on hand. truck engines like the Torq .16.
  • Page 16: Engine Maintenance

    Make sure you have a spare plug or two on hand every time that you run the Maximum MT Pro. ENGINE MAINTENANCE 10 Ways To Ensure A Long Life From Your Engine: Fuel 1.
  • Page 17: Performance Tuning

    The ride height on the Maximum MT Pro should be To adjust the shift point use the following procedure: approximately 2-3/8" (60mm). To determine the ride height, drop the truck from around 6"-12"...
  • Page 18: Maintenance Tips

    Camber adjustments can be made on • Inspect the air cleaner for a torn or damaged element. the Maximum MT Pro by turning the “camber rods,” which Also look for dirt in the air cleaner element and wash it if are the upper links on the suspension.
  • Page 19: Engine Troubleshooting

    ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING The engine starts Does it run It should be continuously? ready to go. Is the high speed needle setting 2 to Does the engine Clear the engine Replace the Is fuel getting to 2-1/2 turns out quit when the of fuel.
  • Page 20 DuraTrax Red Alert. Red Alert head sizes. Bits fit into a 6mm hex shank inside both contains 20% nitro plus a carefully race-tested...

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