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ITEMS Chassis Body INCLUDED Body Clips (Qty 4) Transmitter Transmitter Antenna The following items are included with your Evader DT. Receiver Antenna Tube Decal Sheet Instruction Manual Exploded View/Parts Listing YOU WILL NEED ONYX 6C 7.2V 2000MAH NIMH STICK DTXC2035...
2. Make sure the transmitter is turned off, fi nal user assembly or material used for and all of the batteries are removed. • Do not operate the Evader DT near people. fi nal user assembly, no liability shall be Spectators should be behind the driver or ❏...
FINISHING THE EVADER DT TRANSMITTER PREPARATION • Slide the batttery tray door off and install eight “AA” batteries into transmitter, On/Off Switch making sure the polarity is correct. Battery Tray Door Battery Light • Insert the antenna into the top of the transmitter and tighten.
• Remove the clip from the battery strap post and remove the battery strap from the Evader DT. • Install the charged 6-cell battery into the battery slot. Re-install the battery strap and the clip into the battery strap post.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL (ESC) SET UP • Connect the battery pack to the ESC. Turn on the Tx, and then the ESC. • Do not touch the throttle trigger for 2-3 seconds. • The Sprint 2 sets up automatically. • The green light will fl ash and then glow steady. •...
• Motor is geared too high. Change to a lower gear setup. 2. Disconnect and remove the battery from the Evader DT. • Binding in the vehicle’s drivetrain. Check to make sure 3. Check for any broken or damaged parts. This way parts nothing is interfering with the model’s drivetrain.
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WHEEL BASE TUNING GUIDE When tuning the Evader DT make sure that you have equal length shocks, camber rods and steering rods on both sides (left and right). They do not have to be the same front to rear. Wheel base is the distance from the center of the front wheel CASTER to the center of the rear wheel.
7. Repeat each step as needed to get the desired setting. CLEANING TIPS The Evader DT is fun to drive through the dirt and mud (avoid “wet” mud, however). When it comes time to clean the chassis, here are a few tips: 1.
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MAINTENANCE GUIDE The following section is provided to help you with maintenance and repairs to your Evader DT. Pay extra attention to the notes and tips for proper assembly. Bulkhead, Bulkhead Brace, Front Suspension Arm, Front Shock Tower, Front Bumper 1.
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The servo saver spring will need to be properly adjusted once the entire servo saver assembly has been installed on to the Evader DT. 11. Insert a plastic bushing (47) into each end of the left side servo saver assembly. Again, make sure the bushings are fully seated.
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Rear Shock Tower, Rear Transmission Plate, Rear Bulkhead, Rear Suspension Arm 1. Attach the rear chassis plate (41) to the chassis (1) using four 3x10mm round head screws (C). 2. Attach the rear suspension arms (36,37) to the rear chassis plate using the inner rear hinge pins (97).
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Pin Hole Bushing Mount Keyed Section Pin Hole Differential 1. Place one of the 10x16mm bushings (110) on the bushing mounts on the diff gear case (18) and the diff gear case cover (12). 2. Install the outdrives (10) through the diff gear case and the gear cover, and install the pins (11) into their holes. 3.
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Slipper Clutch 1. Install the inner slipper plate (84) onto the top shaft (83). Make sure the notch in the inner slipper plate keys onto the 2x10 spring pin (116) in the top shaft. 2. Place the slipper pad (64) and outer slipper plate (85) onto the top shaft.
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75 (Front) 76 (Rear) 68 (Front) 69 (Rear) 70 (Front) 71 (Rear) Shock Assembly 1. Install a 2.5mm e-clip (S) onto the groove on the shock shafts (68,69) closest to the center of the shaft. 2. Place the shock piston (4) on top of the 2.5mm e-clip. 3.
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OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR THE EVADER DT Piranha NiMH 7.2V 2000mAh Battery Aluminum Idler Gear DTXP4005 DTXC8081 Piranha Digital Charger DTXP4005 Aluminum Rear Hub Carrier Aluminum Front Hub Carrier DTXC8071 Blue DTXC8032 Blue DTXC8072 Purple DTXC8033 Purple Aluminum Knuckle Arm...
HARDWARE CHART 3x8mm S/T Screw L Front Outer Hinge Pin 95 Push Nut 112 Servo Saver Spring 98 Rear Inner Hinge Pin 97 4mm Locknut M Servo Saver Shaft (Short) 99 3x6mm F/H Screw N Servo Saver Shaft (Long) 100 10x15mm Bushing (Diff) 110 3mm Locknut O Servo Saver Hub 101...
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75 Front 76 Rear 70 Front 71 Rear 68 Front 69 Rear...
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Top Shaft and Gear .................. DTXC9665 Inner Slipper Plate ..................DTXC9314 Outer Slipper Plate ................... DTXC9314 Slipper Bushing ..................DTXC9305 Slipper Spring ................... DTXC9380 Idler Gear Shaft ..................DTXC8082 Steering Linkage Turnbuckle ..............DTXC8849 Front Axle ....................DTXC6173 Left Side Mirror ..................DTXC6477 Right Side Mirror ..................
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STEERING LINK 5/8" [16mm] TIE ROD 1" [25mm] REAR CAMBER LINK 1" [25.5mm] FRONT CAMBER LINK OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE FROM DURATRAX Aluminum Knuckle Arm DTXC8221 Blue Aluminum Rear Hub Carrier DTXC8222 Purple DTXC8071 Blue DTXC8072 Purple Aluminum Rear Shock Set...
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