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® ™ ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION MANUAL www.duratrax.com...
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ITEMS INCLUDED The following items are included with your Evader EXT2 Chassis Body Body Clips (Qty 4) Transmitter Transmitter Antenna Receiver Antenna Tube Decal Sheet Instruction Manual Exploded View/Parts Listing Transmitter Frequency Flag 4-Way Wrench YOU WILL NEED ONYX 6-CELL 7.2V 3000MAH NIMH STICK...
DuraTrax will warranty this kit for 90 • Do not operate the Evader EXT2 near ❏ 3. Send written instructions which include: days after the purchase date. DuraTrax people.
FINISHING THE EVADER EXT2 TRANSMITTER PREPARATION • Slide the batttery tray door off and install eight “AA” batteries into transmitter, making sure the polarity is correct. Battery Tray Door Battery Light • Insert the antenna into the top of the transmitter and tighten.
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Charge the battery according to the instructions that came with your charger. • Remove the clip from the battery strap post and remove the battery strap from the Evader EXT2. Battery Strap Post • Install the charged 6-cell battery into the battery slot.
APPLY THE DECALS • Carefully remove the body’s clear plastic protective covering. • Decal the body to your liking. Use the photos on the box as a reference. • Install the body onto the chassis using four body clips. SPEED CONTROL SET UP NOTE: The Sprint electronic speed control is pre-set at the factory.
• Motor is geared too high. Change to a smaller pinion gear and moving parts. or a larger spur gear. 2. Disconnect and remove the battery from the Evader EXT2. • 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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Caster refers to the angle of the kingpin in relation to the Front surface when viewed from the side. 0° of caster means that Traction the kingpin is straight up and down. The Evader EXT2 comes Foam stock with 30° of caster and is not adjustable. Spacer...
Stiffening the front shocks will result in less steering and more rear traction. DuraTrax offers different rate (stiffness) springs to suit most running conditions. The springs are color-coded for easy identifi cation:...
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MAINTENANCE GUIDE The following section is provided to help you with maintenance and repairs to your Evader EXT2. 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 EXT2. 11. Insert a plastic bushing (47) into each end of the left 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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Spring Pin Hole Bearing Mount Keyed Spring Section Pin Hole Differential 1. Place one of the 10x15mm bearings (110) on the bearing 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 spring pins (11) into the spring pin 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) Do not overtighten 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. Place the shock piston (4) on top of the 2.5mm e-clip. Secure the shock piston in place with a 2.5mm e-clip in the groove closest to the end of the shaft.
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OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR THE EVADER EXT2 Onyx 210 AC/DC Peak Charger DTXP4210 Onyx NiMH 7.2V 4200mAh Battery DTXC2061 Graphite Chassis Aluminum Rear Hub Carrier DTXC6999 DTXC8071 Blue DTXC8072 Purple Aluminum Front Hub Carrier DTXC8032 Blue DTXC8033 Purple Aluminum Knuckle Arm...
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