ECX Boost ECX3000S Instruction Manual

ECX Boost ECX3000S Instruction Manual

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InstructIon Manual
BedIenungsanleItung
Manuel d'utIlIsatIon
Manuale
Congratulations on your purchase of the ECX™ Boost™
Buggy. This 1/10-scale model introduces you to the sport
of RC driving.
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Kauf des ECX Boost Buggy.
Dieses 1/10 Scale Model öffnet Ihnen die Welt des RC
Car Sports.
Nous vous félicitons pour l'achat du ECX Boost Buggy. Ce
modèle 1/10 vous introduit au sport de la conduite RC.
Congratulazioni per l'acquisto di questo Boost Buggy
ECX. Questa vettura in scala 1/10 vi introdurrà nel mondo
dei modelli RC.

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  • Page 1 Dieses 1/10 Scale Model öffnet Ihnen die Welt des RC Car Sports. InstructIon Manual Nous vous félicitons pour l’achat du ECX Boost Buggy. Ce modèle 1/10 vous introduit au sport de la conduite RC. BedIenungsanleItung Congratulazioni per l’acquisto di questo Boost Buggy Manuel d’utIlIsatIon...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product literature, visit http://www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product. Meaning of Special Language: The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.
  • Page 3: Specifications

    Water-resIstant VehIcle WIth WaterProof electronIcs Your new Horizon Hobby vehicle has been designed and built with becomes excessively wet, apply very light throttle until the water a combination of waterproof and water-resistant components to is mostly removed from the motor. Running a wet motor at high allow you to operate the product in many “wet conditions”, speeds may rapidly damage the motor.
  • Page 4: Components

    1. ECX Boost 1/10-scale Buggy ™ ™ 2. ECX 2.4GHz Transmitter ™ 3. AA (4) Batteries 4. 2A Peak Battery Charger (DYN4113) 5. Dynamite Speedpack 7.2V ® ™ Ni-MH battery (DYN1050EC) VehIcle PreParatIons chargIng the VehIcle Battery chargIng WarnIngs and PrecautIons 1. Connect the AC power cord to the power slot on the charger, then connect the other end of the power cord to an AC power source.
  • Page 5: Installing Transmitter Batteries

    InstallIng transMItter BatterIes CAUTION: If using rechargeable batteries, charge only rechargeable batteries. Charging non-rechargeable batteries may cause the batteries to burst, resulting in injury to persons and/or damage to property. NEVER install damaged batteries, batteries of mixed types or batteries of different ages in the transmitter. Remove exhausted batteries. NEVER store the transmitter with batteries installed. Install 4 AA alkaline batteries into the transmitter, following the instructions provided for your radio system.
  • Page 6: Transmitter Controls

    transMItter controls reverse switch Battery level Indicator Solid Red and Green: Battery voltage is good (Above 4V). Allows you to change the direction of steering Solid Red: Battery (ST. REV) and throttle (TH. REV) controls. voltage is critically low (Default setting for steering and throttle is (below 4V).
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    gettIng started 2. Power on the ESC. 1. Power on the transmitter. 3. Do a test of the transmitter’s control of the vehicle with the vehicle’s wheels off the ground. 4. Start driving slowly, and, if the vehicle does not go straight, adjust the steering trim dial on the transmitter. notIce: Seat the motor brushes by driving smoothly on a flat surface during use of the first battery charge. Properly seating the motor brushes will increase the life and performance of the motor.
  • Page 8: Operation

    oPeratIon • ALWAYS turn on your transmitter before you turn on the receiver • ALWAYS operate your vehicle in a wide open area. Operating the in the vehicle. Always power off the receiver before turning your vehicle in a small space or indoors can cause overheating at low transmitter off. 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 1. Power off the Electronic Speed Control 2.
  • Page 9: Maintenance

    MaIntenance settIng the gear Mesh The gear mesh has already been set at the factory. Setting the gear mesh is only necessary when changing motors or gears. You must remove the vehicle’s gear cover (a) to make this adjustment. Proper gear mesh (how the gear teeth meet) is important to the performance of the vehicle.
  • Page 10: Electrical Layout

    electrIcal layout Part # Description DYN1171 Motor  DYN1050EC Battery 7.2V DYN3900 Steering Servo ECX9011 Receiver DYN4925WP Electronic Speed Control (ESC) Channel 1 Channel 2 For correct operation, Channels 1 and 2 must be used as shown in the wiring diagram. The motor can be disconnected from the ESC at the connectors in the wiring.
  • Page 11: Fasteners

    fasteners Description Description Description TAPPING BINDER HEAD M3x10mm BINDER HEAD M3x20mm SETSCREW M3x3mm TAPPING BINDER HEAD M3x12mm SETSCREW M3x12mm BINDER HEAD M3x25mm TAPPING BINDER HEAD M3x16mm BUTTON HEAD M3x30mm SET SHAFT SCREW M3x13mm TAPPING BINDER HEAD M3x18mm BUTTON HEAD M2x6mm WASHER 5x7x0.5mm WASHER 3x8x0.5mm TAPPING FLAT HEAD M3x10mm...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide

    trouBleshootIng guIde Problem Possible Cause Solution Short Run Time • Battery damaged/not charged • Check/change battery • Motor dirty or brushes worn • Check/clean/replace Sluggish Action • Motor dirty or brushes worn • Check/clean/replace • Bind in drivetrain • Clean/adjust • Vehicle battery is not charged • Replace/recharge Controls Reversed • ST. REV or TH. REV • Change switch position Motor/ESC overheat • Over-geared • Install smaller pinion Doesn’t Operate • Transmitter batteries low • Replace/recharge • Transmitter powered off • Power On • ESC powered off • Power On • Vehicle battery is not charged • Replace/recharge Poor Range • Transmitter batteries low • Replace/recharge • Transmitter antenna is damaged or loose...
  • Page 13: Fcc Information

    NOTICE: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you have any your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may issue with a LiPo battery, please contact the appropriate Hori- need any assistance.
  • Page 14: Compliance Information For The European Union

    This product must not be disposed of with other waste. In- No. HH2012082701 stead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment Product(s): ECX 1/10th Scale Boost V2.0 by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of Item Number(s): ECX3000SEU/ECX3100SEU waste electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Page 15: Parts Diagram

    Parts dIagraM | eXPlosIonszeIchnung | Vue éclatée des PIèces | esPloso del Modello con referenza PezzI recoMMended IteMs empfohlene Werkzeuge outils recommandés attrezzi raccomandati boost...
  • Page 16 Parts dIagraM | eXPlosIonszeIchnung | Vue éclatée des PIèces | esPloso del Modello con referenza PezzI The slipper clutch can be adjusted using this locknut (ECX1060). Fully tighten the locknut. Then loosen the nut two full turns. Die Rutschkupplung kann durch diese Stopmutter eingestellt werden (ECX1060). Ziehen Sie die Mutter an und drehen Sie dann volle zwei Umdrehungen zurück.
  • Page 17 Part # | Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numéro | Codice ECX3007 Main Chassis  Chassis Châssis principal Telaio principale ECX1028 Servo Saver Set  Servo Saver Set Jeu de sauvegarde de Set salvaservo servo ECX1092 Rear Suspension Mount Querlenkerhalter hinten Jeu de renfort de Supporti braccetti sosp.
  • Page 18 Part # | Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numéro | Codice Transmission Idler Shaft, Hauptgetriebewelle Set Arbre secondaire de Alberino intermedio con ECX1025 Drive Pins  transmission, axes spina d’entraînement 37 ECX1026 Transmission Drive Shaft Getreibeausgangswelle (2) Axe d’arbre de Mozzi Differenziale (2) (2)  transmission (2) 38 ECX1052 Washer Set...
  • Page 19 ECX3000S, ECX3000SA, ECX3000SEU | ECX3100S, ECX3100SA, ECX3100SEU www.ecxrc.com 33775 Created 8/2012 © 2012 Horizon Hobby, Inc. Horizon Hobby, ECX, Boost, Dynamite and Speedpack are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. WD-40 is a registered trademark of WD-40 Manufacturing Company.

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