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1/8 electrIc Buggy
ECX04000
Congratulations on your purchase of the
ECX
Revenge Type e
Buggy. This 1/8-scale
®
™
model introduces you to the sport of RC driving.
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Kauf des ECX
Revenge Type e Buggy. Dieses 1/8 Scale Model
öffnet Ihnen die Welt des RC Car Sports.
InstructIon Manual
BedIenungsanleItung
Manuel d'utIlIsatIon
Manuale dI IstruzIonI
Nous vous félicitons pour l'achat du ECX
Revenge Type e Buggy. Ce modèle 1/8 vous
initie à la conduite RC.
Congratulazioni per l'acquisto di questo Revenge
Type e Buggy ECX. Questa vettura in scala 1/8
vi introdurrà nel mondo dei modelli RC.
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- Page 1 Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Kauf des ECX Congratulazioni per l’acquisto di questo Revenge Revenge Type e Buggy. Dieses 1/8 Scale Model Type e Buggy ECX. Questa vettura in scala 1/8 öffnet Ihnen die Welt des RC Car Sports. vi introdurrà nel mondo dei modelli RC.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
notIce All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. 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: Water-Resistant Vehicle With Waterproof Electronics
Water-resIstant VehIcle WIth WaterProof electronIcs Your new Horizon Hobby vehicle has been designed and built Wet conditions Maintenance with a combination of waterproof and water-resistant components • Drain any water that has collected in the tires by spinning them to allow you to operate the product in many “wet conditions”, at high speed. With the body removed, place the vehicle upside including puddles, creeks, wet grass, snow and even rain. -
Page 4: Specifications
Output Torque 199.8 oz-in (8.5 kg-cm) Weight 79 g Operating Speed 0.20 sec/60 degrees of travel Size 55.6 x 18 x 30mm coMPonents Included Items 1. ECX Revenge Type e 1/8-scale Buggy ® ™ 2. Spektrum DX2E transmitter ™ • 3 degree rear toe set • Shock spacers ST. -
Page 5: Transmitter Battery Safety Precautions
transMItter Battery safety PrecautIons • Never install damaged batteries. • Always remove exhausted batteries. • Never install batteries of mixed types or of different ages • Always remove batteries before storing the transmitter. in the transmitter. • Low battery power can result in loss of control of the RC vehicle. InstallIng the WIng 1. Remove the long wing clip from the wing mounts. 3. Press the wing onto the wing mounts. 2. Align the holes in the wing with the wing mounts. 4. -
Page 6: Transmitter Controls
transMItter controls reverse switch Allows you to change the direction of BIND steering (ST. REV) BIND and throttle (TH. REV) controls. (Default settings are “R” for steering and “N” for throttle) steering rate steering trim throttle trim Adjust to make the Adjusts the Adjusts the amount the vehicle drive straight... -
Page 7: Getting Started
gettIng started 1. Power on the transmitter. 2. Connect the battery and turn on the ESC. ST. TRIM ST. RATE TH. TRIM 3. Do a test of the transmitter’s control of the vehicle with 4. Start driving slowly, and, if the vehicle does not go straight, the vehicle’s wheels off the ground. adjust the steering trim dial on the transmitter. -
Page 8: When You Are Finished
When you are fInIshed 1. Remove the body. 2. Power off the ESC and disconnect the battery. 3. Power off the transmitter. 4. Remove the battery from the vehicle and recharge the battery. ST. TRIM ST. RATE TH. TRIM Motor care • Prolong motor life by preventing overheating conditions. • Over-temperature protection is installed on the ESC Undue motor wear results from frequent turns, stops and to prevent circuit damage, but cannot protect the starts, pushing objects, driving in deep sand and tall grass,... -
Page 9: Electronic Speed Control (Esc)
electronIc sPeed control (esc) The ESC comes preset from the factory. It will need to be recalibrated whenever changing to a different transmitter. esc calibration Procedure Ensure proper ESC function by calibrating the ESC to your transmitter inputs. 1. Power off the ESC. 2. -
Page 10: Shock Cleaning
shock cleanIng Oil-filled shocks will require regular maintenance due to the oil • Wipe off any overflowing fluid. breaking down or getting dirty. This maintenance should be performed • When properly filled, the piston should rebound about after about every 3 to 5 hours of use, depending on the conditions that 3/8 in (9.5mm) after being pushed in fully. the vehicle is used in. • Re-install the shock on the vehicle. • Remove the shock from the vehicle. • Remove the cap from the shock body and dispose of fluid. ride height adjustment • Disassemble the shock. Clean thoroughly with DYN5505. Dry parts before assembly. In order to check for proper standard baseline ride height, drop the vehicle from about 6 in above a level work area. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting Guide
trouBleshootIng guIde Problem Possible cause solution Short Run Time • Battery damaged/not charged • Check/change battery • Bind in drivetrain • Clean/adjust • Aggressive driving style • Apply throttle and brakes more smoothly • High drag driving enviroment • Drive on a smoother and harder surface • Over-geared • Install a smaller pinion Sluggish Action • 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 • Add additional cooling vents to body • ESC fan not operating • Check connections/replace Doesn’t Operate • Transmitter batteries low • Replace/recharge • Transmitter powered off • Power On • ESC powered off... -
Page 12: Contact Information
SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLI- If you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product GENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH your product for service. When calling Horizon, you will be asked to DAMAGES. Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the provide your complete name, street address, email address and phone individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. -
Page 13: Fcc Information
fcc InforMatIon antenna separation distance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful When operating your Spektrum transmitter, please be sure to maintain interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, a separation distance of at least 5 cm between your body (excluding including interference that may cause undesired operation.