Troubleshooting Guide - Helion Invictus 10MT Owner's Manual And Exploded Views

Problem / Symptom
Battery voltage too low
Vehicle will not turn on Battery not connected
Damaged battery
Transmitter will not turn Battery voltage too low
on Battery/ies installed improperly
Damaged or improperly installed re-
Short radio range (Ve-
hicle stops responding ceiver and antenna
to transmitter at short
Receiver is malfunctioning
distances)
Battery voltage too low
Trim not set properly
Steering not responding Screws too tight on steering parts
as expected
Fasteners have become loose
Trims not set properly
Vehicle not responding as Radio system lost bind
expected to transmitter
Bad electrical connections
Transmitter too close to receiver (<1m)
Wheels twitch while
Receiver wire damaged
vehicle is idle (controls at
Receiver antenna not installed in vertical
neutral)
position
Steering will not trim Binding in steering system
straight, always has right
or left bias
Front wheels too tight
Battery voltage too low
Drivetrain has too much friction
Gear mesh too tight
Pinion gear is loose
Vehicle top speed and
Differential broken
acceleration is slow
Drive pin missing
ESC not set to transmitter
Wheels too tight
Wheels not spinning
freely Differentials stripped
The battery has become old
Battery not charged completely due to
Battery charge stops
insuffi cient charge time
lasting as long as it used
Gear mesh too tight
to
Charger, battery, wires, or plug has
malfunctioned
Shock O-ring seals are worn
Shocks and/or arms Top shock cap too loose or over tight-
covered in oil ened
Bottom shock cap dislodged
Gear mesh too loose
Spur gears stripping
Fasteners loose or missing
Possible Cause
Charge battery
Re/connect battery
Replace battery
Charge or change batteries
Correct installation
Check receiver antenna for damage. Ensure antenna is
properly installed in tube and mount, extending perpendicular
from the ground. Ensure all connections are secure
Replace receiver
Replace or recharge batteries in transmitter and vehicle
Adjust steering trim
Adjust screws to allow for free motion
Check and tighten all fasteners to as new condition, be care-
ful to not over tighten
Adjust throttle and/or steering trim
Re-bind radio system
Check motor and battery plugs to ensure they are fully con-
nected
Increase distance between the units
Inspect antenna for damage and replace if necessary
Install in mount with care to not damage antenna wire
Inspect and correct any binding components or loosen
screws if over tight
Check and adjust wheel nuts to ensure the wheels are not
too tight
Charge battery
Check for debris/excessive wear on gears, inspect bearings
Loosen gear mesh
Check and tighten set screw on motor pinion
Check differential and ensure the outdrives are secured and
gears intact. You should not be able to pull them out
Check for missing wheel pins (behind wheel hexes), or dog-
bone pins
Follow ESC instructions to set to transmitter
Check and adjust wheel nuts
Check differentials and replace/repair if necessary
Replace battery
Charge for longer period of time or try a peak detection char-
ger. We recommend the Radient Primal (RDNA0001)
Check and reset gear mesh setting
Check all connections and wires for damage or excessive
wear and replace if necessary
Replace O-rings and refi ll shock with oil
Check tightness (fi nger tight), refi ll shock oil
Check installation, refi ll shock oil
Tighten gear mesh for proper backlash
Check for loose fasteners on spur gear mount and ensure all
E-clips are in place
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