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Hobby People Outlaw 4WD Operating Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................Page 2 Chassis Tuning Guide ..............Page 16 Customer Service Information ............Page 3 Maintenance Guide ................ Page 22 Safety Warnings and Important Information ........Page 3 Troubleshooting Guide ..............Page 23 Kit Contents ..................Page 4 Exploded View Assembly Drawings ..........Page 25 Items Required to Operate and Maintain......... Page 5 Replacement Parts List ..............Page 32 Becoming Familiar with Your Outlaw RTR Buggy ........ Page 6 Option Parts List ................Page 36 Tips From the Pros ................ Page 10 Notes ....................Page 37 Preparing to Drive Your Outlaw RTR Buggy ........Page 10 Returning Your Product For Warranty Repair ......... Page 39 Driving Your Outlaw RTR Buggy ........... Page 14 Warranty Information ..............

  • Page 3: Customer Service Information

    Phone: (714) 963-0329 Fax: (714) 964-6236 Email: service@globalhobby.net Hobby People guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship, at the date of purchase. This does not cover any component parts damaged by use, misuse or modification. In no case shall Hobby People's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. In that Hobby People has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the final user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability. For detailed warranty information, refer to page 37. Prior to oPerating your new model, Please thoroughly read and understand the information contained in this oPerating manual.

  • Page 4: Kit Contents

    SAFETY WARNINGS AND ImpORTANT INFORmATION n Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) Battery General Warnings Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) batteries are significantly more volatile than Alkaline or Ni-Cd/Ni-MH batteries used in R/C applications. When using Li-Po batteries to power your model, all instructions and warnings must be followed closely. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in fire. In addition to the general Li-Po battery warnings below, be sure to understand and follow the warnings included with the particular Li-Po batteries you use. ALWAYS follow the instructions included with your Li-Po batteries and/or Li-Po charger to charge Li-Po batteries. DO NOT attempt to charge Li-Po batteries with any charger other than a charger designed to charge Li-Po batteries. The Li-Po battery charger you use should include a balancing feature. DO NOT leave Li-Po batteries unattended during the charging process. ALWAYS charge Li-Po batteries on a fire-resistant surface and never charge Li-Po batteries near any flammable material. DO NOT use or charge Li-Po batteries if they are hot to the touch. DO NOT leave Li-Po batteries in direct sunlight or in a hot car or storage area, or allow Li-Po batteries to be exposed to moisture. DO NOT short-circuit Li-Po batteries. DO NOT leave Li-Po batteries plugged into your model when not in use. Li-Po batteries should be stored in a fire-proof container. ALWAYS let Li-Po batteries cool between uses and charging. INSPECT Li-Po batteries before each use for swelling or other malformation. If damaged, they should not be used. DO NOT poke, bend or otherwise damage Li-Po batteries. DO NOT short-circuit. DO NOT allow Li-Po batteries to ever exceed 71ºC (160ºF) for any reason. n Alkaline, Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, and Li-Po Battery Instructions for Disposal These products must not be disposed of with other household waste. Instead, it is the user's responsibility to dispose of these products by handing them over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of these products at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that...

  • Page 5: Items Required To Operate And Maintain

    ITEmS REqUIRED TO OpERATE AND mAINTAIN The products listed below must be purchased separately and are required to drive, maintain and make chassis setup adjustments to your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy. n Battery Requirements The Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy can be powered using either one 6 ~ 7 cell Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery pack or it can be powered using one 2 ~ 3 cell Li-Po battery pack. The ESC can handle 6 ~ 8 Ni-Cd or Ni-MH cells, or 2 ~ 3 Li-Po cells. Do not exceed the maximum cell count or the ESC will be damaged! Recommended Battery Pack One 2S 5000mAh (25C or greater) Hard Case Car Li-Po Battery Pack One Female (or Male/Female pair) T-Style Connector with Heat-Shrink Tubing (If not included with battery) Optional Battery Pack - For Greater Speed and Power One 3S 5000mAh (25C or greater) Hard Case Car Li-Po Battery Pack One Female (or Male/Female pair) T-Style Connector with Heat-Shrink Tubing (If not included with battery) Regardless of the type of battery pack you choose, the following pertains: the more cells you use, the more power the battery pack will provide, but the heavier the battery pack will be. More power will provide higher speed and more torque. The higher the capacity of the battery pack (e.g., mAh), the longer the run-time you will experience, but the heavier the battery pack will be. The heavier the battery pack is, the more solidly the model will feel 'planted' to the ground, but the less nimble the model will handle.

  • Page 6: Becoming Familiar With Your Outlaw Rtr Buggy

    BECOmING FAmILIAR WITh YOUR OUTLAW RTR BUGGY n Transmitter Overview Use the photo and descriptions below to familiarize yourself with the features and use of the Cirrus 2-Channel AM 27MHz Pistol Grip transmitter included with your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy. Feature descriptions can be found on the next page. transmitter features 2-Channel AM 27MHz with Power Level Indicators Independent Forward and Reverse Throttle End Point Adjustments Steering and Throttle Servo Reversing Adjustable Steering Dual Rate Adjustable Steering and Throttle Trims Optional Ni-Cd or Ni-MH Batteries and Onboard Charger Available* Independent Right and Left Steering End Point Adjustments Each radio control system comes with a sticker on the transmitter and receiver showing which frequency (channel number) the radio control system operates on in the 27MHz frequency band. No two radio control systems can operate nearby each other if they are on the same frequency. 27MHz AM transmitter and receiver crystals can be purchased separately and changed if you are driving your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy with other people on the same channel number as you. For more information about purchasing different transmitter and receiver crystals, see your local hobby retailer. Steering Channel Reversing Switch (CH1) Antenna Throttle Channel Reversing Switch (CH2) Wrist Strap Anchor Power Indicator Lights Throttle Trim Knob Crystal Steering Trim Knob Steering EPA Knobs...
  • Page 7 BECOmING FAmILIAR WITh YOUR OUTLAW RTR BUGGY n Transmitter Overview, Continued..Antenna: Transmits the signal from the transmitter to the receiver in the model. The antenna should be fully extended during use. When collapsing the antenna after use, be careful not to bend it. Battery Compartment: Houses the 8 'AA' Alkaline batteries that power the transmitter. Charging Jack: Used for onboard charging of optional Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries. Do not attempt to charge Alkaline batteries. Only Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries (available separately) should be charged through the Charging Jack, using only the recommended type of charger. For more information, see the bottom of the previous page. Crystal: Controls the frequency (channel number) of the transmitter. You can change crystals in both the transmitter and the receiver so that you and your friends can drive at the same time. No two radio control systems nearby can be operated on the same channel number at the same time without interference. The transmitter and receiver use 27MHz crystal sets. Grip: The Grip is molded in an ergonomic shape for increased comfort, control and feel. Power Indicator Lights: Indicate the current status of the transmitter batteries. When the all three Power Indicator Lights are illuminated the batteries have sufficient capacity to power the transmitter safely. If only the red and yellow Power Indicator Lights are illuminated the batteries have only limited capacity to power the transmitter. In this case, the batteries should be replaced as soon as possible. If only the red Power Indicator Light is illuminated, the batteries are depleted and should be replaced (or recharged, if using optional rechargeable Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries). Do NOT attempt to use the transmitter if only the red Power Indicator Light is illuminated. Power Switch: Turns the transmitter 'ON' and 'OFF'. Steering Channel Reversing Switch: Allows you to electronically switch the direction of steering servo travel. For example, if you move the steering wheel to the right and the steering servo moves to the left, flip the Steering Channel Reversing Switch to make the steering servo move to the left. Steering Dual Rate Dial: The Steering Dual Rate dial allows you to change the amount of steering servo travel compared to the amount of physical movement of the steering wheel. For example, by increasing the Steering Dual Rate (moving the dial forward), you can make the steering servo travel more which might prevent your model from pushing during turns. If your model oversteers during turns, you can reduce the amount of Steering Dual Rate (move the dial backward).
  • Page 8 BECOmING FAmILIAR WITh YOUR OUTLAW RTR BUGGY n Chassis Component Overview Use the photo and descriptions below and on the next page to familiarize yourself with the Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy main chassis components. Body Mount Brushless Motor with Heat-Sink Wing Brushless ESC with Cooling Fan ESC Battery ESC On/Off Steering Servo Leads Switch Turnbuckle Shock Tower Receiver Bumper Battery Holder Body Mount Chassis Upper Deck Shock Absorber Steering Tie-Rod Wheel/Tire Assembly Suspension Arm Battery Holder: Molded out of impact-resistant nylon plastic, the battery holder firmly holds the battery pack that powers the Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy. The battery holder is sized to fit most 6 ~ 7cell Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery packs and 2 ~ 3S Li-Po battery packs.
  • Page 9 BECOmING FAmILIAR WITh YOUR OUTLAW RTR BUGGY n Chassis Component Overview, Continued..Shock Absorber: Each shock is oil-filled and uses a spring that is well suited for most off-road conditions. The shocks feature aluminum caps for durability and preload spacers that allow the shocks to be easily tuned for different driving conditions. The shocks come standard with 25wt oil and yellow springs. Shock Tower: Secures the shock absorber while allowing many different geometry settings to suit different track conditions. The shock towers are made from 3mm 6061 aluminum for strength. Steering Servo: Controls the Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy's steering. An adjustable 'servo saver' is used to help prevent the servo gears from being stripped out and to adjust steering sensitivity. Steering Tie-Rod: The steering tie-rod connects the steering linkage and the castor block. The tie-rods are adjustable so you can make toe-angle adjustments to the front wheels. Suspension Arm: Helps support the Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy’s handling (when coupled to shock absorbers) and braking while ensuring maximum traction (keeps the wheels in contact with the ground) and protects the chassis components from undue stress and strain. Turnbuckle: Joins the upper inner and upper outer suspension components. The turnbuckle is threaded, allowing you to adjust the camber angle of the front and rear tires. Wheel/Tire Assembly: The Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy features molded rubber tires with a pin-style tread pattern that is good for most off-road applications. The wheels are molded in one piece from lightweight, high-impact plastic for strength.

  • Page 10: Tips From The Pros

    TIpS FROm ThE pROS Double-check all of the fasteners to ensure that they're tight. Do not overtighten any screws that thread into nylon or composite material, or the material may strip out. Screws threaded into nylon or composite material need only be tightened snugly. If you have difficulty sliding the receiver antenna wire through the antenna support tube, first pull the antenna wire through your fingers several times to straighten it, then lightly wet the antenna wire with glass cleaner. The glass cleaner will make the antenna wire slide through the antenna support tube much easier. Leave any excess antenna wire hanging from the top of the antenna support tube. Under no circumstances should you cut the antenna wire shorter. During use, the transmitter antenna should be extended fully. A foam block is included in the battery holder that can be removed to allow the use of a 7 cell Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery pack or a 3S Li-Po battery pack. The ESC battery leads feature a high-quality T-Style connector. When soldering a compatible connector to your battery pack, or if you prefer to change the connector on the ESC, make sure to observe correct polarity and use heat-shrink tubing to insulate the solder joints. Always make sure that you install the body when driving your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy. If your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy flips over, the body will help protect the chassis and its components. Before checking the steering and throttle controls, we recommend placing the Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy on a car stand so that the wheels are off the ground. This will ensure your safety and the safety of your model while testing the throttle control. If the motor does not seem to be producing full power, double-check that your battery pack is fully charged, then double-check that the transmitter's throttle channel Forward EPA is set to Maximum. For more information, see page 15. Make sure you always use fresh and/or fully charged transmitter batteries (if using Ni-Cds or Ni-MHs). Never allow the transmitter batteries to run low or you could lose control of the model. pREpARING TO DRIvE YOUR OUTLAW RTR BUGGY n Transmitter and Receiver q P ush the transmitter antenna down into the antenna mounting hole in the top of the transmitter.
  • Page 11 pREpARING TO DRIvE YOUR OUTLAW RTR BUGGY n Transmitter and Receiver, Continued..q Install 8 fresh 'AA' Alkaline batteries into the battery tray, double-checking to make sure that the polarity (+/-) is correct. The direction that each battery should be installed is molded into the battery tray ('+' Positive and '-' Negative). q Slide the battery cover back onto the transmitter and push it firmly until it 'clicks' closed. Set the transmitter aside for now. q U ncoil the receiver antenna wire, feed it up through the antenna support tube mount, then slide the receiver antenna wire through the antenna support tube. PRO TIP: If you have difficulty sliding the antenna wire through the antenna support tube, first pull the antenna wire through your fingers several times to straighten it, then lightly wet the antenna wire with glass cleaner.
  • Page 12 pREpARING TO DRIvE YOUR OUTLAW RTR BUGGY n Battery Pack Installation and Power Connections, Continued..q R emove the two clips that hold the battery mounting plate in place, then pull the battery mounting plate up to remove it. When reinstalling the battery mounting plate, note that the longer clip is installed at the rear and the shorter clip at the front. The battery holder features a foam block that can be removed if you're using a 7 cell Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery pack or a 3S Li-Po battery pack. If you're using a 6 Cell Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery pack, or a 2S Li-Po battery pack, leave the foam block in place to hold the battery pack securely in position. If necessary, the foam block can be cut down to fit your particular application, using either a pair of scissors or a sharp modeling knife. q Push your battery pack into the battery holder, then reinstall the battery mounting plate to hold your battery pack securely in place. Notice that the battery mounting plate posts have several different holes in them to accommodate different thickness battery packs securely. We recommend that you install your battery pack with the battery leads toward the FRONT of the battery holder. 2S 5000mAH Li-Po Shown q With the ESC On/Off switch in the 'OFF' position, plug your battery connector into the ESC battery connector, making sure that the polarity is correct. Positive (red) to positive (red) and negative (black) to negative (black). n Checking the Steering and Throttle Controls IMPORTANT: Before checking the steering and throttle controls, we recommend placing the Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy on a car stand so that the wheels are off the ground. This will ensure your safety and the safety of your model while testing the throttle control.
  • Page 13 pREpARING TO DRIvE YOUR OUTLAW RTR BUGGY n Checking the Steering and Throttle Controls, Continued..q Rotate the steering wheel forward (to the right). The Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy's front wheels should turn right. IMPORTANT: If the wheels don't turn right, move the transmitter's steering channel servo reversing switch to change the direction that the front wheels turn. For more information, see page 6. q Rotate the steering wheel backward (to the left). The Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy's front wheels should turn left. q L et go of the steering wheel. The Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy's wheels should return to center. IMPORTANT If the wheels do not point straight ahead (center) after you return the steering wheel to center, use the transmitter's steering trim knob to adjust the wheels so that they point straight ahead. For more information, see page 15.

  • Page 14: Driving Your Outlaw Rtr Buggy

    pREpARING TO DRIvE YOUR OUTLAW RTR BUGGY n Throttle Control Range Calibration, Continued..q While holding down the Setup button on the ESC, turn the ESC 'ON'. Continue to HOLD the Setup button down until an audible tone is heard. After the audible tone is heard, release the Setup button. The throttle control range can now be calibrated. q With the throttle trigger in the neutral position (throttle trigger released), press the Setup button once. An audible tone will be heard. This will program the neutral throttle position (motor 'OFF'). q To program the high throttle position, pull the throttle trigger and HOLD it in the full throttle position. Press the Setup button once. An audible tone will be heard. Release the throttle trigger. This will program the high throttle position (full throttle). q To program the throttle reverse position, push the throttle trigger forward and HOLD it in the full throttle reverse position. Press the Setup button once. An audible tone will be heard. Release the throttle trigger. This will program the full throttle reverse position. q The throttle control range has now been calibrated and the ESC is ready to use. n Applying the Decals and Installing the Body The body comes with a clear film over the outside of it to protect the finish during shipping. This clear film should be removed prior to installing the body or prior to applying the remaining decals.
  • Page 15 DRIvING YOUR OUTLAW RTR BUGGY n Driving your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy, Continued..q After successfully completing the range check, extend the transmitter antenna completely, make sure that you're using fully-charged battery pack, and that the transmitter batteries have sufficient power. All three Battery Indicator Lights should be illuminated. q The basic techniques used to drive your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy are pretty simple. To turn right, turn the steering wheel forward (clockwise). To turn left, turn the steering wheel backward (counter-clockwise). To accelerate forward, pull the throttle trigger back. To apply brakes, push the throttle trigger forward. To go into reverse, release the throttle trigger momentarily, then push the throttle trigger forward again. You will find that the Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy is a fast, nimble, and great handling model. To get the most out of your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy, read the transmitter-specific information below and the Chassis Tuning Guide on pages 16 through 21. Using the Steering and Throttle Trim Knobs q The steering trim knob is used to make fine-tuned adjustments to the steering. For example, if your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy constantly wants to turn to the right or to the left while you're driving on a smooth, flat surface, turn the steering trim knob in the opposite direction just enough so that when you let go of the steering wheel, your...

  • Page 16: Chassis Tuning Guide

    ChASSIS TUNING GUIDE Chassis alignment and geometry are important if you want your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy to perform well. A good performing buggy means a buggy that is easier to drive, too! Follow our guidelines in this section to get the most out of your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy. It's very important when making changes to the settings of your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy that you make the settings the same for each side. For example, if you change the spring tension on the front right shock, you should change the spring tension on the front left shock the same amount, etc. Do not make any changes that are more than 3 degrees from the initial settings or the handling characteristics of your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy will become very poor. n Adjusting Toe Angle - Front The toe angle is the angle of both front tires (or rear tires) to each other, when viewed from above. 'Toe-in' is when the front of both tires point toward each other and 'toe-out' is when the front of both tires point away from each other. F or the front tires, toe-in will make the Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy track (run) straighter, but the steering will be more sensitive. Toe-out will desensitize the steering, making the Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy a little more driver-friendly. Toe-in on the rear tires is fixed at approximately 2 degrees. This will give the rear end a little more 'bite' (traction). recommended initial settings 1 ~ 2 degrees toe-in on the front to provide stability and increase steering sensitivity. Toe-in on the rear tires is fixed at approximately 2 degrees and is not adjustable.
  • Page 17 ChASSIS TUNING GUIDE n Adjusting Camber Angle - Front and Rear Camber is referred to as the amount of the tire's surface that contacts the ground. Tires that are exactly perpendicular to the ground have 0 degrees of camber. If the top of the tire leans in toward the chassis, the tire has negative camber. If the top of the tire leans out away from the chassis, the tire has positive camber. C amber angle should be adjusted to ensure maximum tire contact between the ground and the tires for your particular track. You can check to ensure maximum tire contact by first cleaning your tires, then by running your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy on your track. After running, check the dirt and/or wear marks on the tire. Adjust the camber angle if the dirt and/or wear marks are more toward the outside or the inside of the tire. recommended initial settings For driving on smooth surfaces set both the front and back tires at 0 degrees. For driving on rough surfaces set the front tires at -1 degree and the back tires at -2 degrees. Camber settings should be measured with the Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy at its normal ride height. PRO TIP: For more precise camber adjustments, use a dedicated camber gauge, available at most hobby retailers. q To increase positive camber angle, use an adjustable wrench to turn the upper Positive turnbuckles and lengthen them to push the top of the tires out.
  • Page 18 ChASSIS TUNING GUIDE n Adjusting Shock Damping - Front and Rear Changing the shock oil will change the damping characteristics of the shocks. Typically, if you are running on smooth surfaces, use a heavier weight shock oil. If you are running on rough surfaces, use a lighter weight shock oil. recommended initial settings We recommend using the 25wt shock oil that the shocks are already filled with. Because the Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy is relatively light, we don't recommend using shock oil any heavier than 45wt. q R emove the 3 x 18.5mm Round Head screw and the 2.5mm lock nut from the upper shock mount, then remove the shock (with the shock mounting stud attached) from the shock tower. q Remove the 2.5 x 14mm Round Head screw from the lower shock mount, then pull the shock from the lower suspension arm. q Remove lower spring holder from the shock shaft, then remove the spring and the upper spring holder from the shock body. q Using a pair of pliers with a piece of cloth to protect the shock cap, carefully loosen (turn counter-clockwise) and remove the shock cap from the shock body. q Pull the shock shaft all the way down, then drain the existing oil from the shock body. Fill the shock body with shock oil until the oil level is just below the top of the shock body, then pump the shock shaft up and down several times to dissipate any air bubbles from the shock oil. Top off the shock oil level if necessary, before reinstalling the shock cap. Tighten the shock cap firmly.
  • Page 19 ChASSIS TUNING GUIDE n Adjusting the Slipper Clutch, Continued..q While holding the spur gear with your finger to keep it from turning, use a 7mm open-end wrench and tighten the flanged lock nut (turn clockwise) to tighten the slipper clutch (less slip) or loosen the flanged lock nut (turn counter-clockwise) to loosen the slipper clutch (more slip). PRO TIP: Remove the battery mounting plate to give you more room to get your wrench on the flanged lock nut. q After making the desired adjustment, reinstall the gear cover. Installation is the reverse of removal. Running the slipper clutch too tight can result in damage to the transmission. Do not tighten the slipper clutch any more than necessary. resetting the slipper clutch to the factory setting q To reset the slipper clutch to the factory setting, the flanged lock nut should be adjusted so that there is a 3mm space between the back of the flanged lock nut and the front of the motor mount.
  • Page 20 ChASSIS TUNING GUIDE n Adjusting Droop - Front and Rear Droop is the distance each wheel drops from normal ride height when the chassis is lifted off the ground. Droop is adjusted on each wheel by turning the grub screw in each lower suspension arm up or down. Generally, more droop equals more roll which equals more traction. Less droop equals less roll which equals less traction. Droop also changes weight transfer. Experimentation will be necessary to achieve the desired response, dependant on your track conditions and driving style. recommended initial settings We recommend initially leaving the droop screws in the factory setting. q T o decrease droop, use a 2.5mm hex wrench to tighten (turn clockwise) the droop screw in the top of each lower suspension arm. To increase droop, use a 2.5mm hex wrench to loosen (turn counter-clockwise) the droop screw in the top of each lower suspension arm. n Adjusting Gearing The Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy features a 21T pinion gear that will work well for bashing. If you're racing your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy, you will probably want to experiment with different pinion gears. In general, using a smaller pinion gear (19T) will result in quicker acceleration, but slower top speed, and using a larger pinion gear (23T) will result in faster top speed, but slower acceleration. It's all a matter of experimenting with different pinion gears to find the one that best suits your track and driving style. Hobby People 19T and 23T pinion gears are available as optional parts. For more information, see the Option Parts List on page 36. The Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy uses a Metric 48 Pitch pinion gear with a 5mm bore.
  • Page 21 ChASSIS TUNING GUIDE n Adjusting the Differentials - Front and Rear The Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy features front and rear bevel gear differentials. Both differentials are packed with differential grease that works well for most driving conditions. You can make fine-tuned adjustments to each differential by removing them from the chassis, opening them up and changing the type and/or amount of differential grease. F ront and Rear Differentials: Adding heavier grease (or packing with more grease) will tighten the differentials and adding lighter grease (or packing with less grease) will loosen the differentials. If your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy feels loose (uncontrollable) during turns, you can tighten the front differential or loosen the rear differential. If your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy is pushing (understeer) during turns, you can loosen the front differential or tighten the rear differential. Because the differentials are not sealed, we don't recommend using silicone differential oil to tune them. Use only differential grease. Check your local hobby retailer for availability. recommended initial settings Unless you're racing, we recommend using the grease that already fills each differential. If you're racing, local track conditions and desired handling characteristics will determine what to use. See Front and Rear Differentials above. We detail below the removal of the front differential. Removing the rear differential is done in a similar manner. Refer to the Exploded View Assembly Drawings beginning on page 25 for more detailed information.

  • Page 22: Maintenance Guide

    mAINTENANCE GUIDE Following a simple maintenance schedule will ensure that your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy operates in top condition every time you use it. It is strongly recommended. Check the chassis for any loose screws, especially the motor pinion gear and the differential pinion output joint grub screws. Tighten them if necessary. Any screws that are threaded directly into metal should be secured in place with threadlock. This will prevent the screws from loosening during use. Screws threaded into nylon or composite material do not require threadlock. Do not overtighten any screws that thread into nylon or composite material or the material may strip out. Screws threaded into nylon or composite material need only be tightened snugly. Once in a while, remove the wheels and clean the wheel bearings using a bearing cleaner. This will remove any dust and grit that may, over time, damage the bearings. After cleaning the bearings, oil them using a good quality bearing oil. Never run the bearings dry or damage to the bearings will result. Check the condition of the transmitter batteries each time you drive your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy. If you think they might need replacement or recharging, do so before driving your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy again. After a period of time the chassis will accumulate a lot of dirt and debris. This buildup should be cleaned off using a soft brush and compressed air. After cleaning the chassis and motor with compressed air, apply a couple of drops of lubricating oil to the motor bearings. Check that the wheel nuts are tight. Applying a small amount of threadlock will help prevent them from coming loose. Check the suspension and steering system to ensure both are working smoothly without any binding. Check the electronics for any signs of damage. This includes the steering servo, receiver, motor, wiring and electronic speed control. Periodically disassemble the slipper clutch and clean any dirt and grime off the two metal halves of the slipper clutch using a fine Scotch-Brite pad. Check the condition of the slipper pads. If they are distorted, worn or otherwise damaged, replace them. ® n Adjusting the Gear Mesh When you change the pinion gear and/or the spur gear, you must readjust the gear mesh to ensure proper operation. In addition, the gear mesh should be checked periodically. During prolonged use the motor may shift slightly, causing the gear mesh to be incorrect. If the gear mesh is too loose, the gears may strip out. If the gear mesh is set too tight, the gears will bind, causing damage to the gears and/or the motor.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLEShOOTING GUIDE This Troubleshooting Guide has been provided to help you diagnose and solve most problems that you may encounter with your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy chassis components, brushless motor, brushless electronic speed control and radio control system. If you cannot solve a problem using this Troubleshooting Guide, please contact Customer Service using the Customer Service Information on page 3. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Outlaw Buggy pulls to one side A) Steering trim out of adjustment A) Adjust steering trim to center front wheels (Page 15) B) Toe angle out of adjustment B) Readjust front toe angle (Page 16) C) One wheel is hanging or has damaged bearing(s) C) Remove wheel and clean or replace bearing(s) Outlaw Buggy does not 'go' A) Stripped or damaged spur gear A) Replace spur gear B) Stripped or damaged pinion gear B) Replace pinion gear C) Pinion gear loose and slipping C) Tighten pinion gear grub screw D) Slipper clutch set too loose D) Tighten slipper clutch (Page 19) E) Differential output pinion joint(s) loose and slipping...
  • Page 24 TROUBLEShOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Transmitter does not turn 'ON' A) Transmitter batteries not installed correctly A) Reinstall batteries. Observe correct polarity B) Low transmitter battery voltage B) Replace or recharge transmitter batteries A) Transmitter antenna is retracted A) Extend transmitter antenna completely Operating range is short B) Receiver antenna is not extended completely B) Extend receiver antenna completely through antenna support tube C) Contact Global Services (Page 3) C) Receiver antenna is cut or otherwise damaged D) Replace or recharge transmitter batteries D) Low transmitter battery voltage A) Recharge battery pack Steering servo does not operate A) Low battery pack voltage normally B) Servo gears stripped B) Replace servo gears...

  • Page 25: Exploded View Assembly Drawings

    ExpLODED vIEW ASSEmBLY DRAWINGS The assembly drawings in this section are layed out first by major sub-assembly, followed by a complete chassis assembly drawing page pages 30 and 31. If you need to order replacement parts, each part features a 6-digit part number that can be used to cross-reference with the Replacement Parts list on pages 32 through 36. The images in this section are current at the time of printing. Images may vary from the actual parts and are subject to change without prior notice. SUB-ASSEMBLy ONE: STEERING SERVO SAVER AND ACKERMAN LINK 143668 143630 143634 for right side 143634 143662 143662 143689 143634 143668 143632 143630 143634 143662 143644 143689 for left side 143632 143644 143634 143644 finished...
  • Page 26 ExpLODED vIEW ASSEmBLY DRAWINGS SUB-ASSEMBLy THREE: FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIALS 143622 143660 143688 143661 143623* 143607** 143688 * 143623 for front differential 143621 ** 143607 for rear differential 143669 143621 143636 143636 143636 143635 143635 for front and rear (x2) 143636 143635 143635...
  • Page 27 ExpLODED vIEW ASSEmBLY DRAWINGS SUB-ASSEMBLy FOUR: FRONT GEARBOX AND SHOCK TOWER 143676 143603 143660 143687 143644 143652 143687 143696 143633 143606 143696 143652 143626 SUB-ASSEMBLy FIVE: REAR GEARBOX AND SHOCK TOWER 143676 143652 143660 143605 143687 143606 143687 143696 143633 143696 143637 143626...
  • Page 28 ExpLODED vIEW ASSEmBLY DRAWINGS SUB-ASSEMBLy SIX: FRONT SUSPENSION 143657 143662 143631 143658 143612 143660 143657 143616 143612 143660 143650 143624 143612 143649 143631 143658 143669 143695 143628 for right and left sides (x2) 143647 SUB-ASSEMBLy SEVEN: REAR SUSPENSION 143657 143612 143657 143612 143612...
  • Page 29 ExpLODED vIEW ASSEmBLY DRAWINGS SUB-ASSEMBLy EIGHT: STEERING SERVO MOUNTING 143687 143687 finished 143662 143645 Steering Servo CH1 143645 Included with Servo SUB-ASSEMBLy NINE: SLIPPER CLUTCH 143607 143609 143771 143610 143608 143639 143610 143609 143615 143608 143611 143608 143608 finished 143678 Continued On Next Page Page 29...
  • Page 30 ExpLODED vIEW ASSEmBLY DRAWINGS CHASSIS ASSEMBLy - COMPLETE 143618 143619 143640 143694 143641 143620 143697 143637 143663 143675 SUB-7 143674 143679 143679 143697 143618 143690 143643 143640 143675 143678 143643 143602 143638 143641 143643 145657 143717 143619 143690 SUB-1 SUB-8 143638 143604 143613...
  • Page 31 ExpLODED vIEW ASSEmBLY DRAWINGS CHASSIS ASSEMBLy - COMPLETE, CONTINUED..143640 143618 143675 143641 143619 143653 143654 143694 143696 143653 143620 143687 SUB-7 143653 143698 143653 143663 143656 143664 143685 143696 143697 143705 143658 143657 143687 143679 143664 143627 143653 143698 143663 143656 143678...

  • Page 32: Replacement Parts List

    Replacement parts can be purchased directly through your local Hobby People retail store. If you don't have a Hobby People retail store near you, replacement parts can be ordered through our website at www.hobbypeople.net or by calling our Mail Order Department at 1-800-854-8471.
  • Page 33 REpLACEmENT pARTS LIST Qty. 2 Front or Rear Front Qty. 2 L=90.4mm 143621 143622 143623 143624 Ring & Pinion Gears Differential Outdrives Differential Pinion Gear Shaft Dog Bones - Front Qty. 2 L=89.4mm Qty. 8 Qty. 2 Front or Rear/L=51.6mm Qty. 2 Front/L=28.3mm 143625 143626 143627 143628 Dog Bones - Rear Bulkhead Mounting Screws Hinge Pins - Lower Inner Hinge Pins - Lower Outer Qty. 2 Rear/L=32.4mm Qty. 2 Qty. 4 Qty. 2 143629 143630 143631 143632 Hinge Pins - Lower Outer Steering Posts Steering Hub Bolts & Bushings...
  • Page 34 REpLACEmENT pARTS LIST Qty. 2 Left and Right Qty. 2 Left and Right 143645 143646 143647 143648 Steering Servo Mount & Arm Battery Holder Assembly Suspension Arms - Lower Front Suspension Arms - Lower Rear Qty. 2 Left and Right Qty. 2 Left and Right Qty. 2 Left and Right Front or Rear 143649 143650 143651 143652 Steering Knuckles Hub Carriers - Front Hub Carriers - Rear Gearbox Assembly Qty. 2 Oil Filled/Includes Springs Qty. 2 Oil Filled/Includes Springs 143653 143654 143655 143656 Wing Mount Assembly Wing - Standard Off-Road (Black) Shock Assemblies - Front Shock Assemblies - Rear Qty. 8...
  • Page 35 REpLACEmENT pARTS LIST Qty. 8 Qty. 8 Qty. 8 Qty. 8 143669 143670 143671 143672 E-Clips - 2mm Battery Clips Zip Ties - Large Zip Ties - Small Qty. 2 Qty. 12 Round Head Qty. 12 Round Head Countersunk 143673 143674 143675 143676 Antenna Support Tubes Self-Tapping Screws 3x12mm Self-Tapping Screws 3x8mm Self-Tapping Screws 3x12mm Qty. 12 Qty. 12 Qty. 12 Round Head Qty. 12 Countersunk 143677 143678 143679 143680 Grub Screws 3x3mm w/shaft Grub Screws 3x3mm Self-Tapping Screws 2.6x8mm Self-Tapping Screws 3x8mm...

  • Page 36: Option Parts List

    Option parts can be purchased directly through your local Hobby People retail store. If you don't have a Hobby People retail store near you, option parts can be ordered through our website at www.hobbypeople.net or by calling our Mail Order Department at 1-800-854-8471.

  • Page 37: Notes

    NOTES Continued On Next Page Page 37...
  • Page 38 NOTES Page 38...

  • Page 39: Returning Your Product For Warranty Repair

    RETURNING YOUR pRODUCT FOR WARRANTY REpAIR Before returning your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy for warranty consideration, the status of the unit must be within the terms of the Warranty Information section at the bottom of the page. When requesting warranty service, please observe the following: Crash damage will not be covered under warranty. Do not request warranty service for a crash-damaged product. Always send your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy complete with the transmitter. Please unplug and/or remove the batteries both from the transmitter and the Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy before returning it. We prefer to have the Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy complete so it can be thoroughly tested before returning it to you. I nclude a note detailing the problem or service you are requesting. Service cannot be provided without this information. Include your daytime phone number, shipping address, and/or email address in the event we need more details pertaining to the service requested. I f your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy is out of the warranty period you may request an estimate of services at the time you return it for service. An omission of this request implies permission for Global Services/Hobby People to service your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy at our discretion. Include a method of payment for any service charges. Send the unit to us by United Parcel Service, Federal Express or by Insured Mail. Postage is nonrefundable. Send your package to: In North America: Global Services 18480 Bandilier Circle Fountain Valley, CA 92708...
  • Page 40 Features and Specifications are Subject to Change Without Notice. All contents © 2010 Hobby People All Rights Reserved. Revision 1 09.30.2010 Made in China Page 40...

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