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8. As a precautionary step, remove the sealed receiver box cover. While
unlikely, humidity or tiny amounts of moisture or condensation may
enter the receiver box during wet running. This can cause long-term
problems with the sensitive electronics in the receiver. Removing the
receiver box cover during storage allows the air inside to dry. This step
can improve the long-term reliability of the receiver. It is not necessary
to remove the receiver or unplug any of the wires.
9. Additional Maintenance: Increase your frequency of disassembly,
inspection, and lubrication of the following items. This is necessary
after extended wet use or if the vehicle will not be used for an
extended period of time (such as a week or longer). This additional
maintenance is needed to prevent any trapped moisture from
corroding internal steel components.
• Stub axle housing bearings: Remove, clean, and re-oil the bearings.
• Transmission: Remove, disassemble, clean, and re-grease the
transmission components. Use a light coating of wheel bearing
grease (from an auto parts store) on the metal gear teeth. Refer
to your exploded view diagrams for help with disassembly and
reassembly.
• Titan motor: Remove the motor, clean with aerosol motor cleaner,
and re-oil the bushings with lightweight motor oil. Be sure to wear
eye protection when using spray aerosol cleaners.
RECEIVER BOX: MAINTAINING A
WATERTIGHT SEAL
Removing and Installing Radio Gear
The unique design of the receiver box allows the removal and
installation of the receiver without losing the ability to maintain a
watertight seal in the box. The patent-pending wire clamp feature gives
you the ability to also install aftermarket radio systems and maintain the
watertight features of the receiver box.
Removing the Receiver
1. To remove the cover, remove the two 3x8mm button-head cap
screws.
2. To remove the receiver from the box, simply lift it out and set to the
side. The antenna wire is still inside the clamp area and cannot be
removed yet.
3. Remove the wire clamp by removing the two 2.5x8mm cap screws.
4. Unplug the servo cables from the receiver and remove the receiver.
Receiver Installation
1. Always install the wires into the receiver
box before installing the receiver.
2. Install the antenna wire and the servo
cables into the receiver box.
3. Arrange the wires neatly using the wire
guides in the receiver box (A). The excess wire
will be bundled inside the receiver box. Label
which wire is for which channel.
4. Apply a small bead of silicone grease
(Traxxas part #1647) to the wire clamp (B).
5. Install the wire clamp and tighten the two
2.5x8mm cap screws securely.
6. Install the receiver into the box and plug
the wires into the receiver (C). Refer to
page 10 for the wiring diagram.
7. Make sure the box light pipe is aligned with the receiver LED. Make
sure the O-ring is properly seated into the groove in the receiver box
so that the cover will not pinch it or damage it in any way.
8. Install the cover and tighten the two 3x8mm
button-head cap screws securely.
9. Inspect the cover to make sure that the O-ring seal is not visible.
DRIVING YOUR MODEL
A
B
C
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