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Duratrax Cliff Climber DTXD18 Assembly And Operation Manual

Duratrax Cliff Climber DTXD18 Assembly And Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 ® ™ ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION MANUAL www.duratrax.com...
  • Page 2 Hobbico’s CS-170 (HCAM0316) can be used. • An electronic speed control capable of use with two 380 size motors and two 7.2-8.4V batteries. We recommend the DuraTrax ESC-15K (DTXC1280). • A dual servo output harness such as FUTM4130.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    • Keep out of reach of children. The motors REPAIR SERVICE and ESC may become hot during running. • In that DuraTrax has no control over the fi nal user assembly or material used for Repair service is available anytime.
  • Page 4 FINISHING THE CLIFF CLIMBER RTR TRANSMITTER PREPARATION • Slide the batttery tray door off and install eight “AA” batteries into transmitter, making sure the polarity is correct. Battery Tray Door Battery On • Insert the antenna into the top of the transmitter and gently tighten. •...

  • Page 5: Battery Installation

    Battery Strap BATTERY INSTALLATION Battery Clips • Remove the battery clips from the battery strap. • Remove the battery strap. 7.2V Batteries • Install the 7.2V batteries (not included) into the chassis as shown. • Reinstall the battery strap and secure it in place with the battery clips.
  • Page 6 FINISHING THE CLIFF CLIMBER ARR The following section is provided to help you with owing section is provided to help you with 3x10mm assembly of the almost-ready-to-run version of the Cliff Screw Climber. Pay extra attention to the notes and tips for proper assembly.
  • Page 7 • Secure the ESC and receiver to the top Steering Servo Leads of the battery strap with double-sided Y-Harness mounting tape (DTXR1215). • Connect the ESC and receiver being used, following the instructions that came with the ESC and radio system. Normally the ESC plugs into channel 2 on the receiver.
  • Page 8 • Turn on the radio system and center the front and rear servos per the radio system instructions. • NOTE: You may want to unplug the motors from the ESC until you completely set up the ESC and radio system. This will prevent a potential SPLINE “runaway”...

  • Page 9: Maintenance Tips

    The Cliff Climber ARR body comes clear. Below are a few tips to follow when painting your Cliff Climber. CAUTION: • Always paint in a well-ventilated area. • Never paint near an open fl ame. • Wash the inside of the body out with dish soap and water. Make sure the body is thoroughly rinsed out. •...
  • Page 10 SHOCKS servo. The fi rst is by purchasing the DuraTrax optional servo The Cliff Climber comes stock with 30 weight shock oil battery mount (DTXC6279). If you don’t currently have the installed in the shocks.
  • Page 11 MAINTENANCE GUIDE The following section is provided to help you with maintenance e following section is provided to help you with maintenance and repairs to your Cliff Climber. Pay extra attention to the notes and tips for proper assembly. 3x6mm Bushing 3x6mm Bushing...
  • Page 12 E-Clip Shaft ..2 3x10mm Set Screw ..1 3x10mm Set Screw 4mm E-Clip ..1 4mm E-Clip 2.5mm Shaft 3x10mm 2.5mm Shaft Set Screw ..2 5x11mm 5x11mm Bushing Bushing 5x11mm Bushing ..2 3x6mm Bushing 3x6mm Bushing...
  • Page 13 2mm E-Clip 2mm E-Clip ..2 2mm E-Clip 3x10mm Screw 3x10mm S/T Screw 2.6x8mm Screw 3x10mm Screw ..2 2.6x8mm Screw 2.6x8mm Screw ..2 3x10mm Screw ..2 2.6mm Lock Nut ..1 3x10mm S/T Screw 2.6mm Lock Nut 2.6mm Lock Nut...
  • Page 14 3.5mm 3mm Set Screw Apply Threadlock ..1 3x3mm Set Screw ..2 2.6x20mm Screw ..2 2.6mm Washer 2.6mm Washer 2.6x20mm Screw 2.6mm Washer Apply Threadlock 2.6x20mm Screw...
  • Page 15 The gear mesh on the Cliff Climber is adjustable. Make sure to set the gear mesh properly to avoid damage to the gears. The gear mesh should be set so that there is a slight amount of play between the pinion and the gear it meshes with.
  • Page 16 ..3 2.6x10mm S/T Screw 2.6x10mm S/T Screw 2.6x10mm S/T Screw 2.6x10mm S/T Screw 2.6x8mm Screw ..4 2.6x8mm Screw 2.6x8mm Screw 2.6x8mm Screw 2.6x8mm Screw...
  • Page 17 ..4 3x8mm Screw 3x8mm Screw 3x8mm Screw 3x8mm Screw 3x8mm Screw 5.8mm Ball 102mm ..4 5.8mm Ball 5.8mm Ball 5.8mm Ball 103.5mm 5.8mm Ball...
  • Page 18 3x28mm Screw Note the direction of the flange. Note the direction of the flange. 3x28mm Screw ..4 3x28mm Screw 3x28mm Screw 3x15mm Screw 3x15mm Screw Note the direction of the flange..4 3x15mm Screw 3x15mm Screw 3x15mm Screw...
  • Page 19 Note the direction Note the direction of the flange of the flange 3x15mm 3x15mm Screw Screw 3x15mm Screw 3x15mm Screw ..8 3x15mm Screw 3x15mm 3x15mm Screw Screw Note the direction Note the direction of the flange of the flange 3x15mm Screw 3x15mm Screw...
  • Page 20 2.6x20mm Shoulder Screw ..4 2.6x20mm Shoulder Screw 2.6x20mm Shoulder Screw 2.6x20mm Shoulder Screw The shock mounts should be able to rotate. Do not overtighten the mounting screws. 2.6x20mm Shoulder Screw 1.5mm E-Clip 1.5mm E-Clip ..2 1.5mm E-Clip Oil the shock shaft and O-rings before installing the shock shaft to prevent damage to the O-ring during assembly.
  • Page 21 Slowly move the shaft up and down to remove air bubbles. Push the shock shaft up when installing the shock cap. Note: Make sure the shock piston does not come out of the oil when pushed up. 2x10mm Screw ..4 2x10mm Screw 2x10mm Screw 2x10mm...
  • Page 22 5.8mm Ball 5.8mm Ball 5.8mm Ball 5.8mm ..4 Ball 5.8mm Ball ..2 3x15mm Screw 3x15mm Screw Note the direction 3x15mm Screw of the flange. Note the direction of the flange.
  • Page 23 3x30mm Screw Do not overtighten. 3x30mm Screw 3x30mm Screw 3x30mm Screw Do not 3mm Lock Nut overtighten. 3mm Lock Nut 3mm Lock Nut 3mm Lock Nut ..4 3x30mm Screw ..4 3mm Lock Nut 2.6x8mm Screw 2.6x8mm Screw 2.6x8mm Screw ..3 2.6x8mm Screw...
  • Page 24 5.8mm Ball 121.21mm ..4 5.8mm Ball 5.8mm Ball 5.8mm Ball 5.8mm Ball 87.8mm Front ...1 3x18mm Screw ..1 3x10mm Screw ..1 3x10mm Screw 3mm Lock Nut 3x18mm Screw 3mm Lock Nut...
  • Page 25 Rear 3x18mm Screw ..1 3x10mm Screw ..1 3x15mm Screw 3x10mm Screw 3x18mm Screw 3x15mm Screw ..1 3x10mm Screw 3x10mm Screw Front...
  • Page 26 3x10mm Screw ..1 3x10mm Screw Rear ..1 3x10mm S/T Screw 3x10mm S/T Screw Install the servo as shown...2 3x10mm S/T Screw 3x10mm S/T Screw 3x10mm S/T Screw Front...
  • Page 27 Install the servo as shown. 3x10mm S/T Screw Rear 3x10mm S/T Screw ..2 3x10mm S/T Screw Front ..1 3x12mm S/T Screw *Check for proper screw size depending on the servo used. The screw for the RTR is shown. 3x12mm S/T Screw Rear ..1 3x12mm S/T Screw...
  • Page 28 3x10mm Screw ..4 3x10mm Screw 3x10mm Screw 3x10mm Screw 3x10mm Screw Double-Sided Tape To servo leads Red to batteries Yellow to motor Yellow to motor...
  • Page 29 Now’s a great time to add weight to the front wheels. Glue Glue Caution: Don’t overflow the glue over the tire surface. Note the direction of the tires before gluing. 4mm Lock Nut ..4 4mm Lock Nut Washer ..4 4mm Washer ..4 2.5mm Shaft 4mm Lock Nut...
  • Page 30 7.2V 1400mAh Battery DTXC2185 Onyx 240 Charger DTXP4240 Long Nose Pliers DTXR0300 Battery Adapter DTXC2210 Tire Glue DTXR2000, Thin DTXR2002, Med Ultimate Driver Set Lead Weight DTXR0183 GPMQ4485 For more optional parts and accessories, contact your hobby dealer or www.duratrax.com...
  • Page 31 ROCK CRAWLING REFERENCES For more tips and helpful information about the Cliff Climber and R/C Crawling, go to www.rccrawler.com. For information on rules and specifi cations for R/C competions, go to www.usrcca.com.
  • Page 32 Entire Contents Copyright © 2008 DTXZ1123 for DTXD18** v1.0...