Recommended Tools; Basic Trouble Shooting; Trouble Shooting Matrix - Arrma Raider Maintenance Manual

Recommended Tools

Supplied
Allen Keys
1.3 (0.050"), 1.5, 2 and 2.5mm
Cross wrench
Long Nose Pliers

Basic Trouble Shooting

Trouble Shooting Matrix

Problem
VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE
V E H I C L E D O E S N O T
REVERSE
VEHICLE DRIVES WITHOUT
INPUT
SHORT RUNTIME
SLUGGISH PERFORMANCE Battery damaged or not fully charged
Not Supplied
Hex Drivers
1.3mm (0.050")
1.5mm
2mm
2.5mm
Grease
Cloth
- need help? Visit the support area and forums at ARRMA-RC.COM
Possible Cause
Batteries are incorrectly installed in
ARRMA ATX transmitter
Weak, damaged or no drive battery in
model
Frayed or broken motor or ESC wires
ESC has shut down due to overheating
MEGA electric motor is damaged
MEGA waterproof ESC is damaged
Possible damage to transmission/drive-
line
ESC low voltage cutoff has activated to
protect batteries
ESC reverse mode switched off
MEGA Waterproof ESC is damaged
ARRMA ATX transmitter throttle trim
incorrectly set
Neutral throttle position of MEGA ESC
incorrect.
Battery damaged or not fully charged
MEGA Electric motor dirty or damaged
Incorrect ESC battery mode - voltage
cutoff too high for the battery you are
using
ARRMA ATX transmitter throttle trim
incorrectly set
Neutral throttle position of MEGA ESC
incorrect.
Nut Drivers
5.5mm
7mm
Turnbuckle Wrench
Thread-lock
Oil
Brush
Spray
Solution
Check transmitter batteries and refit - see
model/transmitter manual
Install fresh, charged battery
Check condition, reconnect and insulate. Visit
the GO FOR IT! forum for advice
Stop driving and allow ESC or motor to cool
down
Replace with new unit - visit ARRMA-RC.com
for advice and upgrades!
Replace with new unit - visit ARRMA-RC.com
for advice and upgrades!
Check components and replace - visit ARRMA-
RC.com for advice
Remove drive battery, leave to cool down if
necessary, and re-charge
Adjust reverse on MEGA waterproof ESC
Replace with new unit - visit ARRMA-RC.com
for advice and upgrades!
Throttle trim needs to be set to zero/neutral -
see model/transmitter manual
Set throttle trim to zero and switch MEGA ESC
off and then on again, a chime to indicate the
new neutral position has been set
Check condition, replace or recharge
Clean, check condition and/or replace - visit
ARRMA-RC.com for more information
A d j u s t t h e b a t t e r y m o d e o f t h e M E G A
waterproof ESC
Check condition, replace or recharge
Throttle trim needs to be set to zero/neutral -
see model/transmitter manual
Set throttle trim to zero and switch MEGA ESC
off and then on again, a chime to indicate the
new neutral position has been set
4
4mm
HAZARDOUS/FLAMMABLE:
Adult supervision required, use
only in a well ventilated area and
away from sources of ignition.
Automotive
Brake
Tyre Glue
Cleaner or
Nitro Car
Cleaner
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