Slipper Clutch Adjustment; Spur/Pinion Mesh - Arrma Raider Maintenance Manual

Slipper Clutch Adjustment

The function of the slipper clutch is
to protect the gearbox, differential and motor from shocks
and also to allow you to tune how the torque from the motor
'comes-in' when you accelerate to suit different surface
conditions. To adjust the slipper clutch do the following:
1
Ensure model is switched off and drive battery is
removed then remove rear-right wheel with 7mm nut
driver or crosswrench.
Remove spur gear cover with 2mm hex driver.
Surface Slipper
Type Clutch
Slippery Loosen
High Grip Tighten
AFTER RUNNING:
If slipper clutch is too loose, tighten 1/4 turn.
Spur/Pinion Mesh Adjustment
Gear mesh should not need to be
adjusted regularly, however it is worth checking every 10
runs or so that the gears are still correctly meshed to
prevent damage to the spur gear.
1
Ensure model is switched off and
drive battery is removed then remove
rear-right wheel with 7mm nut driver
or cross-wrench. Remove spur gear
cover with 2mm hex driver.
If the spur and/or pinion gear need to be replaced please see page 15 for removal and replacement.
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Characteristics
Smoother power delivery, easier to control.
Quicker throttle response. If the car wheelies too much,
loosen the Slipper Clutch
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2
Check the gears run
smoothly and that there
are no tight spots and
t h e g e a r s m e s h a s
shown above.
Tools Required
2mm Hex Driver 5.5 & 7mm Nut Driver or Cross Wrench
2
Hold spur gear with fingers. Use a 5.5mm nut
driver or crosswrench to loosen or tighten
slipper nut a 1/4 of a turn at a time. Refit spur
gear cover and rear-right wheel.
WARNING: A loose slipper will damage the friction pads. If
the slipper is too tight it may damage the transmission.
Tools Required
2mm Hex Driver 5.5 & 7mm Nut Driver or Cross Wrench
3
printer paper between the gears, press
on the pinion and re-tighten the motor
screws. Remove paper, refit the spur
gear cover and rear wheel.
7
Factory Setting
1. Fully tighten locknut clockwise.
2. Loosen 5 full turns.
To set the gear mesh, undo the
two motor screws with a 2mm
hex driver then place a strip of