Traxxas E REVO 56036-1 Owner's Manual page 20

20 • E-REVO
DRIVING YOUR MODEL
4. Confirm that your batteries can be used in wet conditions.
5. Use lower gearing (smaller pinion gears, as low as 12T) when running in
mud, deep puddles, snow, or other similar situations that will restrict the
tires and put much higher loads on the motors.
Motor Precautions
• Titan motor life can be greatly reduced in mud and water. If the motors get
excessively wet or submerged, use very light throttle (run the motors slowly)
until the excess water can run out. Applying full throttle to a motor full of water
can cause rapid motor failure. Your driving habits will determine motor life with
wet motors. Do not submerge the motors under water.
• Do not gear the motors by temperature when running in wet conditions.
The motors will be cooled by water contact and will not give an accurate
indication of appropriate gearing.
After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions
1. Drain the tires by spinning the tires at full throttle to "sling" the water out.
An easy way to do this is to remove the body and set the truck upside down
on a flat surface. Apply full throttle so the tires spin and throw the excess
water out of the holes you cut into the tires.
2. Remove the batteries.
3. Rinse excess dirt and mud off the truck with low-pressure water, such as from a
garden hose. Do NOT use pressure washer or other high-pressure water. Avoid
directing water into the bearings, transmission, differentials, etc.
4. Blow off the truck with compressed air (optional, but recommended). Wear
safety glasses when using compressed air.
5. Remove the wheels from the truck
6. Spray all the bearings, drivetrain, and fasteners with WD-40® or similar water
displacing light oil
7. Let the truck stand or you may blow off with compressed air. Placing the
truck in a warm sunny spot will aid drying. Trapped water and oil will
continue to drip from the truck for a few hours. Place it on a towel or piece
of cardboard to protect the surface underneath.
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.
• Front and rear differential: Remove, disassemble, clean, and re-grease the
differentials. Refer to your exploded view diagrams for help with disassembly
and reassembly.
• 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. No grease is required
for the nylon gears. Refer to your exploded view diagrams for help with
disassembly and reassembly.
• Titan motors: Remove the motors, 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 3x10mm 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 2.8x8mm 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. 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.
5. Install the wire clamp and tighten the two 2.8x8mm
cap screws securely.
6. Install the receiver into the box and plug the
wires into the receiver. Refer to page 10 for
the wiring diagram.
7. 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 any way.
8. Install the cover and tighten the two
3x10mm button-head cap screws securely.
9. Inspect the cover to make sure that the O-ring seal is not visible.