Maintaining Your Model, Other periodic maintenance

Always wear eye protection when using compressed air or spray cleaners and lubricants.

MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL

Your model requires timely maintenance in order to stay in top running condition. The following procedures should be taken

very seriously.

Inspect the vehicle for obvious damage or wear. Look for:

1.Cracked, bent, or damaged parts

2.Check the wheels and steering for binding.

3.Check the operation of the shock absorbers.

4.Check the wiring for any frayed wires or loose connections.

5.Check the mounting of the receiver and servo(s) and speed control.

6.Check the tightness of the wheel nuts with a wrench.

7.Check the operation of the radio system, especially the condition of the batteries.

8.Check for any loose screws in the chassis structure or suspension.

9.The steering servo saver will wear out over time. If the steering becomes loose, the servo saver should be replaced.

10.Inspect the gears for wear, broken teeth, or debris lodged between the teeth.

11.Check the tightness of the slipper clutch.

Other periodic maintenance:

• Slipper clutch pads (friction material):

Under normal use, the friction material

in the slipper clutch should wear very slowly.

If the thickness of any one of the slipper clutch pads is 1.8mm or

less, the friction disc should be replaced. Measure the pad thickness using calipers or measuring against the diameter of the 1.5 and 2.0mm hex wrenches provided with the model.

•Chassis: Keep the chassis clean of accumulated dirt and grime. Periodically inspect the chassis for damage.

•Steering: Over time, you may notice increased looseness in the steering system. There are several components that will wear out from use: the servo saver (Traxxas part #3744), the bellcrank

bushings (Traxxas part #2545), and the tie rod ends (Traxxas part #2742). Replace these components as needed to restore factory tolerances.

•Motor: Every 10-15 runs, remove, clean, and lubricate the motor. Use a product such as electric motor cleaning spray to flush dirt out of the motor. After cleaning, lubricate the bushings at each end of the motor with a drop of light-weight electric motor oil.

•Shocks: Keep the oil level in the shocks full. Use only 100% pure silicone shock oil to prolong the life of the seals. If you are experiencing leakage around the top of the shock, inspect the bladder in the top cap for signs of damage or distortion from overtightening. If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is part #2362.

•Suspension: Periodically inspect the model for signs of damage such as bent or dirty suspension pins, bent turnbuckles, loose screws, and any signs of stress or bending. Replace components as needed.

•Driveline: Inspect the driveline for signs of wear such as worn drive yokes, dirty axle half shafts, and any unusual noise or binding. If a U-joint pops apart, then it is time to replace the part. Remove the gear cover, and inspect the spur gear for wear. Check the tightness of the set screws in the pinion gears. Tighten, clean, or replace components as needed.

Storage

When you are through running the model for the day, blow it off with compressed air or use a soft bristled paint brush to dust-off the vehicle.

Always disconnect and remove the battery from the model whenever the model is stored. If the model will be stored for a long time, then also remove the batteries from the transmitter.

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