b) Assembly
• When setting up the vehicle, there is a danger of injury from sharp edges, pointy parts and improper handling of
tools.
• Incorrect assembly may lead to damage to vehicle parts and later to bad driving performance. Therefore, proceed
with care during assembly.
• Only set up the vehicle on a clean, sufficiently large, level, stable area, protect the surface from scratches, e.g. of a
work table with a suitable thick padding.
• Do not apply any force when putting together parts; do not overturn screws! However, observe that the screws, nuts,
etc. are fastened correctly.
Use screws/nuts with special threadlocker varnish for certain locations subject to special strain.
• Use suitable, impeccable high-quality tools for installation.
• Take your time!
• Fasten the speed controller used by you, e.g., with double-sided adhesive tape (or hook-and-loop tape) in the
vehicle.
• Install the speed controller in the vehicle as far as possible away from the receiver and motor.
• Do not bundle the cables between the motor and speed controller with the control cables of the steering servo and
the speed controller or the aerial cable.
• Observe that the cables from the receiver, steering servo, motor and driving battery cannot bet into turning or mov-
able parts of the vehicle. Use cable ties for fastening the cables.
• The vehicle's chassis (track and camber) is pre-set ex works. Usually, no or only small corrections are needed.
Nevertheless, always observe the corresponding sections of these operating instructions.
c) Commissioning
• The drive mechanics are designed for an electric motor and a matching electronic speed controller. Never install a
combustion motor.
• The vehicle and the build of the battery holder are specifically intended for a 2-cell LiPo drive battery (rated voltage
7.4 V) in hard-case build. Alternatively, a 6-cell NiMH drive battery (rated voltage 7.2 V) can be used.
When using a drive battery with multiple cells, the vehicle drive will overload and thus be damaged (e.g. gear, dif-
ferential). Loss of guarantee/warranty!
• Place the vehicle on an appropriate support before connecting the drive battery so that the wheels can turn freely.
When putting the device into operation, always turn on the transmitter first. Only then must the vehicle's drive bat-
tery be connected with the speed controller and the speed controller switched on. Otherwise, the vehicle may show
unpredictable responses!
• Check that the vehicle reacts to remote control commands as expected (steering and drive) before taking it from the
support and placing it on the ground with its wheels.
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