e) Inserting the drive battery
Attention!
The drive battery must not yet be connected to the speed controller. First switch on the remote control, see
section 9. c) and d).
Important!
This vehicle is only suitable for use with a 6-cell NiMH battery (nominal voltage 7.2 V) or a 2-cell LiPo bat-
tery (nominal voltage 7.4 V).
When using a drive rechargeable battery with more cells, there is a danger of fire resulting from the speed
controller overheating. In addition, the vehicle's drive will be overloaded and thus damaged (e.g. differen-
tial). This will void the warranty!
Check whether the battery has a suitable connector system for the speed controller and that the polarity is
correct (red cable = positive/+, black cable = negative/-).
Loosen the two straps (A) on the battery holder.
Insert the drive battery into the battery holder (B).
If the battery's connection cable is very short, the battery
must be inserted into the battery holder with connection
cable pointing forward.
Pull the two hook-and-loop straps (A) tight so that the drive
battery is firmly held in place and fasten the hook-and-loop
strap.
f) Connecting the drive battery to the speed controller
Place the vehicle on a suitable base (or a start box) so that the wheels can move freely. This ensures that
you will not lose control of the vehicle if the wheels move suddenly (e.g. if the throttle trim is not set cor-
rectly).
Do not reach into the drive. Do not hold the wheels.
Switch off the speed controller (move the switch to the "OFF" position). The on/off switch can be found at the top of
the chassis, next to the steering servo. Then, if not already done, start the remote control (see section 9. d) and e).
Connect the drive battery to the speed controller. Ensure that the battery is inserted in the correct polarity (red cable
= positive/+, black cable = negative/-). Do not use force when connecting the battery plug to the speed controller.
Important!
This vehicle is only suitable for use with a 6-cell NiMH battery (nominal voltage 7.2 V) or a 2-cell LiPo bat-
tery (nominal voltage 7.4 V).
Make sure that the cable cannot get into the vehicle's drive or into the steering mechanism. If necessary, use cable
ties to fasten the cables.
41