Axial AX90047-I001 Instruction Manual [ml]

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Make sure charger is correct for battery type selected for use.
Examples: Do NOT charge Lipo batteries with Nickel Metal Hydride
charger. Do NOT charge Nickel Cadmium batteries Lipo charger.

Stellen Sie sicher, Ladegerät ist korrekt für Batterietyp zur Verwendung ausgewählt.
Beispiele: Laden Sie keine Lipo-Akkus mit Nickel-Metall-Hydrid-Ladegerät. Laden Sie
keine Nickel-Cadmium-Akkus Lipo Ladegerät.

Assurez-vous que le chargeur est correcte pour le type de batterie sélectionné
à l'emploi. Exemples: Ne pas charger les batteries Lipo avec chargeur hydrure
métallique de nickel. Ne chargez pas les batteries au nickel-cadmium Lipo chargeur.

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Turn on the transmitte

Remove the body clips and body.

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Install the battery and secure with Hook and Loop straps.

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Connect the battery to ESC.
Re-attach the body with body clips.

Note:
Power to the vehicle is controlled
by connecting / disconnecting the
battery.

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Top View Parts

Tactic TSX45 Servo

Steering Rack

Steering Knuckle

Front Bumper

Front Body Mount

C-Hub

Receiver Box

ESC Plug

AE-5 Electronic
Speed Control(ESC)

Spur/Pinion/Slipper
(Under Cover)

Upper 4-link Bar

Battery Strap

Battery Tray

Motor 35T

Transmission

Rock Rail

Lower 4-link Bar

Driveshaft

Rear Body Mount

Differential
(inside axle housing)

Rear Bumper

Shock Absorber

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Getting-Started Checklist

The following checklist is a guide for getting you vehicle running for the first time.

Read ‘Cautions’ in Manual. (Page 2)

Charge battery pack. (Page 4)

Familiarize yourself with vehicle and
its components.

Install 4X AA batteries into Transmitter.
(Page 7)

Even though the vehicle is new check
driveshaft setscrews and other screws to
make sure they are tight from the factory.

Install battery pack in vehicle. (Page 4)

Turn on transmitter first, then plug in
battery. (power ESC) (Page 4)

Drive vehicle, challenge yourself and
have fun!

Check to make sure steering and throttle
operation work correctly. (Page 7)

Maintain vehicle. (Page 7)

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Range check radio system. (Page 7)

Range-Checking Your Radio System

The radio system should be checked before operating the vehicle to ensure it’s operating properly and has adequate range.

1. Turn on the transmitter and then connect the battery in the vehicle.

2. Have a friend hold the vehicle while keeping hands and loose clothing away from moving parts.

3. Walk away until you are at the farthest distance you plan to operate the vehicle.

4. Steer the vehicle back and forth and throttle both forward and reverse making sure there is no erratic behavior.

5. If any erratic behavior is exhibited do not operate the vehicle, call customer service for further assistance.

RANGE-CHECKING FOR DISTANCE

Maintaining Your Vehicle

Just like a full size car or truck your RC vehicle must undergo periodic maintenance in order to ensure peak running performance. Preventative
maintenance will also help avoid needless breakages which could result in costly repairs. Below are some suggestions to properly maintain
your vehicle.

REPLACE ANY NOTICEABLE

BENT OR BROKEN PARTS

CHECK FOR WEAR ON

THE BALL JOINTS IN THE

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

(REPLACE IF NECESSARY)

LINKS

CHECK DRIVESHAFT SET

SCREWS AND RE-THREAD

LOCK IF NECESSARY

INSPECT SHOCK

ABSORBERS FOR SMOOTH

DAMPENED OPERATION

CHECK FOR ANY LOOSE

CONNECTIONS OR FRAYED

WIRING

CHECK WHEEL NUTS MAKING

SURE THEY’RE SNUG

CHECK SLIPPER CLUTCH IF
APPLICABLE, FOR PROPER
OPERATION

(SEE PAGE 25 STEP

23 FOR SETUP INSTRUCTIONS)

CHECK TIRES MAKING SURE

THE BEADS ARE STILL FIRMLY

BONDED TO THE ENTIRE

CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE RIM

CHECK RECEIVER ANTENNA

TO CONFIRM IT’S NOT

DAMAGED

KEEP CHASSIS FREE OF DIRT

OR DEBRIS

CHECK STEERING

OPERATION FOR ANY BINDS

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CHECK FOR LOOSE SCREWS

ON CHASSIS ESPECIALLY

THE KNUCKLE, C-HUB AND

AXLE LOCKOUT SCREWS

INSPECT THE SPUR AND

PINION GEARS FOR DAMAGE

CHECK DRIVELINE FOR

SMOOTH BIND-FREE

OPERATION

REPLACE TRANSMITTER

AA’S IF THE GREEN LIGHT IS

BLINKING

Battery Tray

AX31388

Adjust to the appropriate range.

AX31388

AX31388

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Suitable battery size.

AX31373

AX31373

AX31373

AX31373

M2.6x8mm

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AE-5 Forward/Reverse ESC w/ Drag Brake

Mount the ESC in an area that is well ventilated and isolated from vibration and shock.
Connect the ESC motor wires to the motor red-red & black-black.
Plug the receiver with into the throttle channel on the receiver. The black negative wire should be

towards the outside of the receiver.

Before plugging the battery into the ESC, make sure your transmitter is on and the throttle trim is set at

zero.
Connect the battery to the ESC, this will turn on the ESC.
Test forward and reverse control using the transmitter.
To calibrate the ESC, make sure the transmitter is on and the throttle control is at neutral.
Connect the battery to the ESC and wait 3 seconds to let the ESC initiate a self-test and automatic

throttle calibration.
When the ESC is ready to run a long beep sound will be emitted from the motor.
Always disconnect the battery when the vehicle is not in use.

5.75” x 1.2” (147mm x 32mm)

5.44” x .94” (138mm x 24mm)

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