Axial Racing AX90035 User Manual

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Removing the Body

1.

Put the battery in the car.

3.

Turn on the transmitter.

Install the battery

2.

Put back the Body.

Turn on the electronic speed controller.

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Top View Parts

Steering Rack

Steering Knuckle

Front Bumper

Tactic TSX45 Servo

C-Hub

Front Body Mount

AE-2 Electronic
Speed Control(ESC)

Motor 27T

Spur/Pinion/Slipper
(Under Cover)

Battery Tray

Receiver Box

Transmission

Rock Rail

ESC Plug

Simple LED
Controller LBP

Lower 4-link Bar

Rear Body Mount

Battery Straps

Spare Tire

Shock Absorber

Rear Bumper

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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 ESC.
(Page 4)

Drive vehicle, challenge yourself and
have fun!

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

Maintain vehicle. (Next Page)

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Range check radio system. (Next Page)

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 first and then 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

ESC Instructions

Red

Black

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OFF

2

TH-TRIM

White

Black

Connect the ESC wires to the motor.

Green LED
Red LED

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ON

De Le ...

Apply and hold full throttle on the transmitter.
Turn on the ESC and it will emit a series of tones,
De Le De Le De Le, the red and green LED will flash
then only the green LED will remain blinking.

Plug the ESC wire into the
throttle channel on the receiver.

Continue applying full throttle

Green LED

De Le De Le...

ESC blinks green and
emits De Le De Le De Le tone.

Orange Black

Red

Apply full brake Set to neutral point

Red LED

ESC blinks red and
emits De Le De Le De Le tone.

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Before plugging the battery into the ESC.
make sure your transmitter is on
and the throttle trim is set at zero,
and the ESC switch in the OFF position.

No LED

De Le De Le ... De Le De Le ...

ESC shows no LED's and
emits De Le De Le De Le tone.

The ESC will emit a final
short series of tones,
De Le De Le, confirming it
has been calibrated.

Apply throttle to make sure the motor
is going the direction you wanted.

To reverse the direction of the motor,
switch the wires going to the motor.
Or reverse the transmitter throttle reverse switch.

Do NOT reverse the battery wire connections!
Reversing the battery polarity will permanently
damage the ESC.

If you're using NiMH or NiCd batteries turn " OFF " LiPo Cut- Off by visiting
the following link for Manually Programming the AE- 2 ESC : http: //www. axialracing. com/instructions .

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BIND

ST-TRIM TH-TRIM ST-D/R

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