Axial Racing AX90044 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-5 Electronic
Speed Control(ESC)

Motor 27T

Spur/Pinion/Slipper
(Under Cover)

Battery Tray

Receiver Box

Transmission

Rock Rail

ESC Plug

Lower 4-link Bar

Rear Body Mount

Battery Straps

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 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

AE-5 Forward/Reverse ESC w/ Drag Brake

NOTES

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BIND

ST-TRIM TH-TRIM ST-D/R

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