Duratrax Evader Brushless User Manual

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IMPORTANT

These are included with your

Brushless Evader.

Chassis

Body

Transmitter

Decal Sheet

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Receiver Antenna Tube
Instruction Manual
Replacement Parts Guide

The receiver in this car will bind to
Futaba S-FHSS or FHSS transmitters
(the “PL” series, for example).

These are items you will need to

run your Brushless Evader.

ONYX™ 235 AC/DC ADVANCED CHARGER

WITH BALANCING

DTXP4235

SAFECHARGE™ LIPO BATTERY

CHARGE BAG

GPMP0751

AA BATTERIES (x4)

ONYX 7.4V 5000MAH LIPO BATTERY

DTXC1864

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

When the safety precautions are followed,
the Brushless Evader will provide years
of enjoyment. Use care and good sense
at all times when operating this radio
controlled vehicle. Failure to use this vehicle
in a safe, sensible manner can result in
injury or damage to property. You and you
alone must insure that the instructions are
carefully followed and all safety precautions
are obeyed.

Do not operate the Brushless Evader near

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people. Spectators should be behind the
driver or at a safe distance away from the
vehicle.

Make sure to read the instructions with the

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battery and charger before charging.

Do not leave any charger unattended

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during charging. If the battery or charger
become hot at any time, disconnect the
battery from the charger immediately!
Failure to do so may cause permanent
damage to the charger and battery and
may cause bodily harm.

When charging LiPo battery packs, always

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use a charge bag such as GPMP0751.

The Brushless Evader features waterproof

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electronics allowing you to run in almost
any conditions. However, to achieve long
life, avoid immersing completely in water.
After you are finished running, make sure
that the electronics are dry to help avoid
corrosion.

Always turn on the transmitter before

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turning on the electronic speed control.

HELPFUL HINTS:

Avoid working over a deep pile carpet. If

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you drop a small part or screw, it may be
difficult to find.

Place a mat or towel over your work area.

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This will prevent parts from rolling off and
will protect the work surface.

Avoid running the vehicle in cold weather.

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The plastic and metal parts can become
brittle at low temperatures. In addition,
grease and oil become thick, causing
premature wear and poor performance.

SPECIFICATION AND
DESCRIPTION CHANGES:

All pictures, descriptions and specifications
found in this instruction manual are subject
to change without notice. Duratrax maintains
no responsibility for inadvertent errors in this
manual. Visit duratrax.com for the latest
updates and information for your model.

WARRANTY:

Duratrax® guarantees this kit to be free from

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defects in both material and workmanship at
the date of purchase. Duratrax will warranty
this kit for 90 days after the purchase date.
Duratrax will repair or replace, at no charge,
the incorrectly made part.

Make sure you save the dated receipt or

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invoice you were given when you bought your
model! It is your proof of purchase and we
must see it before we can honor the warranty.
Further, Duratrax reserves the right to change
or modify this warranty without notice.

In that Duratrax has no control over the

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final user assembly or material used for
final user assembly, no liability shall be
assumed nor accepted for any damage
resulting from the use by the user of the
final user-assembled product. By the act
of using the user-assembled product, the
user accepts all resulting liability.

To return your Brushless Evader for repairs
covered under warranty you should send
your vehicle to:

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Drive Suite 1

Champaign, Illinois 61822

Attn: Service Department

Phone: [phone]:00 am-5:00 pm

Central Time M-F

E-mail: [e-mail]

www.hobbyservices.com

If the buyer is not prepared to accept the
liability associated with the use of this
product, the buyer is advised to return
this kit immediately in new and unused
condition to the place of purchase.

STRESS-TECH PARTS
GUARANTEE:

We have engineered the Brushless Evader to
take the rough and tumble abuse that makes
R/C fun. We are
so confident of
the quality and
durability of the
Stress-Tech plastic parts that we will replace
any Stress-Tech plastic part you break during
the first 12 months you own the Brushless
Evader. Just send in the part to us and we will
send you a FREE replacement. Please see
the Brushless Evader parts list for the items
covered under the Stress-Tech guarantee.

To receive your free replacement part
please send the following to the Hobby
Services address listed above.

1. The broken part must be included.

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2. The part number and description of the

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broken part.

3. Copy of your dated invoice or

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purchase receipt.

4. Your name, phone number and

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shipping address.

REPAIR SERVICE:

Repair service is available anytime.

After the 90 day warranty, you can still

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have your Brushless Evader repaired for a
small charge by the experts at Duratrax’s
authorized repair facility, Hobby Services.

To speed up the repair process, please

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follow the instructions listed below.

1. Under most circumstances return the
ENTIRE vehicle. The exception would
be sending in a Stress-Tech part. See
the instruction under the Stress-Tech
Guarantee.

2. Make sure the transmitter is turned
off, and all of the batteries are removed.

3. Send written instructions which include:
a list of all items returned, a THOROUGH
explanation of the problem, the service
needed and your phone number during
the day. If you expect the repair to be
covered under warranty, be sure to
include a proof of date of purchase (your
store receipt or purchase invoice).

4. Send to Hobby Services at the address
shown. When shipping your item(s) to us,
we recommend that you insure it and use
a company that offers a tracking service
(such as Federal Express Ground or
UPS Ground).

Our staff will carefully inspect your item and
notify you of their findings, at which time you
will be notified of your options for return,
repair, or replacement. Please note that
items sent back unrepaired will still carry a
service charge and return shipping.

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Hobby Services accepts Visa
Mastercard
Additionally we can return the item C.O.D.,
but additional charges apply.

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, or you can send in a check.

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IMPORTANT

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RECEIVER ANTENNA INSTALLATION

DO NOT CUT THE ANTENNA WIRE!

6-CELL BATTERY INSTALLATION

TRANSMITTER PREPARATION

AA BATTERIES x4

Battery

Tray Door

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FINISHING

RADIO SYSTEM CHECK

Your radio system’s transmitter and receiver are preset at the
factory. If your radio system needs to be rebound:

1. Remove the radio box lid.

2. Turn on the transmitter and receiver.

3. Carefully press the bind button on the top of the receiver and
hold it down until the L.E.D. is lit solid green.

LED

The L.E.D. indicates the receiver’s status:

Red: No signal being received.
Blinking Green: Receiver is detecting a signal from a transmitter it is not bound to.
Solid Green: Working, the receiver is detecting a signal from the transmitter it is bound to.

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OPERATION

Steering

Servo

Reverse

Switch

(Set to “N”)

Steering

Trim

Throttle

Trim

1. Turn on the Transmitter.

2. Check the servo reversing switches. The steering should

3. Center the trim knobs on the transmitter.

4. Plug in the battery.

5. The ESC will emit a series of tones for 2 seconds.

On/Off

Throttle/ESC

Reverse

Switch

(Set to “R”)

2.4 GHz

Forward

Reverse

R

6. Check the steering direction and adjust the trim as needed.

7. Check the throttle and make sure the wheels travel the

8. Set up the slipper clutch (see below).

DRIVING TIPS

With the extreme power of brushless systems, extra precautions
must be taken to get the best lifespan out of your vehicle.

be Normal, the throttle should be Reversed.

correct direction. Note: if the motor turns the wrong way,
simply reverse any two of the three motor wires.

ALWAYS CHECK THE RADIO

OPERATION BEFORE EACH RUN!

FINISHING

1. Throttle control is the key to success with any brushless system. Always accelerate slow and smooth in order
to keep the front wheels on the ground.

2. When using brakes, apply them gently to keep the rear wheels from locking up.

3. On your first runs, adjust the slipper clutch (detailed below) to be sure there is proper slip in the system. A
properly adjusted slipper will allow you to smoothly accelerate while pulling mild wheelies.

4. Check your gear mesh! Proper gear mesh is the key to get the best life from your spur gear. (See page 14.)

5. If you don't want to wheelie, we suggest changing the Punch/Traction Control setting on the ESC to Setting
1 or 2 (see page 6.)

SLIPPER CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT! To protect the transmission gears, it is imperative that the
slipper is properly set. If too tight or locked, gear damage will occur.

1. Tighten the slipper adjustment nut all the way down.

2. Next, loosen the adjustment nut 1-1/4 turns. This is a
good starting point.

3. For fine adjustment, place the truck onto the ground
(concrete or asphalt) and give a short burst of full
throttle. You should hear a high pitch squeal for a
few seconds as the truck takes off. This is the slipper
doing its job! A properly adjusted slipper should allow
the truck to take off straight with a mild wheelie. If
it doesn’t wheelie at all, tighten the slipper 1/8 turn
and try again. If it wheelies out of control, loosen the
slipper 1/8 turn. Caution: If you run the slipper too
loose, you risk overheating the spur gear.

Slipper Adjustment Nut

Tighten Nut:

Less Slip

Loosen Nut:

More Slip

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