Duratrax EVADER ST Operation Manual

Warranty

• DuraTrax®will warranty this kit for 90 days after the purchase date from defects in materials or

workmanship. DuraTrax

will either repair or replace, at no charge, the incorrectly made part.

• Make sure you save the receipt or 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.

• To return your Evader ST for repairs covered under warranty you should send your truck to:

Hobby Services

1610 Interstate Drive

Champaign, Illinois 61822

Attn: Ser vice Depar tment

Phone: [phone]:00 am - 5:00 pm Central Time M-F

E-mail:

[e-mail]

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.

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING.
IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE
OF THIS MODEL.

© Copyright 2001 DTXZ3100 For Kit DTXC0020/DTXD20**

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION MANUAL

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Length: 15.2" [385mm]
Width: 13" [330mm]
Height: 5.8" [147mm]
Weight: 3 lbs 6.3 oz
Wheelbase: 11.6" [295mm]
Motor: Photon Speed™20 Turn
Radio: 2-channel surface frequency

1610 Interstate Drive Champaign, IL 61822

[phone], Ext. 2

[e-mail]

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INTRODUCTION................................................................2

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................2

HELPFUL HINTS...............................................................2

STRESS TECH PARTS GUARANTEE..............................3

REPAIR SERVICE .............................................................3

SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES ...............3

REQUIRED ITEMS FOR COMPLETION...........................3

TOOLS NEEDED FOR COMPLETION.............................3

TOOLS INCLUDED FOR MAINTENANCE.......................3

FINISHING THE RTR VERSION........................................4

FINISHING THE PRE-BUIL T VERSION ............................5

Preparing the Radio System.....................................5

Charge Y our Battery...................................................5

Steering Servo Installation .......................................6

Receiver Installation..................................................7

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL SET-UP......................8

MAINTENANCE TIPS........................................................8

Before Each Run ........................................................8

After Each Run ...........................................................8

After Every Ten Runs.................................................8

ASSEMBLY GUIDE ...........................................................9

TUNING GUIDE...............................................................11

Caster........................................................................11

Camber......................................................................11

Front T oe-In and T oe-Out.........................Back Cover

Wheelbase ................................................Back Cover

Battery Placement....................................Back Cover

Ride Height...............................................Back Cover

Camber Link Placement..........................Back Cover

Slipper Adjustment..................................Back Cover

Front Shock Adjustment .........................Back Cover

Rear Shock Adjustment ..........................Back Cover

Shock Oils & Shock Springs...................Back Cover

Thank you for purchasing the DuraTrax Evader ST. This
manual contains the instructions you need to build, operate
and maintain your new electric R/C stadium truck. Read
over this manual thoroughly before building or operating the
Evader ST.

When the safety precautions are followed, the Evader ST
will provide years of enjoyment.Use care and good sense at
all times when operating this radio controlled stadium truck.
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 Evader ST near people. Spectators
should be behind the driver or at a safe distance away
from the vehicle.

• Make sure to read the instructions with the battery and
charger before charging.

• Do not leave the charger unattended 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.

• Do not cover the air intake holes on the charger during
charging, this may cause the charger to overheat.

• Do not allow the electronic speed control (ESC) or radio
equipment to come into contact with moisture.Water can
cause the electronics to short out and can cause
permanent damage.

• Always turn on the transmitter before turning on the
electronic speed control.

• Before turning on your radio check to make sure that no
one else is running on the same frequency as your
Evader ST.

• A void w orking ov er a deep pile carpet.If you drop a small
part or screw, it will be difficult to find.

• Place a mat or towel over y our work surface .This will prevent
parts from rolling off and will protect the work surface.

• Avoid running the truck in cold weather.The plastic and
metal parts can become brittle at low temperatures. In
addition, grease and oil become thick, causing
premature wear and poor performance.

• Test fit all parts before attaching them permanently.

HELPFUL HINTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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We have engineered the Evader ST to take the rough and
tumble abuse that makes R/C stadium trucks fun.We are so
confident of the quality and durability of the Stress-Tech
plastic parts that we will replace any Stress-T ech plastic part
you break during the first 12 months you own the truck.Just
send in the part to us and we will send you a FREE
replacement. Please see the Evader ST 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 on the cover
of this manual.

❏ 1.The broken part must be included.
❏ 2.The part number and description of the broken part.
❏ 3. Dated copy of your invoice or purchase receipt.
❏ 4.Your name, phone number and shipping address.

Repair service is available anytime.

• After the 90 day warranty, you can still have your Evader
ST repaired for a small charge by the experts at
DuraTrax's authorized repair facility, Hobby Services, at
the address listed on the front page of this manual.

To speed up the repair process, please follow the
instructions listed below.

❏ 1. Under most circumstances return the ENTIRE system:

truck and radio.The exception would be sending in a
Stress-Tech part. See the instructions under Stress­Tech 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. Also be sure to include your full return address.

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.

T o operate the Ev ader ST the follo wing items are required:

❏ DuraTrax 6 cell battery pack (DTXC2065)
❏ DuraTrax 6-7 cell charger (DTXP4000)

For the pre-built version of the Evader ST, you will
also need:

❏ 2-channel radio with one (1) standard servo (FUTJ24**)
❏ Eight (8) “AA” batteries (for the transmitter)

❏ Hobby knife (HCAR0105)
❏ #11 Blades (HCAR0211)
❏ #2 Phillips head screwdriver (DTXR0124)
❏ Needle nose pliers (DTXR0300)

❏ 3/32", 1.5mm & 2.5mm hex Wrenches
❏ Tur nbuckle wrench
❏ Nut driver (4-way)

TOOLS INCLUDED FOR MAINTENANCE

AND CLEANING

TOOLS NEEDED FOR COMPLETION

REQUIRED ITEMS FOR COMPLETION

SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES

REPAIR SERVICE

STRESS-TECH™PARTS GUARANTEE

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❏ 1. Remove the Evader ST and radio system from the box.
❏ 2. Charge the (not included) 6 or 7 cell battery on the (not

included) charger. See Safety Precautions before charging
and charge the battery according to the instructions that
came with your charger.

❏ 3. Install the transmitter antenna by screwing it into the
hole on the top of the transmitter.

❏ 4. Slide open the battery door on the bottom of the
transmitter.Install eight (8) “AA”batteries into the transmitter
in the configuration molded into the plastic on the battery
holder.Re-install the battery door.

❏ 5. Turn on the transmitter using the on/off (see step 3).
The red light on the transmitter should light up.If there is no
light on, turn the transmitter off and check to ensure that the
batteries are making contact with the metal contacts in the
battery holder. Make sure the batteries are installed
correctly. Turn the transmitter on and check for the red light.
If the red light appears, turn off the transmitter.If the red light
blinks, the batteries are low and should be replaced.

❏ 6. Straighten the receiver antenna. Route the receiver
antenna through the holes in the chassis as shown above.
Locate the antenna tube, and thread the receiver antenna
through the antenna tube. The antenna will be longer than
the antenna tube. DO NOT CUT OR COIL THE ANTENNA

WIRE. Press fit the antenna tube into the hole in the chassis.
Tip: Run the antenna wire through your fingers to
straighten out the kinks before running through the
antenna tube. Also, applying a small amount of soap
and water to the antenna wire will help lubricate the wire
for threading into the antenna tube.

❏ 7. Remove the body pin from the battery strap post, and
remove the battery strap from the Evader ST.

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FINISHING THE EV ADER ST RTR VERSION (DTXD20**)

Route the antenna
through the chassis
and then through the tube.

Remove the pin and lift

the strap to install/remove

the battery pack

Install the strap

between the bumps.