Duratrax Micro Street Force User Manual

Warranty

• DuraTrax will warranty this kit for 90 da ys after the purchase date from def ects 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 purchased your model. It is your proof of purchase and we must
see it before we can honor the warranty.

• To return your Micro Street Force for repairs covered under warranty you should send your model 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]

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 CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.

© Copyright 2003

DTXZ1103 For Kit DTXD10**

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION MANUAL

Length: 8-1/8" [207mm]
Width: 4-1/8" [105mm]
Height: 2-11/16" [69mm]
Weight: 13.5oz [383g]
Wheelbase: 5-7/8" [150mm]
Radio: 2-Channel

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Technical Support Information

For technical assistance, contact:

DuraTrax Product Support

3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1

Champaign, IL 61822

[phone], Ext. 5

[e-mail]

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

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

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

STRESS TECH P ARTS......................................................2

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

SPECIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION CHANGES ..........3

FINISHING THE MICRO STREET FORCE .......................3

RUNNING THE MICRO STREET FORCE.........................4

CHANGING WHEEL TRACK (WIDTH)..............................5

CHANGING WHEELBASE (LENGTH)..............................5

ASSEMBLY GUIDE ...........................................................7

MAINTENANCE TIPS......................................................19

Thank you for purchasing the DuraTrax Micro Street Force.
This manual contains the instruction you need to build,
operate and maintain your new electric R/C vehicle. Read
over this manual thoroughly before building or operating the
Micro Street Force.

When the safety precautions are followed, the Micro Street
Force 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.Y ou and y ou alone
must insure that the instructions are carefully followed and
all safety precautions are obeyed.

• Do not operate the Micro Street Force near people.
Spectators should be behind the driver or at a safe
distance away from the vehicle.

• Make sure to read the instructions before charging
the battery.

• 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 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 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 Micro
Street Force.

• Avoid working over a deep pile carpet.If y ou drop a small
part or screw, it will be difficult to find.

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

• Test fit all parts before attaching them permanently.

We have engineered the Micro Street Force 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-T ech plastic part
you break during the first 12 months you own the vehicle.
Just send in the part to us and we will send you a FREE
replacement.Please see the Micro Street Force parts list for
the items covered under the Stress-Tech guarantee.

To receive your free replacement part please send the
following to the Hobby Ser vices address listed on the front
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.

STRESS-TECH™PARTS GUARANTEE

HELPFUL HINTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Repair service is available anytime.

• After the 90 day warranty, you can still have your Micro
Street Force repaired for a small charge by the expert at
DuraTrax's author ized repair facility, Hobby Services, at
the address listed on the front cover of this manual.

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

❏ 1.Under most circumstances return the ENTIRE system:

vehicle and radio. The exception would be sending in a
Stress-Tech part. See the instruction and 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. 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.

❏ 1. Remove the Micro Street Force from the box.

❏ 2. Charge the included 6-cell battery with the included

wall charger. Connect the 6-cell NiCd battery to the
connector on the wall charger. Plug the wall charger into a
standard household 110V power outlet.The battery should
not be left on the charger longer than 3 hours.If at any time
during the charge the battery becomes warm to the touch,
it should be removed immediately to prevent damage to
either the battery or the charger. Note: The battery is fully
charged when it becomes warm to the touch.

❏ 3. Install the transmitter antenna by screwing it into the

hole on the top of the transmitter. Give the top of the
antenna a light tug to make sure that it is properly secured
to the transmitter.

❏ 4. Slide the batter y door on the bottom of the transmitter

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

FINISHING THE MICRO STREET FORCE

SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES

REPAIR SERVICE

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❏ 5. Turn on the transmitter using the on/off switch (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 and are installed correctly. Turn the transmitter
on. If the red light appears, tur n off the transmitter. If the red
light blinks, the batteries are low and should be replaced.

❏ 6. Straighten the receiver antenna. Route the antenna

under the upper deck of the chassis and up through the
antenna mount located at the rear of the car. Run the
receiver antenna wire through the included antenna tube.
DO NOT CUT OR COIL THE ANTENNA WIRE.Press fit the
antenna tube into the antenna mount hole. TIP: Run the
antenna wire through your finger to straighten out the kinks
before running through the antenna tube. TIP: Applying a
small amount of soap and water to the antenna wire will
help lubricate the wire for threading into the antenna tube.

❏7.Remov e the body pin from the battery holder and insert

the charged 6-cell battery pack into the chassis.

❏ 8. Re-install the battery clip onto the batter y holder.

❏ 9. Program the ESC.Start by centering the trim knobs on

the transmitter.Turn the transmitter “on” then turn the ESC
“on.” Push and hold the set button until the red and green
LEDs begin to flash.Push and hold the set b utton again until
the green LED begins to flash. Pull the throttle trigger to full
throttle and hold it. Push and hold the set button again until
the red LED begins to flash. Push the throttle trigger all the
way forward and hold it then push the set button one last
time and release the throttle trigger to neutral. Both the red
and green LEDs should be constantly lit. The ESC should
be programmed at this time.

❏ 10. Decal the body as desired and install it onto the

chassis, securing it in place with the four included body clips.

❏ 11. The transmitter features an adjustable steering rate

knob labeled “D/R” on the top of the transmitter. Turning it
fully clockwise will give you the greatest amount of steering
travel.Turning it counter clockwise will reduce the amount of
steering travel.

❏ 1. Fully extend the transmitter antenna.
❏ 2. Turn on the transmitter and check to make sure the

transmitter LED is lit.If it is blinking or not lit, check the batteries.

❏ 3.Tur n on the ESC.
❏ 4. Check that the steering is functioning properly.
❏ 5. HAVE FUN!
❏ 6. Once the car begins to slow down drastically when

running, it is time to stop the car. This is a sign that the
battery is getting low.

❏ 7. Always turn off the ESC before the transmitter to

prevent your car from running away.

❏ 8.Tur n off the transmitter.
❏ 9. Carefully collapse the transmitter antenna.
❏ 10. Remove the battery from the car and allow it to fully

cool before recharging.

RUNNING THE MICRO STREET FORCE

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7.2V Ni-Cd
600mAh

❏ 1. Remove the wheel cover from the wheel. You can do

this by using a small screwdriver and gently prying the
wheel cover from the wheel.

❏ 2. Remove the three small Phillips head screws from

the wheel.

❏ 3. Rotate the wheel to the desired location.
❏ 4. Re-install the Phillips head screws in the new location.
❏ 5. Re-install the plastic wheel cover onto the wheel.
❏ 6. Make sure both sides are set the same for optimal

performance.

NOTE: A micro servo and optional short belt are

required to run the 140mm wheelbase.

❏ 1. Detach the front of the rear shock from the upper plate

ball stud.

❏2.Remov e the two 2.6x8mm flat head self tapping scre ws

that attach the upper plate standoffs to the main chassis.

❏ 3. Remove the two 2x8mm pan head self tapping screws

that hold the front of the upper plate to the front gearbox.

❏ 4. Remove the upper plate from the chassis.
❏ 5. Remove the shock ball stud located on the upper plate

and re-install it in the hole #2 located directly in front of the
stock mounting hole (#1).

❏6.Remov e the two 2.6x8mm flat head self tapping scre ws

that secure the rear axle to the main chassis.

❏ 7. Slide the rear axle assembly to the short position.

CHANGING WHEELBASE (LENGTH)

TO FIT OTHER BODIES

CHANGING WHEEL TRA CK (WIDTH)

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Hole #2

Hole #1

❏ 8. Remove the long belt from the diff pulley.

❏ 9. Remove the outer 2x8mm screw that attaches the left

(when viewed from the front) front shock to the upper
suspension arm. NOTE: Be careful not to lose the shock

spring or shock end when removing them.

❏ 10. Remove the left front upper hinge pin that holds the

upper suspension arm to the front gear box.

❏ 11. Remove the two 2.6x8mm flat head screws that

secure the lower front suspension arm to the main chassis.

NOTE: Be careful not to lose the ride height spacer
located below the lower suspension arm.

❏ 12. Remove the long belt from the front differential pulley.
❏ 13. Install the shor t belt onto the front differential pulley.
❏ 14. Re-install the ride height spacer and lower

suspension arm onto the main chassis, securing them in
place with the two 2x8mm flat head screws previously
removed. NOTE: Make sure you get the front dog bone

installed into the differential drive cup before securing
the lower suspension arm to the chassis.

❏ 15. Secure the upper suspension arm to the front

gearbox using the previously removed upper hinge pin.

❏ 16. Re-install the shock onto the suspension arm,

securing it in place with the 2x8mm screw.

❏ 17. Install the shor t belt onto the rear differential pulley.

❏ 18. Re-install the two 2.6x8mm flat head self-tapping

screws into the rear pod.

❏ 19. Re-install the upper plate onto the main chassis using

the previously removed screws.

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