Duratrax Raze ST User Manual

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™

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION MANUAL

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ITEMS

INCLUDED

The following items are included with your Raze ST.

Chassis
Body
Body Clips (Qty 4)
Decal Sheet
Transmitter

YOU WILL

NEED

ALKALINE BATTIERS

Transmitter Antenna
Receiver Antenna Tube
250cc Fuel Bottle
2° and 3° Toe-Blocks
Ride Height Clips

ULTIMATE HEX DRIVER SET

Glow Starter
Kwik-Pit
Instruction Manual
Exploded View/Parts Listing
Engine Tuning DVD

WRENCH

DTXR1170

DTXR0292

™

Super Start

AFTER RUN OIL

HCAP3000

SPARE GLOW PLUGS

DTXG3005

AIR FILTER OIL

DTXC2465

ENGINE TUNING SCREWDRIVER

DTXR0185

PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVER

DTXR0124

PLIERS

DTXR0300

2

20% O’DONNELL FUEL

ODOP3320

THINGS TO

SPECIFICATION AND

DESCRIPTION CHANGES

STRESS-TECH™ PARTS

GUARANTEE

KNOW

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

• Water can cause the electronics to short
out and can cause permanent damage.

• Always turn on the transmitter before
turning on the receiver.

• Fully extend the transmitter antenna before
operating your vehicle.

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

• The engine and exhaust produce quite a
bit of noise. Do not run this vehicle when
or where it can disturb others.

• The engine and exhaust can become very
hot. Avoid touching any of these parts during
use and until they have cooled down.

• Model engine fuel is poisonous. Make sure
you read and follow all of the precautions
on the fuel container. Keep fuel out of the
reach of children.

• Model engine fuel is fl ammable and when
ignited has a fl ame that is diffi cult to see.
Avoid sparks, fl ames, smoking, or any
other ignition source when fuel is near.

• The engine emits harmful fumes just like real

vehicles. Do not operate this model indoors.

• 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.

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

WARRANTY

• DuraTrax® guarantees this kit to be
free from 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 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. Further, DuraTrax reserves the
right to change or modify this warranty
without notice.

• In that DuraTrax has no control over the
fi nal user assembly or material used for
fi nal user assembly, no liability shall be
assumed nor accepted for any damage
resulting from the use by the user of the
fi nal user-assembled product. By the act
of using the user-assembled product, the
user accepts all resulting liability.

To return your Raze ST for repairs covered
under warranty you should send your truck 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.

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

To receive your free replacement part
please send the following to the Hobby
Services address listed under the warranty
on the left.

❏ 1. The broken part must be included.

❏ 2. The part number and description of the

broken part.

❏ 3. Copy of your dated invoice or

purchase receipt.

❏ 4. Your name, phone number and

shipping address.

REPAIR SERVICE

Repair service is available anytime.

• After the 90 day warranty, you can still have
your Raze ST repaired for a small charge
by the experts at DuraTrax’s authorized
repair facility, Hobby Services.

• To speed up the repair process, please
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,

all of the batteries are removed and
the fuel tank is completely empty.

❏ 3. Send written instr uctions 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).

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FINISHING

THE RAZE ST

TRANSMITTER PREPARATION

• Install eight “AA” batteries into transmitter, making sure the
polarity is correct.

• Insert the antenna into the top of the transmitter and tighten.

• Turn the transmitter on and check the battery light.

• If the LED glows constantly, then the batteries are acceptible.
If the LED fl ashes, the batteries need to be replaced.

RECEIVER BATTERY INSTALLATION

• Remove the receiver battery cover from the
receiver case.

• Remove the receiver battery holder from the
receiver cover.

• Install (4) “AA” batteries.

• Reinstall the receiver battery holder to the cover
using the included tie-strap.

• Secure the receiver cover to the receiver case.

REMOVE

RECEIVER CASE

RECEIVER BATTERY COVER

RECEIVER

BATTERY

HOLDER

TIE STRAP

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RECEIVER ANTENNA INSTALLATION

ANTENNA

• Uncoil and straighten the antenna wire.

• Route the receiver antenna wire through
the antenna tube.

• Install the tube into the antenna mount.

ANTENNA TUBE

DO NOT CUT THE
ANTENNA WIRE!

X

ANTENNA MOUNT

• Install the small piece of fuel tubing
(included) onto the base of the antenna
tube/antenna mount to secure the
antenna tube in place.

GLOW STARTER BATTERY

CAP

ANTENNA

WIRE

FUEL

TUBING

• Install a “C” battery (not included) into the
glow starter.

• Install the antenna cap onto the top of the
antenna tube to hold the assembly in place.

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

AIR FILTER

BASE

• The air fi lter comes pre-oiled. However, after runs in dusty conditions, clean and re-oil the foam element.

FOAM

ELEMENT

AIR FILTER

TOP

• Remove the air fi lter top and foam element.

• Clean the foam using soap and water.

• Apply air fi lter oil (DTXC2465) onto the foam element, squeezing the element until it is completely coated with the oil.
TIP! Placing the element in a plastic bag will help keep your hands clean.

• Remove any excess oil with a paper towel.

• Reinstall, making sure the fi lter is properly seated on the base.

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RADIO SYSTEM CHECK

TRANSMITTER

ANTENNA

ALWAYS CHECK THE RADIO

!

OPERATION BEFORE EACH RUN

1. Fully extend the transmitter antenna.

2. Turn the transmitter on, then turn the
receiver on.

3. The transmitter wheel will move the
front wheels of the car left or right. If
the wheels turn the incorrect direction,
change the servo reversing switch.

4. When running, adjust the steering trim so that the car
tracks straight.

5. Pull the throttle trigger to make sure the carburetor opens
fully and the throttle linkage functions without binding.

6. Adjust the throttle trim until the carburetor is at the idle
position. Always adjust the idle speed with the idle stop
screw on the car, not the throttle trim.

7. Push the trigger and roll the car to make sure the brakes
are applied.

• USE THE STEERING DUAL RATE KNOB TO INCREASE

OR DECREASE THE TOTAL STEERING AMOUNT!

ON/OFF

SERVO

REVERSING

POWER LED

STEERING

DUAL RATE

BRAKE

THROTTLE

MAKE SURE NOBODY ELSE

!

IS ON YOUR CHANNEL

STEERING

TRIM

THROTTLE

TRIM

• Decal the body to your liking. Use the
photos on the box as a reference.

• Install the body onto the chassis
using four body clips.

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