ECX ECX03051IT1, ECX03051IT2 User guide

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI

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1/10 ELECTRIC
MONSTER TRUCK

Congratulations on your purchase of the ECX
Ruckus® Monster Truck. This 1/10-scale model
introduces you to the sport of RC driving.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Kauf des ECX
Ruckus Monster Truck. Dieses 1/10 Scale Model
öffnet Ihnen die Welt des RC Car Sports.

Nous vous félicitons pour l’achat de l' ECX
Ruckus Monster Truck. Ce modèle 1/10 vous
initie à la conduite RC.

Congratulazioni per l’acquisto di questo Ruckus
Monster Truck ECX. Questa vettura in scala 1/10
vi introdurrà nel mondo dei modelli RC.

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All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For
up-to-date product literature, visit http://www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.

Meaning of Special Language:

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:

NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility

of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious
injury OR create a high probability of superfi cial injury.

WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating.

Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.

This is a sophisticated hobby product and NOT a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic
mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product
or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompat­ible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, Inc. This manual contains
instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual,
prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operat­ing in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or
result in damage to the product or property of others.

This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference
from many sources outside your control. This interference can
cause momentary loss of control, so it is advisable to always
keep a safe distance in all directions around your model as this
margin will help avoid collisions or injury.

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

• Always operate your model in open spaces away from
full-size vehicles, traffic and people.

• Never operate the model in the street or in populated areas
for any reason.

• Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any
optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery
packs, etc.) you use.

NOTICE

• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of
the reach of children.

• Never lick or place any portion of the model in your mouth as
it could cause serious injury or even death.

• Exercise caution when using tools and sharp instruments.

• Take care during maintenance as some parts may have sharp
edges.

• Immediately after using your model, do NOT touch equipment
such as the motor, electronic speed control and battery,
because they generate high temperatures. You may burn
yourself seriously touching them.

• Do not put fingers or any objects inside rotating and moving
parts, as this may cause damage or serious injury.

• Always turn on your transmitter before you turn on the
receiver in the car. Always turn off the receiver before turning
your transmitter off.

• Keep the wheels of the model off the ground when checking
the operation of the radio equipment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Precautions and Warnings ....................................2

Water-Resistant Vehicle

with Waterproof Electronics .........................3

Specifi cations .................................................3

Components ...................................................4

Vehicle Preparations ......................................4

Charging the Vehicle Battery ............................................4

Initial Charge .....................................................................4

Charging Warnings ...........................................................4

Installing Transmitter Batteries ........................................5

Transmitter Battery Safety Precautions ............................5

Removing the Vehicle Body ..............................................5

Installing the Battery in the Vehicle .................................5

Transmitter controls ..........................................................6

RF Mode ............................................................................6

Getting Started..................................................................7

Installing the Vehicle Body ...............................................7

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Operation .......................................................8

When you are Finished ..................................8

Motor Care .....................................................8

Maintenance ..................................................9

Setting the Gear Mesh......................................................9

Electronic Speed Control (ESC) .........................................9

Electrical Layout ................................................................9

Shock Cleaning..................................................................10

Fasteners ........................................................................... 10

Binding .............................................................................. 11

Troubleshooting Guide ......................................................11

Limited Warranty ...........................................12

Contact Information ..........................................................12

FCC Information .............................................13

IC Information ................................................13

Compliance Information for the

European Union .....................................................13

Parts Diagrams .......................................................52

Parts Lists ..........................................................................54

WATER-RESISTANT VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS

Your new Horizon Hobby vehicle has been designed and built with
a combination of waterproof and water-resistant components to al­low you to operate the product in many “wet conditions,” including
puddles, creeks, wet grass, snow and even rain.

While the entire vehicle is highly water-resistant, it is not
completely waterproof and your vehicle should NOT be treated
like a submarine. The various electronic components used in the
vehicle, such as the Electronic Speed Control (ESC) and servo(s)
are waterproof, however, most of the mechanical components are
water-resistant and should not be submerged.

Metal parts, including the bearings, hinge pins, screws and nuts,
as well as the contacts in the electrical cables, will be susceptible
to corrosion if additional maintenance is not performed after run­ning in wet conditions. To maximize the long-term performance
of your vehicle and to keep the warranty intact, the procedures
described in the “Wet Conditions Maintenance” section below
must be performed regularly if you choose to run in wet conditions.
If you are not willing to perform the additional care and mainte­nance required, then you should not operate the vehicle in those
conditions.

CAUTION: Failure to exercise caution while using this
product and complying with the following precautions

could result in product malfunction and/or void the warranty.

General Precautions

• Read through the wet conditions maintenance procedures and
make sure that you have all the tools you will need to properly
maintain your vehicle.

• Not all batteries can be used in wet conditions. Consult the
battery manufacturer before use. Do not use Li-Po batteries in
wet conditions.

• The included transmitter is not waterproof or water-resistant. If
using a different transmitter than the one included, consult your
transmitter's manual or the manufacturer before operation.

• Never operate your transmitter or vehicle where lightning may
be present.

• Do not operate your vehicle where it could come in contact
with salt water (ocean water or water on salt-covered roads),
contaminated or polluted water. Salt water is very conductive
and highly corrosive, so use caution.

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• Even minimal water contact can reduce the life of your motor if
it has not been certified as water-resistant or waterproof. If the
motor becomes excessively wet, apply very light throttle until
the water is mostly removed from the motor. Running a wet
motor at high speeds may rapidly damage the motor.

• Driving in wet conditions can reduce the life of the motor.
The additional resistance of operating in water causes excess
strain. Alter the gear ratio by using a smaller pinion or larger
spur gear. This will increase torque (and motor life) when
running in mud, deeper puddles, or any wet conditions that will
increase the load on the motor for an extended period of time.

Wet Conditions Maintenance

• Remove the battery pack(s) and dry the contacts. If you have an
air compressor or a can of compressed air, blow out any water
that may be inside the recessed connector housing.

• Remove the tires/wheels from the vehicle and gently rinse the
mud and dirt off with a garden hose. Avoid rinsing the bearings
and transmission.

NOTICE: Never use a pressure washer to clean your vehicle.

• Use an air compressor or a can of compressed air to dry the
vehicle and help remove any water that may have gotten into
small crevices or corners.

• Spray the bearings, drive train, fasteners and other metal parts
with a water-displacing light oil or lubricant. Do not spray the
motor.

• Let the vehicle air dry before you store it. Water (and oil) may
continue to drip for a few hours.

• Increase the frequency of disassembly, inspection and
lubrication of the following:

• Front and rear axle hub assembly bearings.

• All transmission cases, gears and differentials.

• Motor—clean with an aerosol motor cleaner and re-oil the
bushings with lightweight motor oil.

SPECIFICATIONS

Transmitter

Frequency 2.4GHz
Modulation DSM, DSM2, Marine
Battery AA x 4

Servo

Power Supply 4.8V~6V (shared with receiver)
Output Torque 41.66 oz (3 kg-cm)
Operating Speed 0.23sec/60 degrees of travel
Size 55.6 x 18 x 30mm

Electronic Speed Control (ESC)

Input Voltage 6.0–8.4 V
Electric Capacity (FET) Forward 40A/180A
Electric Capacity (FET) Reverse 20A/90A
PWM Frequency 1kHz
BEC Voltage 5V/2A
Size 46.5 x 34 x 28.5mm
Weight 65 g

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1. ECX

Ruckus® 1/10-scale Monster Truck

2. Spektrum™ DX2E Transmitter

3. AA (4) Batteries

4. DYN4113 2A Peak Battery Charger

5. Dynamite
Ni-MH battery (DYN1050EC)

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Speedpack™ 7.2V

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VEHICLE PREPARATIONS

CHARGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY

1. Connect the AC power cord to the power slot on the charger, then
connect the other end of the power cord to an AC power source.

2. The Power LED and Charging LED will turn GREEN when the
charger is connected to the AC power source.

3. Connect the battery pack connector to the charge connector.

4. Press the On/Off button to charge the battery. The Charging LED
turns RED.

5. When the battery pack is fully charged, the Charging LED will turn
GREEN.

6. Press the On/Off button to stop charging. Disconnect the battery
pack connector from the charge connector.

CAUTION: If at any time during the charge process the
battery pack(s) becomes hot to the touch, unplug the

battery immediately and discontinue the charge process.

The vehicle battery charger produces 2000 milliAmps (2 Amps) per
hour. Divide the mAh capacity on the label of a battery by 2000 to
know how long battery charging will require. For example, a fully
discharged 1800mAh battery requires 0.9 hours (54 minutes) to
charge.

INITIAL CHARGE

Your Dynamite peak voltage detection charger includes safety circuit­ry and programming allowing the charger to stop charging after 15
minutes, if it senses any issues that have come up in charging. The
high electrical resistance commonly found in new, unconditioned,
Ni-MH batteries can cause this safety circuit to activate turning the
charger off before a full charging cycle is complete. This is commonly
known as a “false peak” in your battery charge.
Should this occur during your fi rst charge cycle, it does not neces­sarily indicate a failure of either your charger or battery. Instead it
shows that the charger is functioning properly and that the battery is
not yet fully conditioned.
To complete your fi rst full charging cycle in the event of a false peak,
restart the charger by pressing the Start button again. Repeat this
process until the charge cycle continues to charge past 15 minutes.

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It may take as many as 2 to 4 restarts to complete your fi rst one or
two full charge cycles. Once your charger completes a charge cycle
longer than 15 minutes your battery will be fully charged. A typical
fi rst full-charge cycle should run for 45 to 90 minutes, depending on
the self-discharge condition of the battery since it was shipped from
the factory.
Once your battery is properly conditioned through a few full charge
and discharge cycles, you will see normal operation of the charger
by a single press of the start button, followed by a 60 to 90 minute
charge cycle.

CHARGING WARNINGS

WARNING: Failure to exercise caution while using this

product and comply with the following warnings could result
in product malfunction, electrical issues, excessive heat, FIRE, and
ultimately injury and property damage.

• Read all safety precautions and literature prior to use of this
product.

• Never leave the battery and charger unattended during use.

• Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge battery
packs.

• Never attempt to charge dead or damaged batteries.

• Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted.

• Never allow batteries or charger to come into contact with
moisture at any time.

• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places
(recommended between 50–80°F (10–26°C)) or place in direct
sunlight.

• Always use only Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. This charger
cannot charge batteries such as “heavy duty”, “alkaline”,
“mercury” or “lithium” battery.

• Always connect to the charger correctly.

• Always disconnect the battery and charger after charging and let
them cool between charges.

• Always inspect the battery before charging.

• Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if the
product malfunctions.

• Always make sure you know the specifications of the battery to
be charged or discharged to ensure it meets the requirements of
this charger.

• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack
while charging.

• Always end the charging process if the charger or battery
becomes hot to the touch or starts to change form during the
charge process.

• Always charge in a well ventilated area.

INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES

1. Slide the panel open on the bottom of the transmitter.

2. Obey the battery plus (+) and minus (-) diagram in the
transmitter to install 4 AA batteries.

3. Slide the panel closed.

TRANSMITTER BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Never install damaged batteries.

• Never install batteries of mixed types or of different ages in
the transmitter.

• Always remove exhausted batteries.

REMOVING THE VEHICLE BODY

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We recommend using only alkaline AA batteries in the
transmitter, however, it is possible to use rechargeable NiMH
batteries.

CAUTION: If using rechargeable batteries, charge

only rechargeable batteries. Charging non-rechargeable
batteries may cause the batteries to burst, resulting in injury to
persons and/or damage to property.

• Always remove batteries before storing the transmitter.

• Low battery power can result in loss of control of the RC
vehicle.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE

1. Turn the battery clips (A) clockwise to remove the battery strap (B).

2. Install a fully charged battery.

3. Install the battery strap.

4. Turn the battery clips counterclockwise to secure the battery strap.
If desired, you can put foam blocks (ECX2015) in front of the battery

so the weight of the battery increases rear traction or in back of the
battery to increase steering response.

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TRANSMITTER CONTROLS

REVERSE SWITCH

Allows you to change the
direction of steering (ST. REV)
and throttle (TH. REV) controls
(default settings are “N” for
steering and “R” for throttle).

STEERING TRIM

Adjust to make the vehicle
drive straight with no input
at the steering wheel.

THROTTLE TRIM

STEERING RATE

Adjusts the amount the
front wheels move when the
steering wheel is turned left
or right.

STEERING WHEEL

Adjusts the neutral point
of the electronic speed
control.

POWER SWITCH

Power on
or off the
transmitter.

BATTERY LEVEL

INDICATOR

Solid Green: Battery
voltage is good (above
4V).

Flashing Green: Battery
voltage is critically low
(below 4V). Replace
batteries.

CHANGING THE TRAVEL ADJUST SETTINGS

The travel function supports precise endpoint adjustments in
each direction for the steering and throttle channels.

1. Hold the trigger in the full brake position while powering
on the transmitter. The LED flashes rapidly, indicating the
programming mode is active.

2. Throttle End Point: Hold the trigger in the full throttle position.
Turn the TH TRIM knob to adjust the full throttle end point.

3. Brake End Point: Hold the trigger in the full brake position.
Turn the TH TRIM knob to adjust the full brake end point.
Return the trigger to the center position.

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Control steering. Right and
Left steering with ST. REV
Switch on N
(see ST. REV switch).

THROTTLE TRIGGER

Reverse

(when TH.

REV switch
Forward
(when TH.
REV switch on R).

Controls power to motor for forward
or reverse (see TH. REV switch).

4. Left Steering End Point: Hold the steering wheel in the full left
position. Turn the ST TRIM knob to adjust the left end point.

5. Right Steering End Point: Hold the steering wheel in the full
right position. Turn the ST TRIM knob to adjust the right end
point. Return the steering wheel to the center position.

6. Power off the transmitter to save the travel adjust settings.
The minimum Travel is 75%, and the Maximum travel is
150%. The default travel settings are 125% steering and
100% throttle.

Stop

on R).