Force RC EPIDEMIC, MUCKRAKER Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUEL D’UTILISATION

1/8 4WD ELECTRIC TRUGGY

FCES04001

1/8 4WD MONSTER TRUCK

FCES04000

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NOTICE

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

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.

• 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.

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, LLC. 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.

Meaning of Special Language:

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: 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. CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury. NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Water Resistant Vehicle with Waterproof Electronics ....3

Box contents.............................................................................4

Speciﬁ cations ..........................................................................4

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

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

CHARGING WARNINGS ..............................................................4

Removing or Installing The Vehicle Body ...................................5

Installing The Battery In The Vehicle .......................................... 5

Transmitter Controls .................................................................... 6

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

Operation...................................................................................7

When You Are Finished .......................................................... 8

Maintenance ............................................................................ 8

Motor care...................................................................................8

Shock Cleaning............................................................................8

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

Component Speciﬁ cations ..................................................... 10

Electrical Layout .......................................................................... 10

Binding ........................................................................................ 10

Failsafe ........................................................................................10

Recommended Upgrades ............................................................11

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

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

Contact Information.................................................................13

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

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

Replacement Parts .................................................................26

Optional Parts ..........................................................................27

Recommended Tools ...............................................................27

Parts Diagram (Drivetrain) ..................................................... 27

Parts Diagram (Front End) ......................................................28

Parts Diagram (Rear End) ....................................................... 29

Parts Diagram (Center Chassis) ............................................ 30

Parts Diagram (Bodies) ..........................................................31

Shock Parts Diagram ..............................................................31

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WATER-RESISTANT VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS

Your new Force RC Epidemic or Muckraker is equipped with waterproof electronics.

• DO NOT

submerge this product under water for any period of

time. If it is submerged, it may result in damage or loss of function

• DO NOT pour water onto or allow excess water to come in

direct contact with the product.

• DO NOT use this product in wet or moist conditions such as

puddles, mud, and heavy wet or dew-covered grass.

• DO NOT operate this product in heavy rain or snow. In case of excess exposure to water or debris, immediately

remove the component, wipe down the exterior with a soft cloth, and allow it to fully dry before next use.

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. Caution should be taken when using Li-Po batteries in wet conditions.

• Most transmitters are not water-resistant. 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.

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—re-oil the bearings with lightweight motor oil.

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Frequency 2.4GHz Run time 8-10 minutes Compatible Batteries 2 2S or 1-4S LiPo with EC5 connector

SPECIFICATIONS

VEHICLE PREPARATIONS

CHARGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY

Neither a battery or charger are included with your vehicle. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions for a compatible battery and charger of your choice.

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.

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.

• NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED.

• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.

• 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.

BOX CONTENTS

1. Force RC® Epidemic™ Monster Truck (FCES0400) or Muckraker™ Truggy (FCES04001)

2. Force RC

Pistol Grip Transmitter (FCE14000)

3. AA Batteries (4)

4. Dynamite

Electronic Speed Control (ESC) (DYNS2700)

5. Force RC

Receiver (FCE14001)

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REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE VEHICLE BODY

INSTALLING THE BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE

1. Install one or two fully charged batteries into the battery tray.

2. Secure the battery, or batteries, with hook and loop tape.

There is a foam block pre-mounted at the front of the battery tray for maximum rear traction. This can be moved to rear of the battery tray to increase the steering response.

Included optional

body post extension

set–Epidemic MT

ONLY

Single battery installation:

Use battery jumper (DYNC0166).

Double battery installation

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NOR REV

POWER

LED

POWER

G: FULL F: LOW

BIND

ST. TRIM ST. D/RTH. TRIM

NOR REV

OFF

TRANSMITTER CONTROLS

Power Switch

Power ON or OFF the transmitter

Reverse Switch

Allows you to change the direction of steering (ST. REV) and throttle (TH. REV) controls (Ensure proper function with a radio system test)

Steering Wheel

Controls RIGHT and LEFT steering

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

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

Battery Level Indicator

Steering Rate

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

Adjusts the neutral point of the electronic speed control

Steering Trim

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

Throttle Trim

Throttle Trigger

Controls power to the motor for forward or reverse

Stop

Reverse (in TH NOR mode)

Forward (in TH NOR mode)

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NOR REV

POWER

LED

POWER

G: FULL F: LOW

BIND

ST. TRIM ST. D/RTH. TRIM

NOR REV

OFF

LED

POWER

F: LOW

ST. TRIM ST. D/RTH. TRIM

OFF

1. Open the panel on the bottom of the transmitter.

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

3. Close the panel.

We recommend using only alkaline AA batteries in the transmitter.

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.

• Never install damaged batteries.

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

• Always remove exhausted batteries.

• Always remove batteries before storing the transmitter.

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

GETTING STARTED

1. Install the transmitter batteries

2. Power ON the transmitter. 3. Connect the vehicle battery, or batteries, to the ESC

4. Do a test of the transmitter’s control of the vehicle with the vehicle’s wheels off the ground.

5. Start driving slowly, if the vehicle does not go straight, adjust the steering trim buttons on the transmitter.

NOTICE: The ESC will be supplied with 2 EC5 connectors for 2 2S batteries installation. For a single 4 cell battery, a DYNC0166 is installed into 1 of the ESC's EC5 connectors.

• ALWAYS turn on your transmitter before you turn on the receiver in the vehicle. Always power off the receiver before turning your transmitter off.

• ALWAYS operate your vehicle in a wide open area. Operating the vehicle in a small space or indoors can cause overheating at low speeds. Operating at low speed increases heat in the electronic speed control (ESC). Overheating can damage the vehicle and failure may result.

CAUTION: If you stray very far from the stock gearing, you

risk overheating the electronic components (motor, ESC and batteries) when play or bash style driving in heavy grass or muddy conditions. So for play or bash style running with a lot of stop and

go style of driving, use the factory installed smaller pinion gear.

• If high speed runs are what you are after, use the supplied/ optional larger pinion gear. With this gearing, only run on hard smooth surfaces and avoid abrupt starts and stops. A cooldown period between every couple of passes is recommended as well in order to keep the electronic components operating temperatures in check.

CAUTION: When play or bash style driving in heavy

load conditions (such as in thick heavy grass or muddy conditions) or prefer a driving style that encounters a lot of stop and go throttle inputs, DO NOT use the larger optional pinion gear as it with overheat and shorten the life of the electronics.

OPERATION

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WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED

• Prolong motor life by preventing overheating conditions. Overheating results from using a pinion gear that is too large, frequent turns, stops and starts, pushing objects, driving in water and tall grass, and driving continuously up hill.

• Over-temperature protection is installed on the ESC to prevent circuit damage, but cannot protect the motor from driving against heavy resistance.

MOTOR CARE

1. Disconnect the battery, or batteries, from the Electronic Speed Control (ESC)

2. Power OFF the transmitter.

3. Remove the battery, or batteries, from the vehicle. 4. Recharge the battery, or batteries.

POWER

ST. TRIM ST. D/RTH. TRIM

OFF

MAINTENANCE

SHOCK CLEANING

Oil-ﬁ lled shocks will require regular maintenance due to the oil breaking down or getting dirty. This maintenance should be performed after about every 3 to 5 hours of use, depending on the conditions that the vehicle is used in.

• Remove the shock from the vehicle.

• Remove the cap from the shock body and dispose of fluid.

• Disassemble the shock. Clean thoroughly with DYN5505. Dry parts before assembly.

• Re-assemble the shock and refill the shock body with silicone fluid (80 weight recommended).

• Slowly move the shaft and piston up and down to remove air bubbles.

• Move the piston to the midway point of the body and install the cap.

• Wipe off any overflowing fluid.

• When properly filled, the piston should rebound about 3/8 in (9.5mm) after being pushed in fully.

• Re-install the shock on the vehicle.

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Operation LED Status Sound at Power UP

Stop OFF

Motor beeps and green LED blinks with the recognized input voltage/cell count. Example: ‘beep-beep-beep-beep’

designates that a 4s battery is connected. Forward Solid Red Forward (full speed) Solid Red and Green Reverse Solid Red Brake Solid Red Brake (full brake) When maximum brake force is set to 100% Solid Red and Green

ESC FUNCTIONS

Programmable Items

Programmable Value

123456789

1 Running Mode

Forward with Brake

Forward/ Reverse with Brake

Forward

and Reverse 2 Drag Brake Force 0% 5% 10% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 3 Low Voltage Cutoff Non-protection 2.6V/Cell 2.8V/Cell 3.0V/Cell 3.2V/Cell 3.4V/Cell 4 Start Mode (Punch) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9 5 Max Brake Force 25% 50% 75% 100% Disable

The shaded setting is the factory default

Programmable Values

1. Running Mode: In “Forward with Brake” mode, the car can go forward and brake, but cannot go backward, this mode is suitable

for competition; “Forward/Reverse with Brake” mode provides backward function, which is suitable for daily training. Note: “Forward/Reverse with Brake” mode uses “Double-click” method to make the car go backward. When you move the throttle stick from forward zone to backward zone for the ﬁ rst time (The 1st “click”), the ESC begins to brake the motor, the motor speeds down but itis still running, not completely stopped, so the backward action is NOT happened immediately. When the throttle stick is moved to thebackward zone again (The 2nd “click”), if the motor speed is slowed down to zero (i.e. stopped), the backward action will happen. The“Double-Click” method can prevent mistakenly reversing action when the brake function is frequently used in steering. By the way, in the process of braking or reversing, if the throttle stick is moved to forward zone, the motor will run forward at once. “Forward/Reverse” mode uses “Single-click” to make the car go backward. When you move the throttle stick from forward zone to backward zone, the car will go backward immediately. This mode is usually used for the Rock Crawler.

2. Drag Brake Force: Set the amount of drag brake applied at neutral throttle to simulate the slight braking effect of a neutral

brushed motor while coasting.

3. Low Voltage Cut-Off: The function prevents the lithium battery pack from over discharging. The ESC detects the battery’s voltage

at any time, if the voltage is lower than the threshold for 2 seconds, the output power will be cut off, and the red LED ﬂ ashes in such a way: “•-, •-, •-”.

4. Start Mode (Also called “Punch”): Select from “Level1” to “Level9” as you like. Level1 has a very soft start effect, while Level9

has a very aggressive start effect. From Level1 to Level9, the start force is increasing. Please note that if you choose “Level7” to “Level9” mode, you must use good quality battery with powerful discharge ability, otherwise these modes cannot get the burst start effect as you want. If the motor cannot run smoothly (that means the motor is trembling), it may caused by the weak discharge ability of the battery, please choose a better one or a softer gear ratio.

5. Maximum Brake Force: The ESC provides proportional brake function. The brake force is related to the position of the throttle

stick. Maximum brake force refers to the force when the throttle stick is located at the end point of the backward zone. A very large brake force can shorten the brake time, but it may damage the gears. The “Disable” option inhibits the inherent brake function of the speed controller. When this option is selected, the brake function is realized by a traditional mechanical disc-brake system driven by a servo.

Reset All Items To Default Values At any time when the throttle is located in neutral zone (except in the throttle calibration or parameters program process), hold the “SET” key for over 3 seconds, the red LED and green LED will ﬂ ash at the same time , which means each programmable item has be reset to its default value. It needs to be restarted to complete the whole process.

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Transmitter

Frequency 2.4GHz Channels 2 Power supply 4 AA cells

Electronic Speed Control (ESC) DYNS2700

Input Voltage 3-8S LiPo Constant/Peak Current 100A/650A Resistance 0.0005 ohm Programming Port FAN / PRG Port BEC Voltage 6V/5A, Switch mode Size 59.5mm (L) × 48mm (W) × 42mm (H) Weight 173 g

Receiver

Size 37.8mm (L) × 22.5mm (W) × 13mm (H) Weight 5 Grams Voltage 4.5V-6.5V

Servo

Voltage 6.0V~7.4V Output Torque 14 kg-cm @ 6.0V Operating Speed 0.2sec/60 degrees of travel @ 6.0V Size 40mm (L) × 20mm (W) × 38.5mm (H)

Motor

Type 4274 Brushless Turns Kv -- 1600

COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS

BINDING

Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identiﬁ er) code of a single speciﬁ c transmitter. The FCES14000 transmitter and FCES14001 receiver are bound at the factory. If you need to rebind, follow the instructions below.

1. Install the transmitter batteries and power OFF the transmitter.

2. Insert the bind plug into the BIND/CH3 port of the receiver.

3. Connect the battery to the VCC port of the receiver. The two LEDs will flash indicating BIND mode.

4. Press and hold the BIND button on the transmitter, then power ON the transmitter.

5. When the LED on the receiver stops flashing after approximately 5 seconds, the transmitter and receiver are successfully bound.

6. Release the BIND button on the transmitter and remove the BIND plug from the receiver.

FAILSAFE

In the unlikely event that the radio link is lost during use, the receiver will drive the servos to their pre-programmed failsafe positions (normally full brakes and straight steering). If the receiver is turned on prior to turning on the transmitter, the receiver will enter failsafe mode, driving the servos to their preset failsafe positions. When the transmitter is turned on, normal control is resumed. To set failsafe, follow these steps.

1. Power ON the transmitter.

2. Power on the receiver, the LED will light up.

3. Adjust the transmitter’s throttle until the vehicle stops.

4. Press the ”Setting” button on the receiver. The LED will flash for 3 seconds then go off, indicating FAILSAFE is set.

Failsafe must be set every time the system is bound. Binding will reset the failsafe setting.

ELECTRICAL LAYOUT

Included Part # Replacement Part # Description

A DYNS1632 DYNS1632

Motor

B Not included

DYNB3804EC, DYNB3854EC, DYNB3810EC, DYNB3857EC, DYNB3855EC,

14.8V Battery, 15.2V Battery, 7.4V Battery, 15.2V Battery,

7.6V Battery,

C SPMSS6280 SPMSS6280

Steering Servo

D FCES14001 FCES14001

Receiver

E DYNS2700 DYNS2700

Electronic Speed Control (ESC)

E DYNC0166 DYNC0166

EC5 Battery Jumper (use when only one battery is installed)

EC5

EC5EC5

EC5

For correct operation, Channels 1 and 2 must be used as shown in the wiring diagram. The motor can be disconnected from the ESC at the connectors in the wiring.

ON/OFF Switch

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TOUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Part # Description

DYNB3804EC 14.8V 5000mAh 4S 50C LiPo, Hardcase DYNB3854EC 15.2V HV 5000mAh 4S 50C LiPo, Case DYNB3810EC 7.4V 5000mAh 2S 50C LiPo, Hardcase DYNB3857EC HV 15.2V 6500mAh 4S 50C LiPo, Case DYNB3855EC HV 7.6V 5000mAh 2S 50C LiPo, Case DYNC3005 Passport 400W Dual ACDC Touch Charger DYNC2050 Prophet Sport 4 X 100WAC/DC Charger DYNC2025 Prophet Sport Duo 50w x 2AC Charger DYNC3000 Ultra 100W ACDC Touch Charger

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Short Run Time • Battery damaged/not charged

• Motor dirty or brushes worn

• Check/change battery

• Check/clean/replace

Sluggish Action • Bind in drivetrain

• Vehicle battery is not charged

• ESC calibration incorrect

• Clean/adjust

• Replace/recharge

• Recalibrate ESC Controls Reversed • ST. REV or TH. REV • Change switch position Motor/ESC overheat • Running conditions putting a high strain on

the power system

• Avoid overly tall grass and muddy conditions

Doesn’t Operate • Transmitter batteries low

• Transmitter powered off

• ESC powered off

• Vehicle battery is not charged

• Loss of bind

• Replace/recharge

• Power On

• Replace/recharge

• Check for proper transmitter to receiver bind Poor Range • Transmitter batteries low

• Receiver antenna damaged

• Replace/recharge

• Check/repair/replace The system will not

connect

• Transmitter and receiver too near each other

• Transmitter and receiver too near large metal objects (vehicles, etc.)

• Receiver accidentally put in bind mode so receiver is no longer bound

• Move transmitter 8–12 feet (2.4–3.6m) from receiver

• Move away from large metal objects (vehicles, etc.)

• Rebind transmitter and receiver

The receiver goes into failsafe mode a short distance away from the transmitter

• Check the receiver antenna to be sure it is not cut or damaged

• Contact Horizon Product Support

• Make sure receiver antenna is in an antenna tube and is above vehicle

The receiver quits responding during operation

• Low battery voltage

• Loose or damaged wires or connectors between battery and receiver

• Completely recharge battery

• Do a check of the wires and connection between battery and receiver. Repair or replace wires and/or connectors

Receiver loses its bind

• Transmitter accidentally put in bind mode, ending bind to receiver

• Bind transmitter to receiver

RECOMMENDED UPGRADES

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LIMITED WARRANTY

10/15

DATE OF PURCHASE LIMITED WARRANTY

Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original

purchaser that the product purchased (the "Product") will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.

What is Not Covered - This warranty is not transferable and does not

cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii) modi cation of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, (vi) Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations, or (vii) use that violates any applicable laws, rules, or regulations. OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.

Purchaser’s Remedy - Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product(s) involved in a warranty claim. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. Limitation of Liability - HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup,  nal assembly, modi cation or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability. If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of the Product, purchaser is advised to return the Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.

Law - These terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to con ict of law principals). This warranty gives you speci c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice.

WARRANTY SERVICES

Questions, Assistance, and Services - Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you

may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please visit our website at horizonhobby.com, submit an inquiry to productsupport@ horizonhobby.com or call the toll-free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative.

Inspection or Services - If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use the Product in, please use the Horizon Online Service Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility. An Online Service Request is available at http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/_servicecenter_render-service-center. If you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for service. When calling Horizon, you will be asked to provide your complete name, street address, email address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours. When sending product into Horizon, please include your RMA number, a list of the included items, and a brief summary of the problem. A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.

NOTICE: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a LiPo battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support ofﬁ ce. Warranty Requirements- For Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date.

Non-Warranty Service - Should your service not be covered by

warranty, service will be completed and payment will be required without noti cation or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service without noti cation. Service estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with your item submitted for service. Non-warranty service estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight. Horizon accepts money orders and cashier’s checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. By submitting any item to Horizon for service, you are agreeing to Horizon’s Terms and Conditions found on our website http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/_service-center_renderservice-center.

ATTENTION: Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the country of use and ownership. If received, a noncompliant Product will not be serviced. Further, the sender will be responsible for arranging return shipment of the un-serviced Product, through a carrier of the sender’s choice and at the sender’s expense. Horizon will hold non-compliant Product for a period of 60 days from notiﬁ cation, after which it will be discarded.

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FCC Statement:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: Modiﬁ cations to this product will void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

1. This Transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.

FCC ID: A6EFSCMYKQGT006

FCC INFORMATION

CONTACT INFORMATION

Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address

United States of America

Horizon Service Center (Repairs and Repair Requests)

servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/ RequestForm/

1608 Interstate Drive Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA

Horizon Product Support (Product Technical Assistance)

productsupport@horizonhobby.com 877-504-0233

Sales

websales@horizonhobby.com 800-338-4639

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IC INFORMATION

IC: 23866-FCES14000

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS / PIÈCES DE RECHANGE

Item # / Pièce

Part number / Référence

Description

1 DYNS1632 Fuze 1/8 4 Pole Brushless Motor 1600Kv Moteur sans balais Fuze 1/8 4 pôles 1600Kv 2 DYNS2700 Fuze 100A BL WP ESC Fuze 100A BL WP ESC 3 FCES14000 2.4 GHZ Transmitter: Epidemic, Muckraker Émetteur 2,4 GHZ: Epidemic, Muckraker 4 FCES14001 2.4 GHZ Receiver: Epidemic, Muckraker Récepteur 2,4 GHZ: Epidemic, Muckraker 5 FCES44000 Front/Rear Tire Set, Premount (2): Epidemic Ensemble de pneus avant/arrière, prémonté (2): Epidemic 6 FCES44001 Front/Rear Tire Set, Premount (2): Muckraker Ensemble de pneus avant/arrière, prémonté (2): Muckraker 7 FCESS240000 Body, Color: Epidemic Carrosserie, couleur: Epidemic 8 FCESS240002 Body, Color: Muckraker Carrosserie, couleur: Muckraker 9 FCESS240007 Body Mount Set: Epidemic Ensemble de montage de carrosserie: Epidemic 10

FCESS240008

Body Clip Set W/Retainers: All 1/8 Ensemble de clips de carrosserie avec bagues de retenue: Tout

1/8 11 FCESS241000 Chassis Plate, Aluminum: All 1/8 Plaque châssis, aluminium: Tout 1/8 12 FCESS241001 Battery Box: Epidemic, Muckraker Compartiment de batterie: Epidemic, Muckraker 13

FCESS241002

Receiver Box Differential Mount Side Guards: All 1/8 Compartiment de récepteur, montage différentiel, protections

latérales: Tout 1/8 14 FCESS241003 Motor Mount: Epidemic, Muckraker Support moteur : Epidemic, Muckraker 15 FCESS241004 Shock Tower Front/Rear Epidemic, Rear Muckraker Tour d’amortisseur avant/arrière Epidemic, arrière Muckraker 16

FCESS241006

Steering Bellcrank, Center Link and Pivot Screw Set: All1/8

Ensemble de levier de renvoi de direction, maillon central et vis

pivot: Tout 1/8 17 FCESS241007 Steering Post Set: Epidemic, Muckraker Lot de colonnes de direction: Epidemic, Muckraker 18 FCESS241008 Front/Rear Bumper Set: Epidemic Jeu de pare-chocs avant/arrière: Epidemic 19 FCESS241009 Wheelie Bar Set: Epidemic Ensemble de barre de cabré: Epidemic 20 FCESS242000 Differential Housing Set (2): All 1/8 Ensemble de boîtier de différentiel (2): Tout 1/8 21 FCESS242001 Differential Gear & Shaft Set: All 1/8 Ensemble d’arbre et d’engrenage différentiel: Tout 1/8 22 FCESS242002 Front/Rear Gear Box: Epidemic, Muckraker Boîte à engrenage avant/arrière: Epidemic, Muckraker 23 FCESS242003 Front/Rear Ring & Pin Set: Epidemic, Muckraker Jeu d’anneaux et broches avant/arrière: Epidemic, Muckraker 24 FCESS242004 Front/Rear Outdrive Set (2): All 1/8 Ensemble d’arbre extérieur avant/arrière (2): Tout 1/8 25 FCESS242005 Center Outdrive Set (2): All 1/8 Ensemble d’arbre extérieur central (2): Tout 1/8 26 FCESS242006 Outdrive Cup Set (2): All 1/8 Ensemble de coupelle d’arbre extérieur (2): Tout 1/8 27 FCESS242007 Center Differential 49T Spur Gear: All 1/8 Engrenage cylindrique 49T différentiel central: Tout 1/8 28 FCESS242008 Rear Axle (2): Epidemic, Muckraker Essieu arrière (2): Epidemic, Muckraker 29 FCESS242009 Front CV Driveshaft Set (2): All 1/8 Ensemble d’arbre de transmission CV (2): Tout 1/8 30 FCESS242010 Center Driveshaft Set (2): All 1/8 Ensemble d’arbre de transmission central (2): Tout 1/8 31 FCESS242011 Rear Driveshaft Set (2): All 1/8 Ensemble d’arbre de transmission arrière (2): Tout 1/8 32 FCESS242012 Wheel Hex & Nut Set (2): Epidemic Ensemble d’hexagone de roue et d’écrou (2): Epidemic 33

FCESS243001

Shock Set (2): Epidemic Front/Rear, Muckraker Rear Ensemble d’amortisseurs (2): Avant/arrière Epidemic, arrière

Muckraker 34 FCESS243002 Upper Shock Mount Set (2): All 1/8 Ensemble de support d’amortisseur supérieur (2): Tout 1/8 35 FCESS244000 Front Suspension Arm Set: Epidemic, Muckraker Lot de bras de suspension avant: Epidemic, Muckraker 36

FCESS244001

Rear Suspension Arm Hub Set: Epidemic, Muckraker Ensemble de moyeu de bras de suspension arrière: Epidemic,

Muckraker 37 FCESS244002 Front Upright Pillow Ball Set: All 1/8 Ensemble de rotule à coussinet droit avant: Tout 1/8 38

FCESS244003

Camber Link & Tie Rod Set: All 1/8 Ensemble de bras de carrossage et barre d’accouplement: Tout

1/8 39

FCESS244004

Lower Arm Mount & Chassis Brace Set: All 1/8 Ensemble de support de bras inférieur et support de

carrosserie: Tout 1/8 40 FCESS244005 Sway Bar Set: Epidemic, Muckraker

Ensemble de barre stabilisatrice: Epidemic, Muckraker 41 FCESS244006 Hinge Pin Set with Nuts: Epidemic, Muckraker Lot de charnière avec écrous: Epidemic, Muckraker 42 FCESS245000 3mm BH Screw Set: Epidemic, Muckraker Ensemble de vis à tête de bouton 3mm: Epidemic, Muckraker 43 FCESS245001 4mm BH Screw Set: Epidemic, Muckraker Ensemble de vis à tête de bouton 4mm: Epidemic, Muckraker 44 FCESS245002 Flathead Screw Set: Epidemic, Muckraker Ensemble de vis à tête plate: Epidemic, Muckraker 45

FCESS245003

Cap Screw & Nut Set (24pcs): All 1/8 Ensemble de vis de recouvrement et écrous (24 pièces): Tout

1/8 46 FCESS245004 Set Screw Set (24pcs): All 1/8 Ensemble de vis de ﬁ xation (24 pièces): Tout 1/8 47 FCESS246000 Servo Arm, Aluminum 25T: Epidemic, Muckraker Bras de servo, Aluminium 25T: Epidemic, Muckraker 48 FCESS247000 Bearing and Bushing Set (8): Epidemic, Muckraker Ensemble de roulement et bague (8): Epidemic, Muckraker 49 SPMSS6280 S6280 U-T / H-S Digital HV Waterproof Servo Servo numérique étanche S6280 U-T / H-S HV 50

FCESS242014

Differential Rebuild Set: Epidemic, Muckraker Ensemble de reconstruction du différentiel: Epidemic,

Muckraker 51 FCESS244007 Rod End Set: Epidemic, Muckraker Ensemble d’embout de bielle: Epidemic, Muckraker 52

FCESS243003

Shock Cap Set (4): Epidemic, Muckraker Ensemble de capuchons d’amortisseurs (4): Epidemic,

Muckraker

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1.5 mm

2 mm

3 mm

RECOMMENDED TOOLS / OUTILS RECOMMANDÉS

OPTIONAL PARTS / PIÈCES OPTIONNELLES

PARTS DIAGRAM (DRIVETRAIN)

VUE ÉCLATÉE DES PIÈCES (GROUPE MOTOPROPULSEUR)

27 20 50

67 68

Item # /Pièce

Part number / Référence

Description

69 FCESS240001 Body, Clear: Epidemic Carrosserie, transparente: Epidemic 70 FCESS240003 Body, Clear: Muckraker Carrosserie, transparente: Muckraker

DYNC0166 EC5 Battery Jumper Cavalier de batterie EC5

53 FCESS243004 Shock Piston Set (4): Epidemic, Muckraker Ensemble de pistons d’amortisseurs (4): Epidemic, Muckraker 54 FCESS243005 Shock Rebuild Kit: Epidemic, Muckraker Kit de reconstruction d’amortisseur: Epidemic, Muckraker 55 FCESS243006 Front/Rear Shock Shaft Set: Epidemic, Muckraker Lot de bras d’amortisseurs avant/arrière: Epidemic, Muckraker 56

FCESS243007

Front Shock Springs and Retainer Set: Muckraker Ensemble de ressorts d’amortisseur et bague de retenue avant:

Muckraker

FCESS243008

Rear Shock Springs and Retainer Set: Epidemic, Muckraker

Ensemble de ressorts d’amortisseur et bague de retenue

arrière: Epidemic, Muckraker 58 FCESS243009 Front Shock Body Set: Muckraker Ensemble de carrosserie d’amortisseur avant: Muckraker 59

FCESS243010

Shock Body Set: Epidemic Front/Rear, Muckraker Rear only

Ensemble de carrosserie d’amortisseur: Avant/arrière

Epidemic, arrière Muckraker uniquement 60

FCESS243011

Shock Boot and Bladder Set (4): Epidemic, Muckraker Ensemble de soufﬂ et d’amortisseur et poche (4): Epidemic,

Muckraker 61 FCESS240004 Wing Mount, Front Bumper: Muckraker Support d’aile, pare-chocs avant: Muckraker 62 FCESS240005 Wing, Black: Muckraker Aile, noire: Muckraker 63 FCESS240006 Body Mount Set: Muckraker Ensemble de montage de carrosserie: Muckraker 64 FCESS241005 Front Shock Tower: Muckraker Tour d’amortisseur avant: Muckraker 65 FCESS242013 Wheel Hex and Nut Set (2): Muckraker Ensemble d’hexagone de roue et d’écrou (2): Muckraker 66 FCESS243000 Shock Set, Front (2): Muckraker Ensemble d’amortisseurs, avant (2): Muckraker 67 LOSA3572 1.0 Module Pitch Pinion, 12T, 8E, SCTE: Epidemic Module de pignon de pas 1.0, 12T, 8E, SCTE: Epidemic 68 LOSA3573 1.0 Module Pitch Pinion, 13T, 8E, SCTE: Muckraker Module de pignon de pas 1.0, 13T, 8E, SCTE: Muckraker

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PARTS DIAGRAM (FRONT END) /

VUE ÉCLATÉE DES PIÈCES (EXTRÉMITÉS AVANT)

Epidemic MT ONLY (SEULEMENT)

Epidemic MT ONLY

(SEULEMENT)

Epidemic MT ONLY (×2) (SEULEMENT)

Epidemic MT ONLY

(SEULEMENT)

Epidemic MT ONLY (×4) (SEULEMENT)

Muckraker Truggy ONLY (×2) (SEULEMENT)

Muckraker

Truggy ONLY

(SEULEMENT)

Epidemic MT ONLY (SEULEMENT)

Muckraker Truggy ONLY (SEULEMENT)

Epidemic MT ONLY (SEULEMENT) (×4)

Muckraker Truggy ONLY (SEULEMENT) (×4)

Epidemic MT ONLY (SEULEMENT) (×4)

Epidemic MT ONLY

(SEULEMENT) (×4)

Muckraker Truggy ONLY (×4)

(SEULEMENT)

Muckraker Truggy ONLY (SEULEMENT)

40 46

29 46

40 51

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Epidemic MT ONLY

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Muckraker Truggy ONLY (SEULEMENT)

Epidemic MT

ONLY

(SEULEMENT)

Epidemic MT ONLY (×4)

(SEULEMENT)

Muckraker Truggy ONLY (×4)

(SEULEMENT)

Muckraker Truggy ONLY (SEULEMENT) (×4)

Epidemic MT ONLY (SEULEMENT) (×4)

PARTS DIAGRAM (REAR END) /

VUE ÉCLATÉE DES PIÈCES (EXTRÉMITÉS ARRIÈRE)

28 46

48 42

1842

232221

26 48

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Muckraker

Truggy ONLY

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PARTS DIAGRAM (CENTER CHASSIS) /

VUE ÉCLATÉE DES PIÈCES (CHÂSSIS CENTRAL)

1311

4542

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Muckraker Truggy - Front ONLY Avant seulement

Epidemic MT - Front and Rear Avant et Arrière Muckraker - Rear ONLY Arrière seulement

PARTS DIAGRAM (BODIES) / VUE ÉCLATÉE DES PIÈCES (CORPS)

PARTS DIAGRAM (SHOCK ABSORBERS) /

VUE ÉCLATÉE DES PIÈCES (AMORTISSEUR)

6060

56 57

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