HAVE FUN! But please read this first !! We know you will have great fun with your model, but to get the best from your purchase please read this information BEFORE you operate the model. Table of contents Page Warranty 90 Day Component Warranty Not covered by warranty How to claim against your warranty...
Warranty 90 Day Component Warranty We want you to enjoy your purchase, but please read this first! This product is covered by a 90 day component warranty from date of purchase. If any part of the product fails as a result of faulty manufacture during this period then we will repair or replace that part at our discretion.
Transmitter The HPI Transmitter is an advanced controller designed for the beginner to be easy to use and tune. You will need to follow the steps below to ensure you prepare the controller correctly for use and understand the adjustment possi- bilities available.
Safety precautions This product is an authentic radio controlled vehicle (RC vehicle) and it is not a toy. Read and understand this instruction manual thoroughly before running the model. If you are not familiar with RC vehicles, we recommend that you ask someone familiar with RC vehicles for advice.
Driving Driving an R/C car can be very difficult to master but here are some basic tips to help you to understand how to use it before you have your first attempt • Drive the vehicle in a very large space, especially until you get the feel of driving the product. •...
Installing the battery pack You need to insert the battery pack in the Once fastened and secured please connect open section for the battery. Use the strap provided the battery plug into the speed controller plug to place on top of the battery and then use the 2 noting correct polarity.
Turning off the power Turn off receiver first and then turn off transmitter. If you switch off the transmitter first before the R/C car, you may lose control of the R/C car. • Turn off the receiver switch. • Turn off the transmitter switch and lower the aerial. •...
Tuning Your HPI R/C vehicle can be customised to enhance speed and performance. Simple adjustments and easily main- tained settings will assure optimum operation and performance. When making adjustments, do so only in small incre- ments and always check for other parts of the vehicle that are affected. Many aftermarket options are available to make your HPI R/C vehicle faster and stronger.
Pinion and Spur Gear Meshing The pinion is the gear that is attached to the motor and the spur gear is attached to the drive train of the car. These work together to make the transmission turn and drive the car. These parts will need to be correctly spaced together (meshed) to make sure excessive wear does not occur.
Parts Listing Part No Description 105503 MAIN CHASSIS/GEAR BOX SET 105504 ALUMINUM CENTER DRIVE SHAFT/MOTOR MOUNT SET 105505 HPI SM-2 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 105506 HPI 21 TURN MOTOR 105507 HPI SM-1 MICRO SERVO 105508 HARDWARE SET (RECON) 105509 COMPLETE DIFFERENTIAL/PINION GEAR 105510 SHOCK TOWER/BODY POST/TOP DECK SET 105511...
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