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Duratrax WarHead EVO Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 ® ™ ™ ASSEMBL Y AND OPERA TION MANU ASSEMBL Y AND OPERA TION MANU .duratrax.com .duratrax.com .warheadmt.com .warheadmt.com...
  • Page 2 ITEMS ITEMS INCLUDED INCLUDED The following items are included in the box. Chassis Body (Not Shown) Body Clips (Qty 8) Decal Sheet (Not Shown) Transmitter Transmitter Antenna Transmitter Flag (Not Shown) Air Filter Oil (Qty 2) Receiver Antenna Tube (Not Shown) 1.5 mm Hex Wrench 2.0 mm Hex Wrench 2.5 mm Hex Wrench...

  • Page 3: Warranty

    ARANTEE DESCRIPTION CHANGES ARANTEE All pictures, descriptions and specifications We have engineered the Warhead EVO to found in this instruction manual are subject take the rough and tumble abuse that to change without notice. DuraTrax maintains makes R/C trucks fun. We are so confident...

  • Page 4: Transmitter Preparation

    FINISHING FINISHING ARHEAD EV ARHEAD EV 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 red light glows steady, turn off the transmitter.

  • Page 5: Receiver Antenna Installation

    RECEIVER ANTENNA INSTALLATION • Uncoil and straighten the antenna wire. • Route the receiver antenna wire through the antenna tube. • Install the tube into the antenna mount. DO NOT CUT ANTENNA WIRE! OIL THE AIR FILTER • Remove the air filter cap and foam element. •...
  • Page 6 • Push the trigger and roll the truck to make sure the brakes are applied. • To shift the Warhead EVO from forward to reverse, flip the toggle switch to the opposite position. • IMPORTANT! Before shifting from forward to reverse or reverse to forward, bring the truck to a complete stop.
  • Page 7 This should be done over the first 5 tanks of fuel. time you run your Warhead EVO.

  • Page 8: Tuning Tips

    TANK 1 “Run-on” is when the engine does not drop back down to Your first tank of fuel should be running the Warhead EVO idle after the trigger on the transmitter is released. To correct at a very rich needle valve setting. This allows the fuel to...
  • Page 9 The only real way to test a glow plug is to replace it. Make sure you have a spare plug or two on hand every time that you run the Warhead EVO. We recommend the DuraTrax Gold Plug (DTXG3005).

  • Page 10: Maintenance Tips

    1/8th of a turn counter clockwise (looser). 3. Make sure the servo saver is free moving and does not bind. To make the Warhead EVO shift later, adjust the set screw This will help prevent stripping of the servo during running.
  • Page 11 Rear toe-in increases the amount of traction in the rear, ROLL CENTER ADJUSTMENT but decreases steering. Decreasing rear toe-in will increase steering, but will give less rear traction. the Warhead EVO can be set at 2° or 3° toe-in by repositioning the screws. SLIPPER ADJUSTMENT The slipper clutch is designed to help prevent gear damage during jumping and to control traction when accelerating.
  • Page 12 Many different combinations can be used between the shock oils and shock springs. Some basic guidelines when setting up the Warhead EVO are that if the rear end is stiff it will give the truck more steering and have less rear traction. Stiffening the front will result in less steering and more rear traction.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    GUIDE GUIDE DIFFERENTIAL The following section is provided to help you with maintenance and repairs to your Warhead EVO. Pay extra attention to the notes and tips for proper assembly. Make sure the bearings are fully seated on the differential case.

  • Page 14: Front Suspension

    Thread the turnbuckle FRONT SUSPENSION into the upper suspension arms equally. Adjust to desired camber after assembly is complete. Use threadlock on set screw. The knuckle arm extension Make sure the knuckles plate (159) mounts to the turn without resistance. bottom of the knuckle arm (29).

  • Page 15: Rear Suspension

    REAR SUSPENSION Thread the turnbuckle into the upper suspension arms equally. Adjust to desired camber after assembly is complete. Use threadlock on set screw. The turnbuckle has left- and right-hand threads. Be sure to note this during assembly and assemble so the turnbuckles are oriented the same on both sides of the truck.

  • Page 16: Chassis Assembly

    CHASSIS ASSEMBLY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Position as shown. The trailing edge is shaped differently.

  • Page 17: Engine Mount

    ENGINE MOUNT USE THREADLOCK ON ALL SCREWS. GEAR MESH Adjust the gear mesh so you can just feel a little bit of play. Too tight, and the gears will wear prematurely. Too loose, and the gears will strip.
  • Page 18 SHOCK TOWER & MOUNT...
  • Page 19 SHOCKS Apply a generous amount of shock oil to the shock shaft assembly before installing into the O-ring assembly. If the shock shaft is scratched, it will prematurely wear the shock shaft O-rings, causing leaks. Make sure not to thread the shock ball end (110) too far onto the shock shaft.

  • Page 20: Radio Gear

    RADIO GEAR SHIFT SERVO When adjusting the shift linkage, make sure the shift lever will move completely in and out. Roll the wheels to be sure you have full engagement. The truck should roll smoothly without any “clicking” noise. USE THREADLOCK ON ALL SET SCREWS.

  • Page 21: Steering Servo

    THROTTLE/BRAKE SERVO Make sure the bellcrank posts (78) key into the radio tray (79) and front chassis skid plate (5). To prevent servo damage, do not overtighten. If in doubt, set it loose. The ends of the steering drag link (71) should sweep rearward.

  • Page 23: Engine Troubleshooting

    ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING The Engine Starts Does it run It should be continuously? ready to go. Is the high speed needle Does the engine setting 3-1/2 to Clear the quit when the Is fuel getting Replace the 3-3/4 turns out engine glow plug clip to the engine? glow plug.
  • Page 24 ULTIMATE FLYWHEEL WRENCH DTXR1105 FAILSAFE UNIT DTXM4000 CAMBER GAUGE DTXR1145 PIT TECH THREADLOCKER DTXR2010 UNIVERSAL STARTER BOX DTXP5701 STREET TRAC TIRES DTXC5260 Visit our website at www.duratrax.com for more exciting products from DuraTrax! Copyright © 2006 V1.0 DTXZ1087 for DTXD69**...

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