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1/18-scale
Monster truck
ecX8300 | ecX8300oMP
ecX8400 | ecX8400oMP
InstructIon Manual
BedIenungsanleItung
Manuel d'utIlIsatIon
Manuale
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Congratulations on your purchase of the ECX
Monster Truck. This 1/18-scale model introduces you to
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Kauf des ECX
Monster Truck. Dieses 1/18 Scale Model öffnet Ihnen
Nous vous félicitons pour l'achat du ECX
Monster Truck. Ce modèle 1/18 vous introduit au sport
Congratulazioni per l'acquisto di questo Smash
Monster Truck. Questa vettura in scala 1/18 vi introdurrà
Smash
TM
TM
the sport of RC driving.
Smash
TM
TM
die Welt des RC Car Sports.
Smash
TM
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de la conduite RC.
ECX
TM
nel mondo dei modelli RC.
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- Page 1 ™ 1/18-scale Congratulations on your purchase of the ECX Smash Monster Truck. This 1/18-scale model introduces you to Monster truck the sport of RC driving. ecX8300 | ecX8300oMP Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Kauf des ECX Smash ecX8400 | ecX8400oMP Monster Truck. Dieses 1/18 Scale Model öffnet Ihnen die Welt des RC Car Sports.
- Page 2 NOTICE 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.8V ~ 8.4V Modulation Electric Capacity (FET) Forward 26A/700A Battery AA x 8 Electric Capacity (FET) Reverse 13A/350A PWM Frequency 1kHz Servo BEC Voltage 5V/1A Power Supply 4.8V~6V Size 45.7mm (L) x 39.2mm (W) x 20,9mm (H) Output Torque 23.6 oz-in @6.0V (1.7kg-cm) Weight 34 g 18.1 oz-in @4.8V (1.3kg-cm) Operating Speed 0.24sec/60 degrees @6.0V 0.30sec/60 degrees @4.8V Size 22.5mm (L) x 11.5mm (W) x 26mm (H) COMPONENTS 1. ECX™ Smash™ 1/18-scale Monster Truck 2. Transmitter 3. AA Batteries (12) -
Page 4: Vehicle Preparations
VEhICLE PREPARATIONS INSTALLING ANTENNA TUbE ANd bOdy 1. Body Clips (ECX8323) 2. Antenna (ECX1087) 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 8 AA batteries. 3. Slide the panel closed. We recommend using only alkaline AA batteries in the transmitter. CAUTION: If using rechargeable batteries, charge only rechargeable batteries. -
Page 5: Transmitter Controls
TRANSMITTER CONTROLS reverse sWItch st. d/r Adjusts the amount the front wheels move when turned left Allows you to change the direction of or right (Steering steering (ST. REV) and throttle (TH. REV) Dual Rate) controls. (Default settings are Normal for steering and Reverse for throttle) throttle trIM PoWer sWItch... -
Page 6: Installing Vehicle Battery Holder
INSTALLING VEhICLE bATTERy hOLdER 1. Obey the battery plus (+) and minus (-) diagram in the battery holder to install 4 AA batteries. 2. Remove the clip and raise the battery hold down. 3. Install the battery box. 4. Lower the battery hold down and reinstall the clip. 5. Connect the battery box to the Receiver/ESC unit. GETTING STARTEd 1. Power on the transmitter. 3. Do a test of the transmitter’s control of the vehicle with the vehicle’s wheels off the ground. -
Page 7: When You Are Finished
WhEN yOU ARE fINIShEd 1. Power off the vehicle. 3. Disconnect the battery box from the ESC/Receiver unit. 2. Power off the transmitter. 4. Remove the battery box from the vehicle. OPERATION • ALWAYS turn on your transmitter before you turn on the receiver in the vehicle. Always turn 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. -
Page 8: Resetting The Esc
MAINTENANCE Your ECX Smash Monster Truck needs periodic maintenance and 3. Screws can come loose over time and need to be retightened. For cleaning to keep performing at its optimal level. screws fastening into plastic parts, make sure they fit snugly but are not over tightened, which could cause the plastic to strip out. -
Page 9: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUbLEShOOTING GUIdE Problem Possible Cause Solution • Vehicle batteries damaged/low voltage • Check/change AA batteries Short Run Time • Motor dirty or brushes worn • Check/clean/replace the motor • Motor dirty or brushes worn • Check/clean/replace the motor Sluggish Action • Bind in drivetrain • Clean/adjust the gear mesh between the spur and pinion gears • Vehicle batteries have low voltage • Replace AA vehicle batteries Controls Reversed • ST. REV or TH. REV • Change switch position on the transmitter Motor/ESC overheat • Bind in drivetrain • Clean/adjust the gear mesh between the spur and pinion gears • Transmitter batteries low • Replace/recharge • Transmitter powered off • Power On Doesn’t Operate • ESC powered off • Power On • AA batteries have low voltage • Replace the vehicle AA batteries • Transmitter batteries low • Replace/recharge • Transmitter antenna is damaged or loose • Check/tighten Poor Range... -
Page 10: Contact Information
PARTS dIAGRAM | ExPLOSIONSZEIChNUNG | VUE éCLATéE dES PIECES | ESPLOSO dEL MOdELLO CON REfERENZA PEZZI 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42... - Page 11 PARTS dIAGRAM | ExPLOSIONSZEIChNUNG | VUE éCLATéE dES PIECES | ESPLOSO dEL MOdELLO CON REfERENZA PEZZI 3,4,5...
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Page 12: Parts List
PARTS dIAGRAM | ExPLOSIONSZEIChNUNG | VUE éCLATéE dES PIECES | ESPLOSO dEL MOdELLO CON REfERENZA PEZZI PARTS LIST | ERSATZTEILE | PIèCES dE REChANGE | PEZZI dI RICAMbIO Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione ECX8150 Transmitter Radio: Smash Sender: Smash Emetteur: Smash Trasmettitore: Smash ECX8151 Transmitter Replacement... - Page 13 PARTS LIST | ERSATZTEILE | PIèCES dE REChANGE | PEZZI dI RICAMbIO Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione ECX8311 Wheel Nut & Drive Pin Set: Radmutter & Mitnehmer Set: Ecrou de roue avec goupille: Set pin e dado fissaggio Smash Smash Smash ruote: Smash ECX8312 Transmission Set: Smash Getriebe Set: Smash Transmission: Smash Set trasmissione: Smash...
- Page 14 ECX8300, ECX8300OMP | ECX8400, ECX8400OMP www.ecxrc.com © 2011 Horizon Hobby, Inc. ECX and Smash are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. Created 10/2011 34369...
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