Vaterra Rock Crawler Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 5)

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.

» 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

» Drain any water that has collected in the tires by

spinning them at high speed. With the body removed,

place the vehicle upside down and pull full throttle for

a few short bursts until the water has been removed.

cauTion: Always keep hands, ﬁngers, tools and any

loose or hanging objects away from rotating parts when

performing the above drying technique.

» 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 o 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. 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 dierentials.

• Motor—clean with an aerosol motor cleaner and

re-oil the bearings with lightweight motor oil.

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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),

servo(s) and receiver 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 to fol-

low 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.

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