Duratrax Nitro Evader ST DTXD62 User manual

RTR ASSEMBLY
Note: For more detailed instructions, refer to page 4 of
the assembly and operation manual.
RUNNING THE NITRO EVADER™
1. Install the included “C”
size battery into the included
glow starter.
2. Add fuel to the fuel tank using the included fuel bottle.
3. Turn the transmitter “on” and check that the battery
indicator light is on. If the battery indicator light is not “on”
or is blinking, you need to change your transmitter
batteries before running your Nitro Evader.
4. Turn on the Nitro Evader.
5. Make sure the throttle opens all the way when the
throttle is applied on the transmitter.Make sure the brakes
work adequately when the trigger is pushed forward.
6.Make sure the front wheels of the Nitro Evader move left
and right correctly when the transmitter wheel is turned.
STEERING
TRIM
THROTTLE
TRIM
ADJUSTABLE
STEERING
RATE
Squeeze for
forward
Push for
brake
IMPORTANT: Read the instructions and watch the video for further details
on running and maintaining your new DuraTrax
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vehicle.
2.Install (8) “AA”batteries into
the transmitter. Check to make
sure the red power light glows
when the transmitter is on.
3. Install the receiver
antenna tube. Secure the
excess wire to the tube
using tape. DO NOT CUT
THE ANTENNA WIRE.
4.Install (4)“AA”batteries into the
receiver battery holder.
5. Decal and install the body.
1. Install the transmitter
antenna into the transmitter.
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7. To make your Nitro Evader drive in a straight line, you
may need to adjust the steering trim knob located on the
transmitter. Rotate the adjustable steering rate knob to
increase or decrease the steering travel. When first
learning to drive, adjust for less steering travel. As you get
to be a better driver, adjust for more steering travel.
8. Prime the Engine (when cold) - Wrap you finger with a
shop towel and place it over the tuned pipe's exhaust exit.
Pull the recoil gently until you can see fuel reach the
carburetor (looking through the fuel tubing). Note: The
engine should not require priming when hot unless you
have ran out of fuel).
9. Attach the glow starter to the glow plug.
10. Start the engine by pulling the recoil.Use short, quick
pulls.DO NOT pull the recoil starter’s string to the end.You
only need 10-12 inches of pull to start the engine.
11. To stop the engine, pinch the fuel line that runs from
the fuel tank to the carburetor. The engine should quit
within a few seconds.
12.Maintain your Nitro Evader after each run to help prevent
damage to your kit. Refer to the assembly and operation
manual, pages 11,12, and 19, for detailed maintenance tips.
BREAK-IN GUIDELINES:
Important: If this is the first time running the DTX 18
engine, please follow these guidelines for proper break-in.
For a more detailed explanation, please refer to pages 9
and 10 of the assembly and operation manual.
1.Adjust the high-speed needle 2 turns out from fully closed.
2. Run with the body off and on a smooth surface.
3. Tanks 1-2: Run the truck at varying speeds. The
engine will sound “rich”and “blubbery”and may stall often.
This is is normal.
4. Tanks 3-5: For each additional tank, turn in the high
speed needle valve 1/8th turn.With each tank, the engine
will run faster, idle more reliably, and accelerate quicker.
Important! Check the temperature of the engine during
each run (described on page 10 of the manual). If the
temp is too high, turn the high-speed needle out (counter-
clockwise).
After tank 5 your engine should be running close to peak
performance. At this point, install the body and go to the
track! Note: The DTX engine is designed to racing
tolerances and will continue to perform better and run
cooler as you race your truck! We have found that under
normal circumstances, the final high-speed needle setting
(after about 10 tanks) will be approximately 1-1/4 to 1-3/8
turns out.
DTXZ1076 for DTXD62**
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