We recommend that you check and maintain this vehicle after each use. Follow the suggestions below
to help ensure consistent performance of this vehicle.
• Disconnect and remove the batteries from both the vehicle and the radio.
• Inspect the vehicle for any obvious damage.
• Check the gears for wear, loose debris or broken/stripped teeth.
• Check the wheels for tightness. Tighten the wheel nuts if needed.
• Check the chassis for loose screws. Tighten if needed.
• Check the wiring for frayed or damaged wires and/or connectors.
• Check the batteries in the vehicle and in the radio controller for damage. Replace old AA batteries in the radio.
• Keep the chassis clean and free of sand, dust and moisture.
• Make sure the drive-train is free from binding (twisted grass, hair, or string) and clean if necessary.
• Clean the motor if necessary. (Never attempt to disassemble the motor.)
• Clean the body with a soft lint-free cloth.
• Store the vehicle in a clean and dry place out of children's reach. Storage conditions should be dry and cool.
Never expose the vehicle or components to heat or water.
• Check the steering servo for looseness or clicking. This component will wear out over time and may need to
be replaced.
The vehicle does not work at all:
• Be sure the radio and vehicle are both turned on.
• Check for damaged parts/wires/connectors, repair or replace if necessary.
• Be sure the radio has fresh AA batteries and the vehicle has a fully charged battery pack plugged in correctly.
The vehicle runs slowly:
• Vehicle battery is low. Charge the battery pack (after it has time to cool).
• Be sure the vehicle is geared properly and there aren’t any dirty or stripped gears. Be sure the motor
pinion and spur gear are set with correct gear mesh.
• Be sure all moving parts can move freely and clean them if needed.
The throttle works but the steering doesn’t:
• Check if the servo feels jammed, and try centering it gently if it is the case.
• Be sure the servo links are connected and not binding. Be sure the servo isn’t broken and replace if necessary.
It steers, but the throttle doesn’t work:
• Check for damaged drive-train parts.
• Be sure there are charged, or new, batteries in both the vehicle and radio.
The vehicle runs, but it is very noisy:
• Check gear mesh between the spur gear and the motor pinion gear.
• Check if there are stripped and/or dirty gears.
• Check for damaged drive-train parts.
One direction of steering travel greater than the other:
• Set the steering trim to the steering center point.
The battery pack won’t charge:
• Check to see if the battery pack or charger is damaged. Be sure the battery pack hasn’t been
discharged beyond its safe limit.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE:
RIDGEROCK
TROUBLESHOOTING:
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