RIDGEAOCK
REGULAR MAINTENANCE:
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
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.
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