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Duratrax Warhead User Manual

Duratrax Warhead
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Duratrax Warhead Specifications

General IconGeneral
Scale1/10
Drive4WD
Radio2.4GHz
TerrainOff-Road
Battery TypeNiMH

Summary

YOU WILL NEED

SPARE GLOW PLUGS

Essential spare parts for engine ignition and maintenance.

AFTER RUN OIL

Protects engine components from rust and enhances performance after use.

FUEL FILLER BOTTLE

Container for safely and conveniently filling the fuel tank.

20% O'DONNELL FUEL

Specifies the recommended fuel type and blend for the model engine.

GLOW STARTER

Device used to heat the glow plug for engine ignition.

WRENCH

Tool for tightening or loosening nuts and bolts during assembly and maintenance.

PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVER

Tool for driving Phillips head screws.

ENGINE TUNING SCREWDRIVER

Specialized screwdriver for adjusting engine carburetor needles.

ALKALINE BATTERIES

Power source for the radio transmitter and receiver.

ADDITIONAL AIR FILTER OIL

Used to maintain the air filter's effectiveness in preventing dirt entry.

PLIERS

Tool for gripping, bending, and cutting, useful for various assembly tasks.

THINGS TO KNOW

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Crucial guidelines for safe operation and prevention of injury or damage.

SPECIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION CHANGES

Disclaimer regarding potential manual modifications.

WARRANTY

Details DuraTrax's 90-day warranty for material and workmanship defects.

STRESS-TECH™ PARTS GUARANTEE

Offers free replacement for broken Stress-Tech plastic parts within 12 months.

REPAIR SERVICE

Information on obtaining repair services for the Warhead model.

FINISHING THE WARHEAD

TRANSMITTER PREPARATION

Steps for installing batteries and preparing the radio transmitter.

RECEIVER BATTERY INSTALLATION

Instructions for installing batteries into the vehicle's receiver.

RADIO SYSTEM CHECK

BODY INSTALLATION

Guidance on attaching the model's body to the chassis.

ENGINE TUNING GUIDE

FUELING THE WARHEAD

Instructions on proper fueling and considerations for starting the engine.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Step-by-step guide for successfully starting the model's engine.

FIXING A FLOODED ENGINE

Troubleshooting steps for an engine that is flooded and difficult to start.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Recommended method for safely shutting down the model's engine.

BREAK IN PROCEDURE

SOME THINGS TO REMEMBER DURING BREAK-IN

Key considerations and tips for the engine break-in process.

TANK 1

Instructions for the first fuel tank run, emphasizing rich settings for lubrication.

TANK 2

Guidance for the second fuel tank run, slightly leaning the high-speed needle.

TANK 3

Instructions for the third fuel tank run, continuing to lean the high-speed needle.

TANK 4

Guidance for the fourth fuel tank run, further leaning the high-speed needle.

TANK 5

Instructions for the fifth fuel tank run, concluding break-in and preparing for tuning.

TUNING TIPS

Advice on adjusting engine needles for optimal performance after break-in.

ENGINE CARE

Recommendations for maintaining the engine and preventing corrosion.

10 WAYS TO ENSURE LONG LIFE FROM YOUR ENGINE

Practices for maximizing engine lifespan and performance.

GENERAL INFORMATION

GLOW PLUG

Information on glow plug function, testing, replacement, and recommended types.

AIR FILTER

Details on air filter maintenance, cleaning, re-oiling, and replacement.

FUEL

Guidance on fuel type, proper storage, and potential issues with fuel quality.

FUEL SYSTEM

Explanation of fuel line function, leak detection, and engine surging symptoms.

OVERHEATING

Explanation of engine overheating causes and methods for temperature monitoring.

STARTER BOX

Information on starter box compatibility for engine ignition.

MAINTENANCE TIPS

BEFORE EACH RUN

Checklist of essential inspections before operating the vehicle.

AFTER EACH RUN

Recommended procedures for cleaning and basic checks post-operation.

AFTER EVERY 10 RUNS

Specific maintenance tasks for bearings, shocks, and gears.

TUNING GUIDE

General advice on tuning suspension and alignment for optimal handling.

2-SPEED ADJUSTMENT

Instructions for adjusting the transmission's two-speed shifting point.

CAMBER

TOE-IN AND TOE-OUT

Explanation of how toe adjustments affect stability and steering cornering.

ROLL CENTER ADJUSTMENT

Guidance on adjusting roll center for different traction surface conditions.

SLIPPER ADJUSTMENT

Instructions for setting the slipper clutch to protect gears and control traction.

SHOCK OILS AND SHOCK SPRINGS

SHOCK PRELOAD/RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

How to adjust shock preload collars to change vehicle ride height.

SHOCK POSITION (UP AND DOWN)

Adjusting shock mounting positions to influence overall ride height.

FRONT SHOCK ADJUSTMENT (IN AND OUT)

Tuning front shocks for steering response and bump handling.

REAR SHOCK ADJUSTMENT (IN AND OUT)

Tuning rear shocks for traction and cornering stability.

DIFFERENTIAL OIL/GREASE

Information on differential tuning via different oil viscosities.

ACKERMAN

Adjusting steering geometry for optimal cornering performance.

MAINTENANCE GUIDE

DIFFERENTIAL

Instructions for assembling and filling the model's differential with oil or grease.

FRONT SUSPENSION

REAR SUSPENSION

CHASSIS ASSEMBLY

CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Steps for assembling the vehicle's clutch mechanism.

ENGINE MOUNT

GEAR MESH

Instructions for setting the correct gear mesh between engine and transmission.

SHOCK TOWER & MOUNT

SHOCKS

RADIO GEAR

SHIFT SERVO

Instructions for installing and connecting the transmission shift servo.

RECEIVER AND BATTERY BOX

Information on mounting the receiver and battery housing.

BELLCRANKS/SERVO SAVER

THROTTLE/BRAKE SERVO

Instructions for connecting the throttle and brake servo linkage.

STEERING SERVO

Instructions for connecting the steering servo linkage.

TRANSMISSION

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING

THE ENGINE STARTS

Troubleshooting flow chart for issues when the engine starts.

THE ENGINE DOES NOT START

Troubleshooting flow chart for issues when the engine fails to start.

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