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f) Connecting the Drive Battery to the Speed Controller
Switchoffthespeedcontrollerrst(switchposition"OFF").
The on/off switch is at the top of the chassis, right next to
thesteeringservo,seegureontheright.
Next to the on/off switch (A), there is the setup button (B)
that is used for programming (see chapter 10).
Then switch on the transmitter if you haven't done so yet
(see chapter 9. c) and d).
To prevent sudden start-up of the wheels and therefore uncontrolled starting of the model (e.g. if the trim-
ming for the drive is maladjusted), place the model vehicle on a suitable support (or starting box), so that
the wheels can turn freely in case of an error.
Do not reach into the drive. Do not hold the wheels.
Now connect the drive battery to the speed controller. Ensure correct polarity (red cable = plus/+, black cable = mi-
nus/-). Do not apply any force when connecting the battery plug to the connection of the speed controller.
Make sure that the cables do not get into the drive of the vehicle or the steering mechanics. Use cable binders for
fastening if required.
g) Switching on the Speed Controller
Turnonthespeedcontroller(switchto"ON";seegureinchapter9.f).Thenwaitforafewseconds(leavethethrottle/
brake lever on the transmitter in the neutral position; do not move it).
If the vehicle drive starts although the throttle/brake on the transmitter is in the neutral position, then adjust
the trim on the transmitter until the motor stops.
Ifthetrimmingpathisinsufcient,theneutralpositionmustbeprogrammed,seechapter10.a).
Now check the drive and steering functions of the vehicle.
For programming the speed controller, please observe chapter 10. b).
Important!
If a LiPo battery is used as a drive battery, check the basic settings of the speed controller for whether
undervoltage protection is activated (usually 3.0 V/cell). With the undervoltage recognition deactivated, the
LiPo battery will suffer deep discharge and be destroyed.
If a NiMH drive battery is used, switch off undervoltage recognition or set it to a lower value than for LiPo
batteries, see chapter 10. b).
The LED at the speed controller goes out in the neutral position or is lit in red when driving forward and backwards. At
forward driving and full throttle, a green LED will light up additionally. If you have set the maximum brake force (chapter
10. b), function #5) to 100%, the green LED will light up as well at "full braking".
h) Attaching and Fastening the Car Body
Put the car body onto the supports and secure them each with the safety clips.