DURATRAX Vendetta Manual
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1. 1 The broken part must be included J 2 The part number and description of the broken part Copy of your dated invoice or purchase receipt J 4 Your name phone number and shipping address REPAIR SERVICE Repair service is available anytime e After the 90 day warranty you can still have your Vendetta repaired for a small charge by the experts at Duralrax s authorized repair facility Hobby Services To speed up the repair process please follow the instructions listed below 1 Under most circumstances return the ENTIRE vehicle The exception would be sending in a Stress Tech part See the instructions under the Stress Tech Guarantee 1 2 Make sure the transmitter is turned off and all of the batteries are removed 1 3 Send written instructions which include list of all items returned a THOROUGH explanation of the problem the service needed and your phone number during the day If you expect the repair to be covered under warranty be sure to include a proof of date of purchase your store receipt or purchase invoice FINISHING THE VENDETTA TRANSMITTER PREPARATION e Install eight AA batteries into transmitter making sure the polarity is correct Insert the antenna into the top of the transmitter and tighten e Turn the transmitter and check the battery light If the red light glows steady turn off the transmitter If the red light blinks the batter2. ITEMS INCLUDED P DTXRO124 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVER The following items are included in the box Chassis Bodv Decal Sheet Not Shown Transmitter Transmitter Antenna Transmitter Flag Not Shown Receiver Antenna Tube with Antenna Cap Not Shown Shock Spring Clips Not Shown Batteries Qty 8 Instruction Manual Not Shown Exploded View Parts Listing Not Shown Extra Servo Saver Adapters for Hitec JR Not Shown PLIERS DTXRO300 THINGS TO KNOW SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When the safety precautions are followed the Vendetta will provide years of enjoyment Use care and good sense at all times when operating this radio controlled buggy Failure to use this vehicle in a safe sensible manner can result in injury or damage to property You and you alone must insure that the instructions are carefully followed and all safety precautions are obeyed e Do not operate the Vendetta near people Spectators should be behind the driver or at a safe distance away from the vehicle e Water can cause the electronics to short out and can cause permanent damage e Always turn on transmitter before turning on the receiver Fully extend the transmitter antenna before operating your vehicle Before turning on your radio system check to make sure that no one else is running on the same frequency CHARGING PRECAUTIONS Never leave the charger unattended during charging e
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4. the chassis AFTER EACH RUN Clean any large globs of dirt or debris from the chassis and moving parts e Check for any broken or damaged parts This way parts may be replaced before the next run Disconnect and remove the battery from the chassis e Check for any broken or damaged parts This way parts may be replaced before the next run AFTER EVERY 10 RUNS e Check to make sure that the bearings are free of dirt and debris and roll smoothly e Check the shocks for oil leakage Inspect the shaft and O rings for wear and damage Replace if necessary A shock shaft with scratches you can feel with a fingernail should be replaced Check the tires to make sure they are still properly glued to the wheels TUNING GUIDE When tuning the Vendetta make sure that you have equal lengths from one side to the other on the shocks and upper rods Also make sure to have the shock pre load adjusters at the same setting from left to right They do not have to be the same front to rear RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The ride height of the Vendetta is easily adjusted by using the included pre load spacers To increase the ride height of the Vendetta install a pre load spacer onto each of the shock bodies between the spring and the shock cap The more pre load clips you install more ride height you will achieve Make sure you install the same amount of pre load clips from side to side To lower the ride height of the Vendetta rem
5. Clip i apo avoue al ta ha shock shaft baloe tha shock assembly This alo prevent amack shaft fram fearing Orga A O Ring 92 4 1 5 mm E Clip Apply a small amount of ta the shock shaft balore insarfing inte tha shock assets This will alp pravant the shock shaft fram fearing ma O nngs Rear Shocks E Long Front Shocks gt Short L X2 Completely AN the Bicis d Hu shack mi E work dh ani doan fo rara v naf push fhe piston our af the shock ol Siowiy mn E oon 8 2 Rear Shocks IMMA N A U i M d 21 Rear Shocks m Adjust the ride height using the shock spring clip Front Shocks 22 Sm I Ao sua servos mounhng Es wall haw fa he famine off ta if n fur chassis a sharp hobby knife a par af Loxan scissors Ha carta nat ta damage he servo case E Standard Servo 2 Fhoreaghty cian Me chassis amd Se ro case cod road SOT dape 23 25 4 2 6x10 mm S T Screw 26 Pit Tech Mini Car Stand DTXC2361 DTXC2362 DTXC2363 DTXC2364 AC DC Piranha Digital Charger DTXP4005 Long Nose Pliers 6 cell NIMH Battery DTXRO300 DTXC2195 Mini Ramp Portable Jump DTXC2374
6. Ifthe battery or the charger become at any time disconnect the battery from the charger immediately Failure to do SO could cause permanent damage to the charger and battery and may cause bodily harm e Do not allow water or moisture in contact with the charger e Do not place the charger on or near flammable object during use Only charge 6 cell 2 3A size batteries e Keep out of the reach of children Avoid running the buggy in cold weather The plastic and metal parts can become brittle at low temperatures In addition grease and oil become thick causing premature wear and poor performance SPECIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION CHANGES All pictures descriptions and specifications found in this instruction manual are subject to change without notice Dura Trax maintains no responsibility for inadvertent errors in this manual Visit www duratrax com for the latest updates and information for your model WARRANTY e Dura Tax guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase DuraTrax will warranty this kit for 90 days after the purchase date DuraTrax will repair or replace at no charge the incorrectly made part e sure you save the receipt or invoice you were given when you bought your model It is your proof of purchase and we must see it before we can honor the warranty Further DuraTrax reserves the right to change or modify this warranty w
7. ies are low and should be RECEIVER BATTERY INSTALLATION Plug in the included wall charger 3 Hour Attach the included 6 cell 7 2V battery to the charger Charger e When the battery is fully discharged it should take 3 hours to fully charge A half charged battery 1 1 2 hours etc e CAUTION If the battery becomes hot to the touch disconnect it from charger RECEIVER INSTALLATION 2 A FI Route the receiver antenna wire through the ee P 4 neat 2 receiver tube Ne N e Insert the antenna tube into the molded antenna mount on the battery strap e Install the antenna tube the top of 71 DO NOT CUT the antenna tube Y WIRE E aE LI Fe T tet nl i Fr 2 m TUR Jg a oen g E X nl PEE op Le 1 H i mi pu a 2 i l JH ants ar uem j LE g Ti L L be Tad a l T E Can k F 1 ame ON E T m k a 8 s p s em za f ru d C5 P A PI v Ld e DO NOT cut or coil the receiver antenna wire kal gt 6 CELL BATTERY INSTALLATION Fi a 1 e Remove the body clip from the batte
8. ithout notice n that Duralrax has no control over the final user assembly or material used for final user assembly no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user assembled product By the act of using the user assembled product the user accepts all resulting liability To return your Vendetta for repairs covered under warranty you should send your buggy to Hobby Services 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign Illinois 61822 Attn Service Department Phone 217 398 0007 9 00 am 5 00 pm Central Time M F E mail hobbyservices hobbico com www hobbyservices com If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase STRESS TECH PARTS GUARANTEE We have engineered the Vendetta to take the rough and tumble abuse that makes buggies fun We are so confident of the quality and durability of the Stress Tech plastic parts that we will replace any Stress Tech plastic part you break during the first 12 months you own the buggy Just send in the part to us and we will send you a FREE replacement Please see the Vendetta parts list for the items covered under the Stress Tech guarantee To receive your free replacement part please send the following to the Hobby Services address listed under the warranty on the left
9. ove the desired amount of pre load spacers from the shocks TIP Rough rocky surfaces require higher ride height flat smooth surfaces allow a lower ride height FRONT SHOCK ADJUSTMENT Moving the tops of the shocks out will increase steering resulting in quicker reaction Moving the tops of the shocks in will result slower steering reaction but will be smoother over bumps Mounting the bottoms of the shocks in the inside hole will give more slow speed steering but will take awav some high speed steering REAR SHOCK ADJUSTMENT Moving the tops of the shocks in will result in more traction in the corners and smoother handling over bumps Moving the tops of the shocks out will give the buggv more steering and better abilitv to handle the large jumps SHOCK SPRINGS DuraTrax offers two different optional shock springs Soft white and Heavv green the Vendetta comes stock with Medium springs yellow For rutted tracks with small jumps a soft spring should be used For tracks with large jumps a heavv spring should be used to help prevent chassis slap SHOCK OIL The Vendetta comes stock with 25 weight oil in the shocks The handling of the buggv can be tuned bv changing the shock oil to either heavier bigger number or lighter lower number putting heavier oil in the shocks the buggy will have less chassis roll and become less responsive Putting lighter oil in the shocks will cause the buggy to be more responsive and ha
10. ry strap post e Remove the battery strap e Install the included 7 2V battery into the chassis Reinstall the battery strap and secure it in place with the body clip Check that the ESC is OFF and then plug the battery into the ESC RADIO SYSTEM CHECK THE RADIO SYSTEM FOR PROPER FUNCTION Steering Dual Steering Servo Rates Trim Throttle A BEFORE EACH RUN Heverse Switch Trim WHEELS TURN RIGHT e Turn the transmitter on Then turn the receiver Turn the transmitter wheel to the right the front wheels should turn to the right If not move the Throttle Servo i Heversa f Switch j steering servo reverse switch Forward e When running adjust the steering trim the l buggy tracks straight j e Gently pull back on the throttle trigger The Vendetta should slowly move forward If the buggy goes in reverse move the throttle reversing switch on the transmitter The throttle trim knob mav also need to be adjusted to find neutral ESC SETUP e Center the throttle trim knob on the transmitter Connect the battery pack to the ESC turn on Tx then the ESC e Press and hold the set button until both LEDs are flashing then OO e release the button SET LED NEUTRAL POINT Leave the throttle trigger in the neutral position Press the setup button once the green LED will flash e FULL THROTTLE Move the throttle trigger to full
11. throttle and press the button once until the red LED illuminates motor will not operate in set up mode e FULL REVERSE Move the throttle trigger to full reverse and press the button once the red LED will stop flashing Release the throttle trigger the ESC is now ready to operate with your system If the motor operates in reverse when applying forward throttle the throttle reversing switch on the Tx must be moved to the opposite position DTXM1260 WITH REVERSE BODY INSTALLATION Decal the body to your liking Use the photos on the box as a reference e Install the body onto the chassis using two body clips MAINTENANCE TIPS BEFORE EACH RUN IMPORTANT Check to make sure that all screws are tight Always use threadlock DTXR2010 on screws going into metal FREA Di CELA PES Before running always check the condition of your radio system batteries and replace recharge if necessary e Check to make sure that all of the moving parts of the Vendetta move freely and do not bind Before running turn on the radio and make sure the servos move easily and in the proper direction Check for broken or damaged parts Replace any broken or damaged parts before running the Vendetta Running of the Vendetta with broken or damaged parts could result in damage to other parts Check to make sure that all wires are properly connected Check that the ESC and receiver are properly secured to
12. ve more chassis roll For smooth flat surfaces a thicker oil would be best For surfaces that are rough or have jumps a lighter oil would be best PINIONS The Vendetta comes stock with the 16 tooth pinion To obtain higher top speeds you can install a larger pinion gear onto the motor This will however decrease your acceleration and run time TIP Smaller pinion equals more torque less top speed Larger pinion equals more top speed less torque CAMBER 2 Negative Camber 1 Adjust Camber refers to the angle at which the tire and wheel ride in relation to the ground when viewed from the front or rear Negative camber is when the wheels lean inward and positive camber is when the wheels lean outward Usually adding a small amount of negative camber 0 to 2 will increase traction However adding too much camber will decrease traction The objective is to keep as much of the tire as possible in contact with the running surface Never put in positive camber Make sure that both sides are equal Use the Duralrax Pit Tech Camber Gauge DTXR1145 to accurately set up your Vendetta TOE IN AND TOE OUT Toe In Toe in is when the fronts of the tires point towards each other Toe in increases stability during acceleration and high speed However toe in also decreases steering when entering a corner Toe out will increase steering into corners but will decrease the overall stability during acceleration The front t
13. ypically is set up with O to 2 degrees of toe in Toe out is when the fronts of the tires point away from each other MAINTENANCE Gear Differential G U For front and rear The following section is provided to help you with maintenance and repairs to your Vendetta Pay extra attention to the notes and tips for proper assembly ta UI E 2 Differential Gross Pin Differential Cross Pin gt f 2x6 mm Screw umm 6 10 mm Ball Bearing Ma y 1 1 CET i a 8 12 mm Bearing lt 3 mm 2 mm Drive Shaft Fin 2 6x8 mm S T Screw When using optional pinion gear set adjust motor position 13T 19T 111 2 6x6 mm Screw am 2 2 amp x6 mm Motor Mount Screw 2 2 6x8 mm S T Screw 2 Bx12 mm S T Screw 2 10 mm S T Screw 2 2 mm Screw 1 5 mm 5 mm 2 2 6x6 mm Screw 2 658 mm S T Screw 55 22 2 12 6x10 mm S T Screw TE 2 mm Locknul 2 2 6x8 mm S T Screw TT 7 gc 2 6x8 mm S T Screw i 43 2 5x12 mm S T Screw l St TE 49 3 dL 5x12 mm m axi mm Screw Ji 6x10 mm Bearing 226 5 mm 3 8 mm Pivot Ball 14 14 5 mm 2x12 mm Screw 3 8 mm Pivot Hall Mr O Ring 4 1 5 mm E
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