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- 1). Clean off a working surface. Group all associated equipment nearby.
- 2). Read through all instructions. Develop an overall idea of the type(s) of assembly that need to take place concerning all components. Refer to the directions as assembly progresses.
- 3). Assemble the drive train of the R/C car. Apply grease on gears and shafts and oil on bearings.
- 4). Assemble the main chassis, or frame of the car. Tighten all screws fully. Use blue thread lock to keep them from backing out.
- 5). Assemble the suspension arms and bearing hubs and attach them to the chassis.
- 6). Assemble the drive shafts and lubricate with grease. Install them into the bearing hubs.
- 7). Assemble and install all tie-rod linkages.
- 8). Assemble the shock absorbers and attach them to the completed chassis.
- 9). Install the servo, receiver and electronic speed control (ESC).
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Solder the power wires from the ESC to the motor, noting the proper polarity. - 11
Install a fully charged main battery and connect it to the ESC.
Install batteries into the R/C transmitter. - 12
Power up the transmitter first, then the ESC. Check for proper R/C control operation. (Make sure a "left turn" command from the transmitter results in the wheels pointing left, and so forth.) - 13
Wash and paint the clear polycarbonate body shell from the inside. - 14
Clean the wheels and tires with motor spray and glue together with super glue.
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