LeapFrog Nitro 4-Tec 3.3TM all-wheel-drive 4809 - Manual (Page 32)

32 • Nitro 4-Tec 3.3
Introduction
Your TRX 3.3 Racing Engine is broken in, the fuel mixture is balanced, and
the idle is set…now it’s time to have some fun! This section contains
instructions on making adjustments to your Nitro 4-Tec. Before you go
on, here are some important precautions to keep in mind.
Don’t run your Nitro 4-Tec in water, mud, snow, or wet grass.
Water and mud are easily drawn through the air filter and will
severely damage the engine. Small amounts of moisture can cause
electronics to fail and loss of control over your Nitro 4-Tec.
The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine is extremely powerful. Remember to apply
the throttle gradually to prevent spin-outs or loss of control.
Don’t hold the Nitro 4-Tec off the ground and rev the engine
excessively with no load on the engine. This practice could result in
internal engine damage.
Avoid excessive high-speed running for extended periods of time or
over long distances. This could cause the engine to build up enough
speed to exceed maximum safe RPM limits.
Don’t drive your Nitro 4-Tec with drive train damage of any kind. The
engine could be damaged due to overloads on the engine caused by
drivetrain friction, or over-revving caused by loose or missing parts.
Don’t tow anything with your Nitro 4-Tec. The engine is cooled
by airflow created by speed. Towing creates a high load on the
engine, and at the same time limits cooling of the engine due to
low vehicle speed.
If your Nitro 4-Tec gets stuck, stop driving immediately. Move the
vehicle and then continue driving.
Never turn off the radio system while the engine is running. The car
could run out of control.
Driving Your Nitro 4-Tec 3.3
Not a Toy! For Expert Drivers Only! This product is capable of
extreme speed and acceleration! It carries our highest skill level
rating (5) and is intended for expert drivers only. Experience with
nitro-powered radio controlled models is required. The driver must
exercise all caution and accept full responsibility for their own
safety, and the safety of others nearby. Full-speed operation requires a large,
smooth running area free of obstacles and closed off to pedestrian and
automobile traffic.
WARNING! NOT A TOY! Read carefully! This product is capable of
extreme speed and acceleration! It is intended for expert drivers only.
Experience with nitro-powered radio controlled models is required.
The driver must exercise all caution and accept full responsibility for
their own safety, and the safety of others nearby. Full-speed operation
requires a large, smooth running area free of obstacles and closed off
to pedestrian and automobile traffic. This product is not designed for
children under 16. Responsible adult supervision is required during
operation and maintenance. For outdoor use only.
Nitro 4-Tec 3.3 is very fast and carries our highest skill level rating of 5
(Expert. For experienced drivers only!). Prior experience with R/C models
is required. Nitro 4-Tec 3.3 is a high-performance model which is NOT
intended for use on public roads or in congested areas where its
operation may conflict with or disrupt pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
Read all enclosed information before operating. Fully illustrated, step-by-
step instructions describe adjustment and required maintenance
procedures. Nitro 4-Tec 3.3 should not be operated in a crowd, indoors or
without adequate space and ventilation. The vehicle is fully assembled,
ready-to-run, and requires the following items for operation: 12 AA
alkaline batteries, model car fuel, a 7.2 volt rechargeable battery pack,
and a charger. These items are available from your hobby dealer. In an
effort to continually upgrade our products, Traxxas reserves the right to
make improvements and modifications to this model, which may not be
reflected in the photographs and specifications printed in this manual.
Before running your Nitro 4-Tec 3.3, look over this entire manual and
examine the car carefully. If for some reason you decide Nitro 4-Tec 3.3 is
not what you wanted, then do not continue any further. Your hobby
dealer absolutely cannot accept a Nitro 4-Tec 3.3 for return or exchange
after it has been run.