Traxxas 56076-1 - Manual (Page 19)

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DRIVING YOUR MODEL
• Maintain your model. Do not allow dirt or damaged parts to cause
binding in the drivetrain. Keep the motor clean.
mAh Ratings and Power Output
The mAh rating of the battery can affect your top-speed performance.
The higher capacity battery packs experience less voltage drop under
heavy load than low mAh rated packs. The higher voltage potential
allows increased speed until the battery begins to become discharged.
RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS
Your new Traxxas Summit is designed with water-resistant features
to protect the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic
speed control). This gives you the freedom to have fun driving your
Summit through puddles, wet grass, snow, and through other wet
conditions. Though highly water resistant, the Summit should not be
treated as though it is submersible or totally 100% waterproof. Water
resistance applies only to the installed electronic components. Running
in wet conditions requires additional care and maintenance for the
mechanical and electrical components to prevent corrosion of metal
parts and maintain their proper function.
Precautions
• Without proper care, some parts of your model can be seriously
damaged due to contact with water. Know that additional
maintenance procedures will be required after running in wet
conditions in order to maintain the performance of your model.
Do not run your model in wet conditions if you are not willing to
accept the additional care and maintenance responsibilities.
• Not all batteries can be used in wet environments. Consult your
battery manufacturer to see if their batteries can be used in wet
conditions. Do not use LiPo batteries in wet conditions.
• The transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet
conditions, such as rain.
• Do not operate your model during a rain storm or other inclement
weather where lightning may be present.
• Do not allow your model to come in contact with saltwater (ocean
water), brackish water (between fresh water and ocean water), or
other contaminated water. Saltwater is highly conductive and highly
corrosive. Use caution if you plan to run your model on or near a beach.
• Even casual water contact can reduce the life of your motor. Special
care must be taken to modify your driving style in wet conditions to
extend the life of the motor (details below).
Before Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions
1. Consult the section “After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions”
before proceeding. Make sure you understand the additional
maintenance required with wet running.
2. The wheels have small holes molded in to allow air to enter and exit
the tire during normal running. Water will enter these holes and get
trapped inside the tires if holes are not cut in the tires. Cut two small
holes (4mm or 3/16” diameter) in each tire. Each hole should be near
the tire centerline, 180 degrees apart.
3. Confirm that the receiver box O-ring and cover are installed correctly
and secure. Make sure the screws are tight and the blue o-ring is not
visibly protruding from the edge of the cover.
4. Confirm that your batteries can be used in wet conditions.
5. Use Low gear when running in mud, deep puddles, snow, or similar
situations that will restrict the tires and put much higher loads on the
motor. Although the Summit’s 775 motor has ample torque in second
gear, using first gear in situations that require low speed will extend
motor life. Limit second-gear use to high-speed running on dry ground.
Motor Precautions
• Titan motor life can be greatly reduced in mud and water. If the
motor gets excessively wet or submerged, use very light throttle
(run the motor slowly) until the excess water can run out. Applying
full throttle to a motor full of water can cause rapid motor failure.
Your driving habits will determine motor life with wet motor. Do not
submerge the motor under water.
• Do not gear the motor by temperature when running in wet
conditions. The motor will be cooled by water contact and will not
give an accurate indication of appropriate gearing.
After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions
1. Drain the tires by spinning the tires at full throttle to “sling” the water
out. An easy way to do this is to remove the body and set the truck
upside down on a flat surface. Apply full throttle so the tires spin and
throw the excess water out of the holes you cut into the tires.
2. Remove the batteries.
3. Rinse excess dirt and mud off the truck with low-pressure water, such
as from a garden hose. Do not use a pressure washer or other high-
pressure water. Avoid directing water into the bearings, transmission,
differentials, etc.