Traxxas 56036 - Manual (Page 19)

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3. Confirm that the RX box O-ring and cover are installed correctly and secure. Make
sure the screws are tight and the blue O-ring is not visible protruding from the
edge of the cover.
4. Confirm that your batteries can be used in wet conditions.
5. Use lower gearing (smaller pinion gears, as low as 12T) when running in mud, deep
puddles, snow, or other similar situations that will restrict the tires and put much
higher loads on the motors.
Motor Precautions
• Titan motor life can be greatly reduced in mud and water. If the motors get
excessively wet or submerged, use very light throttle (run the motors 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 motors. Do not
submerge the motors under water.
• Do not gear the motors by temperature when running in wet conditions. The
motors 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 pressure washer or other high-pressure water. Avoid directing water
into the bearings, transmission, differentials, etc.
4. Blow off the truck with compressed air (optional, but recommended). Wear safety
glasses when using compressed air.
5. Remove the wheels from the truck
6. Spray all the bearings, drivetrain, and fasteners with WD-40® or similar water
displacing light oil
7. Let the truck stand or you may blow off with compressed air. Placing the truck in a
warm sunny spot will aid drying. Trapped water and oil will continue to drip from
the truck for a few hours. Place it on a towel or piece of cardboard to protect the
surface underneath.
8. As a precautionary step, remove the sealed receiver box cover. While unlikely,
humidity or tiny amounts of moisture or condensation may enter the receiver
box during wet running. This can cause long-term problems with the sensitive
electronics in the receiver. Removing the receiver box cover during storage allows
the air inside to dry. This step can improve the long-term reliability of the receiver.
It is not necessary to remove the receiver or unplug any of the wires.
9. Additional Maintenance: Increase your frequency of disassembly, inspection and
lubrication of the following items: This is necessary after extended wet use or if the
vehicle will not be used for an extended period of time (such as a week or longer).
This additional maintenance is needed to prevent any trapped moisture from
corroding internal steel components.
• Stub axle housing bearings: Remove, clean, and re-oil the bearings.
• Front and rear differential: Remove, disassemble, clean, and re-grease the differentials.
Refer to your exploded view diagrams for help with disassembly and reassembly.
• Transmission: Remove, disassemble, clean, and re-grease the transmission
components. Use a light coating of wheel bearing grease (from an auto parts
store) on the metal gear teeth. No grease is required for the nylon gears. Refer to
your exploded view diagrams for help with disassembly and reassembly.
• Titan motors: Remove the motors, clean with aerosol motor cleaner, and re-oil
the bushings with lightweight motor oil. Be sure to wear eye protection when
using spray aerosol cleaners.
RECEIVER BOX: MAINTAINING A WATERTIGHT SEAL
Removing and Installing Radio Gear
The unique design of the receiver box allows the removal and installation of the
receiver without losing the ability to maintain a watertight seal in the box. The
patent-pending wire clamp feature gives you the ability to also install aftermarket
radio systems and maintain the watertight features of the receiver box.
Removing the Receiver
1. To remove the cover, remove the two 3x10mm button-head cap screws.
2. To remove the receiver from the box simply lift it out and set to the side.
The antenna wire is still inside the clamp area and cannot be removed yet.
3. Remove the wire clamp by removing the two 2.8x8mm cap screws.
4. Unplug the servo cables from the receiver and remove the receiver.
Receiver Installation
1. Always install the wires into the RX box before installing the receiver.
2. Install the antenna wire and the servo cables into
the receiver box.
3. Arrange the wires neatly using the wire guides in
the receiver box. The excess wire will be bundled
inside the receiver box. Label which wire is for
which channel.
4. Apply small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas part
#1647) to the wire clamp.
5. Install the wire clamp and tighten the two 2.8x8mm cap
screws securely.
6. Install the receiver into the box and plug the wires into
receiver. Refer to page 10 for the wiring diagram.
7. Make sure the O-ring is properly seated into the
groove in the receiver box so that the cover will not
pinch it or damage it any way.
8. Install the cover and tighten the two 3x10mm
button-head cap screws securely.
9. Inspect the cover to make sure that the O-ring seal is
not visible.
DRIVING YOUR MODEL