Elenco Radio Controlled Car Soldering - Manual (Page 31)

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Symptom: Car does not go forwards/backwards or does so erratically.
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Be sure all the car batteries are strong and all your wires make strong connections.
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Make sure the wheels are all free of thread, lint, or hair and that the black rubber on the wheels is not
coming off.
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If the driving motor gears are slipping, tighten the screws for the rear section cover and top cover.
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Retune inductor T1 as per the Receiver Alignment on page 26.
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Spin the rear wheels with your hands. You should feel and hear the Middle and Motor gears spin smoothly,
if not check your assembly of the rear section. Add Vaseline or grease if necessary.
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Lift up the rear section (to remove friction with the ground) and disconnect the Driving Motor wires from the
Circuit Board. Reconnect the Motor wires across a 1.5V battery with your hands, the wheels should spin
smoothly. If nothing happens (the motor gear does not spin) then inspect your motor for problems.
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The Rear Wheels gear must be tight on its rod and the Middle Gear must NOT be tight on its rod.
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Be sure that there is no soldering problems or short circuits on the Circuit Board. Redo the tests in section
19 Use the schematic and theory of operation section as guides.
If you need additional assistance or replacement parts, contact:
Elenco ® Electronics, Inc.
150 Carpenter Avenue Website: www.elenco.com
Wheeling, IL 60090 e-mail: [email protected]
(847) 541-3800 Fax: (847) 520-0085
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DO NOT contact your place of purchase as they will not be able to help you.