HORIZON HOBBY 9780505 Speed Monster Truck Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: HORIZON HOBBY

Table of Contents

Safety Precautions and Warnings
General Precautions
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Maintenance
References
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NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com or towerhobbies.com and click on the support tab or resources for this product.
Meaning of Special Language
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
WARNING: Procedures, which if not proper ly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superﬁcial injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not proper ly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not proper ly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTI RE instruction manual t o become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury. This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsi ble manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not i ntended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instruct ions for safety, operation and maintenance.
It s essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly andavoid damageor serious injury.
WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: Always purchase from a Horizon Hobby, LLC authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spekt rum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum technology.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or property of others. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. This interference can cause momentary loss of control, so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions ar ound your model as this margin wil l help avoid collisions or injury.

Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffic and people.
Never operate the model in the street or in populated areas for any reason.
Carefully follow the direct ions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.) you use.
Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
Never lick or place any portion of t he model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death.
Exercise caution when using tools and sharp instruments.
Take car e during maintenance as some parts may have sharp edges.
Immediately after using your model, do NOT touch equi pment such as the motor, electronic speed control and battery, because they generate high temperatures. You may
burn yourself seriously touching them.
Do not put ﬁngers or any objects inside rotating and moving parts, as this may cause damage or serious injury.
Always turn on your transmitter before you turn on the receiver in the car. Always turn off the receiver before turning your transmitter off.
Keep the wheels of the model off t he ground when checking the operation of the radio equipment.

WATER-RESISTANT VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS

Your new Horizon Hobby vehicle has been designed and built with a combination of waterproof and water-resi stant components to allow you to operate the product in many “wet conditions,” including puddles, creeks, wet grass, snow and even rain. While the entire vehicle is highly water-resistant, it is not completely waterproof and your vehicle should NOT be treated like a submarine. The various electronic components used in the vehicle, such as the Electronic Speed Control (ESC), servo(s) and receiver are aterproof, however, most of the mechanical components are water-resistant and should not be submerged.
Metal parts, including the bearings, hinge pins, scr ews and nuts, as well as the contacts in the electrical cables, will be susceptible to corrosion if addit ional maintenance is not
performed after running in wet conditions. To maximize the long-term performance of your vehicle and to keep the warranty intact, the procedures described in the “Wet Condit ions Maintenance” section below must be performed regularly if you choose to run in wet conditions. If you are not willing to perform the additional care and maintenance required, then you should not operate the vehicle in those conditions.
**CAUTION:** Failure to exercise caution while using t his product and complying with the following precautions could result in product malfunction and/or void the warranty.

General Precautions

Read through the wet conditions maintenance procedures and make sure that you have all the tools you will need to proper ly maintain your vehicle.
Not all batteries can be used in wet conditions. Consult the battery manufactur er before use. Caution should be taken when using Li-Po batteries in wet conditions.
Most transmitters are not water-resistant. Consult your transmitter’s manual or the manufact urer before operation.
Never operate your transmitter or vehicle where lightning may be present .
Do not operate your vehicle where it could come in contact with salt water (ocean water or water on salt-covered roads), contaminated or polluted water. Salt water is very conductive and highly corrosive, so use caution.
Even minimal water contact can reduce the life of your motor if it has not been cer tiﬁed as water-resistant or waterproof. If the motor becomes excessively wet, apply very light throttle until the water is mostly removed from the motor. Running a wet motor at high speeds may rapidly damage the motor.
Driving in wet conditions can reduce the life of the motor. The additional resistance of operat ing in water causes excess strain. Alter the gear ratio by using a smaller pinion or larger spur gear. This will increase torque (and motor life) when running in mud, deeper puddles, or any wet conditions that will increase the load on the motor for an extended period of time.

Wet Conditions Maintenance
CAUTION: Always keep hands, ﬁnger s, tools and any loose or hanging objects away from rot ating parts when performing the above drying technique.

Remove t he battery pack(s) and dry the contacts. If you have an air compressor or a can of compressed air, blow out any water that may be inside the recessed connector housing.
Remove t he tires/wheels from the vehicle and gently rinse the mud and dirt off with a garden hose. Avoid rinsing the bearings and transmission.
NOTICE: Never use a pressure washer to clean your vehicle.
Use an air compressor or a can of compressed air to dry the vehicle and help remove any water that may have gotten into small crevices or corners.
Spray the bearings, drive train, fasteners and other metal parts with a water-displacing light oil. Do not spray the motor.
Let the vehicle air dry before you store it. Water (and oil) may continue to drip for a few hours.
Increase the frequency of disassembly, i nspection and lubrication of the following:
– Front and rear axle hub assembly bearings.
– All transmission cases, gears and differentials.
– Motor—clean with an aerosol motor cleaner and re-oil the bearings with lightweight motor oil.

Kit overvieew

Required

Battery Fitting

SR315 Binding SLR Protocol

SR315 Binding DSMR Protocol

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROLLER (ESC)
IMPORTANT: Only use fully charged LiPo batteries (4.2V per cell) to prevent battery/ ESC damage.
CAUTION: HEAT-SINK MAY BE HOT AFTER USE

THROTTLE SETUP
Place vehicle off the ground
Connect batteries, turn on TX, and press/hold the set button ‘A. Press the switch on ‘B’ and release the set button when the RED light flashes on the ESC.

TX in neutral – press the set button
TX full-throttle – press set (1 Green flash) button (2 Green flashes)
TX full brake – press set
Switch off ESC to complete button (3 Green flashes) setup

ESC TUNING
The brushless ESC is setup for use straight from the factory. If you want to alter the settings for your track o r driving style please see the table and st ps below:

ESC LED INDICATOR

ED Indicator

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LED Code

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ESC turned On, LED indicator is Off| The throttle trigger is in the neutral zone
Red LED it| ESC is operating in forwarding throttle
Red and Green LED illuminated| ESC is at full throttle, full brake or full reverse
LED flashes red with short single pulses| LVC protection activated
LED flashes green with short single pulses| The ESC is in thermal shutoff mode
LED flashes green with three short pulses repeating| The ESC has exceeded the continuous current limit
LED flashes green with four short pulses repeating| The ESC has failed the self test
LED flashes green with five short pulses repeating| Capacitor temp has been exceeded

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem and LED Indicator| Error Mode| Possible Causes| Solution
---|---|---|---
Motor won’t operate. LED flashes
red with short single pulses.| LVC has been activated.| Battery voltage is below the LVC
setting.| Verify that the battery is charged.
Motor won’t operate. LED flashes
green with short single pulses.| The ESC is in thermal
shutoff mode.| The ESC is taking too much load.| Turn off the ESC and allow it to cool before
resuming operation. Consider making
changes to gear ratio to reduce load to the
ESC.
Motor won’t operate. LED flashes
green with four short pulses repeating.| The ESC has failed
the self-test.| The ESC is damaged.| Send the ESC to a Horizon Hobby service
center for service.
Motor won’t operate. LED flashes
green with five short pulses
repeating.| Capacitor temp has
been exceeded| There is too much load on the drive
system for the ESC to support.| Consider changing the battery or gearing to reduce the bad on the ESC, a. change your driving habits to reduce the Iced.
No throttle or steering on startup.
LED flashes red with a single short
pulse repeating.| N/A| Throttle trim is not at neutral.| Turn off ESC. Adjust throttle trim on the transmitter to neutral. Turn back on.

FCC ID: BRWSPMSLT300
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
When operating your Spektrum receiver, please be sure to maintain a separation distance of at least 20 cm between your body (excluding fingers, hands, mists, ankles, and feet) and the antenna to meet RF exposure safety requirements as determined by FCC regulations.
IC INFORMATION
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) IC: 6157A-SPMSLT300 and IC: 6157A-SRIRVINGV1 This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receivers(s) that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions:

This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate rad b frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turn hg the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Horizon Hobby, LLC
2904 Research Rd.,
Champaign, IL 61822
Email: compliance@horizonhobby.com
Web: HorizonHobby.com

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION
EU Compliance Statement: Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the RED and EMC directives. A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at: http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/support-render- compiance.
Operating Frequency
Band: 2402.0 — 2478.0 M-Iz
Max EIRP for SLT300 is 16.6dBm
Max EIRP for SR315 is -1.33d Bm
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF WEEE BY USERS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal wil help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product

Recommended Tools

Maintenance Schedule

The tools required will appear in the box
Online Videos are Available when you see this icon

Maintenance

Wheel and Tire Maintenance
Check the areas highlighted in the image to the left after the duration of usage above. Replace parts where necessary to ensure maximum durability and enjoyment of your vehicle.

F/R Differential Removal and Replacement Check the areas highlighted in the image to the left after the duration of usage above. Replace parts where necessary to ensure maximum durability and enjoyment from your vehicle.

Shock Maintenance

How To… Wie… Comment…
Remove the rollover of the tower
The below steps will show you how to remove the rollover the tower

Center Differential Maintenance
Check the areas highlighted in the image to the left after the duration of usage above. Replace parts where necessary to ensure maximum durability and enjoyment from your vehicle.

Change the Pinion/Motor
The below steps will help you to change the pinion which will alter the speed of the vehicle. Removing the motor can also be done at the same time.

Remove the Receiver
The below steps will show you how to remove the Receiver for maintenance or troubleshooting. Adjust Ride Height
The below steps will help you to adjust the vehicle’s ground clearance to suit the terrain you choose to drive on.

Exploded View Body & Tire

Exploded View Body

Exploded View Body & Tire

Exploded View Body & Tire

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