ELEMENT 112304 Ecto Trail Truck RTR Owner’s Manual

ELEMENT 112304 Ecto Trail Truck RTR

Specifications

• Brand: Element RC

• Model: Enduro Ecto Trail Truck RTR

• Chassis: Stamped steel C-channel Enduro chassis

• Driveshafts: 3-piece telescopic driveshafts with extruded
  aluminum center section

• Front Drive Axles: Universal drive axles

• Gears: Hardened steel ring and pinion gears

Assembly
Follow the instructions provided in the assembly manual to build your Enduro Ecto Trail Truck RTR. Make sure to use the required hardware and tools for proper assembly.

Maintenance
Regular maintenance of your vehicle is essential for optimal performance. Check and lubricate the driveshafts, axles, and gears as needed. Inspect the chassis for any signs of wear and tear.

Power Delivery
The power from the motor is transferred to the tires through the telescopic driveshafts, aluminum center section, and universal front drive axles. Ensure these components are properly aligned and functioning to maintain power delivery.s.

FAQ:
Q: What items are needed to build or maintain the Enduro vehicle?
A: The required items include hardware such as flat head screws, button head screws, shims, and washers. Additionally, other helpful items can aid in the building and maintenance process.

Associated Electrics, Inc.
21062 Bake Parkway.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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ITEMS NEEDED

The following items are required to build or maintain your Enduro vehicle.

• 1.5mm Allen Wrench (#1500)

• 2mm Allen Wrench (#1501)

• 2.5mm Allen Wrench (#1503)

• Pliers

• Long Nose Pliers
  5.5mm Nut Driver (#1507)

• 7mm Nut Driver (#1508)

OTHER HELPFUL ITEMS

The following items aren’t required, but will aid in the building and maintaining of your Enduro vehicle.

• Threadlock (#1596) *Not Included
• Green Slime (#1105) *Not Included

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this Element RC product. This assembly manual contains instructions and tips for building and maintaining your new Enduro chassis. Please take a moment to read through this manual to help familiarize yourself with these steps. We are continually changing and improving our designs; therefore, actual parts may appear slightly different than in the illustrations. New parts will be noted on supplementary sheets located in the appropriate parts bags.

ECTO RTR

A PERFORMANCE RIG BUILT TO ENDURE. When hitting the trail, you want to do it with performance and confi dence. So, we bring you the all-new Enduro Ecto Trail Truck RTR!
Aimed towards the serious RC rock crawler enthusiast, the new Enduro Ecto Trail Truck RTR is packed full of performance features that are sure to impress.

What makes the Enduro Ecto Trail Truck special? The all-new Gatekeeper Suspension package (GKS™)! This package consists of rear trailing arms that move the shocks forward, allowing a larger window for shock tuning and providing improved weight bias. The trailing arms are paired with a rear anti- roll bar for a more stable and consistent suspension when crawling on the rocks. An adjustable aluminum track bar mount fi rmly bolted to the chassis rail gives the Enduro Ecto more reliable and responsive steering without the fl ex. Our shock mount inserts with multiple mounting positions allow for precise suspension tuning, whether they’re moving the shocks up, down, forward, or back.

• The performance doesn’t stop there. The Enduro Ecto Trail Truck is built on our proven stamped steel C-channel Enduro chassis and retains the same awesome features as before.
• The behind-the-axle (BTA) steering link greatly improves approach angle and front-end clearance, making rough terrain much easier to handle. The Stealth® X features the ability to adjust the rear drive ratio independently of the front drive across three levels: stock overdrives the front end 5.7% (installed in RTR), option 1 provides a one-to-one drive ratio front-to-rear (available separately), and option 2 overdrives the front end 11.83% (included with RTR).
• Feeding the power to the tires are 3-piece telescopic driveshafts with an extruded aluminum center section, universal front drive axles, and hardened steel ring and pinion gears. With the Enduro drivetrain, delivering useful and reliable power will not be an issue.
• With all these amazing features packed in one box, we know the Enduro Ecto Trail Truck RTR is a high-performance rock crawling machine that’s ready to take on the terrain. – Are you?

HARDWARE 1:1 SCALE VIEW HARDWARE USED WITH OPTIONAL REPLACEMENT PART

NUMBERS

USING THIS MANUAL

• This symbol indicates a special note or instruction in the manual.
• This symbol indicates the number of the same part that is required.
• This symbol indicates the order within a step to assemble parts.
• This symbol indicates a Trail Tip.
• This symbol indicates where Black Grease should be applied.
• This symbol indicates where Green Slime can be applied.
• There is a 1:1 hardware foldout page in the front of the manual. To check the size of a part, line up your hardware with the correct drawing until you fi nd the exact size. Each part in the foldout has a number assigned to it for ordering replacement parts.
• This symbol indicates where Thread Lock Adhesive should be applied.
• This symbol indicates where Shock Fluid should be applied.

YOUR BUILD BEGINS HERE.

Shock Bleeding Steps

1. Pull shock shaft down.
2.  Fill shock body 3/4 full with shock fluid.
3. Slowly move the shock shaft up and down to remove air from under piston.
4. Wait for bubbles to come to surface.
5. Fill shock body to top with silicone fluid.
6. Place a drop of oil in the cap and on cap threads.
7. Install cap and tighten completely.
8. Slowly compress shaft all the way to the top. If there is pressure at the top of the stroke, there is too much oil or air. You must bleed it out.
9. Slowly pull shaft out.
10.  Unscrew the cap 3/4 turn and tilt the shock at a slight angle.
11. Slowly compress the shaft to push out excess oil and air. You should see bubbles coming out from under the cap.
12.  With the shaft compressed, tighten the cap and re-check for pressure at the top of the stroke. If there is still pressure, repeat steps 9 thru 11.

 TRAIL TIPS AND CHECKLIST

PREPARING TO HIT THE TRAIL:
When preparing to hit the trail, it’s a good idea to have a checklist to make sure you have everything and don’t end up having to head back early. We’ve compiled a checklist of the things we think you’ll need on the trail. We’ve also left some space for you to add your specifi c items to the list. Keep in mind these are suggestions and every person will require different items. Weather and altitude will also dictate how much food and water a person will require. Do a little research fi rst before heading out for a full day on the trail.

• Vehicle with charged battery
• 1-2 spare charged batteries for your rig
• Radio with charged batteries
• Spare radio batteries
• Check all nuts and screws and tighten them. Including wheel nuts!
• Backpack
• Spare parts (nuts, screws, body clips, and anything that may wear or break)
• Water (2 liters per person minimum)
• turdy shoes (Hiking boots or something with grip and ankle support)
• Element hat or beanie
• Element hoodie or jacket ?Snacks (protein bars, trailmix, etc.)
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• Nut drivers (Factory Team Nut Drivers #1507, 1508)
• Lip balm
• Allen wrenches (Factory Team Hex Driver set #1655) Cell phone and charger
• Headlight or flashlight with spare batteries
• Compact action camera
• Camera
• Tripod

TREAD LIGHTLY:
Remember, when driving your rig out on the trails, it’s important to tread lightly. We all know that the best place to enjoy our hobby is out in nature, and that means we need to preserve it for future hobbyist so we all have a place to enjoy. Here are a few tips to remember when out on the trail.

• Pack In/Pack Out:
  Don’t leave anything behind. Whether it’s trash, parts, or food. If you brought it, take it with you.

• National and Public Parks:
  If visiting a national park, leave the RC cars at home. It is illegal to drive any radio-control vehicle within national park boundaries. Public parks are slightly different, some may allow radio-control vehicles and others may not.
  Check with your local offi cials before driving in a public park.

• Be Considerate:
  Wherever you drive your radio-control car, always be considerate of others. Hikers, bicyclists, and animals should always be given the right of way.

• Keep It Quiet:
  If you’re sharing an area with other people, try to keep the noise to a minimum. If you come across animals or anglers, please be considerate and give them space.

• Give A Hoot, Don’t Pollute:
  When enjoying the outdoors take your trash with you. Not only is it bad for the environment, it’s unsightly. If you see trash, pick
  it up, even if it isn’t yours. If we all do our part we can work together to keep our planet beautiful for future generations.

• Only You Can Prevent Wild Fires:
  Some of us like to mix camping with RC cars. This is great! Just remember to follow all safety precautions and put out any camp
  fi res before calling it a night. Also, be sure to unplug and store all LiPo batteries in LiPo sacks and a fi re resistant storage device.

• OVERDRIVE:
  Overdrive is a scenario where the front and rear wheels do not rotate at the same speed. The Stealth X gearbox is designed to allow the front wheels to spin faster than the rear wheels. Overdrive is advantageouse when climbing up rock faces because the front tires will want to pull the vehicle up the rock. On descents, the rear tires rotating slower than the front tires will help keep the chassis more stable and keep the rear tires planted on the ground.

• Stealth X:
  The Stealth X gearbox allows the driver to change the front-to-rear drive ratios with 3 separate ratio adjustments to the rear drive shaft. The driver has the option to fl ip the gearbox direction (motor mount facing the front). The optional inverse top shaft (#42024) is required.

• Please Note:
  The 20T top shaft, 28T idler gear, and 52T drive gear will always be meshed together in all 6 gearbox confi gurations.

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References

• Your Journey Begins Here! | Associated Electrics

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