Maintenance; Troubleshooting - XciteRC Sand Storm one8 2WD Mode D'emploi

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

To have fun with your model over a long period, occasional service work is required to get your model in good
condition and to minimize wear.
• Remove dirt or dust depending with compressed air or a soft brush after each use. For stubborn dirt, a
harder brush or a toothbrush can be used.
• To clean the body/fuselage no chemical cleaners such as thinners may used, as this damage the plastic
of the body/fuselage. Normally a piece of soft cloth is ok, stubborn dirt can be removed with washing-up
liquid.
• Check the tightness of all screws and tighten if necessary.
• Also check all connections, cables and power battery / rechargeable battery for damage.
• WARNING: Damaged batteries or rechargeable batteries must not be used again and must be
disposed of immediately – fire hazard! Please note the disposal notes at the end of this manual.
• Check the model for worn, broken or jammed parts and gears and repair if necessary.
• WARNING: remove the batteries / rechargeable batteries of the transmitter and model when not in
use – fire hazard!
Troubleshooting
Problem
Motor does not run Motor cable unplugged or broken
Drive battery empty
Throttle trim TH.TRIM on the transmitter set
incorrectly
Motor broken
Vehicle runs back- Throttle servo reverse switch TH.REV in R
wards position
Weak motor / no Battery is almost empty
power Throttle trim TH.TRIM on the transmitter set
incorrectly
Drive train does not run smoothly
Vehicle is very loud
Motor gets very hot
Vehicle is hard to Transmitter LEDs flashing - transmitter bat-
control teries almost empty
Steering trim ST.TRIM on the transmitter set
incorrectly
Interference
Throttle trim TH.TRIM on the transmitter set
incorrectly
Vehicle has no LEDs on the transmitter does not light up
function
Transmitter - receiver not bound
Interference
Throttle trim TH.TRIM on the transmitter set
incorrectly
Car aerial torn off
Transmitter LEDs flashing - transmitter bat-
teries almost empty
Drive battery empty
Sand Storm one8
Possible Cause Solution
Insert the motor cable or solder
Change or charge the battery
Check transmitter, set trim correctly
Replace the motor
Set servo reverse switch in position N
Change or charge the battery
Check transmitter, set trim correctly
Check drive train and clean if necessary
Check pinion clearance, adjust if necessary
Allow motor to cool; check drive train for
binding parts and precise gear mesh
Change or charge the battery
Check transmitter, set trim correctly
Turn off the vehicle and transmitter, make a
quick break and then re-try
Set throttle trim to the center position
Check that vehicle and transmitter are tur-
ned on
Rebind transmitter - receiver (see chapter
BINDING)
Set throttle trim to the center position
Repair antenna (vehicle)
Change or charge the battery
Change or charge the battery
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