Scott Harless
Aug 05, 2004, 05:11 AM
>The images are somewhat big, so it may take a bit to load
>http://major.evilfreak.com/dt10/
Image #1-3: no comment
Image #4: Does the "WTF" refer to the zip-tie around the
receiver & wires? If so, that's an accepted
method of holding the receiver in place, but you
don't want to over-tighten the zip-tie. If it's
too tight, more vibration is transferred from the
chassis to the receiver. I would remove the zip-
tie and add some foam between the receiver and
chassis; then re-attach the zip-tie (but not too
tight)...
Image #5: That appears to be the spring which adjusts how
hard the brakes engage. It's OK if that spring
is compressed. Do the brakes work OK?
Image #6: If just the tip is broken, that'll be fine. But
if the antenna only extends about 1 foot, replace
that antenna to be safe. Be sure to do a range
check with fresh batteries BEFORE you start the
engine and run the truck.
Image #7: Yes, those appear to be rear body posts. If you
never flip the truck, you can superglue that post
together and it'll hold for quite a while. It'll
probably break the first time the truck lands
upside down, though...
Image #8-9: no comments
Image #10: Those are a few pull-start parts (see #12 below)
Image #11: That's a fail-safe. The throttle/brake servo plugs
into one connector; the other connector plugs into
the receiver where the throttle/brake servo was
connected. It keeps the truck from running away
if it loses radio signal. You'll probably need to
find instructions to set up the fail-safe. It MIGHT
be set up correctly, but I wouldn't trust it.<G>
Image #12: That is a broken/disassembled pull-start assembly.
I wouldn't recommend a "newbie" try to fix it, so
be prepared to buy a new one. Wear safety glasses
and get ready to curse *IF* you attempt to fix it.<G>
Image #13: the parts in #10 & #12 attach to the back of the
engine and form the pull-start assembly... Keep
all the pieces because a new PS assembly won't
include everything.
Image #14: probably, but not 100% sure.
Image #15: If that is dirt in the fuel tank, it definitely
needs a good cleaning.
Image #16: after you're done running the truck for the day,
put a few drops of this oil in the engine and
crank it over a few times (after you fix/replace
the pull-start)
Image #17: battery indicator on the transmitter. If the
"high" light goes out, put fresh AA batts in the
transmitter.
Image #18: No, your truck doesn't have reverse. That just
refers to which direction the steering servo or
throttle servo rotates. If you turned everything
on and the truck turned left when you turned to
the right, you would flip the reverse switch next
to the "STEE" (short for "steering").
Image #19: I have no idea.<G> Maybe an extra front or rear
bumper???
Try to find a local guy or shop to help you before you start
the truck the first time...
Scott
>http://major.evilfreak.com/dt10/
Image #1-3: no comment
Image #4: Does the "WTF" refer to the zip-tie around the
receiver & wires? If so, that's an accepted
method of holding the receiver in place, but you
don't want to over-tighten the zip-tie. If it's
too tight, more vibration is transferred from the
chassis to the receiver. I would remove the zip-
tie and add some foam between the receiver and
chassis; then re-attach the zip-tie (but not too
tight)...
Image #5: That appears to be the spring which adjusts how
hard the brakes engage. It's OK if that spring
is compressed. Do the brakes work OK?
Image #6: If just the tip is broken, that'll be fine. But
if the antenna only extends about 1 foot, replace
that antenna to be safe. Be sure to do a range
check with fresh batteries BEFORE you start the
engine and run the truck.
Image #7: Yes, those appear to be rear body posts. If you
never flip the truck, you can superglue that post
together and it'll hold for quite a while. It'll
probably break the first time the truck lands
upside down, though...
Image #8-9: no comments
Image #10: Those are a few pull-start parts (see #12 below)
Image #11: That's a fail-safe. The throttle/brake servo plugs
into one connector; the other connector plugs into
the receiver where the throttle/brake servo was
connected. It keeps the truck from running away
if it loses radio signal. You'll probably need to
find instructions to set up the fail-safe. It MIGHT
be set up correctly, but I wouldn't trust it.<G>
Image #12: That is a broken/disassembled pull-start assembly.
I wouldn't recommend a "newbie" try to fix it, so
be prepared to buy a new one. Wear safety glasses
and get ready to curse *IF* you attempt to fix it.<G>
Image #13: the parts in #10 & #12 attach to the back of the
engine and form the pull-start assembly... Keep
all the pieces because a new PS assembly won't
include everything.
Image #14: probably, but not 100% sure.
Image #15: If that is dirt in the fuel tank, it definitely
needs a good cleaning.
Image #16: after you're done running the truck for the day,
put a few drops of this oil in the engine and
crank it over a few times (after you fix/replace
the pull-start)
Image #17: battery indicator on the transmitter. If the
"high" light goes out, put fresh AA batts in the
transmitter.
Image #18: No, your truck doesn't have reverse. That just
refers to which direction the steering servo or
throttle servo rotates. If you turned everything
on and the truck turned left when you turned to
the right, you would flip the reverse switch next
to the "STEE" (short for "steering").
Image #19: I have no idea.<G> Maybe an extra front or rear
bumper???
Try to find a local guy or shop to help you before you start
the truck the first time...
Scott