ECX0801

Congratulations on your purchase of the ECX

™

Revenge

Type N

™

Nitro Buggy. This 1/8-scale model introduces

you to the sport of 1/8 scale off-road RC driving.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Kauf des ECX

™

Revenge

Type N

Buggy. Dieses 1/8 Scale Model öffnet Ihnen

Nous vous félicitons pour l’achat du ECX

™

Type N

conduite RC.

Congratulazioni per l’acquisto di questo Revenge Type N

Buggy ECX. Questa vettura in scala 1/8 vi introdurrà nel

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NOTICE

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc.

For up-to-date product literature, visit http://www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.

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

traffic or people.

• Neveroperatethemodelinthestreetorinpopulatedareas

for any reason.

• Carefullyfollowthedirections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themodelinyourmouth

as it could cause serious injury or even death.

• Exercisecautionwhenusingtoolsandsharpinstruments.

• Takecareduringmaintenanceassomepartsmayhavesharpedges.

• Immediatelyafterusingyourmodel,doNOTtouchequipment

turning your transmitter off.

• Keepthewheelsofthemodeloffthegroundwhen

checking the operation of the radio equipment.

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andNOTatoy.Itmustbeoperatedwithcautionandcommonsenseandrequiressomebasic

mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other

property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible

components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation

and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to

ORcreateahighprobabilityofsupercialinjury.

Safety Precautions and Warnings .........................................................2

Installing Transmitter Batteries .............................................................4

Transmitter Battery Safety Precautions ................................................. 4

Engine Starting and Break In .................................................................8

Priming the Engine .................................................................................8

Starting your Engine for the First Time ..................................................8

Stopping the Vehicle ..............................................................................9

Adjusting the Carburetor........................................................................9

Setting the Brake Linkage ..................................................................... 11

Your new Horizon Hobby vehicle has been designed and built with a

combination of waterproof and water-resistant 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.

wetconditions.Tomaximizethelong-termperformanceofyourvehicle

and to keep the warranty intact, the procedures described in the “Wet

Conditions 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.

product and complying with the following precautions could

result in product malfunction and/or void the warranty.

General Precautions

• Mosttransmittersarenotwater-resistant.Consultyour

transmitter’s manual or the manufacturer 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.

• Whiletheairfilterassemblycanbedesignedtolimitor

restrict water ingestion into the engine, no air filter is completely

“thermal shock”, which could cause undue stress on the engine and

a shortened engine lifespan.

• Drivinginwetconditionscanreducethelifeoftheengine.The

additionalresistanceofoperatinginwatercausesexcessstrain.

Alter the gear ratio by using a smaller pinion or larger spur gear.

This will reduce the load on the engine (and engine temperatures)

when running in mud, deeper puddles, or any wet conditions that

willincreasestressontheengineforanextendedperiodoftime.

Wet Conditions Maintenance

• Removethebatterypack(s)anddrythecontacts.Ifyouhave

• 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 WD-40

• 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,inspectionandlubrication

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Adjust to make the

vehicle drive straight

with no input at the

steering wheel

Battery Level Indicator

Power on or off

the transmitter

Steering Wheel

Controls steering.

Right and Left

Adjusts the amount the

rudder moves when the

steering wheel is turned

left or right

Controls power

to the engine

for forward or

reverse (See TH.

REV switch)

Turn the wheel full left, pull the trigger full

throttle and hold down the bind button while

turning on the transmitter. The Green LED

will flash twice.

caution when handling and watch for signs of fire.

Allmodelcarenginesmustuseaproperlyoiledairltertokeepdirt

out of the engine. Any dirt that enters the carburetor can damage your

engine.Cleanandre-oiltheairlteraftereachhourofusetoprevent

dirt from entering the engine. If you intend to run your vehicle

inextremelydustyconditions,theairltershouldbeserviced

after every 1/2 hour.

6. Do a test of the transmitter’s control of the vehicle

with the vehicle’s wheels off the ground.

4. Power on the transmitter.

7. Start the vehicle according

to the instructions on the

Fuel Storage Precautions and Guidelines

• Whenfinishedrunningyourvehicle,alwaysrunyourengineuntil

the fuel tank is empty. Do not store the vehicle with fuel in the

engine.

• Neverhandlemodelenginesandmufflersuntiltheyhavehadtime

tocool.Theybecomeextremelyhotwheninuse.

• Alwaysstoreyourfuelinasafeplacewellawayfromsparks,

heat or anything that can ignite.

• Alwaysensurethatfuelisstoredinaclearlymarkedcontainer

well away from the reach of children.

water inside the fuel container.

• Neverallowfueltocomeintocontactwitheyesormouth.

Fuels used in model engines are poisonous.

• Neverreturnunusedfuelfromthefueltankbackinto

the fuel container.

1. Assemble the air filter. Install the

wire tie at the 5 position, ensuring

that the wire tie is secure.

3. Install the air filter onto the

carburetor inlet. Install the

wire tie at the 6 position,

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haveanexperiencednitrotunertohelpduringtherststartups

and runs. They will be able to help you properly adjust your engine

for reliable performance.

Before attempting to start your new buggy, be sure to read this

section and fully understand each step before starting your engine.

Pay particular attention to the needle settings recommended for

starting and to the break-in procedures suggested below.

Always use the proper fuel and glow plugs.

Fuel and Glow Plug

Usingtheproperfuelandglowplugisvitalinachievingreliable

included that is ideal for breaking in your new engine. During the

break-in process, it’s not uncommon to go through one or two glow

plugs, as microscopic particles of metal (from the cylinder/piston

wearing in) bond themselves to the plug element, causing glow plug

failure. We recommend the Dynamite

Sport Glow plug (DYN2500)

as the best replacement glow plug for this engine.

Air Filter

Aclean,properlyoiledairlterkeepsdirtoutoftheengine.

blue/white smoke, indicating that the engine is rich (a good thing dur-

ingbreak-in).Duringthersttankoffuel,youmaywishtosetahigher

than normal idle speed in order to keep your engine from stalling. Drive

your buggy around while blipping the throttle and avoid operating the

engine at full throttle for more than 2–3 seconds at a time. Run the

entirersttwotanksoffuelinthismanner.

Afterthersttwotanks,beginleaningoutthehigh-speedneedlevalve

1/12 turn at a time. It usually take about 5 or 6 tanks of fuel before

you’dwanttostartleaningyourengineformaximumpower.Patience

will be rewarded after break-in with an engine that performs reliably

slow the engine idle speed down. The engine

should accelerate at a constant pace without

hesitating.

opening to stop the engine. Avoid direct contact with

thehotexhaust.

2 Hour

Carb Adjustments

Make all carburetor adjustments

in one-hour increments.

Leaner

Leaner

Idle Speed Screw

High-Speed Needle