Duratrax Warhead Specifications

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BEFORE EACH RUN1. IMPORTANT: Check to make surethat all screws are tight. Payparticular attention to the screw pinsin the drive cups. Always usethread

CAMBERCamber refers to the angle at which the tire and wheel ridein relation to the ground when viewed from the front or rear.Negative camber is when

SHOCK PRELOAD/RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTThe Warhead EVO shocks have threaded preload adjusterson them. This means by threading the collars down, you willc

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCEGUIDEGUIDEThe following section is provided to help you with maintenanceand repairs to your Warhead EVO. Pay extra attention to

Thread the turnbuckleinto the upper suspensionarms equally. Adjust todesired camber afterassembly is complete.Use threadlockon set screw.The knuckle a

REAR SUSPENSIONThread the turnbuckleinto the upper suspensionarms equally. Adjust todesired camber afterassembly is complete.The turnbuckle has left-

CHASSIS ASSEMBLYCLUTCH ASSEMBLYPosition as shown. The trailing edge isshaped differently.16PNNQQCI54CQQNNPA27QQC361CQQA

ENGINE MOUNTGEAR MESH!USE THREADLOCKON ALL SCREWS.Adjust the gear mesh so youcan just feel a little bit of play.Too tight, and the gears willwear prem

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If the shock shaft is scratched, it will prematurely wear the shockshaft O-rings, causing leaks. Make sure not to thread the shock ball end (110) too

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RADIO GEARRECEIVER AND BATTERY BOX!USE THREADLOCKON ALL SET SCREWS.SHIFT SERVOThe Warhead battery box was designedto accept the optional 5-cell rechar

Make sure thebellcrank posts (78)key into the radiotray (79) and frontchassis skid plate (5).To prevent servo damage,do not overtighten. If indoubt, s

Note the direction of the rearreverser lock (145).Grease thethrust bearing.Use a generous amountof thread lock.The recessed side of the 2-speedclutch

The Engine StartsDoes it runcontinuously?It should beready to go.Is the highspeed needlesetting 3-1/2 to3-3/4 turns outfrom closed(if the engineis bro

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SAFETY PRECASAFETY PRECAUTIONSUTIONSWhen the safety precautions are followed, theWarhead EVO will provide years of enjoyment.Use care and good sense a

FINISHINGFINISHINGTHE THE WWARHEAD EVARHEAD EVOO• Remove the receiver battery holder.• Install (4) “AA” batteries.• Reinstall the receiver battery hol

RECEIVER ANTENNA INSTALLATION• Uncoil and straighten the antenna wire.• Route the receiver antenna wire throughthe antenna tube.• Install the tube int

RADIO SYSTEM CHECK• Turn the transmitter on, then turn the receiver on.• Turn the transmitter wheel to the right—the front wheels should turn to the r

HIGH-SPEED NEEDLE The “high-speed” needle is sticking up from thecarburetor. This controls thefuel to air mixture of thecarburetor. The needle ispre-s

SOME THINGS TO REMEMBER DURING BREAK-IN1. Run with the body off. This will keep the engine cooler.2. Keep the air cleaner on at ALL times3. Run on a s

GLOW PLUGThe glow plug is an item that will wearout and need replacement from timeto time. It is a good idea to remove theglow plug before your first