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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION MANUAL

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ITEMS

INCLUDED

The following items are included with your Cliff Climber.

Chassis

Body

Decal Sheet

Transmitter (RTR Only)

Transmitter Antenna (RTR Only)

Transmitter Frequency Flag (RTR Only)

Receiver Antenna Tube

Exploded View/Parts Listing

YOU WILL

NEED

“AA” BATTERIES x 8

6-CELL 2/3 “A” CELL 7.2V

1200MAH NIMH STICK

DTXC2194

BATTERY ADAPTERS

(FOR CHARGING)

DTXC2210 x 2 x 2

ONYX ™ 240 AC/DC DUAL CHARGER

DTXP4240

IF YOU HAVE THE ARR VERSION

YOU WILL ALSO NEED

• A radio system that includes transmitter, receiver and two standard servos. We recommend the Futaba 2PL radio system (FUTK02**). For even better performance, two high-torque servos such as Hobbico’s CS-170 (HCAM0316) can be used.

• An electronic speed control capable of use with two 380 size motors and two 7.2-8.4V batteries. We recommend the DuraTrax ESC-15K (DTXC1280).

2

THINGS TO

KNOW

SPECIFICATION AND

DESCRIPTION CHANGES

STRESS-TECH

PARTS

GUARANTEE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not use lithium-polymer batteries with the stock ESC unless a voltage cut-off unit is used.

• Water can cause the electronics to short out and can cause permanent damage.

Always turn on the transmitter before turning on the receiver.

All pictures, descriptions and specifi cations We have engineered the Cliff Climber to found in this instruction manual are take the rough and tumble abuse that makes subject to change without notice. DuraTrax maintains no responsibility for inadvertent

R/C fun. We are so confi dent of the quality and durability of the Stress-Tech plastic

When the safety precautions are followed, the

Cliff Climber will provide years of enjoyment. errors in this manual. Visit www.duratrax.

com for the latest updates and information

Use care and good sense at all times when operating this radio controlled crawler. for your model.

Failure to use this vehicle in a safe, sensible manner can result in injury or damage to property. You and you alone must insure that the instructions are carefully followed and all safety precautions are obeyed.

WARRANTY

parts that we will replace any Stress-Tech plastic part you break during the fi rst 12 months you own the crawler. Just send in the part to us and we will send you a FREE replacement. Please see the Cliff Climber parts list for the items covered under the

Stress-Tech guarantee.

To receive your free replacement part please send the following to the Hobby

Services address listed under the warranty on the left.

• DuraTrax ® guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase.

1. The broken part must be included.

DuraTrax will warranty this kit for 90 days after the purchase date. DuraTrax will repair or replace, at no charge, the incorrectly made part.

2. The part number and description of the broken part.

3. Copy of your dated invoice or purchase receipt.

• Fully extend the transmitter antenna before operating your vehicle.

• Before turning on your radio sytem, check to make sure that no one else is running on the same frequency.

• Keep out of reach of children. The motors and ESC may become hot during running.

• Make sure you save the receipt or invoice you were given when you bought your model! It is your proof of purchase and we must see it before we can honor the warranty. Further, DuraTrax reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.

4. Your name, phone number and shipping address.

REPAIR SERVICE

• Never leave a battery on charge unattended.

• If the battery or the charger become hot at any time, disconnect the battery from the charger immediately! Failure to do so could cause permanent damage to the charger and battery and may cause bodily harm.

• In that DuraTrax has no control over the fi nal user assembly or material used for fi nal user assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the fi nal user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.

Repair service is available anytime.

• After the 90 day warranty, you can still have your Cliff Climber repaired for a small charge by the experts at DuraTrax’s authorized repair facility, Hobby Services.

To return your Cliff Climber for repairs covered under warranty, you should send your truck to:

• To speed up the repair process, please follow the instructions listed below.

• Do not allow water or moisture to contact the charger.

1. Under most circumstances return the ENTIRE vehicle. The exception would be sending in a Stress-Tech part. See the • Do not place the charger on or near a fl ammable object during use.

• Only use 6-cell or 7-cell “2/3 A” size batteries in your Cliff Climber.

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1

Champaign, Illinois 61822

Attn: Service Department

Phone: (217) 398-0007 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Central Time M-F

E-mail: [email protected] www.hobbyservices.com

instruction under the Stress-Tech Guarantee.

2. Make sure the transmitter is turned off, and all of the batteries are removed.

• Avoid running the Cliff Climber in cold weather. The plastic and metal parts can become brittle at low temperatures.

In addition, grease and oil become thick, causing premature wear and poor performance.

If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.

3. Send written instructions which include: a list of all items returned, a THOROUGH explanation of the problem, the service needed and your phone number during the day. If you expect the repair to be covered under warranty, be sure to include a proof of date of purchase (your store receipt or purchase invoice).

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FINISHING

THE CLIFF CLIMBER RTR

TRANSMITTER PREPARATION

• Slide the batttery tray door off and install eight “AA” batteries into transmitter, making sure the polarity is correct.

Battery

Tray Door

+

+

+

+

+

+

Battery On

• Insert the antenna into the top of the transmitter and gently tighten.

• Turn the transmitter on and check the battery light. If the red light glows steadily, the batteries have enough voltage. If the red light blinks, the batteries are low and should be replaced.

RECEIVER ANTENNA INSTALLATION

• Thread the receiver antenna wire up through the antenna tube. The antenna will be longer than the antenna tube.

• Press fi t the antenna tube down into the molded antenna mount on the battery strap.

Tip: Run the antenna wire through your fi ngers to straighten out the kinks before running it through the antenna tube. Also, applying a small amount of soap and water to the antenna wire will help lubricate the wire for threading into the antenna tube.

X DO NOT CUT THE

ANTENNA WIRE!

Receiver

Antenna Wire Antenna

Tube

Antenna

Tube Mount

Battery Strap

4

BATTERY INSTALLATION

• Remove the battery clips from the battery strap.

• Remove the battery strap.

• Install the 7.2V batteries (not included) into the chassis as shown.

• Reinstall the battery strap and secure it in place with the battery clips.

• Check that the ESC is “OFF,” and then plug the batteries into the ESC.

Battery Strap

Battery Clips

7.2V Batteries

RADIO SYSTEM CHECK

Steering

Servo

Reverse

Switch

Steering

Trim

Throttle

Trim

On/Off

Throttle

Servo

Reverse

Switch

Forward

Reverse

!

CHECK THE RADIO SYSTEM

FOR PROPER FUNCTION

BEFORE EACH RUN

FRONT

The ESC is an autoset ESC. No programming is required.

• Turn the transmitter on and center the throttle trim.

• Turn the ESC on. Wait 2 seconds while the ESC sets itself up.

• When you pull the throttle trigger back, the red LED will fl ash and the truck will go forward.

• When you push the throttle trigger forward, the green LED will fl ash and the truck will go in reverse.

• At neutral, the LEDs will be on constantly.

• If the truck goes in reverse when you pull the throttle trigger, switch the throttle reveresing switch on your transmitter.

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REAR

• Turn the transmitter on. Then turn the ESC on.

• Turn the transmitter wheel to the right—the front wheels should turn to the right and the rear wheels to the left. If not, move the steering servo reverse switch.

• When running, adjust the steering trim so the crawler tracks straight.

FINISHING

THE CLIFF CLIMBER ARR

assembly of the almost-ready-to-run version of the Cliff

Climber. Pay extra attention to the notes and tips for proper assembly.

• Assemble the front and rear servo saver bushings (45), arms

(44), rings (43), and adapters (42) as shown.

• Secure the assembled servo savers onto steering linkage rods D (9) with 3x10mm screws.

...x1

3x10mm Screw

9

3x10mm

Screw

45

44

43

42 Caution: Be sure to use the correct servo spline adapter (42) for your servo. They are marked for easy identifi cation:

F ➙ Futaba

H ➙ Hitec

J ➙ Airtronics/Sanwa

• Install a fl anged bushing (11) into the upper eye on each side of the servos as shown.

• Using a 3x10mm S/T screw, secure a servo mounting block (41) to the side of the servos with the output splines as shown.

11

...x1

3x10mm S/TScrew

11

3x10mm S/T Screw

41

3x10mm S/T Scre w

3x10mm S/T Scre w

40

3x10mm S/T Scre w

Front

40

3x10mm S/T Scre w

...x4

3x10mm S/TScrew

Rear

• Secure the side of the servos without the mounting blocks to the servo tray mounts (40) using 3x10mm S/T screws.

• Secure the side of the servos with the installed mounting blocks (41) to the bottom of the servo tray mounts (40) with

3x10mm S/T screws.

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• Secure the ESC and receiver to the top of the battery strap with double-sided mounting tape (DTXR1215).

• Connect the ESC and receiver being used, following the instructions that came with the ESC and radio system.

Normally the ESC plugs into channel 2 on the receiver.

• Thread the receiver antenna wire up through the antenna tube. The antenna will be longer than the antenna tube.

• Connect both front and rear servo leads into the larger plug on the servo

Y-harness (not included).

• Connect the Y-harness into channel 1 on the receiver. Mount the Y-harness with double face tape (the location will vary depending on the length of the servo leads) to secure it.

Y-Harness

Steering Servo

Leads

ESC

Ch2

Ch1

Double-Sided

Tape

RX

• Remove the battery clips from the battery strap.

• Remove the battery strap.

• Install the 7.2V batteries (not included) into the chassis as shown.

• Reinstall the battery strap and secure it in place with the body clips.

• Check that the ESC is “OFF,” and then plug the batteries into the ESC.

Battery Strap

Battery Clips

7.2V Batteries

7

• Turn on the radio system and center the front and rear servos per the radio system instructions.

NOTE: You may want to unplug the motors from the ESC until you completely set up the ESC and radio system. This will prevent a potential

“runaway” when centering the servos and attaching the linkages.

SPLINE

SPLINE

Front

• Install the front servo horn onto the servo output spline pointing down at a 90° angle.

• Secure the servo savers to the servos with the servo horn screw that came with the servo.

90°

90°

Rear

• Install the rear servo horn onto the servo output spline pointing up at a 90° angle.

• Secure the servo savers to the servos with the servo horn screw that came with the servo.

Steering

Trim

Throttle

Trim

!

CHECK THE RADIO SYSTEM

FOR PROPER FUNCTION

BEFORE EACH RUN

FRONT

Steering

Servo

Reverse

Switch

On/Off

Throttle

Servo

Reverse

Switch

Forward

Reverse

REAR

• Turn the transmitter on. Then turn the ESC on.

• Set up the ESC according to the instructions that came with your ESC.

• Turn the transmitter wheel to the right—the front wheels should turn to the right and the rear wheels to the left. If not, move the steering servo reverse switch.

• When running, adjust the steering trim so the crawler tracks straight.

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The Cliff Climber ARR body comes clear. Below are a few tips to follow when painting your Cliff Climber.

CAUTION:

• Always paint in a well-ventilated area.

• Never paint near an open fl ame.

• Wash the inside of the body out with dish soap and water. Make sure the body is thoroughly rinsed out.

• Use a quality masking tape or Hobbico® Liquid Mask to mask the inside of the body off.

• If using masking tape, make sure it is properly sealed down.

• If using Hobbico Liquid Mask, make sure to use multiple coats. Make sure not to put the liquid mask on too thick or too thin. 2-3 medium coats work best.

• Use a new hobby blade when cutting the masking tape or liquid mask.

• Paint the inside of the body using a quality Lexan compatible paint. Spray dark colors fi rst and always back light colors with white or silver.

• Remove the clear protective fi lm from the outside of the body.

BODY INSTALLATION

• Decal the body to your liking. Use the photos on the box as a reference.

• Install the body onto the chassis using four body clips.

MAINTENANCE

TIPS

Before Each Run

• Check to make sure that all screws are tight.

Always use threadlock (DTXR2010) on screws going into metal.

After Each Run

• Clean any large globs of dirt or debris from the chassis and moving parts.

• Before running, always check the condition of your radio system batteries and replace/recharge them if necessary.

• Check for any broken or damaged parts. This way parts may be replaced before the next run.

• Disconnect and remove the batteries from the Cliff Climber.

• Check to make sure that all of the Cliff Climber’s moving parts move freely and do not bind.

• Before running, turn on the radio and make sure the servos move easily and in the proper direction.

After Every 10 Runs

• Check to make sure that the bushings are free of dirt and debris, and roll smoothly.

• Check for broken or damaged parts. Replace any that are found before running the Cliff Climber. Running the

Cliff Climber with broken or damaged parts could result in damage to the rest of the truck.

• Check the shocks for oil leakage. Inspect the shaft and

O-rings for wear and damage. Replace if necessary. (A shock shaft with scratches you can feel with a fi ngernail should be replaced.)

• Check to make sure that all wires are properly connected.

• Check the tires to make sure they are still properly glued to the wheels. • Check that the ESC and receiver are properly secured.

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PINION GEAR

TUNING

GUIDE

BATTERY PLACEMENT

Hook & Loop

Material

7.2V Batter y

7.2V Batter y

More

Torque

More

Speed

11 Tooth 12 Tooth

(Stock)

13 Tooth

The Cliff Climber comes stock with a 12 tooth pinion. Optional

11 tooth (DTXC8347) and 13 tooth (DTXC8349) pinions are also available. If you fi nd that you need a little more torque, go down to 11 tooth pinions. If you are looking for a little more speed from the Cliff Climber, go to 13 tooth pinions. Always use the same size pinion on both motors. Make sure you set your gear mesh properly if you change the pinions. You want a small amount of play between the pinion and the gear. Too tight, and you will damage the gears and possibly the motor and ESC. Too loose, and you can strip the gears.

Front

STEERING

Another way to improve the Cliff Climber’s crawling ability is to install high torque servos. This will allow you to use the strength of the steering servo to help maneuver around obstacles. Another good upgrade is aluminum servo horns

(DTXM5010) on the steering servos. This will eliminate any give in the steering allowing you to use the strength of the servos. Caution: By removing the servo savers from the steering servos, you increase the chances of the servo getting damaged during use. We recommend you only use an aluminum servo horn with metal geared servos.

Battery placement is an easy way to improve the Cliff Climber’s crawling capabilities. Take one of the batteries and install it on top of the front steering servo. Lay the other battery down in the Cliff Climber chassis. By placing the battery over the front steering servo, you lower the center of gravity of the vehicle and you place additional weight over the front wheels for additional traction and better weight bias. There are a couple of different ways to install the battery on the front steering servo. The fi rst is by purchasing the DuraTrax optional servo battery mount (DTXC6279). If you don’t currently have the servo battery mount, you can use hook and loop material on the battery and the servo.

WEIGHT

Segmented

Stick-On

Lead Weights

Another quick and easy way to improve your Cliff Climber’s crawling capabilities is to add weight to the front rims. This can easily be done by installing

For better clearance over rocks you can remove the front and rear bumpers. Caution! This will expose your steering linkage to impact and could cause damage to your servos.

SHOCKS

The Cliff Climber comes stock with 30 weight shock oil installed in the shocks. We found this to be a good general setup. Changing the shock oil can change how the Cliff

Climber crawls. This is something you will have to experiment with, depending on what type of surface you are crawling on.

There are also optional shock springs available for the

Cliff Climber. Again, this is something that you will have to experiment with to see what works best for you.

DTXC9112 Yellow (Medium, stock) a strip of stick-on lead weights

(available at most hobby shops) all the way around each of the front wheels.

Wrap weights evenly.

Wheel

Tip: Make sure the weight is evenly placed all the way around the rim to help prevent the

DTXC9157 Blue (Extra Firm)

BUILDING A ROCK CLIMBER COURSE

The options for building an R/C crawling course for your Cliff wheels from being severely out of balance. This will increase

Climber are only limited by your imagination and access to supplies. It can be as simple as stacking some books, boxes the weight over the or other general household items in your living room. You can front wheels, increasing traction and stability.

use rocks, wood or just anything you can stack outside to crawl with your Cliff Climber. There are also several different threads in the rccrawler.com forum that describe how to

10 build more complex crawling courses.

MAINTENANCE

GUIDE

and repairs to your Cliff Climber. Pay extra attention to the notes and tips for proper assembly.

1 3x6mm

Bushing

2 x2

3x6mm

Bushing

..........2

3x6mm Bushing x2

3

5x11mm

Bushing

..........2

5x11mm Bushing

10x15mm

Bushing x2

..........2

10x15mm Bushing

5x11mm

Bushing

10x15mm

Bushing x2

4

..........2

3x10mm Screw 3x10mm Screw x2

11

3x10mm Screw

5

Shaft E-Clip

..........2

3x10mm Set Screw

..........1

4mm E-Clip

......1

2.5mm Shaft

3x10mm

Set Screw

4mm E-Clip

2.5mm Shaft

..........2

5x11mm Bushing

5x11mm

Bushing

6

3x10mm Set Screw

5x11mm

Bushing x2

7

..........2

3x6mm Bushing x2 x2

3x6mm Bushing

12

8

2mm E-Clip

2mm E-Clip

9

..........2

2mm E-Clip

10

..........2

2.6x8mm Screw

..........2

3x10mm Screw

..........2

2.6mm Lock Nut

..........1

3x10mm S/T Screw x2

3x10mm Screw

3x10mm S/T Screw

2.6x8mm Screw x2

2.6x8mm Screw

3x10mm Screw x2

2.6mm Lock Nut

2.6mm Lock Nut

13

11

..........1

3x3mm Set Screw

3.5mm

3mm Set Screw

Apply

Threadlock

12

.....2

2.6x20mm Screw

..........2

2.6mm Washer x2

2.6mm Washer

2.6x20mm Screw

2.6mm Washer

Apply

Threadlock

2.6x20mm Screw x2

14

13

The gear mesh on the Cliff Climber is adjustable. Make sure to set the gear mesh properly to avoid damage to the gears. The gear mesh should be set so that there is a slight amount of play between the pinion and the gear it meshes with. Be careful not to set the mesh too loose or too tight.

x2

Check for proper gear mesh

14

3x10mm S/T Screw

3x10mm S/T Screw x2

.......2

3x10mm S/T Screw

15

2.6x10mm S/T Screw

2.6x10mm S/T Screw

2.6x10mm S/T Screw x2

........6

2.6x10mm S/T Screw

2.6x10mm S/T Screw

2.6x10mm S/T Screw

2.6x10mm S/T Screw

15

16

..........3

2.6x10mm S/T Screw

2.6x10mm S/T Screw x2

2.6x10mm

S/T Screw

2.6x10mm S/T Screw

17

..........4

2.6x8mm Screw

2.6x8mm Screw

2.6x8mm Screw

2.6x8mm Screw

2.6x8mm Screw

16

18

..........4

3x8mm Screw

3x8mm Screw

3x8mm Screw

3x8mm Screw

3x8mm Screw

19

5.8mm Ball

A

A

..........4

5.8mm Ball

5.8mm Ball

B

5.8mm Ball

B

5.8mm Ball

A

102mm

B

103.5mm

x4

17

20

Note the direction of the flange.

B

B

3x28mm Screw

B

3x28mm Screw

3x28mm Screw

B

21

3x15mm Screw

A

3x15mm Screw

A

Note the direction of the flange.

........4

3x15mm Screw

B

Note the direction of the flange.

3x28mm Screw

..........4

B

B

A

3x15mm Screw

B

A

3x15mm Screw

18

22

Note the direction of the flange

3x15mm

Screw

Note the direction of the flange

3x15mm

Screw

3x15mm Screw 3x15mm Screw

....8

3x15mm Screw

Note the direction of the flange

3x15mm Screw

3x15mm

Screw

3x15mm

Screw

3x15mm Screw

Note the direction of the flange

19

23

2.6x20mm

Shoulder Screw

2.6x20mm

Shoulder Screw

......4

2.6x20mm Shoulder Screw

2.6x20mm

Shoulder Screw

The shock mounts should be able to rotate. Do not overtighten the mounting screws.

2.6x20mm Shoulder Screw

1.5mm E-Clip

1.5mm E-Clip

24

..........2

1.5mm E-Clip

Oil the shock shaft and O-rings before installing the shock shaft to prevent damage to the O-ring during assembly.

Oil

Oil

Oil x2

20

25

Oil

Slowly move the shaft up and down to remove air bubbles. Push the shock shaft up when installing the shock cap. Note: Make sure the shock piston does not come out of the oil when pushed up.

x4

2x10mm Screw 27

2x10mm Screw

26

..........4

2x10mm Screw x4

2x10mm

Screw

Insert the screw into the shock mount as shown.

21

5.8mm Ball

5.8mm Ball

5.8mm Ball

28

5.8mm

Ball

29

.......2

3x15mm Screw

3x15mm Screw

Note the direction of the flange.

..........4

5.8mm Ball

22 x2

3x15mm Screw

Note the direction of the flange.

30

3x30mm

Screw

3x30mm

Screw

3x30mm Screw

Do not overtighten.

3x30mm Screw

Do not overtighten.

3mm Lock Nut

3mm Lock Nut

..........4

3x30mm Screw

..........4

3mm Lock Nut x2

3mm Lock Nut

3mm Lock Nut

31

2.6x8mm Screw

2.6x8mm

Screw

2.6x8mm Screw

..........3

2.6x8mm Screw x2

23

32

5.8mm Ball

..........4

5.8mm Ball

C C

5.8mm Ball

C

121.21mm

x2

5.8mm Ball

33

...1

3x18mm Screw

..........1

3x10mm Screw

..........1

3mm Lock Nut

D

5.8mm Ball

D

Front

D

87.8mm

x2

3x18mm Screw

3mm Lock Nut

3x10mm Screw

24

Rear

34

3x18mm Screw

..........1

3x10mm Screw

......1

3x15mm Screw

..1

3x18mm Screw

3x15mm Screw

3x10mm Screw

35

36

..........1

3x10mm Screw x2

3x10mm Screw

Front

25

37

..........1

3x10mm Screw

Rear

3x10mm Screw

38

..........1

3x10mm S/T Screw

3x10mm S/T Screw

39

..........2

3x10mm S/T Screw

Install the servo as shown.

26

3x10mm S/T Screw

Front

3x10mm S/T Screw

40

3x10mm

S/T Screw

Install the servo as shown.

3x10mm

S/T Screw

..........2

3x10mm S/T Screw

41

..........1

3x12mm S/T Screw

*Check for proper screw size depending on the servo used. The screw for the RTR is shown.

42

Rear

..........1

3x12mm S/T Screw

*Check for proper screw size depending on the servo used. The screw for the RTR is shown.

Do not overtighten

3x12mm S/T Screw

27

Rear

Front

3x12mm S/T Screw

43

3x10mm Screw

3x10mm Screw

3x10mm Screw

3x10mm Screw

........4

3x10mm Screw

44

45

Red to batteries

Yellow to motor

CH1 CH2

Double-Sided

Tape

To servo leads

Yellow to motor

28

46 47

Now’s a great time to add weight to the front wheels.

48

4mm Lock Nut

4mm

Washer

49

4mm Lock Nut

4mm

Washer

2.5mm Shaft

CA

Glue

CA

Glue

Caution: Don’t overflow the glue over the tire surface.

Note the direction of the tires before gluing.

2.5mm Shaft

..........4

4mm Lock Nut

..........4

4mm Washer

.......4

2.5mm Shaft

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Hop-Ups Available for the Cliff Climber

Axle Tube/Gearbox

Graphite Pattern

DTXC6167

Blue Aluminum

Knuckle Arm (2)

DTXC8230

Suspension Link A

Bent Blue Alum Turnbuckle (4)

DTXC9489

Suspension Link A

Blue Aluminum Turnbuckle (4)

DTXC9491

Suspension Link C

Blue Aluminum Turnbuckle (2)

DTXC9493

Suspension Link D

Blue Aluminum Turnbuckle (2)

DTXC9494

Other Accessories Available From DuraTrax

Suspension Link B

Blue Aluminum Turnbuckle (4)

DTXC9492

7.2V 1400mAh Battery

DTXC2185

Long Nose Pliers

DTXR0300

Tire Glue

DTXR2000, Thin

DTXR2002, Med

Onyx 240 Charger

DTXP4240

Battery Adapter

DTXC2210

Ultimate Driver Set

DTXR0183

Lead Weight

GPMQ4485

For more optional parts and accessories, contact your hobby dealer or www.duratrax.com

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ROCK CRAWLING

REFERENCES

For more tips and helpful information about the Cliff Climber and R/C Crawling, go to www.rccrawler.com.

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For information on rules and specifi cations for

R/C competions, go to www.usrcca.com.

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Key Features

  • Powerful 380-size motors for superior climbing ability
  • Advanced suspension system with independent front and rear axles
  • Four-wheel drive for maximum traction
  • Waterproof electronics for all-weather performance
  • High-torque steering servo for precise control
  • Adjustable ride height for different terrain conditions
  • Realistic scale body for added style

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Frequently Answers and Questions

What are the items included with the Duratrax Cliff Climber?
The items included are: Chassis, Body, Decal Sheet, Transmitter (RTR Only), Transmitter Antenna (RTR Only), Transmitter Frequency Flag (RTR Only), Receiver Antenna Tube, Exploded View/Parts Listing.
What additional items are required for the ARR version of the Duratrax Cliff Climber?
For the ARR version, you will need a radio system with a transmitter, receiver, and two standard servos, an electronic speed control capable of use with two 380 size motors and two 7.2-8.4V batteries, a dual servo output harness, and polycarbonate-compatible paint.
What are the safety precautions that must be followed when using the Duratrax Cliff Climber?
The safety precautions include not using lithium-polymer batteries with the stock ESC unless a voltage cut-off unit is used, avoiding water contact to prevent electronics damage, turning on the transmitter before the receiver, checking for others using the same frequency before operating, keeping out of reach of children, never leaving a battery on charge unattended, avoiding flammable objects near the charger, using only 6-cell or 7-cell "2/3 A" size batteries, avoiding cold weather operation, and saving the receipt or invoice as proof of purchase for warranty purposes.
How do I install the batteries in the Duratrax Cliff Climber?
To install the batteries, remove the battery clips and strap, insert the 7.2V batteries into the chassis, reinstall the battery strap and secure it with the clips, and connect the batteries to the ESC while ensuring it is turned off.

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