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WATER-RESISTANT VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF  ELECTRONICS

Your new Horizon Hobby vehicle has been designed and built with 

a combination of waterproof and water-resistant components to al-

low 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. The various electronic components used in the 

vehicle, such as the Electronic Speed Control (ESC) and servo(s) 

are waterproof, however, most of the mechanical components are 

water-resistant and should not be submerged.

Metal parts, including the bearings, hinge pins, screws and nuts, 

as well as the contacts in the electrical cables, will be susceptible 

to corrosion if additional maintenance is not performed after run-

ning in 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 mainte-

nance required, then you should not operate the vehicle in those 

conditions.

CAUTION: Failure to exercise caution while using this 

product and complying with the following precautions 

could result in product malfunction and/or void the warranty.

General Precautions

•  Read through the wet conditions maintenance procedures and 

make sure that you have all the tools you will need to properly 

maintain your vehicle.

•  Not all batteries can be used in wet conditions. Consult the 

battery manufacturer before use. Do not use Li-Po batteries in 

wet conditions.

•  The included transmitter is not waterproof or water-resistant. If 

using a different transmitter than the one included, 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.

•  Even minimal water contact can reduce the life of your motor if 

it has not been certified as water-resistant or waterproof. If the 

motor becomes excessively wet, apply very light throttle until 

the water is mostly removed from the motor. Running a wet 

motor at high speeds may rapidly damage the motor.

•  Driving in wet conditions can reduce the life of the motor. 

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 increase torque (and motor life) when 

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

increase the load on the motor for an extended period of time.

Wet Conditions Maintenance

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

air compressor or a can of compressed air, blow out any water 

that may be inside the recessed connector housing.

•  Remove the tires/wheels from the vehicle and gently rinse the 

mud and dirt off with a garden hose. Avoid rinsing the bearings 

and transmission.

NOTICE: Never use a pressure washer to clean your vehicle.

•  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® solvent or any other water-displacing light oil. 

Do not spray the motor.

•  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 of the following:  

•  Front and rear axle hub assembly bearings.

•  All transmission cases, gears and differentials.

•  Motor—clean with an aerosol motor cleaner and re-oil the 

bushings with lightweight motor oil.

Transmitter

Frequency 2.4GHz

Modulation 

DSM, DSM2, Marine

Battery 

AA x 4

Servo

Power Supply 

4.8V~6V (shared with receiver)

Output Torque 

41.66 oz (3 kg-cm)

Operating Speed 

0.23sec/60 degrees of travel

Size 

55.6 x 18 x 30mm

Electronic Speed Control (ESC)

Input Voltage 

4.8–8.4V

Electric Capacity (FET) 

Forward 30 A/300 A

Electric Capacity (FET) 

Reverse 15 A/150 A

PWM Frequency 

1kHz

BEC Voltage 

5.6 V/1 A

Size 

46.4 x 36.9 x 28.25mm

Weight 76 

g

SPECIFICATIONS