starting the xt for the first time.

[al240]

Hi guys, starting the xt for the first time today. So... the first tank is just ticking over, no major loading the motor? On another thread I read not to let the tx and rx sit doing nothing as this is not good for the servos. Is there anyway to leave it ticking over for such a long time without having the tx turned on?


sorry..new to rc's.

 

[Guantanamo Joe]

when you run the first tank, just drive it around slow until the engine is good and warm... then go have fun with it... no need to let it sit anywhere at all...

 

[al240]

Thanks, that makes more sense, and more fun.

 

[Ryneito]

Or if you decide to idle a tank you can start it and let it run with no TX. Or rx on..

 

[al240]

First time ever driving a rc car, let alone a 1.5. truck!! Well... Got her ready. Second pull and she was away. Did some slow laps of my smallish garden. i am impressed. Starts easy as. Talked the woman into coming for a look at the local park. We in luck, its empty. We give her a bash. Getting more and more confident. Then....she is off the field, into a ditch full of water. I run over and she is upside down, showing me her bottom. I fish her out, all covered in crap. Do I cry now or save it till I get home. lol. Got her home, tipped all the water out, cleaned the air filter. OMG. She starts sweet as. Just the throttle servo being a little silly when i first turn on. Any ideas? Think i was very lucky.

 

[Guest]

Let it dry out completely. Just be prepared to replace servos and the receiver.

 

[Guantanamo Joe]

as long as you didnt suck water through your air filter, you are "lucky". The XT only has 2 servos, so that is not too bad. If you have to replace your receiver, might as well upgrade your remote

 

[Deluge]

Hi guys, starting the xt for the first time today. So... the first tank is just ticking over, no major loading the motor? On another thread I read not to let the tx and rx sit doing nothing as this is not good for the servos. Is there anyway to leave it ticking over for such a long time without having the tx turned on?sorry..new to rc's.

Don't let it idle for a long time. You'll foul the plug. Do some warm up laps and open it up from there.

 

[Deluge]

First time ever driving a rc car, let alone a 1.5. truck!! Well... Got her ready. Second pull and she was away. Did some slow laps of my smallish garden. i am impressed. Starts easy as. Talked the woman into coming for a look at the local park. We in luck, its empty. We give her a bash. Getting more and more confident. Then....she is off the field, into a ditch full of water. I run over and she is upside down, showing me her bottom. I fish her out, all covered in crap. Do I cry now or save it till I get home. lol. Got her home, tipped all the water out, cleaned the air filter. OMG. She starts sweet as. Just the throttle servo being a little silly when i first turn on. Any ideas? Think i was very lucky.

Disconnect the receiver battery and let everything dry out for a while.

 

[Guest]

How did it turn out? Hope all is dry and working.

 

[Deluge]

Curious, as well. Updates?