Losi LOSB0105BD - Manual (Page 14)

Driving the Strike SCT
How you drive your 1/10 Strike SCT will also affect your run
times. If you are performing runs, going from a standstill to
full speed repeatedly, you are asking a lot from your
batteries and electronics. Hard acceleration draws a lot of
current from any battery and will lead to shortened run
time.
If the bearings are dirty they will cause significant drag
leading to reduced run times and speed.
To improve run times consider the following:
• Keep your vehicle clean and maintained.
• Allow more airflow to the heat sink of the MSC-12L
ESC.
• Change the gearing to a lower ratio, making the
electronics run cooler. This can be accomplished by
using a smaller pinion gear than those originally
supplied. (The 1/10 Strike SCT comes with a 20-
tooth pinion and a 90-tooth spur gear.)
• Change to battery packs of higher mAh ratings.
• Is the charger you’re using the best at charging your
batteries? Check with your local hobby dealer.
Please note the following precautions before running your 1/10
Strike SCT:
• The Electronics in this vehicle are not waterproof and you
must avoid running the vehicle in or through standing water,
wet grass, mud or snow.
• This vehicle is quick:
o Do not run the vehicle if it will be out of sight for any
amount of time.
o Do not drive your vehicle near a crowd of people.
• Perform a check of the vehicle before going out to run it.
o Ensure the tires are not coming off the rims.
o Generally check the vehicle for items such as a loose
wheel nut, or anything loose on the steering assembly.
The vibrations of running off-road tend to loosen screws
and nuts.
• Be careful driving when the battery is nearly discharged or
the car is running slowly. You could lose enough power for
the receiver to shut down and you may lose control.
• When driving the 1/10 Strike SCT be cautious and use
common sense.
• If your vehicle gets caught or stuck, do not pull the throttle in
either forward or reverse. This will overload the ESC and/or
motor, resulting in damage to one or possibly both, and is
not covered by your warranty.
• After running a battery pack, allow the electronics several
minutes to cool, before running the next battery pack.
Run Time Consideration For The 1/10 Strike SCT Vehicle.
The single largest factor in run time is the capacity mAh of
your battery pack. The larger the mAh rating, the more run
time you will experience. On the same note, the longer you
run, the hotter the battery plugs can get. Please check the
standard plugs periodically.
For example: if you have a 4600mAh battery pack, you can
expect close to twice the run time of a 2000mAh battery
pack.
The condition of a battery pack is also an important factor in
both run time and speed. As batteries see more use, they will
degrade in performance and capacity.
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