BRUTE FAQ

• Fully Independent Suspension
• Polycarbonate body shell
• Battery compartment on the bottom of the chassis makes battery changes a breeze!
• High Output Motor features integrated cooling fan to keep temperatures stable!
• 2.4Ghz Digital Systems let you race with endless friends - without the worry of frequencies or channels!
• Soft All-Terrain Rubber Tires
• Available In Blue or Yellow

LiteHawk BRUTE - Installing the Battery

Place your BRUTE on a clean flat surface. Avoid areas where small parts may be lost. The battery is housed in the battery compartment located in the bottom of the chassis. You will see the lock bar or post that runs across the chassis with a body pin holding it in place.
- Remove the body clip and remove the lock bar, open the battery compartment door.
- Place your fully charged battery in the battery slot. Connect the red connector. Don’t force it, it only goes one way!
- Close the battery compartment door and slide the lock bar back into place. Secure by re-installing the clip.

LiteHawk BRUTE - How To Start

Your BRUTE is ready to use - however you must follow these steps carefully:
1. Switch ON the transmitter.
2. Plug in the battery in the BLAST.
3. Turn the BRUTE power switch ON. The switch is located in the cockpit.

LiteHawk BRUTE -Before You Drive

Before every use it’s recommended to check that the steering and drivetrain are moving freely and nothing is binding. Next ensure that the model and the transmitter are working correctly. Before you drive your model, range test the radio system to ensure that it operates properly! Turn on the transmitter and then the model, check its operating as it should. Walk away from the model giving steering input with the radio until you reach the maximum distance you are planning to drive your model. If you lose input control walk back towards the model. You now know the safe operating distance for your immediate environment. Do not attempt to operate the model if there is any problem with the radio system/external interference with your radio signal at your location.

LiteHawk BRUTE - Let’s Hit The Road

When heading out to drive your model, it’s important to always use common sense. Driving in an abusive and or rough style will only result in damage, broken parts, or poor performance. The ESC system is not waterproof. Avoid driving through puddles, mud, or snow. If water gets into the electronics it could damage them.
- Avoid overloading your model. Never run it in areas where its movement will be restricted, e.g.thick grass, weeds, mud etc. as this can over stress the motor and bind the drivetrain.
- Ensure nothing prevents the smooth running of the moving parts.
- Do not run your model in confined spaces. This is an outdoor toy, do not run in your home.
- Never run your model in a public space where it might upset or endanger people or wildlife.
- Immediately discontinue use of your vehicle and transmitter if you see lightning or hear thunder. Never use your vehicle in the rain.
- Do not dismantle or tamper with this R/C vehicle or its transmitter. The manufacturer and distributor will accept no responsibility, expressed or implied, for accidents or injuries caused as a result of dis-assembly, modification and/or usage against the instructions for this product.
- The transmitter’s range will vary depending on your surroundings and battery strength. Do not operate the model too far away or control could be lost (stay within 20-50 ft).
- Ensure that all batteries are correctly installed and that the li-Ion battery is fully charged and in good condition.
- Do not touch ANY moving parts during operation.
- Don’t run in public roads with traffic!

LiteHawk BRUTE - After Use Care

1. When you have finished using your LiteHawk BRUTE you should first disconnect the Li-Ion battery, then switch OFF the transmitter.
2. Remove the Li-Ion battery from the vehicle.
3. Place body clips back on the vehicle to avoid loss.

LiteHawk BRUTE - Care and Maintenance

When you are finished running your model for the day, blow it off with compressed air or use a soft bristled paint brush to dust-off the vehicle. Always disconnect and remove the battery from the model whenever the model is stored.
Your model is going to require maintenance in order to stay in tip top running order.
Check for the following:
1. Check the wheels and steering for binding.
2. Check the tightness of the wheel nuts with the wheel wrench.
3. Look for any cracked, bent, or damaged parts
4. Check for any loose screws in the chassis structure or suspension
5. Inspect the gears for wear, broken teeth.

LiteHawk BRUTE - Storage

- Remove all batteries before storing your vehicle.
- Never store your LiteHawk BRUTE near open flames, in high temperatures (including radiators) or in direct sunlight. Ideally, place the model in a warm dry location.
- Care must be taken when handling rechargeable batteries to avoid the possibility of injury and/or damage to property.
- Fully charge battery before storage.

LiteHawk BRUTE - Rear Shock Tower Replacement

Locate all screws holding the tower to the chassis. Also unscrew upper shock screws.
Unscrew all screws, and tower can be removed. Reverse procedure to install.

LiteHawk BRUTE - Front A Arm Replacement

Locate the screws holding the arm on, and everything that is attached to them.
Unscrew all screws and the arm will come away from the chassis. Reverse procedure to re install.

LiteHawk BRUTE - Gears, Differential, Pinion, Motor removal

Remove screws from rear bumper
Remove screws from lower chassis
Remove screws from rear suspension link.
Remove screws from front of gear case.
Slide gear box out the back
Use hex key to loosen locking nut on pinion for removal. Remove motor mount screws to remove motor.