Kraken RC VEKTA.5 User manual
KRAKEN VEKTA.5 ARTR KV7001/2 INSTRUCTION MANUALKRAKEN VEKTA.5 ARTR KV7001/2 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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DISCLAIMER
All information on this document is subject to change at the sole discretion of Kraken RC, Inc. For
up-to-date product information, please visit krakenrc.com for the latest updates.
ATTENTION: Please read this manual in its entirety and observe applicable suggestions and
recommendations. Failure to operate the product correctly may result in damage to the product,
personal property and cause serious injury.
WARNING: VEKTA.5 is recommended only for professional or advanced RC drivers.
CAUTION: Making modications to your car not specied in this manual may void the warranty
and cause your vehicle to malfunction.
VEKTA.5 is a remote control vehicle operated by radio frequencies. Please be aware of radio
interference in your area or you may lose reception. Always be aware of your surroundings
while driving VEKTA.5. We highly recommend using a Kill Switch which can be purchased from
Davesmotors.com. A Kill Switch will allow you to "kill" your engine remotely should you lose control
of the vehicle.
• Never run your vehicle on the street where people are present
• Exercise common sense when using gasoline. Keep away from children
• Invest in a Kill Switch.
• VEKTA.5 battery box is not waterproof, avoid running in water
• Never run your vehicle with low transmitter batteries
• Invest in a high quality radio transmitter and batteries
• Always turn off engine rst, then receiver, then transmitter
• Inspect your vehicle after each run and perform maintenance on the vehicle when necessary
KV7701/2
VEKTA.5 uses a 2 stroke high-capacity engine. Please be advised that the engine may be hot
during its operation and all caution should be exercised for safety reasons.
Failure to follow all instructions can lead to damage to your vehicle, property damage and
bodily injury or death.
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KRAKEN RC LIMITED WARRANTY (USA)
VEKTA.5 is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship. This warranty does not
cover damage due to normal wear and tear, user error of assembly, installation, user modications
and after-market hop ups used. This warranty is not transferable. Kraken RC will, at our discretion,
repair or replace products or parts, provided our inspection indicates that an original defect exists.
Kraken RC reserves the right to replace any product or part which is no longer available with a
product of comparable value and function. If Kraken RC determines that the repairs or replacements
are not covered under warranty guidelines, there could be a charge applied for repair and return
shipping charges.
International Customers Warranty
Please return product to your local dealer where the purchase was made. Kraken RC assumes no
responsibility for Kraken RC products sold internationally by online retailers.
THANK YOU!
Kraken RC would like to thank you for purchasing the VEKTA.5. Only through hard work, great
investments, and time were we able to bring this vehicle into reality. The VEKTA.5 is the product of
our passion and joy for our RC hobby and we are so grateful to be able to share our dream with you.
We wish you many hours of fun and hope that the VEKTA.5 brings you miles of smiles.
Happy Bashing!
Team Kraken
Warranty and Disclaimer
KV7701/2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARTS LIST
27 . 28 . 29
EXPLODED VIEW
27 . 28 . 29
ADJUSTING THE SLIPPER CLUTCH
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FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR MAINTENANCE 19 . 20 . 21
ADJUSTING REAR SOLID AXLE TOE IN AND CAMBER
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ADJUSTING FRONT TOE IN AND CAMBER
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SHOCKS MAINTENANCE
14 . 15 . 16
BASIC MAINTENANCE
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PRE-RUN CHECK UP
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HOW TO START THE CAR
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FUEL MIXTURE AND FUELING
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ADJUSTING STEERING AND THROTTLE TRIMS
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BATTERY & RECEIVER INSTALLATION
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INTRODUCTION 5
HOW TO INSTALL ENGINE
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NOTES
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The VEKTA.5 comes in 2 ARTR iterations with 2
servos. You will need a radio transmitter and a
battery to complete it. If you choose the KV7701,
we recommend using the Zenoah G320RC
engine for optimal power and torque.
Parts needed to complete:
KV7701
Engine, Radio and Battery.
KV7702
Radio and Battery.
We highly recommend using a 7.4/2s
Lipo for our servos.
On/Off Switch
Battery
Radio
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
4.0
5.0
Spark plug tool
Multi rod end/Wheel hex tool
Radio
Engine
INTRODUCTION
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HOW TO INSTALL ENGINE
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1. Remove roll cage and body from chassis.
2. Install supplied air filter onto the carburetor. Do NOT over tighten screws.
3. Align carburetor in a way that the throttle linkage can be inserted into the hole before bolting down engine.
4-6. Use provided screws to finish installing engine using diagrams.
Locate the fuel lines that extend from the fuel tank. The black fuel line and the yellow choke line
connect to the bottom and top of the carburetor, respectively. Use diagram for additional help.
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BATTERY & RECEIVER INSTALLATION
Install your receiver and battery into the battery
compartment. Please find an appropriate battery
that will fit into the battery compartment. Make
sure that your battery is freshly charged. Refer to
your battery instruction manual as to how to fully
charge your battery.Kraken TS-555HV Servos
operation voltage is between 6V-7.4V. To fully
take advantage of the TS-555HV Servos,please
use a 7.4V 2S LIPO battery.Battery compartment
dimension is - L: 120mm W: 51mm H: 47.5mm
Use the supplied grommet for the battery box
to secure the servos' wires. Securely fasten the
battery compartment using the clip. Please
note that the battery compartment is not
waterproof. Avoid driving in wet conditions.
Prop your vehicle on a platform. Turn on the
transmitter and receiver. Check to see if the
front wheels respond to the steering
servo and are centered.
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Center the tires by adjusting the steering trim. Use subtrim if necessary (see your transmitter's
instruction manualfor further direction).
If steering is not in the desired neutral position after binding and steering cannot be centered using trim and subtrim,
please follow these tips.
1. Reset trim and subtrim are set to its neutral factory settings.
2. Remove the servo horn and reinstall.
3. Retrim as needed.
Make sure your receiver and servo are turned on and check that they are in neutral position. Use the diagram above
as aguide for the position of the throttle/brake horn. Adjust the throttle linkage as needed to ensure that they are
not binding. The brake linkage knob can be adjusted to improve braking conditions. Use your transmitter trim and
subtrims to fine tune the adjustments.
ADJUSTING STEERING AND THROTTLE TRIMS
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