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Setting Up Maintenance Schedules

Keep your RC vehicles running perfectly with automated maintenance tracking

Why Maintenance Schedules Matter

Regular maintenance is crucial for keeping your RC vehicles performing at their best. RCManager's maintenance scheduling system helps you stay on top of service tasks, preventing costly breakdowns and extending the life of your vehicles.

Prevent Failures

Catch issues before they become problems

Save Time

Automated reminders mean less to remember

Track History

Complete service records for each vehicle

Creating Your First Schedule

1

Navigate to Vehicle Maintenance

From your vehicle's detail page, click the "Maintenance" tab or use the quick action button.

Dashboard → Vehicles → [Your Vehicle] → Maintenance Tab
2

Select Maintenance Type

Choose from predefined maintenance types or create custom tasks.

Common Types:

  • • Bearing Service
  • • Differential Oil
  • • Shock Rebuild
  • • Motor Cleaning

Custom Tasks:

  • • Tire Rotation
  • • Belt Tension Check
  • • Electronics Inspection
  • • Body Cleaning
3

Set Schedule Parameters

Define when and how often maintenance should be performed.

Interval Type

Time-based (every X days/weeks/months) or usage-based (every X runs/hours)

Next Due Date

Set when the next service is due or let RCManager calculate it

Reminder Settings

Get notified X days before maintenance is due

Understanding Schedule Types

Time-Based Schedules

Perfect for maintenance that degrades over time regardless of use.

Best for:

  • • Rubber tire replacement
  • • Grease lubrication
  • • Battery maintenance
  • • General inspections

Usage-Based Schedules

Ideal for wear items that degrade based on actual use.

Best for:

  • • Bearing service
  • • Differential oil changes
  • • Shock rebuilds
  • • Motor brushes

Advanced Scheduling Features

Recurring Schedules

Set up maintenance that automatically reschedules after completion.

Example: Differential oil every 10 battery packs

Maintenance Groups

Group related tasks together for efficient service sessions.

Example: "Full Service" includes bearings, diffs, and shocks

Critical Maintenance Alerts

Mark certain maintenance as critical for priority notifications.

Example: Motor bearing replacement to prevent failure

Maintenance Best Practices

Pro Tips for Effective Maintenance

Start Conservative: Begin with manufacturer recommendations and adjust based on your usage
Track Conditions: Dusty or wet conditions may require more frequent service
Document Everything: Add notes about parts used and issues found during maintenance
Stock Parts: Keep commonly needed maintenance items in your parts inventory

Sample Maintenance Schedules

1/10 Scale Electric Buggy

TaskIntervalType
Clean & oil bearingsEvery 15 runsUsage
Differential serviceEvery 20 runsUsage
Shock rebuildEvery 3 monthsTime
Motor cleaningEvery 25 runsUsage

Ready to Schedule?

Start creating maintenance schedules for your vehicles to ensure they stay in peak condition.

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