Xray XT8, Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION

The XRAY XT8 is a modern, high-competition premium luxury racing 1/8 

nitro  truggy  that  is  the  epitome  of  high-performance  and  fine  distinctive 

design.  Your  XT8  offers  highest  performance,  responsive  handling,  and 

traditionally exceptional XRAY quality, engineering, and design. The superb 

craftsmanship and attention to detail are clearly evident everywhere on the 

XRAY XT8. 

XT8 was designed around a no compromise platform; the attention to detail 

creates a low maintenance, extra long life nitro truggy. The ultra-low center 

of gravity (CG) and optimized weight balance makes set-up, driving, and 

maintenance easy and quick. 

The  XRAY  XT8  was  created  by  blending  highest-quality  materials  and 

excellent design. On high-speed flat tracks or bumpy tracks, whether driving 

for fun or racing to win, the XT8 delivers outstanding performance, speed, 

and precision handling. 

We have made every effort to make these instructions as easy to understand as 

possible. However, if you have any difficulties, problems, or questions, please 

do not hesitate to contact the XRAY support team at info@teamxray.com.

Also,  please  visit  our  web  site  at  www.teamxray.com  to  find  the  latest 

updates,  set-up  information,  option  parts,  and  many  other  goodies.  We 

pride ourselves on taking excellent care of our customers.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause 

cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CAUTION: CANCER HAZARD

Wash thoroughly after using. DO NOT use product while eating, drinking or using 

tobacco products. May cause chronic effects to gastrointestinal tract, CNS, kidneys, 

and blood. MAY CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.

When  building,  using  and/or  operating  this  model  always  wear  protective  glasses 

and gloves.

Take appropriate safety precautions prior to operating this model. You are responsible 

for this model‘s assembly and safe operation! Please read the instruction manual before 

building and operating this model and follow all safety precautions. Always keep the 

instruction manual at hand for quick reference, even after completing the assembly. 

Use only genuine and original authentic XRAY parts for maximum performance. Using 

any third party parts on this model will void guaranty immediately.

Improper  operation  may  cause  personal  and/or  property  damage.  XRAY  and 

its    distributors  have  no  control  over  damage  resulting  from  shipping,  improper 

construction,  or  improper  usage.  XRAY  assumes  and  accepts  no  responsibility  for 

personal  and/or  property  damages  resulting  from  the  use  of  improper  building 

materials,  equipment  and  operations.  By  purchasing  any  item  produced  by  XRAY, 

the buyer expressly warrants that he/she is in compliance with all applicable federal, 

state and local laws and regulation regarding the purchase, ownership and use of the 

item. The buyer expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless XRAY for all claims 

resulting directly or indirectly from the purchase, ownership or use of the product. By 

the act of assembling or operating this product, the user accepts all resulting liability. 

If the buyer is not prepared to accept this liability, then he/she should return this kit in 

new, unassembled, and unused condition to the place of purchase.

 IMPORTANT NOTES – GENERAL

•  This product is not suitable for children under 16 years of age without the direct 

supervision of a responsible and knowledgeable adult.

•  Carefully read all manufacturers warnings and cautions for any parts used in the 

construction and use of your model.

•  Assemble this kit only in places away from the reach of very small children.

•  First-time builders and users should seek advice from people who have building 

experience in order to assemble the model correctly and to allow the model to reach 

its performance potential.

•  Exercise care when using tools and sharp instruments.

•  Take care when building, as some parts may have sharp edges.

•  Keep small parts out of reach of small children. Children must not be allowed to put 

any parts in their mouth, or pull vinyl bag over their head.

•  Read  and  follow  instructions  supplied  with  paints  and/or  cement,  if  used  (not 

included in kit).

•  Immediately after using your model, do NOT touch equipment on the model such 

as the motor and speed controller, because they generate high temperatures. You 

may seriously burn yourself seriously touching them.

•  Follow the operating instructions for the radio equipment at all times.

•  Do not put fi ngers or any objects inside rotating and moving parts, as this may 

cause damage or serious injury as your fi nger, hair, clothes, etc. may get caught.

•  Be sure that your operating frequency is clear before turning on or running your 

model, and never share the same frequency with somebody else at the same time. 

Ensure that others are aware of the operating frequency you are using and when 

you are using it.

•  Use a transmitter designed for ground use with RC cars. Make sure that no one 

else is using the same frequency as yours in your operating area. Using the same 

frequency at the same time, whether it is driving, fl ying or sailing, can cause loss of 

control of the RC model, resulting in a serious accident. 

•  Always turn on your transmitter before you turn on the receiver in the car. Always 

turn off the receiver before turning your transmitter off.

•  Keep the wheels of the model off the ground when checking the operation of the 

radio equipment.

•  Disconnect the battery pack before storing your model.

•  When learning to operate your model, go to an area that has no obstacles that can 

damage your model if your model suffers a collision.

•  Remove any sand, mud, dirt, grass or water before putting your model away.

•  If the model behaves strangely, immediately stop the model, check and clear the 

problem.

•  To prevent any serious personal injury and/or damage to property, be responsible 

when operating all remote controlled models.

•  The model car is not intended for use on public places and roads or areas where its 

operation can confl ict with or disrupt pedestrian or vehicular traffi c.

•  Because the model car is controlled by radio, it is subject to radio interference from 

many  sources  that  are  beyond  your  control.  Since  radio  interference  can  cause 

momentary loss of control, always allow a safety margin in all directions around the 

model in order to prevent collisions.

•  Do not use your model:

  -  Near  real  cars,  animals,  or  people  that  are  unaware  that  an  RC  car  is  being  

  driven.

  - In places where children and people gather

  - In residential districts and parks

  - In limited indoor spaces

  - In wet conditions

  - In the street

  -  In  areas  where  loud  noises  can  disturb  others,  such  as  hospitals  and 

   residential areas.

  -  At  night  or  anytime  your  line  of  sight  to  the  model  may  be  obstructed  or 

   impaired in any way.

To prevent any serious personal injury and/or damage to property, please be

responsible when operating all remote controlled models.

Failure to follow these instructions will be considered as abuse and/or neglect.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT 

XRAY Europe

K Výstavisku 6992

91101 Trenčín

Slovakia, EUROPE

Phone: +421-32-7401100

Fax: +421-32-7401109

Email: info@teamxray.com

We have made every effort to make these instructions as easy to understand as possible. 

However, if you have any diffi culties, problems, or questions, please do not hesitate to 

contact the XRAY support team at info@teamxray.com. Also, please visit our Web site 

at www.teamxray.com to fi nd the latest updates, set-up information, option parts, and 

many other goodies. We pride ourselves on taking excellent care of our customers.

You can join thousands of  XRAY fans and enthusiasts in our online community at:  

www.teamxray.com

XRAY USA

RCAmerica, 167 Turtle Creek Boulevard Suite C      

Dallas, Texas 75207

USA

Phone: (800) 519-7221 * (214) 744-2400

Fax: (214) 744-2401

Email: xray@rcamerica.com

   IMPORTANT NOTES – NITRO ENGINES

• Always test the brakes and the throttle before starting your engine to avoid losing 

control of the model.

• Make sure the air fi lter is clean and oiled. 

• Never run your engine without an air fi lter. Your engine can be seriously damaged 

if dirt and debris get inside the engine.

• For proper engine break-in, please refer to the manual that came with the engine.

• Do not run near open fl ames or smoke while running your model or while handling 

fuel.

• Some parts will be hot after operation. Do not touch the exhaust or the engine until 

they have cooled. These parts may reach 275°F during operation!