XTM Racing Rage, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...of age unless closely supervised by an adult All contents copyright 2007 XTM Racing l Version 1 October 2007 Distributed IN NORTH AMERICA by Global Hobby Distributors 18480 Bandilier Circle Fountain Valley CA 92708 Distributed IN europe by Ripmax Ltd 241 Green Street Enfield EN3 7SJ U K l Included NiMH Battery Pack and Charger l Solid State Digital Electronic Speed Control l Dual Arm Independent a...

Page 2: ...ays unplug the 7 2V NiMH battery when not in use l Always allow the battery to completely cool before recharging l Never over charge the battery or serious damage to the battery and or the user could result l Never cut the receiver antenna shorter or you could lose control of the Rage 1 18th 4WD Electric Off Road Truck l When operating the Rage 1 18th 4WD Electric Off Road Truck make sure the tran...

Page 3: ... on and off L E D s show the power status of the batteries Servo Reversing Switches Allows you to change the direction the steering servo and the throttle operate by moving the switches Steering Dual Rate Control Dial This dial adjusts the overall travel of the steering servo Push the dial forward for maximum steering Pull the dial back to reduce steering travel Steering Wheel Controls your Rage 1...

Page 4: ...cesses those signals into movements that are sent out to the ESC and the steering servo Shock Absorber Each shock is oil filled and uses a spring that is well suited for most off Road conditions The shocks can be tuned for different driving conditions by using different weights of shock oil The shocks come standard with 10Wt oil and yellow springs Steering Servo Controls the Rage 1 18th 4WD Electr...

Page 5: ...nna clockwise into place and tighten it gently until it stops IMPORTANT Do not force the antenna into place or tighten it too strongly Doing so could cause damage to the antenna and or transmitter q Check to make sure that the transmitter power switch is in the OFF position pulled back q Remove the battery cover from the bottom of the transmitter by pushing the tab then pulling it up o Install 8 A...

Page 6: ...lways remove the battery from the chassis for the charging process l Always allow the battery to cool before recharging it l If the battery gets hot during the charging process unplug it from the charger immediately l Always fully discharge the battery before recharging it to ensure that it doesn t overcharge l Never leave the battery unattended during the charging process Determining charge time ...

Page 7: ... cleaner The glass cleaner will make the antenna wire slide through the support tube much easier q After the battery has finished charging reinstall it into the chassis and reinstall the battery cover using the two clips provided IMPORTANT Don t plug the battery into the speed controller yet q Push the end of the antenna support tube into the antenna mount IMPORTANT Leave the excess receiver anten...

Page 8: ...ff the ground before turning on the receiver to ensure that if the motor turns on when you turn ON the receiver the Rage 1 18th 4WD Electric Off Road Truck won t drive away IMPORTANT If you turn on the receiver and the motor turns on turn the throttle trim dial on the transmitter right or left until the motor stops This procedure is covered in more detail in the 2CAM s dedicated instruction manual...

Page 9: ...ever attempt to operate your Rage 1 18th 4WD Electric Off Road Truck if the radio control system is not functioning properly step 5 range checking the radio control system Driving your Rage 1 18th 4WD Electric Off Road Truck is the fun part You will find the that it s capable of awesome speed and has great handling ability for such a small size Here are some quick tips l Turning the steering wheel...

Page 10: ...un straighter but the steering will be more sensitive Toe out will desensitise the steering making your Rage 1 18th 4WD Electric Off Road Truck a little more driver friendly l For the rear tyres if you re running on a smooth surface we suggest no toe in If you re running on a rough surface we suggest about 1 2 degrees of toe in This will give the rear end a little more bite traction adjusting toe ...

Page 11: ...th surfaces set both the front and the rear tyres at 0 degrees l For driving on rough surfaces set the front tyres at 1 degree and the rear tyres at 2 degrees recommended initial settings q Adjust the camber angle of the tyres by turning the camber turnbuckles in or out with an adjustable wrench Camber settings should be measured with your Rage 1 18th 4WD Electric Off Road Truck at its normal ride...

Page 12: ...y might be low replace recharge them as necessary l Check the condition of the electrical connectors including the battery connector and the switch for any signs of wear or damage l Check the body mounts and clips for any signs of damage l Periodically check the tyres If a tyre is coming loose from the wheel carefully glue it back together using a thin bead of tyre glue l Periodically remove the s...

Page 13: ...ocal distributor for repair information if you re having a problem with the radio control system PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION 1 Rage pulls to one side A Steering trim out of adjustment A Readjust steering trim dial to centre both wheels P9 B Toe angle out of adjustment B Readjust toe angle P10 C Damaged wheel bearings C Remove wheel and clean bearings Replace if necessary 2 Rage does not go A Stripped o...

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Page 16: ...ation on page 2 replacement parts list XTM3801 Chassis and Bulkheads XTM3802 Chassis Upper Deck XTM3803 Suspension Arms w Links XTM3804 Knuckles Shock Towers Body Mounts XTM3809 Motor Mount Aluminium XTM3810 Centre Drive Shaft Aluminium XTM3811 CVD Universals 1 Pair XTM3812 Shock Hinge Pins and Clips Pk4 XTM3805 Bumper and Brace Fr and Rr XTM3806 Battery Retainer Mounts Steering Set XTM3808 Differ...

Page 17: ...s w Inserts Pins Pk4 XTM3861 Electronic Speed Controller F B R XTM3862 Steering Servo Cirrus XTM3863 370 Motor Stock XTM6N1100AL 7 2V 1100mAh NiMH Battery XTM3851X Body Clear Sorry No Photo Available XTM3870 Dogbones Swing Shafts Rear Pk2 XTM3871 Wheel Shafts Rear Pk2 XTM3874 Body Clips and Cushions Pk4 XTM3875 Spur Gear Fr Rr XTM3872 Servo Mounting Bracket w Screws XTM3873 Wheel Adaptors and Pins...

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Page 20: ...n postage is non refundable IMPORTANT WARRANTY SERVICE iNFORMATION XTM Racing guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase This does not cover any component parts damaged by use misuse or modification In no case shall XTM Racing s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit In that XTM Racing has no control over the final assembly...