21st Century Toys M5 Stuart, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...nd save it For Model RC09037 Use only with a 12 Volt 7 0 Amp Hr Battery 12 Volt 2 0 Amp Hr Charger all included 2 Table of Contents Product features may vary from the pictures above 2003 21st Century Toys Inc San Leandro CA 94577 USA All Right Reserved Printed in China ...

Page 2: ...ion beginning on page 5 for detailed instructions Read this manual carefully for important safety information and operating instructions before using your M5 Stuart Tank Please keep this manual for future reference as it contains important information This M5 Stuart Tank is designed for use on hard surfaces on generally level terrain and by children 8 years of age and up To prevent damaging the mo...

Page 3: ...lyte Dropping the battery could result in serious injury Never allow children to charge the battery Battery charging must be done by adults only A child could be injured by the electricity involved in charging the battery Never lift or carry the battery by the wires or connector This can damage the battery and possibly cause a fire resulting in serious injury Lift and carry the battery by the case...

Page 4: ... 1 510 481 6010 rather than return this product to the store Please identify all parts before assembly and save all packaging material until assembly is complete to ensure that no parts are discarded M5 Stuart Tank Radio Controller 12 Volt Battery Charger 12 Volt Battery 12 Volt Battery Connector ...

Page 5: ...e battery until you have replaced the worn or damaged part CAUTION Use the charger in dry locations only Important Notes Your new battery must be charged for at least 18 hours before you use it in your M5 Stuart Tank for the first time We recommend that you start charging your battery before beginning assembly of your new M5 Stuart Tank The battery must be upright while charging The charger is not...

Page 6: ...RTANT The battery must be removed from your M5 Stuart Tank each time you recharge it 1 Using a Phillips screwdriver loosen the screws from the battery hatch Open the battery hatch from the battery compartment ...

Page 7: ...7 2 Using a Phillips screwdriver loosen the screws from the battery clamp Remove the battery clamp from the battery compartment ...

Page 8: ...8 3 Remove the battery connector from the M5 Stuart Tank harness connector 4 Remove the 12 Volt 7 0 Amp Hr battery from the battery compartment ...

Page 9: ...rs Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours Recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use of your vehicle Do not charge the battery longer than 30 hours Once the battery is charged disconnect the charger connector from the battery connector Unplug the charger from the wall outlet The battery is now charged and is ready to be installed in your M5 Stuart Tank Please see Battery Inst...

Page 10: ...Volt charger before operating your M5 Stuart Tank for the first time Charge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use of the M5 Stuart Tank Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours Failure to follow these instructions may damage your battery and will void your warranty 1 Switch the power to OFF Using a Phillips screwdriver loosen the screws from the battery hatch Open the battery hatch...

Page 11: ...11 2 Using a Phillips screwdriver loosen the screws from the battery clamp Remove the battery clamp from the battery compartment ...

Page 12: ...onnected to black color battery pole ve and red color wire connector connected to red color battery pole ve Place the 12 Volt 7 0 Amp Hr battery upright in the battery compartment Make sure the battery connector extends toward of the M5 Stuart Tank body Black wire connector Black Battery Pole ve Red Battery Pole ve Red wire connector ...

Page 13: ... Plug the battery connector into the M5 Stuart Tank harness connector 5 Position the battery clamp over the battery with the ends of the battery clamp aligned with the screw holes in the battery compartment ...

Page 14: ...14 6 Insert the screws through the ends of the battery clamp into the battery compartment 7 Tighten the screws with a Philips screwdriver Do not over tighten ...

Page 15: ... over and try again Do not force the battery connector into the M5 Stuart Tank harness connector IMPORTANT Always remember to keep the battery hatch locked at all times to prevent children from accessing the battery Radio Controller Switch the power to OFF Unscrew the battery hatch located on the back of the radio controller with a Philips screwdriver and remove it ...

Page 16: ...16 Insert one 9 Volt battery in the proper direction as indicated inside the battery compartment Replace the battery hatch tighten screw securely ...

Page 17: ... leakage and corrosion can damage the vehicle Do not store the battery on a surface which could be damaged by the acid contained inside the battery Take precautions to protect the surface on which you store the battery Do not store the battery in temperatures above 75 F or below 10 F Prevent the battery from moving freely inside the battery compartment Always use the battery clamp to secure the ba...

Page 18: ...lar use Avoid operating the M5 Stuart Tank in wet or snowy conditions Water or moisture in the motors or electrical switches can cause them to corrode and could cause switch or motor failure Avoid operating the M5 Stuart Tank on sand loose dirt or gravel Sand loose dirt or gravel in the motors or electrical switches can cause them to jam and could cause switch or motor failure The M5 Stuart Tank c...

Page 19: ...ition To operate two M5 Stuart Tanks simultaneously slide the Channel Switches of first Tank Body and first Radio Controller to A position and slide the Channel Switches of second Tank Body and second Radio Controller to B position Extend the antenna of the Radio Controller Use the left right control sticks to control the M5 Stuart Tank to move FORWARD BACKWARD LEFT and RIGHT Channel Switch Channe...

Page 20: ...k starts to loose power it may experience loss of functions of performance ability If this happens simply recharge your battery again and or replace the radio controller battery Your M5 Stuart Tank is operated by radio waves It is possible the unit may not perform properly due to interference from nearby devices such as a cordless phone hair dryer walkie talkie or others radio controlled toys Avoi...

Page 21: ...d into wall Undercharged battery Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is ON Charger is not working There is no sure way to tell if your charger is working unless you have a volt meter Loose wire or loose connector Check all wires and connectors Make sure the battery connector is tightly plugged into the M5 Stuart Tank harness connector and that there are no loose wires around the motor Dead bat...

Page 22: ...ours after each use Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours Check all connectors Make sure the battery connector is tightly plugged into the charger connector and that the charger is plugged into wall Undercharged battery Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is ON Battery need charging After approximately 45 minutes of constant use the battery needs charging Battery is old and will not ac...

Page 23: ...AILS TO CHARGE n Make sure the lead acid rechargeable battery have been inserted properly n Make sure you have connected your M5 Stuart Tank onto the connectors securely IMPORTANT If you experience a problem with your M5 Stuart Tank first check the Problems and Solutions Guide above If you still experience a problem please contact Ultimate Solider Consumer Relations at 1 510 481 6010 between 9 AM ...

Page 24: ...Solutions Guide the vehicle still fails to operate please contact Ultimate Solider Consumer Relations at 1 510 481 6010 Hint For faster service when calling Consumer Relations completely charge the battery before calling and have the following available by the phone M5 Stuart Tank and radio controller M5 Light Tank model number see packaging box Phillips screwdriver is helpful Problems and Solutio...

Page 25: ...Failure to follow these instructions will permanently damage your battery Please refer to the Battery Care Section in this manual for more information DO NOT Return your M5 Stuart Tank to the Store If you are missing parts or need assistance please call us toll free Ultimate Solider Consumer Relations 1 510 481 6010 9 AM 5 PM EST Monday through Friday 21 st Century Toys Inc San Leandro CA 94577 US...