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Shocks: Hard anodized,

PTFE

-

coated gray.

Rear Axles: MIP CVD's.

Also includes: Ball bearings 

throughout.

Shocks: Gold shocks.

Rear Axles: Associated dogbones & 

stub axles.

Also includes: Mechanical speed 

control and motor. Bushings 

throughout.

Shocks: Gold shocks.

Rear Axles: Associated dogbones & 

stub axles.

Also includes: Bushings 

throughout.

All kit versions include:
2.40:1 transmission for effortless power handling.
Molded composite chassis for better rigidity and Lexan B3 racing body.
Quadra-symmetric suspension for greater stability and handling.
Optimized front end geometry improves steerging and increases rigidity.
Adjustable battery placement for fine tuning of traction or steering.
2.2" one-piece front and rear wheels.
Pro-Line 4 Rib M2 front tires and Pro-Line "Holeshot" M2 rear tires.

F A C T O R Y   T E A M

Shocks: Hard anodized,

PTFE

-

coated gray.

Rear Axles: MIP CVD's.

Also includes: Factory Team 

parts, ball bearings throughout.

2

YOU WILL NEED THESE TOOLS
TO ASSEMBLE YOUR KIT

Phillips screwdriver #2.
1/8" flat head screwdriver.
5/16" driver or glow plug wrench.
Needlenose pliers.
Super glue (cyanoacrylic glue).
Hobby knife 

WARNING! This knife

cuts plastic and fingers with equal
ease, so be careful.

Precision ruler.

WARNING! Always use hand and eye 
protection with cyanoacrylic glue!

for the

B3 Basic+ kit #9003

R/C two channel surface 
frequency radio system
with one servo.
Battery pack (6 cell).
Battery charger (we recommend
a peak detection charger).
Electronic speed control.
Pinion gear, 48 ptich. Teeth to be 
determined by type and wind of
motor.

R E Q U I R E D   E Q U I P M E N T   T O   R U N   Y O U R   K I T

for the

B3 Sport kit #9013

R/C two channel surface 
frequency radio system
with two servos.
Battery pack (6 cell).
Battery charger (we recommend
a peak detection charger).

for the

B3 Team kit #9032

R/C two channel surface 
frequency radio system
with one servo.
Battery pack (6 cell).
Battery charger (we recommend
a peak detection charger).
Electronic speed control.
R/C electric motor. 
Pinion gear, 48 ptich. Teeth to be 
determined by type and wind of
motor.

TOOLS SUPPLIED

Allen wrenches, .050", 
1/16", 3/32", 5/64".

Molded tools (#6956):

for the

Factory Team kit #9043

R/C two channel surface 
frequency radio system
with one servo.
Battery pack (6 cell).
Battery charger (we recommend
a peak detection charger).
Electronic speed control.
R/C electric motor. 
Pinion gear, 48 ptich. Teeth to be 
determined by type and wind of
motor.

HELPFUL TOOLS (NOT REQUIRED)
Allen drivers (straight Allen wrenches with hex 
shaped handles) such as the following made by 
Associated:
#6957 

.050" Allen wrench

#6958 1/16" 

Allen 

wrench

#6959 5/64" 

Allen 

wrench

#6960 3/32" 

Allen 

wrench

#6961 2.5mm 

Allen 

wrench

Hand drill with 1/8" & 1/4" bits
Vernier calipers
Hobby scissors
Liquid dish soap
Nut drivers (screwdriver-handled hex socket 
tools) such as the following from Associated:
#SP-86  3/16" nut driver
#SP-85  1/4" nut driver

WARNING!

Do not use a power screwdriver to install screws into nylon, plastic, or
composite materials. The fast rotation speed can heat up the screws being
installed. They can then break the molded parts or strip the threads during
installation.

Summary of Contents for RC10 B3 Factory Team

Page 1: ...etection charger Electronic speed control Pinion gear 48 ptich Teeth to be determined by type and wind of motor R E Q U I R E D E Q U I P M E N T T O R U N Y O U R K I T for the B3 Sport kit 9013 R C...

Page 2: ...ntacting us for help Hello Associated I need some help Did you read the manual OPEN THE BAGS IN ORDER The assembly is arranged so that you will open and finish that bag before you go on to the next ba...

Page 3: ...3 6936 and 6295 Do other side Attach the 9145 ball ends and 7260 nuts through middle holes Attach the shock tower to the bulkhead with the three 6924 screws Twist 7230 ball cups onto the 6263 1406 tur...

Page 4: ...ver arm 9155 qty 2 bell crank bushing 9158 9156B qty 1 tube aluminum 9158 9156B qty 1 adjusting nut 9158 qty 1 servo saver spring 9155 qty 1 bell crank 9165 qty 1 drag link DRAG LINK Install the 9165...

Page 5: ...bumper 7673 6933 qty 2 4 40 x 5 16 1 1 1 1 1 1 BUMPER TO CHASSIS Use two 6922 6934 screws to secure the top plate to front bulkhead FRONT END TO CHASSIS Slip front end under top plate then push rearwa...

Page 6: ...7 7 P R O F I L E Ranch Pit Shop The RC10B3 TQ d as the fastest car in the World s on this track in Pomona California site of the 1997 IFMAR Off Road World Championships The B3 was driven by Masami H...

Page 7: ...hread on the 7260 nuts to the ball ends Then add the 6272 foam dust covers SUSPENSION ARMS TO MOUNTS Attach the 9257 9258 left suspension arm to the 9267 left mount with the 9260 hinge pin and 6299 E...

Page 8: ...drive ring and then the gear assembly on the hub ASSEMBLE THE HUBS Add a light coat of 6591 diff lube to left hub where shown Place a 9367 diff drive ring on the hub Push the 9370 hub over the diff bo...

Page 9: ...of a turn No more no less Your diff should now operate very smoothly when turning the hubs in opposite directions After you have driven the car once recheck the diff adjustment Never adjust the diff a...

Page 10: ...initial adjustment For further info on the torque clutch see the tuning section on page 27 MOUNT THE TRANSMISSION Mount the 9380 brace with two 7874 7873 screws Mount the tranny with the two 6292 6934...

Page 11: ...e washer as shown raised outer edges facing out Add 6375 roll pin Insert the 6372 spring into the stub axle Thread on the 6273 ball end and add the 7260 nut to the other side When you do the other hub...

Page 12: ...16 axle shim steel 7369 qty 2 axle spring pin 1 1 1 1 T E A M F A C T O R Y T E A M K I T S O N L Y s t e p 1 L E F T S I D E 13 7377 3977 qty 4 3 16 x 3 8 ball bearing REMOVE THESE PARTS FOR Team st...

Page 13: ...nsmission brace with the 6915 screws Add two 7413 screws in the middle holes at top then thread on 7260 nuts 1 1 7413 qty 2 4 40 x 3 4 1 1 7260 qty 2 4 40 nut 14 s t e p 2 L E F T S I D E R E A R V I...

Page 14: ...haft 6460 6418 qty 2 front shock shaft 5407 qty 8 red O ring 6429 qty 1 shock assembly tool 6440 qty 4 split locking washer 6440 qty 4 large spacer 6440 qty 8 small washer 6465 qty 2 shock piston 1 64...

Page 15: ...t e p 3 FOR BASIC SPORT front 9311 gold short rear 6424 gold long FOR TEAM F T ONLY front 9310 short rear 6435 long HOW TO TIGHTEN THE CAP ON YOUR SHOCK Then the shaft should push itself out approxima...

Page 16: ...or Airtronics F for Futaba J for JRPropo and H for Hitec Remove the servo horn from your servo and replace with the 9180 horn then fasten with the stock mounting screw Install the 6270 ball end into t...

Page 17: ...at side of the shaft For the Basic Team Factory Team kits you must buy your own pinion gear If you use an electonic speed control see its directions for installing motor capacitors Use two 6515 screws...

Page 18: ...the 6714 mount with a 6924 screw and 6936 washer 6932 qty 6 4 40 x 5 16 1 1 6936 qty 7 4 washer 8850 qty 1 ea throttle resistor mounting brackets 6711 qty 1 throttle resistor 6712 qty 1 throttle wiper...

Page 19: ...17 qty 2 4 40 x 3 8 1 1 PARTS REMOVED TO IMPROVE CLARITY RADIO RECEIVER TO CHASSIS Cut a piece of servo tape remove the paper from one side and attach it to the bottom of your receiver Slip the receiv...

Page 20: ...down strap Adjust the screw so the batteries are held tight but you are still able to push the 6332 body clip through the screw 9247 qty 1 gear cover 9247 qty 1 button 9235 qty 1 foam battery pads 92...

Page 21: ...steering servo to your receiver according to your radio or ESC instructions then connect the motor to your ESC qty 1 servo tape T O O L S U S E D s t e p 3 MOUNT THE ANTENNA Push your reciever wire t...

Page 22: ...use inner holes cut 6 openings for body these openings allow for shocks air scoop body mount body wing mounts antenna 6142 qty 1 body B A S I C S P O R T K I T S O N L Y REMOVE THESE PARTS FOR Team F...

Page 23: ...ufacturer s instructions for proper use and safety Wear eye and hand protection Insert the 6599 bushings or 3799 bearings into both sides of the front wheel Install wheel onto axle Thread on 6222 lock...

Page 24: ...O _____________ FRONT BLOCK CARRIER caster setting 25 30 FRONT RIDE HEIGHT ________________________ STEERING BLOCK _______ ___________________ CAMBER ___________________________________ ANTI ROLL BAR...

Page 25: ...coated gray shocks Team and Factory Team kits only MIP CVD axles Team and Factory Team kits only Molded composite chassis Basic Sport and Team kits only Graphite chassis towers and arms Factory Team k...

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