User manual THUNDER TIGER 5001 V2

[. . . ] Please read all instructions and familiarize yourself with the products and controls before operation. It is important to familiarize yourself with the model, its manual, and its construction before assembly or operation. Always keep this instruction manual ready at your hand for your assembling and operating reference, even after completing the assembly. Make sure all the screws are properly tightened and all the parts are checked after running the car for a long period of time. [. . . ] If you drink nitro fuel by accident, immediately drink large quantities of water and try to induce vomiting. If the fuel gets onto your skin, wash it well with soap and water. WARNING 1. Thunder Tiger and its distributor have no control over damage resulting from shipping, improper construction, or improper usage. Thunder Tiger assumes and accepts no responsibility for personal and/or property damages resulting from the use of improper building materials, equipment and operations. 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. ITEMS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Notice: The following items are required for completion of the EB-4 S3. Some of them are not included with this kit (unless noted), and should be obtained from the local hobby shop nearby you. (For separate purchasing products, please refer to Thunder Tiger professional R/C model products. ) 1. ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED FOR COMPLETION AA-Size Batteries for transmitter / NiCd or NiMh Battery recommended Glow Plug 2 Channel Radio Set/ FM/PCM recommended . 21 Class Rear Exhaust Engine (Ref: TTR PRO-21B-R Engine No. 9474) 4. 8V~6. 0V Rx Battery Pack recommended (Flat pack) Torque Digital Servo (No. 8119, No. 8123) Muffler, Joining Pipe or Manifold & Spring(Ref: TTR Muffler & Manifold No. 9796, No. 9797) 2. ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED FOR STARTING ENGINE Glow Fuel (Ref: R/C Model Fuel ) Fuel Bottle Air Filter Oil Glow Starter Starter Box with AC/DC Power (Ref: TTR Starter Box No. 2409) 3. TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY Hobby knife Phillips type screwdrivers & hex wrenches (Ref: TTR screw Drive Set ) Needle Nose Pliers Lexan Cutter/Scissors Special Reamer (Ref: TTR Hole Punch/ Reamer No. 1120) Wire Cutter 4. If the brake applies too much or not enough, adjust the adjustment collars accordingly. Or if available on the transmitter, adjust the brake endpoint. 12 M bag AIR FILTER 3x6mm Always use air filter oil to treat the foam sponge. Cut off excess of the strap. Use nylon strap to fasten the filter elbow M3x6mm Flat Head Hex Screw 9279G AIR FILTER, 1/8, GREEN 9279P AIR FILTER, 1/8, PINK 9279B AIR FILTER, 1/8, BLACK Cut off excess of the strap. Cut off shaded portion if necessary. Use the fuel tubing holder to hold the tubes together if necessary. Cut the supplied silicone tube in 13 N bag SHOCK ABSORBERS Front shock (Short) Rear shock (Long) 13. 1 Lock Nut, M2. 6 Place a few drop of silicon oil on the tip of the shaft before inserting through the shock body to prevent shaft thread from damaging the o-ring seals. HINT: There are two attached steel balls installed inside the Anti-Bumping piston for variable shock damping . Ball Numbers 0 1 2 Harder damping at rebound. Increase traction HINT: Place the diaphragm in the schock cup before assembling with shock body. Recommended Shock Silicon Oil Front 40wt Rear 35wt 13. 2 1. Move the shaft / piston up & down gently (But never break oil surface) 3. To release any trapped air inside the silicon oil, let it sit for a few minutes for all the air bubbles to be release. 13 13. 2 PD1994 ALUM SHOCK SPRING RETAINER, S3 OPT PD1995 ALUM SHOCK BOTTOM, S3 4. Place the diaphragm in the shock cap first and quickly screw the cap into place. Rear Sock Long Front Sock PD1996 FR SHOCK SPRING SET, 1. 4mm(BLUE3. 2lb) 1. 6mm(BLACK5. 2lb), S3 Short PD1997 RR SHOCK SPRING SET, 1. 4mm(BLUE2. 7lb) 1. 6mm(BLACK4. 5lb), S3 3x25mm Hint: Use a piece of masking tape to protect the shock shaft. 13. 3 M3x25mm Socket Head Hex Screw 3x3mm Lock Nut, M3 Short M3x3mm Set Screw Hi nt: Inse rt t he included shock clips to adjust for spring pre-load to set ride height. 3x3mm Short Hinge Pin (short) 13. 4 M3x20mm Socket Head Hex Screw 3x3mm Long Lock Nut, M3 3x3mm M3x3mm Set Screw 3x20mm Hinge Pin (long) Long Initial front shock position Initial rear shock position 14 O bag REAR WING 14. 1 Marked "R" Marked "L" AD2523-R ANODIZED WASHER, OPT ø3xø8 Special Washer For AD2523-R M3x10mm Button Head Hex Screw 3x10mm PD0680 CT MACHINE SCREW M3x14mm 14. 2 PD1862 WING POST, S3 OPT M3x10mm Button Head Hex Screw 3x18mm 3x10mm 3x10mm 3x14mm M3x14mm Button Head Hex Screw ø3xø8 Special Washer 3x14mm M3x18mm Socket Head Hex Screw 15 P bag WHEELS AND TIRES PD1865 LITE SELF-LOCK WHL HEX NUT, S3 OPT From G BAG PD0590 TIRE W/FOAM CUBIC, 1/8 Apply CA glue on the edges of four wheels to adhere the tires. PD1981-W MULTI-SPOKE WHL, WHITE, 1/8 PD1981-Y MULTI-SPOKE WHL, YELLOW, 1/8 PD1981-B MULTI-SPOKE WHL, BLACK, 1/8 PD1981-G MULTI-SPOKE WHL, GREEN, 1/8 PD1981-P MULTI-SPOKE WHL, PINK, 1/8 PD1981-O MULTI-SPOKE WHL, ORANGE, 1/8 PD1946-W 5-SPOKE WHL, 17mm YELLOW, 1/8 PD1946-Y 5-SPOKE WHL, 17mm YELLOW, 1/8 PD1946-B 5-SPOKE WHL, 17mm BLACK, 1/8 PD1946-G 5-SPOKE WHL, 17mm GREEN, 1/8 PD1946-P 5-SPOKE WHL, 17mm PINK, 1/8 PD1946-O 5-SPOKE WHL, 17mm ORANGE, 1/8 ø8 16 FOAM BUMPER INSTRUCTION 1. Find the paper template in the bag. And then cut the template accordingly. Tentatively stick the paper template upon the surface of the foam bumper. Use a sharp hobby knife to cut the front bumper following the marked outline. In order to fit the separated purchased body properly over the front foam bumper, a portion of the bumper must be trimmed away depending on different body style. Use the supplied 1:1 scale paper template and an ink marker as show on the manual to outline the trimming area on the front foam bumper. [. . . ] Easy handling on bumpy tracks RF2 RF3 More anti-squat, leaning backwards Decreases rear traction when cornering Increases rear traction when accelerating Easy handling on smooth or slippery tracks RF4 Camber Adjustment (Front) 6. Camber Adjustment(Front): Adjust the front camber by adjusting the lengths of threaded parts of the front pivot balls in the upper arms longer or shorter. Steering Characteristics Less steering More steering FRONT CAMBER Note1: To expanding the adjusting range of the front camber, you can also change the eccentric bushing in the upper plate at the very front of the front bulkhead and the mounting holes of hinge holders on the servo saver top plate. Eccentric bushings Outer hole Servo saver top plate Camber adjusting range of the front camber More camber adjustment + - Inner hole Less camber adjustment Note2: Ensure you make equal adjustments on both left and right sides of the car. SET UP REAR CAMBER Camber Adjustment (Rear) 7. Camber Adjustment(Rear): Adjust the rear camber by adjusting the lengths of the upper tie rods. - + PD0399 ALUM TURNBUCKLE WRENCH, 5mm Length(L) Making longer. Negative camber. Steering Characteristics Decreases traction when entering corners. [. . . ]