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2. Start-Up Guide

2-6 Adjusting the Tire Guide Spacers

Widest Position

Adjustment Pin

Tire Guide Spacer

1. If the tire guide spacers are in the widest position and your tire does not ﬁ t or it is

too close of a ﬁ t remove the tire guide spacers and adjustment pins.

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Summary of Contents for T2V3

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual MODEL T2V3 Aircraft Tug World s First Portable Remote Control Aircraft Tugs 95666 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...de 11 2 1 Remote Control Operation 11 2 2 Operating the Tug 12 2 3 Loading the Aircraft Wheel 14 2 4 Unloading the Aircraft Wheel 17 2 5 Adjusting the Wheel Cradle 20 2 6 Adjusting the Tire Guide Spacers 22 2 7 Adjusting Track Tension 24 2 8 Lifting the Wheel Cradle Ramp 26 2 9 Charging the Tug 28 2 10 Charging the Remote Controller 29 2 11 Replacing the Remote Control Batteries 30 3 Troubleshooti...

Page 3: ...3 1 1 Components in the Box 1 Components Radio Transmitter Battery Tray Radio Charger Tug Charger Owners Manual Spare Parts Bag Tug Track Adjustment Tools Rail Removal Bit ...

Page 4: ...1 2 Tug Components 1 Components Rear Cradle Gate Lazy Susan Right Track Assembly Left Track Assembly Main Plate Wheel Ramp Power Switch Tug Charger Connection Wheel Lock Latch Assembly Wheel Cradle Links ...

Page 5: ...d Anchor Charging Indicator LED If the remote controller is not used for a few minutes it will start beeping as a indicator that it is still in the ON position This is not an indicator of a low battery The control stick on the remote controller is very sensitive and will cause the tug to move if it is moved accidentally Turn OFF the remote controller when not in use Warning Note ...

Page 6: ...6 1 4 Charger Components 1 Components Tug Charger Radio Charger 110V Power Connection Tug Connection Charging Indicator LED 110V Power Connection Radio Connection ...

Page 7: ...7 Pins Spare Track Parts Links Retainer Clips Treads Track Install Tools Fuses 4 Amp Light Fuse 10 Amp Circuit Board Fuse Retainer Clip Tool 1 Components 1 5 Spare Parts ...

Page 8: ...re used to assist in the installation of new tracks This section is intended to show how the tools are used only A detailed instruction guide is provided when purchasing new tracks Refer to that instruction guide when installing new tracks When the retainer clip is properly installed into the track pin groove is should rotate freely inside of the groove ...

Page 9: ...tracks when the they are too tight making it diﬃcult to align the pin holes Insert the track pin tools on the inside and outside adjacent pins to the missing pin hole You will need to hold these in place by hand Adjacent Pin Adjacent Pin Missing Pin Hole Track Pin Tools ...

Page 10: ...k links shims rotoclips and a rotoclip tool to quickly replace or repair tracks It also includes cradle shim mounting screws to lift the wheel cradle ramp away from the ground When the ground is very uneven the wheel cradle ramp may hit the ground preventing the aircraft from loading These com ponents are located on board the tug underneath the electronics cover ...

Page 11: ...rol beeps once If this does not happen check the remote control battery con nection for proper installation When the battery level is low the remote control will begin to beep repeatedly signaling to replace or recharge the batteries 2 To drive the tug move the control stick in the desired direction 3 The Lazy Susan Lock Cradle Release Switch is a 3 position switch The Unlock and Lock positions ar...

Page 12: ...re will also be a beeping sound 3 Turn on the power switch on the radio controller The power indicator LED will illumi nate green blue in color It is recommended you practice maneuvering the tug prior It is recommended you practice maneuvering the tug prior to loading the plane to loading the plane 4 It is recommended to use the radio in fast speed mode Moderate and Slow speed mode should be used ...

Page 13: ... the sprockets for proper seating along the tracks If the sprock et is not properly seated it could result in damage to the track 7 Visually check tracks for wear on the treads and wear on the inner plastic surfaces Also inspect for damaged or missing retainer clips as a result of driving over small rocks Damaged treads should be replaced before operating the tug ...

Page 14: ...dio controller and slowly rotate the lazy susan with the con troller until the latch releases the ramp and it falls to the down position The ramp release only occurs when the lazy susan is oriented with the wheel ramp facing forward Once the wheel ramp is in the down position toggle the latch release switch to the middle position locking the lazy susan from rotating WARNING DO NOT SIT IN THE PLANE...

Page 15: ...he center of the wheel ramp It may be necessary to apply a little pressure with your foot to the top of the battery cover to get the wheel started onto the tug 3 Drive the tug under the aircraft tire until the tire is positioned on top of the lazy susan It may be necessary to chock the wheels to keep the plane from moving ...

Page 16: ...akers open the access cover and locate the two white or black buttons on the circuit board See image above Press them down to reset the circuit breakers Critical Note If the circuit breaker buttons pop up after being reset the tug is being overstressed and could cause damage to the circuit board Address any mechanical issues such as a seized sprocket or missing track retainer clips or any driving ...

Page 17: ... gate Wheel Ramp Facing Front 1 Toggle the Lazy Susan Lock Switch in the middle position and rotate the tug under the aircraft tire until the wheel ramp is facing the front of the tug Push the tug so the rear gate is slightly pushing against the tire Note It is recommended to chock the wheels to keep the plane from moving ...

Page 18: ...h releases the rear gate You will need to visually verify that the latch is released This may require rotating the tug back and forth slightly until the latch releases 3 When the latch releases continue holding the latch release switch on the radio con troller and then drive the tug away from the tire The wheel ramp should pivot to the down position as you move the tug ...

Page 19: ...ng Tug Away From Tire Tire Completely Oﬀ of Tug 4 Continue driving the tug away from the tire until the tire is completely oﬀ of the tug You can stop holding the latch release switch after the tire is oﬀ of the tug ...

Page 20: ... 1 Make sure that the wheel cradle is down If needed use the radio to unlatch the cradle 2 Place wheel chocks behind the rear tires of the plane to ensure the plane does not roll backwards 3 Drive the tug under the wheel of the plane until the wheel cradle locks in the upright position ...

Page 21: ...o legs that need to be inserted to capture the pivot screw between them You do not want the tire to be too tight in the cradle Leave a little space for tire size variations 6 Release the latch using the radio and back the tug out from under the plane Drive the tug back under the tire to check that the wheel cradle is set up correctly and to ensure the cradle is latching securely When releasing the...

Page 22: ...ng the Tire Guide Spacers Widest Position Adjustment Pin Tire Guide Spacer 1 If the tire guide spacers are in the widest position and your tire does not ﬁt or it is too close of a ﬁt remove the tire guide spacers and adjustment pins ...

Page 23: ...ach other Ideally the tire guide spacers should be moved the same distance on each side to keep your tire centered in the cradle The distance between the dovetail spacers should equal the width of your tire plus one inch maximum 3 Align the adjustment pins to the nearest holes Insert the adjustment to secure the tire guide spacers ...

Page 24: ...tainer Bolt Hex Track Adjuster 2 Next use a 7 16 hex socket and ratchet to rotate the hex track adjuster For the left side track rotate the hex track adjuster Clockwise For the right side track rotate the hex track adjuster Counter Clockwise As you rotate the hex track adjuster you will hear and feel a click when it gets to the next tightest setting When the track is adjusted properly you should h...

Page 25: ...3 Next use a 7 16 hex socket to slightly rotate the hex track adjuster to relieve tension on the internal adjuster ratchet mechanism CW for the left side CCW for the right side 4 While relieving the tension insert a 3 16 diameter phillips screw driver into the ac cess hole to release the internal locking mechanism This should allow the track to become slack If needed hold the screw driver in place...

Page 26: ...n the wheel cradle ramp may hit the ground and prevent the aircraft from loading onto the tug Only use the shims when needed 1 The shims and mounting screws with attached lock washer are located in the on board parts box underneath the electronics cover The electronics cover is held down magnetically pull the cover to open Mounting Screws Shims Electronics Cover ...

Page 27: ...s Wheel Cradle Up In the ON position the wheel cradle should land on the shims lifting the wheel cradle ramp away from the ground Loosen the mounting screws and rotate 180 degrees to the OFF position when not needed Tighten screws to secure 3 Both left and right side shims should be engaged if in the ON position or both sides should be disengaged if in the OFF position to prevent the cradle from t...

Page 28: ...k and into a wall socket The plug can only be inserted in one direction 3 The charging indicator LED should light up red once the charger is connected prop erly The tug will be fully charged once the charger indicator LED turns green 4 Leave the tug charging when it is not in use The charger is equipped with smart charging technology preventing the battery from overcharging Keeping the tug on its ...

Page 29: ...g the transmitter charger into a 110v AC wall socket 2 Plug the connector from the charger into the charging jack on the transmitter The charging indicator LED located on the side of the transmitter will illuminate green indicating the charger is charging Once the transmitter is fully charged the charging indicator LED will turn oﬀ 3 The charging rate of the charger is 150mAh When using the 1200mA...

Page 30: ...s 2 Start Up Guide No Battery Access Cover Screws Back Cover 1 Before changing the remote control batteries the remote controller and tug should be turned OFF 2 Remove 2 screws on the back cover of the remote controller then remove the back cover ...

Page 31: ...able AA Lithium Ion batteries Refer to section 2 9 in the owners manual 5A Reconnect the battery to the transmitter circuit board 6A Re install back cover and screws Note A shrink wrapped battery pack can be purchused from AC Air Techology to replace the installed battery tray To use a shrink wrapped battery pack 1 Disconnect the battery tray from the transmitter circuit board 2 Connect the new sh...

Page 32: ...ology 855 884 7222 info acairtechnology com The troubleshooting guide is divided into three sections Tug Remote Controller Wheel Cradle Refer to the images and descriptions below as they are mentioned throughout the text Radio Receiver Servo Latch Mechanism Speed Control ...

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Page 37: ...n use modiﬁcation or misuse of this product thus no liability shall be assumed or ac cepted for any resulting damage or injury By the ﬁrst act of use set up or assembly the user in using the product accepts all resulting liability Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner can result in damage or injury both to the user as well as to others the product or property This produc...

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