Redcat Getting Started
W
ARNING – THIS IS NOT A TOY. THIS VEHICLE RUNS ON FLAMABLE NITRO FUEL AND SHOULD
NEVER BE OPERATED WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION. PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN PRIOR
TO RUNNING.A FIRE EXTINGUISHER SHOULD BE NEAR BY AND PROPER EXPERIENCE FOR
OPERATION IS A MUST.
C
ongratulations on your purchase of a Redcat Racing R/C Vehicle. This guide will help ensure you have as
much fun as possible with your new car or truck, with as little hassle as possible. Please read through this
guide thoroughly before attempting to run your new vehicle. It is very important you follow all of these steps,
especially the section on breaking in your motor.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RUN YOUR VEHICLE WITHOUT
FIRST BREAKING IN THE MOTOR!
Things you will need before beginning:
T
ransmitter (Included with RTR Vehicles)
4
-AA Alkaline Batteries for Vehicle*
8
-AA Alkaline Batteries for Transmitter**
G
low Plug Igniter
F
uel Bottle
N
itro Fuel
4-Way Wrench
M
ini Screwdriver Set
A
ir Filter Oil
A
fter Run Oil
B
lue Loctite
Scissors
N
eedle Nose Cutter
*Rechargeable batteries can be used in place of the standard alkaline. Using rechargeable batteries will save
you a lot of money in the long run and they are recommended.
*On some Redcat transmitters, there is a recharge jack and you can recharge your transmitter batteries directly
if you purchase the correct AC adapter.
Ni-Ca batteries 6V 500mA
or AA alkaline dry batteries
Glow Plug Ignitor Fuel Filler
Fuel Bottle
Transmitter
Battery Case
Servo
Receiver
Charger
(For The Vehicle)
(For The Transmitter)
Important Items For Running Your Model
Hexagonal Screwdriver
4-Way Wrench(small)
4-Way Wrench(large)
Air Filter Oil
Scissors
Needle Nose Cutter
Mini Screwdriver
Tools Needed To Maintain Your Model
Curve Cutter
S
tep 1 : The first thing you should do is unpack the box. Get everything together and out of the bags.
Y
ou will
want to get batteries for everything. You will need 12 AA batteries, 8 for the radio and 4 for the vehicle.
If you purchased our Quick Start Kit, you will want to get the glow igniter out, and start charging it. You
should charge the glow plug igniter for a minimum of 8 hours before use. Install the batteries into the
radio. Install the batteries into the Vehicle. While doing this you will also want to
i
nstall the antenna
mast. Feed the receiver wire through the antenna tube and secure the tube into place before replacing the
receiver box cover. When installing the batteries into the vehicle, it is helpful
to tape them in place, or use
a rubber band to hold them in place. If one should come loose while you are driving the vehicle, you could
lose control!
S
tep 2 : Next you will want to set your gear mesh. This is the play between the clutch bell on the motor
a
nd
the spur gear. To set this you loosen the 4 motor mount screws (pictured in step 3) and slide the motor into
the desired position. You want this to be as tight as possible, while still having a little bit of play between
the two gears. Experienced R/C drivers can set this by feel, but if you are just starting you can use a trick to
get it “just right.” Take a small piece of paper, and cut it into a ½ inch wide by 6 in long strip. With the
engine mount screws loose, take this piece of paper and slide it between the spur gear and the clutch bell
as shown below:
P
ush the engine into the clutch bell so that its tight against it and tighten the engine mount screws. When
finished, pull the strip of paper out. To make sure your mesh is set properly, keep your finger on the spur
gear and wiggle the clutch bell, there should be a little bit of play. If you roll the car on the ground, it should
roll freely. If this is not the case, repeat the above steps.
Section 1 : Preparing the Vehicle
Insert a ½ inch piece of paper between
clutchbell and spur gear.
Push motor until two gears sit tightly
together.Tighten the engine screws
by following step 3 below with blue
Loctite.
Step 3 : You should now inspect your vehicle and Loctite all screws that screw into metal. Nitro engines
create a lot of vibrations, and any screws going into metal WILL vibrate loose! You can purchase Loctite
from any hobby store, automotive store, or even any of the major chain discount stores. You want to use
blue Loctite. It is colored based on strength, blue is not that strong, so you will be able to get screws out
if need be. Do not use red Loctite! You want to pay extra attention to any of the screws related to the
drive-train, such as the
m
otor mount screws. These screws go through the most stress and WILL vibrate
Loose without Loctite. While you have your motor mount screws out/loose, you will want to set the
gear mesh. This is described in step 2 above.
1
2
4 engine screws.Use blue colored
Loctite.
Please note that the bottom screw
placement on your vehicle may be
sightly different than pictured.
Bottom view of vehicle engine screws
Gear mesh procedure.Picture may
differ slightly from your vehicle.
Clutchbell
Spur Gear
Remove the paper carefully and you
should have very little play between the
gears
Note:The clearance between the clutch bell and the spur gear must be approx.0.1mm
If the clearance is more than 0.2mm,normal performance of your spur gear maybe affected.
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