Tower Hobbies Tower Terror Assembly And Operation Manual Download

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The Engine Starts

Does it run

continuously?

It should be
ready to go.

Is the high

speed needle

setting 3-1/2 to

3-3/4 turns out

from closed

(if the engine

is broken-in)?

Is fuel getting

to the engine?

Clear the

engine
of fuel.

Does the engine

quit when the
glow plug clip

is removed?

Replace the

glow plug.

Make sure the

fuel line is

connected and
check for leaks.

Try starting the

engine again.

Reset the high

speed needle.

Check that the

pressure line

is connected to

the muffler. The

fuel may be bad.

YES

The Engine Does Not Start

Does the engine
turn over easily?

Is foreign matter

clogging the fuel
tank or fuel line?

Is fuel in the

fuel line?

The engine may

be flooded. Clear

the engine of fuel.

Try starting the

engine again.

Remove the

obstruction

from the fuel

tank or fuel line.

Is the battery for

the glow starter

charged?

Is the glow

plug red hot?

Replace the fuel

line and flush out

the fuel tank.

Does the engine

turn over easily

with the glow

plug removed?

YES

Replace the

glow plug.

YES

Check the high speed

needle setting and

prime the engine.

YES

Charge or

replace the

batteries.

Check that nothing

is caught in the

engine. Check that

the pull starter

operates smoothly.

TOWZ1120 For Kit TOWC03**

Summary of Contents for Tower Terror

Page 1: ... ASSEMBL ASSEMBLY AND OPERA Y AND OPERATION MANU TION MANUAL AL www www to towerhobbies com werhobbies com Ready To Run ...

Page 2: ... OIL DTXC2465 The following items are included in the box Chassis Body Body Clips Qty 4 Decal Sheet Transmitter Transmitter Antenna Receiver Antenna Tube Wheel Wrench Instruction Manual Exploded View Parts Listing 2 ENGINE TUNING SCREWDRIVER DTXR0185 AFTER RUN OIL HCAP3000 WRENCH DTXR1170 GLOW STARTER TOWP1193 BODY SCISSORS DTXR1150 ...

Page 3: ...w towerhobbies com for the latest updates and information for your model W WARRANTY ARRANTY Tower Hobbies guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase Tower Hobbies will warranty this kit for 90 days after the purchase date Tower Hobbies will repair or replace at no charge the incorrectly made part Make sure you save the invoice you were give...

Page 4: ...the transmitter and tighten Turn the transmitter on and check the battery light If both LED s light up the batteries are acceptable If only the red LED lights up immediately replace the batteries 4 RECEIVER B RECEIVER BA ATTER TTERY INST Y INSTALLA ALLATION TION TRANSMITTER PREP TRANSMITTER PREPARA ARATION TION RECEIVER ANTENNA INST RECEIVER ANTENNA INSTALLA ALLATION TION DO NO DO NOT T CUT CUT TH...

Page 5: ...clean Remove any excess oil with a paper towel Reinstall making sure the filter is properly seated on the base Replace air filter top Fully extend the transmitter antenna Turn the transmitter on and then turn the receiver on Turn the transmitter wheel to the right the front wheels should turn to the right If not move the steering servo reverse switch When running adjust the steering trim so the tr...

Page 6: ...ortant that the engine is supplied with enough air flow to prevent overheating Using the examples shown as a guide carefully cut a little at a time to remove the area in both the front and rear windows Decal the body to your liking Use the photos on the box as a reference Install the body onto the chassis using the body clips ...

Page 7: ... STARTING THE ENGINE IMPORTANT Your radio system must ALWAYS be turned on and the transmitter antenna fully extended when running the engine 1 Fill the fuel tank 2 Prime the engine while the engine is cool place your finger over the tuned pipe s exhaust hole and pull the recoil gently several times Do not over prime Stop when you see fuel in the fuel line at the carb 3 Attach the starter to the gl...

Page 8: ...ttle stop screw to lower the idle speed so that the wheels do not or just barely rotate when you lift the truck off the ground TUNING TIPS After break in run the truck where you plan to do most of your driving grass street track etc Tune the high speed needle so the engine makes good power without overheating It is common not to reach full power right away Never tune a cold engine If needed tune t...

Page 9: ...sed air to blow out the fuel passages as well OVERHEATING One of the worst things you can do to your engine is overheat it The oils that lubricate the engine are carried in the fuel If your engine is set too lean there will not be enough oil in the engine to lubricate the internal parts This will cause premature wear in the engine and cause damage The easiest way of checking the temperature of the...

Page 10: ...etal to metal screws Make sure all bearings are fully seated Make sure all bearings are fully seated The following section is provided to help you with maintenance and repairs to yourTOWERTerror Pay extra attention to the notes and tips for proper assembly FR FRONT REAR GEARBO ONT REAR GEARBOX X FR FRONT REAR DIFF ONT REAR DIFF ...

Page 11: ...body Apply a small amount of shock oil to the shock shaft before installing it into the shock seals Completely fill the shock body with oil Slowly work the piston up and down to remove all air bubbles before slowly tightening the shock cap Flanged side must face away from the spur gear Front Rear CENTER CENTER TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION SHOCK ASSEMBL SHOCK ASSEMBLY GUIDE Y GUIDE ...

Page 12: ...12 FR FRONT SHOCK ONT SHOCK T TO OWER WER AND BOD AND BODY MOUNT Y MOUNT REAR SHOCK REAR SHOCK T TO OWER WER AND BOD AND BODY MOUNT Y MOUNT ...

Page 13: ...al screws Use threadlock on all metal to metal screws Make sure all bearings are fully seated Use threadlock on all metal to metal screws Make sure all bearings are fully seated FR FRONT SUSPENSION ONT SUSPENSION REAR SUSPENSION REAR SUSPENSION ...

Page 14: ...14 20 5mm Use threadlock on all metal to metal screws Use threadlock on all metal to metal screws Make sure all clips are fully seated BELLCRANK BELLCRANK ...

Page 15: ...g the servo horns SER SERV VO ASSEMBL O ASSEMBLY Y Use threadlock on all metal to metal screws Use threadlock on all metal to metal screws Make sure all bearings are fully seated Use threadlock on all metal to metal screws Use threadlock on all metal to metal screws CLUTCH ASSEMBL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Y ...

Page 16: ...es Not Start Does the engine turn over easily Is foreign matter clogging the fuel tank or fuel line Is fuel in the fuel line The engine may be flooded Clear the engine of fuel Try starting the engine again Remove the obstruction from the fuel tank or fuel line Is the battery for the glow starter charged Is the glow plug red hot Replace the fuel line and flush out the fuel tank Does the engine turn...

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