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SAFETY PRECA

SAFETY PRECA

UTIONS

UTIONS

When the safety precautions are followed, the TOWER Terror will
provide years of enjoyment. Use care and good sense at all times
when operating this radio controlled truck. Failure to use this vehicle in
a safe, sensible manner can result in injury or damage to property.You
and you alone must insure that the instructions are carefully followed
and all safety precautions are obeyed.

Do not operate the TOWER Terror near people. Spectators should
be behind the driver or at a safe distance away from the vehicle.

Water can cause the electronics to short out and can cause
permanent damage.

Always turn on the transmitter before turning on the receiver.

Fully extend the transmitter antenna before operating your vehicle.

Before turning on your radio system, check to make sure that no
one else is running on the same frequency.

The engine and exhaust produce quite a bit of noise. Do not run
this vehicle when or where it can disturb others.

The engine and exhaust can become very hot. Avoid touching
any of these parts during use and until they have cooled down.

Model engine fuel is poisonous. Make sure you read and follow
all of the precautions on the fuel container. Keep fuel out of the
reach of children.

Model engine fuel is flammable and when ignited has a flame that
is difficult to see. Avoid sparks, flames, smoking, or any other
ignition source when fuel is near.

The engine emits harmful fumes just like real vehicles. Do not
operate this model indoors.

Avoid running the truck in cold weather. The plastic and metal parts
can become brittle at low temperatures. In addition, grease and oil
become thick, causing premature wear and poor performance.

SPECIFICA

SPECIFICA

TION AND DESCRIPTION

TION AND DESCRIPTION

CHANGES

CHANGES

All pictures, descriptions and specifications found in this instruction
manual are subject to change without notice. Tower Hobbies
maintains no responsibility for inadvertent errors in this manual. Visit
www.towerhobbies.com for the latest updates and information for
your model.

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ARRANTY

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 given when you bought
your model! It is your proof of purchase and we must see it before
we can honor the warranty. Further, Tower Hobbies reserves the
right to change or modify this warranty without notice.

In that Tower Hobbies has no control over the final user assembly
or material used for final user assembly, no liability shall be
assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by
the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using
the user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.

To return your TOWER Terror for repairs covered under warranty you
should send your truck to:

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Drive Suite 1

Champaign, Illinois 61822

Attn: Service Department

Phone: (217) 398-0007 9:00 am-5:00 pm Central Time M-F

E-mail:

[email protected]

www.hobbyservices.com

If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated
with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this
kit immediately in new and unused condition.

REP

REP

AIR SER

AIR SER

VICE

VICE

Repair service is available anytime.

After the 90 day warranty, you can still have your TOWER Terror
repaired for a small charge by the experts at Tower Hobbies’s
authorized repair facility, Hobby Services.

To speed up the repair process, please follow the instructions
listed below.

1. Under most circumstances, return the ENTIRE vehicle.

2. Make sure the transmitter is turned off, all of the batteries are

removed and the fuel tank is completely empty.

3. Send written instructions which include: a list of all items

returned, a THOROUGH explanation of the problem, the
service needed and your phone number during the day. If you
expect the repair to be covered under warranty, be sure to
include a proof of date of purchase (your purchase invoice).

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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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