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XRAY USA

RCAmerica, 167 Turtle Creek Boulevard Suite C
Dallas, Texas 75207
USA
Phone: (800) 519-7221 * (214) 744-2400
Fax: (214) 744-2401
Email: [email protected]

XRAY Europe

Pred Polom 762
91101 Trenčín
Slovakia, EUROPE
Phone: 421-32-7440180
Fax: 421-32-7440179
Email: [email protected]

BEFORE YOU START

Before operating your Micro Truck, YOU MUST read through all of the operating instructions manuals and fully understand them to get the maximum enjoyment and prevent 
unnecessary damage.

Make sure that you review all the manuals included in the kit, and examine the truck and all items very carefully. If for some reason you decide the truck is not what you wanted, 
do not continue any further. Your hobby dealer cannot accept your kit for return or exchange after it has been operated.

Failure to follow these instructions will be considered as abuse and/or neglect.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT 

We have made every effort to make these instructions as easy to understand as possible. However, if you have any diffi culties, problems, or questions, please do not hesitate to 
contact the XRAY support team at [email protected]. Also, please visit our Web site at www.teamxray.com to fi nd the latest updates, set-up information, option parts, and many 
other goodies. We pride ourselves on taking excellent care of our customers. You can join thousands of XRAY fans and enthusiasts in our online community at:

www.teamxray.com

You can join thousands of  XRAY fans and enthusiasts in our online community at:      

www.teamxray.com

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The M18T/MT is a high-competition, high-quality, 1/18-scale micro truck for persons age 16 and older. This is not a toy; it is a precision racing model. This 
model racing truck is not intended for use by children without direct supervision of a responsible, knowledgeable adult. Contents of box may differ from 
pictures. In line with our policy of continuous product development, the exact specifi cations of the kit may very without prior notice. This product contains a 
chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Take enough safety precautions prior to operating 
this model. You are responsible for this model‘s assembly and safe operation! Please read the instruction manual before building and operating this model 
and follow all safety precautions. Always keep the instruction manual at hand for quick reference, even after completing the assembly. Use only genuine 
and original authentic Xray parts for maximum performance. Using any third party parts on this model will void guaranty immediately.

Improper operations may cause personal and/or property damage. XRAY and its  distributors have no control over damage resulting from shipping, 
improper construction, or improper usage. XRAY assumes and accepts no responsibility for personal and/or property damages resulting from the use 
of improper building materials, equipment and operations. By purchasing any item produced by XRAY, the buyer expressly warrants that he/she is in 
compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulation regarding the purchase, ownership and use of the item. The buyer expressly 
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless XRAY for all claims resulting directly or indirectly from the purchase, ownership or use of the product. 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.

      IMPORTANT NOTES – GENERAL

• This product is not suitable for children under 16 years of age without the direct supervision of a responsible and knowledgeable adult.
• Carefully read all manufacturers warnings and cautions for any parts used in the construction and use of your model.
• Assemble this kit only in places away from the reach of very small children.
• First-time builders and users should seek advice from people who have building experience in order to assemble the model correctly and to allow the 

model to reach its performance potential.

• Exercise care when using tools and sharp instruments.
• Take care when building, as some parts may have sharp edges.
• Keep small parts out of reach of small children.
• Immediately after using your model, do NOT touch equipment on the model such as the motor and speed controller, because they generate high 

temperatures. You may burn yourself seriously touching them.

• Follow the operating instructions for the radio equipment at all times.
• Do not put fi ngers or any objects inside rotating and moving parts, as this may cause damage or serious injury.
• Be sure that your operating frequency is clear before turning on or running your model, and never share the same frequency with somebody else at the 

same time. Ensure that others are aware of the operating frequency you are using and when you are using it.

• Always turn on your transmitter before you turn on the receiver in the car. Always turn off the receiver before turning your transmitter off.
• Keep the wheels of the model off the ground when checking the operation of the radio equipment.
• Disconnect the battery pack before storing your model.
• When learning to operate your model, go to an area that has no obstacles that can damage your model if your model suffers a collision.
• Remove any sand, mud, dirt, grass or water before putting your model away.
• If the model behaves strangely, immediately stop the model, check and clear the problem.
• To prevent any serious personal injury and/or damage to property, please be responsible when operating all remote controlled models.
• The model car is not intended for use on public places and roads or areas where its operation can confl ict with or disrupt pedestrian or vehicular traffi c.
• Because the model car is controlled by radio, it is subject to radio interference from many sources that are beyond your control. Since radio interference 

can cause momentary loss of control, always allow a safety margin in all directions around the model in order to prevent collisions.

• Do not use your model:
-  Near real cars, animals, or people that are unaware that an R/C car is being driven.
-  In places where children and people gather
-  In residential districts and parks
-  In limited indoor spaces
-  In wet conditions
-  In the street
-  In areas where loud noises can disturb others, such as hospitals and residential areas.
-  In night or anytime your line of sight to the model may be obstructed or impaired in any way.

To prevent any serious personal injury and/or damage to property, please be responsible when operating all remote controlled models.

Summary of Contents for m18mt

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Page 2: ... claims resulting directly or indirectly from the purchase ownership or use of the product 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 IMPORTANT NOTES GENERAL This product is not suitable for childr...

Page 3: ... failure of any component XRAY has no control over usage of vehicles once they leave the dealer therefore XRAY can only offer warranty against all manufacturer s defects in materials workmanship and assembly at point of sale and before use No warranties are expressed or implied that cover damage caused by what is considered normal use or cover or imply how long any model cars components or electro...

Page 4: ...k may generate too much heat and explode or vent Never leave the battery pack unattended while it is charging If the battery pack becomes too hot 113 F or higher stop charging immediately Slow charge initial 1200mAh 120 mAh x 14 hours Rapid charge 1 2 maps x 1 hour Slow charge initial 1400mAh 140 mAh x 14 hours Rapid charge 1 4 maps x 1 hour DISCHARGING AND STORAGE After use we do not recommend di...

Page 5: ...ize motor provides power to the truck s wheels through the transmission Motor holder molded composite motor holder secures the motor to the chassis and allows fine gear mesh adjustment Battery pack high quality XRAY battery pack contains 6 individual cells connected in series providing 7 2VV of power for your micro truck Battery brace molded composite battery brace secure the battery pack to the ch...

Page 6: ...nufacturer s defects and workmanship Any damage due to misuse by the user will be repaired at the user s expense There is no warranty expressed or implied that covers damage caused by normal use or covers or implies how long the battery pack will run run time or last before requiring replacement due to normal use and normal cell degradation XRAY shall not be liable for any damage caused by overcha...

Page 7: ...he decal if required and use your fingers to smooth out any air bubbles Decals for M18T Decals for M18MT FILLING AND INSTALLING THE SHOCK ABSORBERS Remove each shock absorber fill each shock absorber with the supplied shock oil and re install on the micro truck REMOVING THE SHOCKS FILLING THE SHOCKS INSTALLING THE SHOCKS Thread the shock cap onto the shock body Excess oil should spill out Fill until...

Page 8: ...atteries with new or freshly charged batteries as required The power indicator light does not indicate the charge level of the main battery pack in the truck Use only fresh alkaline or rechargeable batteries all of the same brand Make sure that rechargeable batteries are fully charged according to the manufacturer s instructions If you use rechargeable batteries in your transmitter be aware that w...

Page 9: ...ing Wheel Controls the left right steering of the truck XRAY RADIO SYSTEM Power Switch Turns the transmitter on or off Steering D R Dual Rate Adjusts the steering sensitivity External Charging Jack Recharges the transmitter battery if you are using a rechargeable battery pack Steering Reverse Changes the direction of the truck s steering in relation to the way you turn the transmitter steering whe...

Page 10: ...o rechargeable nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries Receiver The radio receiver inside your truck that receives signals from the transmitter and relays them to the steering servo and throttle servo Servo Small electronic motor unit in your truck that operates the steering mechanism or throttle brake mechanism Transmitter The hand held radio unit that sends throttle and steering signals to your truc...

Page 11: ...r to fine tune the steering position if the truck does not drive straight with the steering wheel in the neutral position centered 5 Adjust the Steering Trim optional Use the throttle trim knob on the transmitter to fine tune the throttle neutral position if the truck wheels are rotating with the throttle trigger in the neutral position 7 Adjust the Throttle Trim optional 8 When Turning the Vehicle ...

Page 12: ...fferential is pre built but is NOT tightened To enjoy long life and smooth performance of the differential you need to break in both front and rear differentials properly You will need to run the truck several times for a short time and each time tighten both differentials a small amount DIFFERENTIAL SETTING To tighten the differentials remove the front rear upper arms as described below and use a...

Page 13: ...uck and then continue driving NEVER turn off the radio system while the truck is on as this could cause the truck to go out of control ADJUSTING THE MICRO TRUCK GEARING FRONT TOE Adjust front toe by adjusting the length of the left and right steering rods Steering rod length Characteristics More front toe in longer steering rod increases straight line stability decreases steering response increase...

Page 14: ...osities SHOCK OIL For each type of shock piston conical or straight holes there are three pistons with holes of different sizes Piston hole size Characteristics 2 holes harder damping slower chassis weight transfer slower response decreases chance of bottoming out when landing if used with thicker oil decreases chassis roll if used with thicker oil use with thinner oil if track is rough 4 holes so...

Page 15: ...ents on both left and right sides of the truck Shock preload Characteristics Less preload thinner less spacers lower ride height may give higher corner speed on high bite tracks better suited to smooth tracks More preload thicker more spacers higher ride height less prone to bottoming out better suited to rough tracks Adjust the stiffness of the front or rear anti roll bar by using a thinner or th...

Page 16: ...ime and a lot of usage you may notice the tires wearing in strange patterns If this happens we advise you to replace the tires with new ones Glue a new set of tires to a new set of white rims and install them in place of the old tires Bearing Maintenance The M18T MT contains 16 high speed high quality sealed ball bearings We recommend that you periodically clean the bearings using motor cleaner an...

Page 17: ...3 WARNING This product is not suitable for children except under the direct supervision of an adult First time users should seek advice from people who have experience with RC cars and who have properly installed and used electronic speed controllers Never leave your model unattended with the battery connected Be sure that your operating frequency is clear before turning on or running your model a...

Page 18: ...h on the ESC case is in the OFF position 2 Connect the ESC to the receiver s Channel 2 slot 3 Connect the ESC to the motor red wire to positive red male wire on the motor black wire to negative black male wire on the motor 4 Check all wiring and connections before you connect the ESC to a drive battery Extremely important incorrect polarity will damage the speed controller 5 Connect the red connec...

Page 19: ...Maximum Low EPA full brake Maximum Exponential Zero neutral Throttle reversing Either Normal or Reverse Throttle trim Middle neutral Trigger throw 50 throttle 50 brake Steering reversing Reverse Steering trim Adjust until front wheels point forward Steering EPA Adjust steering EPA until wheels reach full lock positions L R then reduce EPA settings slightly Car does not react to signals from transm...

Page 20: ... each full run Motor does not stop continues running slowly Set up basic settings problem Repeat basic ESC set up procedure Speed control faulty Send ESC for repair Radio interference Receiver or aerial too close to power cables motor battery or speed control Receiver aerial too short or coiled up See Installation Tips section Receiver fault Transmitter or transmitter module fault Servo fault Crys...

Page 21: ...the unit replacing of wires connection to electrical components not mentioned in the instructions mechanical damage immersion of water and cutting of the original wires plugs connectors and switches XRAY does not pay nor refund shipping on any component sent to XRAY or its distributors for warranty XRAY reserves the right to make the final determination of the warranty status of any component or pa...

Page 22: ...ar 7075 T6 4mm 385350 Conversion Alu Wheel Hubs for Foam Tires 388401 Rear Alu Oil Shock Absorbers 2 388400 Front Alu Oil Shock Absorbers 2 382095 Alu Shock Tower Front 7075 T6 4mm 382252 LEFT 382262 Right Alu Steering Block 382052 Alu Motor Holder 7075 T6 5mm 382041 Alu Heat Sink for Super Size Motor 385001 Alu Adj Ball Differential Hard Coated 385301 Alu Drive Shafts Complete Set 2 XRAY AUTHENTI...

Page 23: ...nta 2 389563 M18T R F Foam Tire Mounted 42Deg Purple 2 389564 M18T Front Foam Tire Mounted 42 47Deg Purple Orange 2 389581M18MT Rear Foam Tire Mounted 25Deg White 2 389582 M18MT Rear Foam Tire Mounted 37Deg Magenta 2 389583 M18MT R F Foam Tire Mounted 42Deg Purple 2 389584 M18MT Front Foam Tire Mounted 42 47Deg Purple Orange 2 M18T Truck Body DRAGONFIRE Pre painted Trimmed 389751 Orange 389752 Blu...

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