Thank you Thank you for selecting this HPI RACING product! This kit is designed to be fun to drive and uses top quality parts for durability and perfor- mance. The instruction manual you are reading was designed to be easy to follow yet thorough in its explanations. HPI Racing wants you to enjoy driving your new R/C kit.
Overview Components Radio Control Car Parts Bag Transmitter Included Items 111833 Allen Wrench AC MULTIPLUG CHARGER Z901 Z904 101939 (US/EU) AA Alkaline Batteries (4pcs.) Z950 Cross Wrench 101929 PLAZMA 7.2V 2000mAh NI-MH BATTERY PACK AZMA 7.2 Equipment Needed Thin object (such as a paperclip)
Start Up Guide 2 - 1 Charging Battery US/JP Choose the correct plug for your adapter. Remove Plug into a wall outlet Cautions Caution Внимание! Charge time 6 hours. Overcharging can cause damage or explosion. Время зарядки 6 часов. Перезарядка может...
2 - 2 Before tarting ransmitter Battery stallation Reverse Switc factory setting. 101939 PLAZMA 1.5 Alkaline AA Battery AZMA 1.5 Note Direction. Battery Cover t mix atteries f fferen ages r types. attery cover at the ttom f transmitter atteries rect f atteries esignate side of attery...
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ESC Setup There are two battery modes to choose from (NiMH or LiPo). Factory setting is set to NiMH mode. Lipo Battery Mode Mode batterie LiPo If the power is cutting off and on (pulsing) while driving, the LiPo battery cutoff has been activated in the speed control. Stop driving the car im- mediately and recharge or replace the battery.
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Checking Fail Safe Operation Fail Safe This car has a built-in fail safe system. If the radio glitches, because of interference or the car goes out of range, it will go into neutral to protect your car. The fail safe system has been setup at the factory, but you should become familiar with the function of the fail safe and check the operation before running. Situation when the fail safe will operate.
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Center throttle trim. Put the car on a stand. he fail safe is working properly. fail safe When fail safe is operat ED light will turn off. fail safe Cautions 31 and perform the fail-safe setup procedure . Reference Section...
2 - 3 Radio Control Car Operating Procedures Turn on Switch Center throttle trim. Good Batteries Low Batteries (Light Blinks) Put the car on a stand. Do not touch throttle Stop (Neutral) If you hear a tone signal, the set-up of the speed control has been completed. Beep Sound 3 short Beeps The battery is 3S LiPo...
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Checking radio range To properly check the range, have a friend hold the truck and walk to the farthest distance that you plan to operate your model Operate the controls to make sure the model responds correctly Do not operate the model if there are any problems with the radio system If you switch on the R/C car Check Max Range Reference Section Caution...
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Transmitter Operat Steering Wheel Front Left turn Straight (Neutral) Right turn Left turn Right turn Steering Dual Rate To be used to adjust steering servo throw. Throttle Trigger If your vehicle is moving, adjust the throttle trim until it stops. Throttle Trim Reverse operation A and B show the two ways to go in reverse.
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Practice Turning Install body and enjoy! Allow the car to cool down for 15 minutes between each run. When the car is running toward the driver the directions of the steering wheel are reversed. Right turn Once you become comfortable driving your RC car practice driving on a track with pylons. Cautions Attention Cautions Attention Cautio...
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Attention Driving in Wet Conditions This HPI vehicle is designed to provide water protection for the on-board radio system components so it can be driven in wet conditions. The vehicle is not designed to be completely submerged in water. Driving in wet conditions will require additional vehicle maintenance. Notes: Never drive the vehicle in stormy conditions where lightning could be present.
Trouble Shooting If R/C car does not move or you have no control, see below. Problem Cause Remedy Section Does Not Move. Battery is not placed properly in the transmitter. Place batteries in the transmitter properly. Weak or no battery in model. Install charged battery.
Maintenance Maintenance Chart For maintenance schedule, refer to bottom chart. After running, clean the chassis and check all moving parts for damage. If any parts are broken or damaged, repair or replace them before the next run. Regular maintenance is necessary to prevent damage to the car and maintain its performance. Spur Gear Diff Gear Refer to sellable number to purchase parts.
Necessary for Maintenance Needle Nosed Pliers Allen Wrench Instant Cement Side Cutters Z901 Z904 Screwdriver Z164 Oil Spray Grease 9062 (U EU) Z950 Z159 9063 (JP) Cross Wrench Brush Thread Lock (Green) Nitro Car Cleaner 4 - 1 Chassis Maintenance After r clean the car and lubricate metal to metal contacts.
Wheel Maintenance Z950 Cross Wrench Instant Cement Make sure the tires are secured on the wheels. Re-glue if necessary. This step is the same for front and rear shock maintenance. Use small amount to secure tire. Glue both sides. 30035 (JP) Z684 Front Instant Cement...
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Install Z 00 1146 FIREB 15 MOTOR (540 6919 Proper r ear Mesh st the motor et roper ear mesh et a erfect ear mes ace a ece f ape etwee the ears a tighte the motor m screws The s r ear may e amage f the ear mes is rong Paper for ear Mesh...
Adjusting the Slipper Clutch After running, if slipper clutch is too loose, tighten 1/4 turn. ¼ Track Condition Slipper Clutch Characteristics Slippery Loosen Smoother power delivery. High Grip Tighten Quicker throttle response. Не скользкая Adjust the Slipper Clutch in 1/8 turn increments. If the Slipper is too loose, it can damage the Drive Gear. 4 - 5 Transmission Maintenance - Diff Gear Allen Wrench...
Shock Maintenance Inspect shocks for oil leakage and for bent shock shafts. Repair or replace if necessary Allen Wrench Screwdriver Needle Nosed Pliers Z904 This step is the same for front and rear. Rear Front Z216 M3x15 115288 Z216 M3x15 115288 115311 100559...
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Filling Oil Shocks 115287 115287 Shock Oil ( Available separately ) Use a Rag. 6816 6816 Stock shock oil is equiv- alent to 50wt silicone oil. Move the shaft up 115287 and down slowly to remove all air bubbles. 6819 Check for leaking oil.
Radio Maintenance Steering Dual Rate Steering Trim Throttle Trim To be used to adjust steering servo throw. To be used for Centering the steering. To be used for Centering the throttle. Reverse Switch Steering Wheel Straight (Neutral) Right turn Left turn Refer to the instruction of kit and check direction of reverse switch.
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Binding and Fail Safe Fail-Safe c transmitter. Binding is pre-set from the factory. If you change transmitters or add a receiver, you must re-bind before operating your vehicle. If you change transmitters or add a receiver, you must re-bind before operating your vehicle. Caution Bring the transmitter and the receiver close to each other, within 0.5 meter.
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Radio Operation Check n to the neutral position and the vehicle will not move when you shut off the transmit- ter See page 12 and check the Fail Safe function to see if it is working properly ot need to repeat this procedure every time you run When fail safe is operat ED light will turn off fail safe...
Parts List Parts List Parts # Description Parts # Description 1146 Firebolt 15T Motor (540 Type) 115308 12Mm Wheel Hex Hub Set (4Pcs) 6203 Body Pin (8Mm/Black/Large/20Pcs) 115309 Kick-Up Plate 6816 Silicone O-Ring S10 (6Pcs) 115310 Rear Arm Mount/Rear Skid Plate 6819 Silicone O-Ring P-3 (Red/5Pcs) 115311 Linkage Pivot (10Pcs)
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