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Schumacher Racing Products TOP CAT Instruction Manual

Top cat 'classic' 2wd 1/10th off road
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71-73 Tenter Road
™
Moulton Park
Northampton
NN3 6AX
U.K.
Bred For Success By World Champions
Instruction Manual
COMPETITION ALL TERRAIN
2 WHEEL DRIVE 1/10 SCALE OFF-ROAD RACER
S1483

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  • Page 1 71-73 Tenter Road ™ Moulton Park Northampton NN3 6AX U.K. Bred For Success By World Champions Instruction Manual COMPETITION ALL TERRAIN 2 WHEEL DRIVE 1/10 SCALE OFF-ROAD RACER S1483...

  • Page 2: Additional Items Required

    ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED (See Spares Listings in the Manual) Transmitter and receiver Soldering Iron Schumacher Racing stocks and distributes the following manufacturers products and full product listings are available on our website at Solder www.racing-cars.com PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME OF THE PRODUCT RANGES BELOW ARE ONLY Body Reamer AVAILABLE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
  • Page 3 STEP 1 e’clip STEP 2 No4 x 3/8” x 4 Black O’ring x 2 PAGE 2...
  • Page 4 STEP 2 STEP 3 Press fit the pins as shown Equal Equal PAGE 3...
  • Page 5 STEP 3 M3 Washer Pivot Ball M3 x 8 M3 x 6 STEP 4 No4 x 3/8” PAGE 4...
  • Page 6 STEP 5 No2 x 5/16” x 2 e’clip PAGE 5...
  • Page 7 STEP 6 No2 x 5/16” x 2 e’clip PAGE 6...
  • Page 8 STEP 7 M3 Nut M3 x 12 STEP 8 ø2.0 X 7.8 Press fit the pins as shown PAGE 7...
  • Page 9 STEP 8 M3 x 8 e’clip Pivot Ball PAGE 8...
  • Page 10 STEP 9 Press fit the axle into the bearing Press fit the nut into the axle No2 x 3/8” x 4 M3 Nyloc STEP 10 Pivot Ball x 1 Pivot Ball M3 x 8 PAGE 9...
  • Page 11 STEP 11 Press fit the Press fit the nut into the axle axle into the bearing M3 Nyloc No2 x 3/8” x 4 STEP 12 Pivot Ball Pivot Ball M3 x 8 PAGE 10...
  • Page 12 STEP 13 Assemble the wishbones onto the balls first. Then assemble the screws as shown. The heads of the screws must only just touch the wishbones. (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN) No2 x 3/8” x 4 PAGE 11...
  • Page 13 STEP 14 Shorter link RH Thread LH Thread Longer link Note the shape of the turnbuckle. This side of the turnbuckle is the left hand thread. Carefully screw the sockets onto the turnbuckle until no threads are visible. Then undo them to the desired length. This allows for easier adjustment on the car.
  • Page 14 STEP 15 M3 Nut M3 x 8 PAGE 13...
  • Page 15 STEP 16 1.6 mm Washer Leave loose for now. No4 x 3/4” STEP 17 Assemble the grub screw into the wishbone first to the dimension shown. Then assemble the ball and tighten it against the wishbone. 6.00/7.00mm M3 x 12 Pivot Ball x 1 PAGE 14...
  • Page 16 STEP 17 M3 x 16 1.6 mm Washer M3 Nyloc STEP 18 Assemble the grub screw into the wishbone first to the dimension shown. Then assemble the ball and tighten it against the wishbone. 6.00/7.00mm M3 x 12 Pivot Ball x 1 PAGE 15...
  • Page 17 STEP 18 1.6 mm Washer M3 Nyloc M3 x 16 Now tighten these two screws. PAGE 16...
  • Page 18 STEP 19 IMPORTANT Ensure the washer is fully degreased before applying super glue. (Two part epoxy may also be used) x 14 3.00 IMPORTANT Ensure the drive dogs engage correctly and push the parts M3 Nyloc together firmly. Steel STEP 20 IMPORTANT Ensure the washer is fully degreased before applying super glue.
  • Page 19 STEP 21 Small Hole Small Hole Small Hole No2 x 1/2” x 6 Large Hole Large Hole Large Hole STEP 22 IMPORTANT The sequence of drawings below shows the assembly procedure of all universal joints, driveshafts, axles and diff outputs. NOTE Warming the plastic parts will help make the assembly easier.
  • Page 20 STEP 22 IMPORTANT Use the same assembly procedure as shown on page 18 STEP 22 A. IMPORTANT To adjust the diff setting when assembled place an allen key into the screw head slot and turn the output on the opposite side. STEP 23 Ensure the pin and slot in the pulley line up.
  • Page 21 STEP 25 No2 x 3/16” x 4 STEP 26 No4 x 3/8” No2 x 3/8” x 2 PAGE 20...
  • Page 22 CORE RC Silicone Oil - 550cSt - 60ml BODYSHELLS AND DECALS CR210 CORE RC Silicone Oil - 600cSt - 60ml U5141 Bodyshell + Decals + Window Mask - TOP CAT CR211 CORE RC Silicone Oil - 700cSt - 60ml U5142 Wing + Endplates - TOP CAT...
  • Page 23 Handle Assembly - High Power Soldering Station U7424 Alloy Lightweight LiPo Nut - (pr) SERVOS U7599 Alloy Front Shock Rocker Conversion - TOP CAT U7600 Pro Transmission Conversion - TOP CAT CR495 CORE RC - 9009LP Low Profile Servo 8Kg .09 Sec CR496 CORE RC - 9008TG Digital Servo 9Kg .08 Sec...
  • Page 24 Spares List 3 SERVOS Cont..HSDS400 Servo (Speed) 1/10 .09s 7.2kg CHARGERS AND DISCHARGERS Cont..HSDS700 Servo (Speed) 1/10 .08s 9.9kg HSDT450 Servo (Torque) 1/10 .11s 7.9kg SK-200013-01 eFuel 30A 540W Power Supply HSDT750 Servo (Torque) 1/10 HV .12s 13.8kg SK-200015 eFuel 50A 1200W Power Supply KO30120...

  • Page 25: General Accessories

    Spares List 4 BATTERIES Cont..AM700204 AM Lipo 5200mAh 2S Shorty-7.4V-60/120C Si-Graphene AM700211 AM Lipo 4400mAh 2S Shorty 7.4V 55C AM700401 AM Lipo 2800mAh 2S Super Shorty-7.4V 55/110C TOOLS Cont..CR007 CORE RC Silicone Wire 12g - Red/Black 2x50cm CR009 CORE RC RED Connector with 2x4mm Males AM140135 Phillips Screwdriver 3.5x120mm...
  • Page 26 Schumacher Body Reamer U6747 Tubby Insert; Med Rear - CAT (pr) U3107 SPEED PACK - Solder 2m U7597 Front Wheels White (pr) - TOP CAT U4229 Steel Spanner - 5.5mm/3.9mm U7598 Rear Wheels White (pr) - TOP CAT U7215 F/G UJ Spanner - CAT XLS...
  • Page 27 STEP 27 No4 x 3/8” STEP 28 No2 x 3/8” x 2 No2 x 3/16” x 4 PAGE 26...
  • Page 28 STEP 29 To set the belt tension pivot the rear casing as shown to gain access to the belt. Turn the eccentrics to adjust the Tighter tension of the belt Turn the eccentric in the direction shown to tighten the belt. Ensure both eccentrics are set the same.
  • Page 29 STEP 30 No4 x 1/2” No4 x 3/8” No4 x 3/8” PAGE 28...

  • Page 30: Pivot Ball X

    STEP 31 The bearings are a tight fit. Ensure they are pressed in fully Pivot Ball M3 x 10 ø8 x ø16 x 5 STEP 32 IMPORTANT Use the same assembly procedure as shown on page 18 STEP 22 A. The nut is a tight fit.
  • Page 31 STEP 33 M3 x 16 Pivot Ball e’clip PAGE 30...
  • Page 32 STEP 33 STEP 34 The bearings are a tight fit. Ensure they are pressed in fully. ø8 x ø16 x 5 Pivot Ball M3 x 10 STEP 35 IMPORTANT Use the same assembly procedure as shown on page 18 STEP 22 A. The nut is a tight fit.
  • Page 33 STEP 35 STEP 36 M3 x 16 Pivot Ball e’clip PAGE 32...
  • Page 34 STEP 37 M3 Nut M3 x 16 No4 x 3/8” STEP 37 No4 x 1/2” PAGE 33...
  • Page 35 STEP 38 M3 Nyloc M3 Washer M3 x 10 Leave loose for now STEP 39 IMPORTANT Make sure the servo is set to neutral before starting this step. Set the position of the servo horn as shown. Seclect the correct horn for your servo. Servo NOT included.
  • Page 36 STEP 39 No4 x 3/8” M3 Washer M3 x 3 Now tighten these two nuts and screws. PAGE 35...
  • Page 37 STEP 40 Red O’ring 5 x 1.5 Black Red O’Ring Washer IMPORTANT 3 x 1.85 0.75 mm Note which way round the circlip fits. Rounded edge in first. Do not over squeeze it. White Washer 0.80 mm IMPORTANT Ensure the circlip is Make two shocks the same.
  • Page 38 STEP 42 Start with the 2mm spacer only. Additional spacers may be added later. Compress the spring to aid snapping on the spring hanger Shock Shaft Pliers AM190031B Multi Shock Clamp - V3 - Black AM190031G Multi Shock Clamp - V3 - Grey CR100 Shock Shaft Pliers - Purple CR101 Shock Shaft Pliers - Black PAGE 37...
  • Page 39 STEP 43 Red O’ring 5 x 1.5 Black Red O’Ring Washer 3 x 1.85 0.75 mm IMPORTANT Note which way round the circlip fits. Rounded edge in first. White Do not over squeeze it. Washer 0.80 mm IMPORTANT Ensure the circlip is Make two shocks the same.
  • Page 40 STEP 45 Start with the 4mm spacer only. Additional spacers may be added later. Compress the spring to aid snapping on the spring hanger. Shock Shaft Pliers AM190031B Multi Shock Clamp - V3 - Black AM190031G Multi Shock Clamp - V3 - Grey CR100 Shock Shaft Pliers - Purple CR101 Shock Shaft Pliers - Black PAGE 39...
  • Page 41 STEP 46 IMPORTANT Tighten all shock mounting screws and nuts to just remove clearance, then undo them all 1/2 a turn. This is to ensure the fixings do not affect the suspension movement. No4 x 3/8” Shock Bush White Washer 0.80 mm M3 Nyloc Steel...
  • Page 42 STEP 46 STEP 47 Motor NOT included. M3 Washer M3 x 8 Pinion NOT included. No4 x 3/4” Adjust the gear mesh as close as possible without binding. Then tighten the screws. PAGE 41...
  • Page 43 STEP 47 STEP 48 Step 48A and step 49A are for mounting “shorty” lipos. Step 48B and step 49B are for mounting “stick” lipos. M3 x 8 STEP 48 M3 x 8 PAGE 42...
  • Page 44 STEP 49 The kit contains regular and LCG LiPo posts. M4 x 20 The regualr posts are for Historic NiMh packs (Without end caps) and 2S shorty LiPo’s. The short Posts are for LCG LiPo’s. LCG LiPo Posts Regular LiPo Posts M3 x 8 STEP 49 For Historic NiMh...
  • Page 45 STEP 50 No4 x 3/8” STEP 51 Cut out the wing as shown before assembly. IMPORTANT Drill or ream two ø7.00mm ø1.5 x 11.8 holes for the wing mount buttons. O’rings shown as assembled Trim sticky foam pads to the wing as shown. PAGE 44...
  • Page 46 STEP 51 STEP 52 Cut out the body as shown before IMPORTANT assembly. Drill or ream a hole for the aerial post in the body. Velcro Velcro PAGE 45...
  • Page 47 STEP 52 STEP 53 IMPORTANT Do NOT overtighten these 4 screws as it may result in damage to the wheel or axle. M3 x 20 M3 x 10 IMPORTANT Ensure the drive dogs engage correctly and push the parts together firmly. Make sure the driveshafts do not get pushed out of the bearings when pushing the...
  • Page 48 STEP 53 PAGE 47...
  • Page 49 SPEED SECRETS U7600 - Pro Transmission Conversion - TOPCAT U7599 - Alloy Front Rocker Conversion - TOPCAT U7315 - Titanium Turnbuckle - 35mm - Silver - pr U7318 - Titanium Turnbuckle - 53mm - Silver - pr CR290 - 1/12 Servo Saver 23T Sanwa/KO CR291 - 1/12 Servo Saver 25T Futaba U7419...
  • Page 50 TEAM MERCHANDISE Schumacher Arrows Hoody 3 Layer Soft Shell Team Jacket - Black G348XS Extra Small G339XS Extra Small - 34 inch chest G348S Small G339S Small - 38 inch chest G348M Medium G339M Medium - 41 inch chest G348L Large G339L Large - 44 inch chest...