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MODEL: AC TRACKTECH T1X2
Instruction Manual
95373 Rev. D
World's First Portable, Remote-Control Aircraft Tugs

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  • Page 1 MODEL: AC TRACKTECH T1X2 Instruction Manual 95373 Rev. D World’s First Portable, Remote-Control Aircraft Tugs...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Components 2. Start-Up Guide 2-1. Radio Operation 2-2. Operating the Tug 2-3. Adjusting the Wheel Cradle 2-4. Adjusting Dovetail Spacers 2-5. Adjusting the Track Tension 2-6. Loading the Tug 2-7. Unloading the Tug 2-8. Installing the Cradle Extender 2-9.

  • Page 3: Components

    1. Components Booster Plate Cradle Extender Radio Transmitter Battery Tray Radio Charger Tug Charger Owners Manual Spare Parts Bag...

  • Page 4: Start-Up Guide

    2. Start Up Guide 2-1. Radio Operation Dual Rate Switch Latch Switch Power Indicator Control Stick ON/OFF Switch 1. Switch the radio on and make sure the power indicator light turns on and the radio beeps once. If this does not happen, check to make sure the batteries were installed correctly.
  • Page 5 2. Start Up Guide 2. To drive the tug, move the control stick in the desired direction. Forward Left Right Reverse Reverse Right Left Forward Warning: The control stick on the remote is very sensitive and will cause the tug to move if it is moved accidenally. When not using the remote it is recommended that the power switch is turned off.

  • Page 6: Operating The Tug

    2. Start Up Guide 2-2. Operating the Tug 1. Before turning on the tug, make sure that the tracks and bottom of the tug are free from obstruction. 2. Turn the tug on using the ON/OFF button. There will be a short series of beeps and then the power indicator LED around the Power button will illuminate to show the tug is on.
  • Page 7 4. When towing your airplane ALWAYS be cautious of the steering angle limitations of your aircraft. Do not oversteer your aircraft with the tug. This can cause damage to your gear. 5. After lifting the tug off of the ground for any reason or taking it in and out of your aircraft, you must check to make sure the sprockets are correctly seated on the tracks.
  • Page 8 2. Start Up Guide 2-3. Adjusting Wheel Cradle to Your Tire 1. When towing a non-fairing aircraft make sure the front and back cradle gates are adjusted in the fully extended position. For aircraft with fairings adjust the cradle gates to the lowest setting.
  • Page 9 3. To adjust the back gate loosen the 4 fl at head screws on the back of the gate. Then slide the right and left sliders to the desired position. Tighten all 4 of the fl at head screws. Right and Left Sliders Flat Head Screws 4.
  • Page 10 5. Place wheel chocks behind the rear tires of plane to ensure the plane does not roll backwards. 6. Drive tug under the wheel of the plane until the wheel cradle locks in the upright position. Make sure the wheel is touching the back gate as shown. Wheel touching here.
  • Page 11 5. Remove the adjustment pins and push front side of cradle until it is touching the tire and re-install the pins. If pins cannot be installed while front side is touching the tire, move front side of cradle away from the tire until the pin can be inserted into the next closest hole.
  • Page 12 2. Start Up Guide 2-4. Adjusting the Dovetail Spacers to Your Tire Adjustment Pin Dovetail Spacer 1. If the dovetail spacers are in the furthest back position (as shown below) and your tire does not fi t or it is too close of a fi t remove the dovetail spacers and adjustment pins. Furthest Back Postion...
  • Page 13 2. Adjust the dovetail spacers by removing the adjustment pin and sliding the spacers towards eachother. Ideally the dovetail spacers should be moved the same distance on each side to keep the tire centered in the cradle. The distance between the dovetail spacers should equal the width of your tire plus one inch maximum.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Track Tension

    2. Start Up Guide 2-5. Adjusting the Track Tension Track tension might need to be adjusted after several hours of use. Follow the instructions below for each track. 1. Remove 6 track cover screws and remove the outside plastic track cover. Track Cover Screws Plastic Track Cover 2.
  • Page 15 3. Push the rail end forward using a small pry bar to tighten up the track. There should be about a 1/2” of play at the center of the track. Push Rail 1/2” Up and Down Play at Center of Track End Forward 4.
  • Page 16 2. Start Up Guide 2-6. Loading the Airplane Wheel onto Tug 1. Turn the tug power on and the radio power on. 2. Use the latch release switch on the radio to lower the tire cradle 3. Drive the tug to position it just in front of the wheel. (Some tail draggers can be approached from the front or the back depending on the wheel confi...

  • Page 17: Installing The Cradle Extender

    NOTE: The extender cannot be used on fairing wheels nor in conjunction with the AC Air Technology Tail Dragger Attachment option. Attach the Cradle Extender to the cradle link holes using 4 attachment screws Attachment Screws...

  • Page 18: Charging The Tug

    2. Start Up Guide 2-9. Charging the Tug 1. Before charging your tug, be sure the radio and tug are both turned OFF. Charging Jack Charging Indicator Light 2. The charging indicator light on the charger should light up red once the charger is connected properly.

  • Page 19: Charging The Transmitter

    2. Start Up Guide 2-10. Charging the Transmitter WARNING: Only use the supplied charger to charge the transmitter when using the supplied batteries or the following: - 1200mAh Ni-MH or Ni-Cd ‘AA’ Rechargeable Batteries The use of the transmitter charger with alkaline batteries installed can damage the transmitter.

  • Page 20: Replacing Transmitter Batteries

    2. Start Up Guide 2-11. Replacing the Transmitter Batteries 1. Remove 4 cover screws from back of transmitter case. 2. Remove back cover from transmitter case. 3. Replace old battery pack with new battery pack. Note: A battery tray is provided with the tug. It can be used with standard AA rechargable batteries.
  • Page 21 4A. Replace the batteries by 1. Disconnect the battery tray from the purchasing a new shrink wrapped transmitter circuit board. battery pack from AC Air Technology or installing the supplied battery tray 2. Remove the battery tray which is and purchasing 6 rechargable ‘AA’...

  • Page 22: Spare Parts

    2. Start Up Guide 2-12. Spare Parts • Spare Track Parts Rotoclips Pins • Track Install Tools • Fuses 2 Amp Replacement Light Fuse Track Pin Tools 10 Amp Replacement Circuit Board Fuse Retainer Clip Tool...

  • Page 23: Track Tools

    2. Start Up Guide 2-13. Track Tools The Track Tools are used to assist in the installation of new tracks. Note: This section is intended to show how the tools are used only. A detailed instruction guide is provided when purchasing new tracks. Refer to that instruction guide when installing new tracks.
  • Page 24 The Track Pin Tools are used to assist in the installation of new tracks Insert the Track Pin Tools on the inside and outside adjacent pins to the missing pin hole. Note: You will need to hold these in place by hand. Track Pin Tool Adjacent Pin Missing Pin Hole...

  • Page 25: Warranty

    In no event shall the liability of AC Air Technology exceed the individual price of the product on which liability is asserted. AC Air Technology has no control of the set up, ap- plication, use, modifi cation, or misuse of this product, thus no liability shall be assumed or ac- cepted for any resulting damage or injury.

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