Xray M18 Instruction Manual
Xray M18 Instruction Manual

Xray M18 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2: Before You Start

    Make sure that you review this entire manual, and examine the car carefully. If for some reason you decide the M18 is not what you wanted, do not continue any further. Your hobby dealer cannot accept your M18 kit for return or exchange after it has been run.
  • Page 3: Included In The Kit

    Should you fi nd a defective or missing part, contact the local distributor. Service and customer support will be provided through local hobby store where you have purchased the kit, therefore make sure to purchase any XRAY products at your local hobby store. This model racing car is considered to be a high-performance racing vehicle.
  • Page 4 XMS01 MICRO SERVO The high-quality micro servo has been specially chosen for the M18 because of its high precision, long life and high quality. XMS01 Technical Data Wire Lead Colors Speed: 0.11 sec/60° transit Black = ground Torque: 36 oz. in. / 2.6kg.cm...
  • Page 5 • Motor holder – molded composite motor holder secures the motor to the chassis and allows fi ne gear-mesh adjustment • Battery pack – high-quality XRAY battery pack contains 5 individual cells connected in series, providing 6.0V of power for your car •...
  • Page 6: Installing The Transmitter Batteries

    CAUTION ! TIP: Transmitter Battery Holder Stop running your M18 at the fi rst sign of weak batteries to avoid Make sure that the contacts in the battery holder stay clean by using a losing control.
  • Page 7 If any wire insulations becomes damaged, please dispose of the battery pack properly and do not use it, nor try to repair it. • You are responsible for the proper use of this battery pack and any damage that may occur due to its use or misuse. XRAY is not liable for any injury, damage, or harm caused to any person or property arising from the use or misuse of their products.
  • Page 8: Setting Up The Antenna

    INSTALLING THE M18 BATTERY PACK 1. Place the battery pack on the chassis between the battery holder stands. 2. Please the battery holder on the top of the batteries and use the body clips to secure the battery holder to the stands.
  • Page 9 XRAY RADIO SYSTEM Battery Indicator Throttle Reverse Transmitter Antenna Steering Wheel Transmitter Crystal Steering Reverse Steering Trim Steering D/R (Dual Rate) Power Switch Throttle Trim External Charging Jack Throttle Trigger Battery Cover XT1 TRANSMITTER CONTROLS Power Switch Transmitter Antenna Turns the transmitter on or off.
  • Page 10 Radio System Rules • Each time you prepare to run your M18, you must clear your frequency to be sure no one else in the area is using the same channel as you. • There are six possible channels, numbered #1 through #6. Each is represented by a color. Look at the crystal plugged into the back of your transmitter to determine which channel your M18 is assigned to.
  • Page 11 3. Check the Steering Operation Turn the transmitter steering wheel left then right to NEUTRAL check if the front wheels move correctly. The amount of steering varies according to the steering wheel NEUTRAL NEUTRAL RIGHT LEFT movement. If the steering wheel is turned all the way left or right, the front wheels will also steer all the way LEFT RIGHT...
  • Page 12: Other Instructions

    The tires on your M18 are pre-glued and for the quick start you can skip this section. If you will purchase a new set of tires, you must glue the tires on your M18 (using CA glue) to prevent the tires from spinning on the wheels. You can glue the tires with or without removing the wheels from the car.
  • Page 13 Battery Maintenance The M18’s main battery pack is made of high-quality NiMH cells, and may be recharged up to 1000 times. We strongly recommend using a high-quality peak-detection charger that is suitable for use with NiMH batteries. Using an inferior-quality charger may result in damage to the battery pack and risk of injury or fi...
  • Page 14: Chassis & Suspension

    Gearing Gearing changes the acceleration and top speed of your M18 so that you can tune it to your type of track or to achieve the speeds or runtimes you desire. SPUR PINION FINAL ACCELERATION You change your gearing by using different combinations of motor pinion and spur gears:...
  • Page 15: Drive Train

    Higher-performance ESC for use with up to 300 Super Size motor, includes strong brake (no reverse). # 38 9181 – XRAY XMC300 Micro Speed Controller 300 with Brake V-2 High-Performance ESC with Reverse Higher-performance ESC for use with up to 300 Super Size motor, includes strong brakes and reverse.
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING THE M18 ELECTRONICS Servo Troubleshooting Servo makes a grinding noise or Remove the servo from the car. acts erratic Open the case and remove the gears. Examine them for broken teeth. If broken, replace with a new gear set.
  • Page 17 XRAY MODEL RACING CARS P .O.BOX 103 911 50 TRENČÍN SLOVAKIA, EUROPA PHONE: + 421 905 402724 support@teamxray.com...

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