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bruder Volvo A60H Instructions Manual

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Bruder Volvo A60H conversion to RC kit.
Designed by
FMD RC Construction
Produced and distributed by
RC Tank Electronics
Version 3
Page 1
20/05/21

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  • Page 1 Bruder Volvo A60H conversion to RC kit. Designed by FMD RC Construction Produced and distributed by RC Tank Electronics Version 3 Page 1 20/05/21...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Cover Page Contents Skill level Caution Note Tools Required Parts required which are not included in the kit Parts List Installation Guide Operation (RTR version) Appendix A – Dismantling Appendix B – Part List With Pictures Version 3 Page 2 20/05/21...

  • Page 3: Skill Level

    Skill Level This conversion kit for the Bruder Volvo A60H is recommended to users with medium and above competence. The following instructions are deemed a guide to “how to do the conversion” not a concise step by step procedure. Caution Note •...

  • Page 4: Parts List

    Parts List Note depending on the kit purchased you may not have all the listed parts supplied. Part number Description Quantity #A01 Front axle #A02 Swivel #A03 Swivel Cover #A04 Chassis a #A05 Chassis b #A06 Chassis c #A07 Axle sleeve #A08 Dump hinge bracket #A09...

  • Page 5: Installation Guide

    Instructions 1. Disassemble Bruder model. (See Appendix A) 2. Cut front chassis to accept part number #A01. Version 3 Page 5 20/05/21...
  • Page 6 3. Insert motors and steering servo into part number #A01. Note. one side you will need to flip the polarity to the motor. Version 3 Page 6 20/05/21...
  • Page 7 4. Place the front axle (part number A#01) into the front chassis. Drill 4 fixing holes of 3.5mm diameter. Fix in place using M3x20mm bolts and nuts. Version 3 Page 7 20/05/21...
  • Page 8 5. Cut and clear the area behind the cab to take the M10 bolt and nut. Version 3 Page 8 20/05/21...
  • Page 9 6. Install the M6 x 30mm bolt into the swivel knuckle part #A02 Version 3 Page 9 20/05/21...
  • Page 10 7. Clear plastic around knuckle area to accept part #A02 Version 3 Page 10 20/05/21...
  • Page 11 8. Cut away plastic to allow more space for steering rods. 9. Install servo, servo horn and steering rods. Version 3 Page 11 20/05/21...
  • Page 12 10. Remove the grey/silver plastic bit and install supplied part #A13 as shown. These work from 6v supply so can be connected to the receiver or other control mean. Version 3 Page 12 20/05/21...
  • Page 13 11. Insert the motors into the rear axle arm part #A10 For ease of identification mount the motors so red dot is top on one axle and at bottom of the other axle. Version 3 Page 13 20/05/21...
  • Page 14 12. Cut two pieces of wire, 1 @ 10cm, 1 @ 15cm. Solder both to one motor. 13. Put a motor cap #A11 over the wires and onto the motor. Version 3 Page 14 20/05/21...
  • Page 15 14. Put another cap over the 15cm wire as shown. Solder the 15cm wire to the other motor. Version 3 Page 15 20/05/21...
  • Page 16 Place the motor cap on the motor. Repeat for the other side but flip the polarity over. Version 3 Page 16 20/05/21...
  • Page 17 15. Screw the M6x30mm bolts into parts #A07 and #A09. Make sure the bolts are square when put in. This action will form a thread ready for later installation process. 16. Predrill parts #A05 & #A06 with 2.5mm drill bit. Version 3 Page 17 20/05/21...
  • Page 18 17. Lay the rear chassis parts #A04, #A05 & #A06 upside down on a flat surface. Place a 5.5mm drill piece (or Allen key, screwdriver) between all 3 parts to assist alignment. Add the rear axle sleeve #A07 and secure with the M6 bolts. 18.
  • Page 19 19. Once secured with the self-tapping screws, remove the securing drill bit and fasten with M6 x 16mm bolts and M6 nuts. 20. Turn chassis right way up and align the rear axles. Briefly connect to a battery to determine the rotation of shafts is correct for each side.
  • Page 20 21. Remove the rear axle sleeve and place the two completed rear axle arms into the chassis slots, making sure the cables go through the split cable way as shown. Insert the rear axle sleeve back and tighten up but not too tight the rear axle arms cannot move.
  • Page 21 22. Position part number #A08 at the rear of the chassis. Using 2mm drill bit, drill pilot holes 12mm deep into the chassis at the top and back. Secure with 4 self-tapping screws. 23. Turn the chassis upside down. Position the front half of the truck so to place part number #A02 at the front and place part number #A03 over it.
  • Page 22 From the underneath drill 2 x 2mm holes and secure with self-tapping screws. Version 3 Page 22 20/05/21...
  • Page 23 24. Feed a length of cable through the chassis from the rear motors to the front cab. Leave enough slack at the articulation point. Do the same for the actuator cables. Version 3 Page 23 20/05/21...
  • Page 24 25. Attach the linear actuators using the M4 nut and bolts. Make sure the cable comes off at the bottom. Note the actuator stickers can be peeled off easily. Version 3 Page 24 20/05/21...
  • Page 25 26. Join the motor wires together. 27. Insert the metal hub (with out the grub screws) into the wheel part number #A12 making sure the holes line up. This can be achieved by putting a small screwdriver or Allen key through both parts.
  • Page 26 M3 grub screws mentioned in last step. Once pushed on, tighten the grub screws. 29. Using the Bruder wheels, drill 5mm hole in the Bruder wheel from the inside tube (this allows for perfect centering of the hole)
  • Page 27 Using the supplied wheel cutting template part number #A14, cut away the internal plastic to leave a flat surface on the inside. Now enlarge the hole with a 6mm drill bit. 30. Using M6x25mm bolt attached Bruder wheel over supplied re-enforced wheel #A12. Repeat for all 6 wheels.
  • Page 28 31. Add the Bruder dump body to the hinge and secure using a M6x30mm bolt in each side of the hinge sleeve part #A09. Note. A screwdriver can assist to hold the sleeve whilst screwing in the bolt. Version 3...
  • Page 29 32. It is easier to extend the linear actuators to allow connection to the tub. Secure the top of the linear actuator to the tub using the M4 bolt and M4 nuts. Note do not over tighten as need some flexibility at the joint. Version 3 Page 29 20/05/21...
  • Page 30 33. Install battery, ESC’s, receiver and connect to the motors and receiver. 34. Test operation. Version 3 Page 30 20/05/21...

  • Page 31: Operation (Rtr Version)

    Controls (RTR version) Left stick up/down Drive forward/reverse Right stick up/down Bucket tilt up/down Right stick left/right Steer left/right Switch A Lights if installed Switch D Orange beacon if installed Notes • If sound unit is installed the sound will automatically start when drive forward/reverse is activated, engine sound will idle for 15 seconds then stop if no further input is detected.

  • Page 32: Appendix A - Dismantling

    Appendix A Dismantling the Bruder model can be difficult as are bult not to come apart as intended for 3 year + children. The following is given to assist in the dismantling of the model ready to be modified for the conversion.
  • Page 33 Remove the lower part of the access ladders to the cab the front to rear umbilical attachment. Turn upside down and release or snap off the 7 clips under the cab. You should now be able to separate the front lower and top section which will also disconnect the rear chassis. Version 3 Page 33 20/05/21...
  • Page 34 Separate the front middle and top section by releasing the indicated clips. To remove the wheels from the metal axle. 2 options. 1. Brute force hold one wheel in a vice or something and pull on the other. Note considerable force is needed so be careful not to injure yourself, others or property.

  • Page 35: Appendix B - Part List With Pictures

    Appendix B Version 3 Page 35 20/05/21...
  • Page 36 Part number #A01 Description Front axle Quantity Part number #A02 Description Swivel Quantity Part number #A03 Description Swivel Cover Quantity Part number #A04 Description Chassis a Quantity Part number #A05 Description Chassis b Quantity...
  • Page 37 Part number #A06 Description Chassis c Quantity Part number #A07 Description Axle sleeve Quantity Part number #A08 Description Dump hinge bracket Quantity Part number #A09 Description Hinge sleeve Quantity Part number #A10 Description Rear axle arm Quantity Part number #A11 Description Motor caps Quantity...
  • Page 38 Part number #A12 Description Wheel Complete Quantity Part number #A13 Description Headlight holder Quantity Part number #A14 Description Wheel cutting template Quantity...
  • Page 39 Part number #B01 Description M10 x 65mm nut and bolt Description Part number #B02 Description M6 x 30mm bolt Description Part number #B03 Description M6 x 25mm bolt Description Part number #B04 Description M6 x 16mm bolt Description Part number #B05 Description M6 x nut...

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