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THUNDER TIGER Sparrowhawk DT12 Instruction Manual

1/12 scale electric-powered 4wd short course truck 1:12
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1/12 SCALE ELECTRIC-POWERED 4WD SHORT COURSE TRUCK
1:12
No.6568-F
This radio control model car is not a toy! Before beginning operation, please read this manual thoroughly.
The contents are subject to change without prior notice due to product improvements and specification changes.
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WARRANTY
Thunder Tiger Corporation guarantees this model kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship. The total monetary value under
warranty will in no case exceed the cost of the original kit purchased. This warranty does not cover any components damaged by use or modification.
Part or parts missing from this kit must be reported within 60 days of purchase. No part or parts will be sent under warranty without proof of
purchase. To receive part or parts under warranty, the service center must receive a proof of purchase and/or the defective part or parts. Should
you find a defective or missing part, contact the authorized Thunder Tiger Service/Distributor nearest you. Under no circumstances can a dealer
or distributor accept return of a kit if assembly has started.

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  • Page 1 WARRANTY Thunder Tiger Corporation guarantees this model kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship. The total monetary value under warranty will in no case exceed the cost of the original kit purchased. This warranty does not cover any components damaged by use or modification.
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Thunder Tiger product. This manual contains the steps and instructions required to assemble your car. Please read this manual completely before attempting to start maintenance. Follow the directions in this manual closely to reduce problems during operation.

  • Page 3: Items Required For Operation

    ITEMS REQUIRED FOR OPERATION RTR CONTENTS ACE RC Cougar PS3i Hex Wrench Set, 1.5mm / 2.0mm / 2.5mm / 3.0mm 3-Channel digital 2.4GHz pistol radio system , 1.5mm / 2.0mm / 2.5mm / 3.0mm with Standard Servo. 4-Way Wrench RIPPER IBL36/39-540C ACE R/C BLC-40C speed control 3900 KV EQUIPMENT NEEDED...

  • Page 4: Charging The Battery Pack

    LiPo batteries. Make sure you understand how to use your LiPo batteries. Be aware that THUNDER TIGER/ACE RC shall not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the installation and/or use of LiPo batteries in THUNDER TIGER models.

  • Page 5: Preparing The Chassis

    PREPARING THE CHASSIS a. Remove the body pins (2 pcs.) and detach the body. b. Straighten antenna and insert into antenna tube. c. Put the antenna wire through the antenna pipe. (Do not cut or shorten antenna wire.!) Push the antenna pipe into the chassis mount hole.
  • Page 6 The ACE RC Cougar PS3i Radio and BLC-40C Brushless Power System 2.4GHz Transmitter Antenna Power Indicator Edit Buttons LCD Display Digital Steering Trim lever Digital Throttle Trim lever Digital Steering D/R(Dual Rate) lever AUX Ch Button External Charging Jack 2.4GHz binding SW Steering Wheel Power Switch Throttle Trigger...
  • Page 7 1. Transmitter Antenna: Straighten up the antenna before operating the model. 2. Power Indicator: The LED light indicates power is "on" or "off". 3. Edit Buttons: The left and right buttons are the "functions" selecting keys. The up(+) and down(-) buttons are the value adjusting keys. For additional details on specific operation, please refer to the "function"...

  • Page 8: Binding Process

    BINDING PROCESS A binding feature is included in the ACE RC Cougar 2.4GHz spread spectrum system to ensure the transmitter and receiver bind properly and prevent interference from other controllers. To manually bind Tx/Rx, please proceed as per the following steps: a.
  • Page 9 FAIL SAFE(F/S) FUNCTION SETTING ACE RC COUGAR 2.4GHz R/C system features a built-in Failsafe function to automatically set a servo command if the receiver loses the signal from transmitter due to interference. For safety, we strongly recommend to active the FAILSAFE function on your Cougar R/C system.

  • Page 10: Radio Operation

    Step TX Action RX Action TX LED GREEN SOLID Binding Complete Binding Complete RX LED GREEN SOLID Push for 10 RX LED GREEN FLASH sceonds No Action Pre-settings for F/S function: 1. Steering: Neutral EP Car : Steering at Neutral 2.

  • Page 11: Operating Radio Steering Function

    OPERATING RADIO STEERING FUNCTION a. Check the radio steering functions. With the radio transmitter and receiver on, turn the steering wheel to the left. The front tires/wheels should turn left accordingly. If not, flip the steering servo reverse switch. b. Return the steering wheel to neutral. The front tires/wheels should point straight forward. If not, use the steering trim lever to correct it.

  • Page 12: Shock Adjustment

    " " ESC " " 50% 50% 70% 30% 7.2V 0.18 (I=V/R 7.2/0.18=40) =288W 11.1V 0.18 61.6A (I=V/R 11.1/0.18=61.6)=684W 3.9V DRIVING BASIC Stop (Neutral) Brake Reverse Acceleration SHOCK ADJUSTMENT Hard Suspension Soft Suspension Use the included shock clips to adjust for spring pre-load.

  • Page 13: Wheel And Tire Preparation

    WHEEL AND TIRE PREPARATION a. Remove wheel lock nut using the 4-way wrench and detach wheels. b. Replace fresh tires and wheels if the original tires are worn out. c. Tighten the wheel lock nut. MAINTENANCE AFTER RUNNING a. Always turn off the radio system and disconnect the battery pack when the car is not in use. b.

  • Page 14: Driving Tips

    DRIVING TIPS a. Hold your elbows in and keep the b. Squeeze the throttle trigger or pull the c. Squeeze the throttle trigger and transmitter antenna pointing straight throttle stick gently and steer the car release. Repeat this action to control to left and right.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If you have trouble starting or keeping your SPARROWHAWK DT12 running, here's a quick checklist of what to look for first. SPARROWHAWK DT12 Description Problem Solution Speed control over heats Car dies or slows Let it cool and try later Car has a problem on power Check for loose wires, dead radio batteries.
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