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1/10 2wd brushless powered stadium truck
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4WD 1/10th scale brushless-powered Stadium Truck that is complete with radio control system, forward and reversing sensorless brushless ESC, 2600kV brushless motor, 7.2 volt 2000mAh Ni-MH battery and a simple charger, which is all included in this fast and driver-friendly R/C Stadium Truck. The brushless power system is what gets this truck to spin the tires off the line without any effort and propel it to blazing fast speeds. Top-notch aluminum components and strong bracing are strategically used in the advanced chassis design to ensure durability and enjoyment, use after use. Add to that the oil filled shocks, aluminum drive shaft, and a countersunk molded composite chassis, allowing the truck to be driven hard onroad and offroad, even in the roughest terrain! This Operating Manual is designed to help you get your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck up and running as quickly as possible. In addition to basic information about your new model, this Operating Manual includes pro tips, a chassis tuning guide, exploded view assembly drawings and a complete replacement parts list with option parts. Be sure to keep this Operating Manual handy for future reference! Before operating your new Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck, please read and understand the warnings listed on the next two pages. Failure to do so could lead to injury and/or property damage. n Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck Features Factory-Assembled with Factory-Printed Body Lightweight, Aluminum Center Drive Shaft 6 Cell 2000mAh Ni-MH Battery Pack and 110V AC Charger 3mm Aluminum Hinge Pin Retainers Brushless Electronic Speed Control with Cooling Fan Adjustable Motor Mount for Different Gearing Options Powerful 2600kV Brushless Motor 12mm Hex Adapters Allows Use of After-Market Wheels Cirrus 2-Channel AM 27MHz Pistol Grip Transmitter 2.2" Wheels Allows Use of After-Market Tires...

  • Page 3: Customer Service Information

    18480 Bandilier Circle Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Email: service@globalhobby.net Hobby People guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship, at the date of purchase. This does not cover any component parts damaged by use, misuse or modification. In no case shall Hobby People's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. In that Hobby People has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the final user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability. For detailed warranty information, refer to page 39. Prior to oPerating your new model, Please thoroughly read and understand the information contained in this oPerating manual.

  • Page 4: Kit Contents

    SAFETY WARNINGS AND ImpORTANT INFORmATION n Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) Battery General Warnings Please observe these warnings if you opt to use a li-Po battery pack to power your tempest 4wd Brushless stadium truck. Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) batteries are significantly more volatile than Alkaline or Ni-Cd/Ni-MH batteries used in R/C applications. When using Li-Po batteries to power your model, all instructions and warnings must be followed closely. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in fire. In addition to the general Li-Po battery warnings below, be sure to understand and follow the warnings included with the particular Li-Po batteries you use. ALWAYS follow the instructions included with your Li-Po batteries and/or Li-Po charger to charge Li-Po batteries. DO NOT attempt to charge Li-Po batteries with any charger other than a charger designed to charge Li-Po batteries. The Li-Po battery charger you use should include a balancing feature.

  • Page 5: Items Required To Operate And Maintain

    ITEmS REqUIRED TO OpERATE AND mAINTAIN n Miscellaneous Requirements The following items are recommended to drive, maintain and make chassis setup adjustments to your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck. Eight 'AA' Alkaline Batteries for Transmitter Solder (for Electronics) and Soldering Iron* Heat Gun or Lighter (for Heat-Shrink Tubing)* Metric Ruler # 1 and # 2 Phillips Head Screwdrivers 1.5mm and 2.0mm Hex Wrenches 5.0mm and 5.5mm Nut Drivers Adjustable Wrench (to Adjust Turnbuckles) Scissors or Modeling Knife Motor Spray and Ball Bearing Oil Threadlock...

  • Page 6: Becoming Familiar With Your Tempest Stadium Truck

    BECOmING FAmILIAR WITh YOUR TEmpEST STADIUm TRUCk n Transmitter Overview Use the photo and descriptions below to familiarize yourself with the features and use of the Cirrus 2-Channel AM 27MHz Pistol Grip transmitter included with your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck. Feature descriptions can be found on the next page. transmitter features 2-Channel AM 27MHz with Power Level Indicators Independent Forward and Reverse Throttle End Point Adjustments Steering and Throttle Servo Reversing Adjustable Steering Dual Rate Adjustable Steering and Throttle Trims Optional Ni-Cd or Ni-MH Batteries and Onboard Charger Available* Independent Right and Left Steering End Point Adjustments Each radio control system comes with a sticker on the transmitter and receiver showing which frequency (channel number) the radio control system operates on in the 27MHz frequency band. No two radio control systems can operate nearby each other if they are on the same frequency. 27MHz AM transmitter and receiver crystals can be purchased separately and changed if you are driving your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck with other people on the same channel number as you. For more information about purchasing different transmitter and receiver crystals, see your local hobby retailer. Steering Channel Reversing Switch (CH1) Antenna Throttle Channel Reversing Switch (CH2) Wrist Strap Anchor...
  • Page 7 BECOmING FAmILIAR WITh YOUR TEmpEST STADIUm TRUCk n Transmitter Overview, Continued..Antenna: Transmits the signal from the transmitter to the receiver in the model. The antenna should be fully extended during use. When collapsing the antenna after use, be careful not to bend it. Battery Compartment: Houses the 8 'AA' Alkaline batteries that power the transmitter. Charging Jack: Used for onboard charging of optional Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries. Do not attempt to charge Alkaline batteries. Only Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries (available separately) should be charged through the Charging Jack, using only the recommended type of charger. For more information, see the bottom of the previous page. Crystal: Controls the frequency (channel number) of the transmitter. You can change crystals in both the transmitter and the receiver so that you and your friends can drive at the same time. No two radio control systems nearby can be operated on the same channel number at the same time without interference. The transmitter and receiver use 27MHz crystal sets. Grip: The Grip is molded in an ergonomic shape for increased comfort, control and feel. Power Indicator Lights: Indicate the current status of the transmitter batteries. When the all three Power Indicator Lights are illuminated the batteries have sufficient capacity to power the transmitter safely. If only the red and yellow Power Indicator Lights are illuminated the batteries have only limited capacity to power the transmitter. In this case, the batteries should be replaced as soon as possible. If only the red Power Indicator Light is illuminated, the batteries are depleted and should be replaced (or recharged, if using optional rechargeable Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries). Do NOT attempt to use the transmitter if only the red Power Indicator Light is illuminated. Power Switch: Turns the transmitter 'ON' and 'OFF'. Steering Channel Reversing Switch: Allows you to electronically switch the direction of steering servo travel. For example, if you move the steering wheel to the right and the steering servo moves to the left, flip the Steering Channel Reversing Switch to make the steering servo move to the left. Steering Dual Rate Dial: The Steering Dual Rate dial allows you to change the amount of steering servo travel compared to the amount of physical movement of the steering wheel. For example, by increasing the Steering Dual Rate (moving the dial forward), you...
  • Page 8 BECOmING FAmILIAR WITh YOUR TEmpEST STADIUm TRUCk n Chassis Component Overview Use the photo and descriptions below and on the next page to familiarize yourself with the Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck main chassis components. Body Mount Brushless ESC Brushless Motor w/Cooling Fan Steering Servo Chassis Brace Receiver Turnbuckle Shock Tower ESC Battery Leads ESC On/Off Bumper Switch Battery Holder Steering Tie-Rod Shock Absorber Suspension Arm Wheel/Tire Assembly *Chassis components and/or component layout subject to change without notice. Battery Holder: Molded out of impact-resistant nylon plastic, the battery holder firmly holds the battery pack that powers the Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck. The battery holder is sized to fit most 6 cell Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery packs and 2S Li-Po car battery packs.
  • Page 9 Nominal Input Voltage Range: 7.2 ~ 12.0 Volts (6 ~ 10C Ni-Cd or Ni-MH / 2 ~ 3S Li-Po) Output Rating: 90 Amps BEC: Yes Programmable: Throttle Control Range Calibration The Setup Button is used during throttle control range calibration. For more information, see page 14. The motor leads should be connected as follows: ESC Blue to motor Blue, ESC Yellow to motor Yellow, and ESC Red to Motor Red. The ESC battery leads features a T-Style connector. This is a common high-quality connector that is the perfect connector for the high current draw common with brushless power systems. The motor used in the Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck is a sensorless brushless motor. The motor leads from the ESC can be plugged into any of the motor leads from the motor without issue. If the motor runs backwards, swap two of the motor leads and the motor will run in the correct direction (counter-clockwise). DO NOT SWAP THE BATTERY LEADS! Page 9...

  • Page 10: Tips From The Pros

    TIpS FROm ThE pROS Double-check all of the fasteners to ensure that they're tight. Do not overtighten any screws that thread into nylon or composite material, or the material may strip out. Screws threaded into nylon or composite material need only be tightened snugly. If you have difficulty sliding the receiver antenna wire through the antenna support tube, first pull the antenna wire through your fingers several times to straighten it, then lightly wet the antenna wire with glass cleaner. The glass cleaner will make the antenna wire slide through the antenna support tube much easier. Leave any excess antenna wire hanging from the top of the antenna support tube. Under no circumstances should you cut the antenna wire shorter. During use, the transmitter antenna should be extended fully. Always make sure that you install the body when driving your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck. If your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck flips over, the body will help protect the chassis and its components. Before checking the steering and throttle controls, we recommend placing your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck on a car stand so that the wheels are off the ground. This will ensure your safety and the safety of your model while testing the throttle control. If the motor does not seem to be producing full power, double-check that your battery pack is fully charged, double-check that the transmitter's throttle channel Forward EPA is set to Maximum, then calibrate the throttle control range. Make sure you always use fresh and/or fully charged transmitter batteries (if using Ni-Cds or Ni-MHs). Never allow the transmitter batteries to run low or you could lose control of the model. The battery pack should be discharged by running the model until it stops, then recharged. This will ensure the battery pack is not over-charged. Allow the battery pack to cool down prior to recharging it. The battery pack will take approximately 4 hours to charge. Do not charge the battery pack for any longer than 5 hours or the battery pack could be damaged. pREpARING TO DRIvE YOUR TEmpEST STADIUm TRUCk...
  • Page 11 TO DRIvE YOUR TEmpEST STADIUm TRUCk n Transmitter and Receiver, Continued..q Install 8 fresh 'AA' Alkaline batteries into the battery tray, double-checking to make sure that the polarity (+/-) is correct. The direction that each battery should be installed is molded into the battery tray ('+' Positive and '-' Negative). q Slide the battery cover back onto the transmitter and push it firmly until it 'clicks' closed. Set the transmitter aside for now. q U ncoil the receiver antenna wire, feed it up through the antenna support tube mount, then slide the receiver antenna wire through the antenna support tube. PRO TIP: If you have difficulty sliding the antenna wire through the antenna support tube, first pull the antenna wire through your fingers several times to straighten it, then lightly wet the antenna wire with glass cleaner.
  • Page 12 TO DRIvE YOUR TEmpEST STADIUm TRUCk n Battery Pack Installation and Power Connections q V erify that the ESC On/Off switch is turned 'OFF'. The On/Off switch should be pushed forward toward the front of the chassis when 'OFF'. To ensure your safety, it's important that the ESC be turned 'OFF' when connecting your battery pack. q R emove the two clips that hold the battery mounting plate in place, then pull the battery mounting plate up to remove it. When reinstalling the battery mounting plate, note that the longer clip is installed at the rear and the shorter clip at the front. q Push the battery pack into the battery holder, then reinstall the battery mounting plate (making sure that it's pushed down firmly against the top of the battery pack) and the two clips, to hold the battery pack securely in place. We recommend that you install the battery pack with the battery leads toward the back of the battery holder. PRO TIP: Notice that the battery mounting plate posts have several different holes in them to accommodate different thickness battery packs. This is convenient if you're using an after-market battery pack, such as a 2S Li-Po. q With the ESC On/Off switch in the 'OFF' position, plug the battery pack connector into the ESC battery connector, double-checking that the polarity is correct. Positive (red) to positive (red) and negative (black) to negative (black).
  • Page 13 Rotate the steering wheel forward (to the right). The Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck's front wheels should turn right. IMPORTANT: If the wheels don't turn right, move the transmitter's steering channel servo reversing switch to change the direction that the front wheels turn. For more information, see page 6. q Rotate the steering wheel backward (to the left). The Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck's front wheels should turn left. q L et go of the steering wheel. The Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck's wheels should return to center. IMPORTANT If the wheels do not point straight ahead (center) after you return the steering wheel to center, use the transmitter's steering trim knob to adjust the wheels so that they point straight ahead. For more information, see page 15. q Pull the throttle trigger back. Both the front and rear wheels should spin forward.

  • Page 14: Driving Your Tempest Stadium Truck

    TO DRIvE YOUR TEmpEST STADIUm TRUCk n Throttle Control Range Calibration Before driving your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck for the first time, we recommend that you calibrate the throttle to ensure that you're achieving maximum throttle range. To calibrate the throttle control range, follow these procedures: q Double-check that the ESC is turned 'OFF', then connect your charged battery pack to the ESC battery connector. q Turn the transmitter 'ON', then adjust both throttle EPA knobs so that they are centered (point straight ahead). q While holding down the Setup button on the ESC, turn the ESC 'ON'. Continue to HOLD the Setup button down until an audible tone is heard. After the audible tone is heard, release the Setup button. The throttle control range can now be calibrated. q With the throttle trigger in the neutral position (throttle trigger released), press the Setup button once. An audible tone will be heard. This will program the neutral throttle position (motor 'OFF'). q To program the high throttle position, pull the throttle trigger and HOLD it in the full throttle position. Press the Setup button once. An audible tone will be heard. Release the throttle trigger. This will program the high throttle position (full throttle). q To program the throttle reverse position, push the throttle trigger forward and HOLD it in the full throttle reverse position. Press the Setup button once. An audible tone will be heard. Release the throttle trigger. This will program the full throttle reverse position. q The throttle control range has now been calibrated and the ESC is ready to use. n Applying the Decals and Installing the Body IMPORTANT: Always make sure that you install the body when driving your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck. If your Tempest...
  • Page 15 With the transmitter antenna retracted (pushed all the way down), walk away from the Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck about 25 feet (10 meters). q Move the steering wheel while looking at the Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck's front wheels. The wheels should move back and forth smoothly without any 'glitching' or interference. IMPORTANT: If the radio control system does not operate properly, please refer to the troubleshooting guide on pages 23 and 24 before continuing further. Never attempt to operate your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck if the radio control system is not functioning properly. n Driving Your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck The Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck is simple to drive, yet will provide a high level performance and hours of enjoyment. This section will detail the use of the transmitter's different functions to help you get the most out of your driving experience. Before reading through this section, you should have read and completed the procedures in the previous sections of this Operating Manual. q After successfully completing the range check, extend the transmitter antenna completely, make sure that you're using fully-charged battery pack, and that the transmitter batteries have sufficient power. All three Battery Indicator Lights should be illuminated. IMPORTANT: Before driving your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck, always make sure to extend the transmitter antenna or you will lose control of the model after a short distance away from you.
  • Page 16 DRIvING YOUR TEmpEST STADIUm TRUCk n Driving Your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck, Continued..Using the Steering Dual Rate Dial q The steering dual rate dial allows you to change the amount of steering servo travel compared to the amount of physical movement of the steering wheel. For example, by increasing the steering dual rate (move the dial forward with your thumb), you can make the steering servo travel more which might prevent your model from pushing during turns. By reducing the steering dual rate (move the dial backward with your thumb) you can make the steering servo travel less which might reduce the amount of turn in the corners. The amount that you increase or decrease the steering dual rate is proportional with how much you move the steering dual rate dial. Adjustments can be made while...

  • Page 17: Chassis Tuning Guide

    Do not make any changes that are more than 3 degrees from the initial settings or the handling characteristics of your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck will become very poor. n Adjusting Toe Angle - Front The toe angle is the angle of both front tires (or rear tires) to each other, when viewed from above. 'Toe-in' is when the front of both tires point toward each other and 'toe-out' is when the front of both tires point away from each other. F or the front tires, toe-in will make the Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck track (run) straighter, but the steering will be more sensitive. Toe-out will desensitize the steering, making the Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck a little more driver-friendly. Toe-in on the rear tires is fixed at approximately 2 degrees. This will give the rear end a little more 'bite' (traction). recommended initial settings 1 ~ 2 degrees toe-in on the front to provide stability and increase steering sensitivity. Toe-in on the rear tires is fixed at approximately 2 degrees and is not adjustable. Adding more than 3 degrees of toe-in or toe-out on the front will result in excessive loss of speed and erratic handling. Toe adjustments should be measured with the Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck at its normal ride height.
  • Page 18 ChASSIS TUNING GUIDE n Adjusting Camber Angle - Front and Rear Camber is referred to as the amount of the tire's surface that contacts the ground. Tires that are exactly perpendicular to the ground have 0 degrees of camber. If the top of the tire leans in toward the chassis, the tire has negative camber. If the top of the tire leans out away from the chassis, the tire has positive camber. C amber angle should be adjusted to ensure maximum tire contact between the ground and the tires for your particular track. You can check to ensure maximum tire contact by first cleaning your tires, then by running your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck on your track. After running, check the dirt and/or wear marks on the tire. Adjust the camber angle if the dirt and/or wear marks are more toward the outside or the inside of the tire. recommended initial settings For driving on smooth surfaces set both the front and back tires at 0 degrees. For driving on rough surfaces set the front tires at -1 degree and the back tires at -2 degrees. Camber settings should be measured with the Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck at its normal ride height. PRO TIP: For more precise camber adjustments, use a dedicated camber gauge, available at most hobby retailers. q To increase positive camber angle, use an adjustable wrench to turn the upper Positive turnbuckles and lengthen them to push the top of the tires out.
  • Page 19 We recommend initially leaving the droop screws at the factory setting. q T o decrease droop, use a 2.0mm hex wrench to tighten (turn clockwise) the droop screw in the top of each lower suspension arm. To increase droop, use a 2.0mm hex wrench to loosen (turn counter-clockwise) the droop screw in the top of each lower suspension arm. n Adjusting Shock Mounting Positions - Front and Rear The Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck shock towers feature several different mounting positions for the shocks. By changing the location of the upper shock mounts you can make the shock feel stiffer or softer as the truck rolls from side-to-side. In general, moving the shocks toward the outside will make the shock stiffer and moving the shock toward the inside will make the shock softer. You will need to experiment with these settings to find something that suits both your track and driving style. A good starting point is to adjust the rear shocks. Moving the rear shocks toward the outside will give more 'bite' (traction) in the turns. However, depending on how you drive, you might want to move the shocks toward the middle. This will give a more 'plush' suspension. recommended initial settings We recommend initially leaving the upper shock mounting positions in the factory locations. q R emove the 3 x 18.5mm Round Head screw and the 3mm lock nut from the upper shock mount, then remove the shock (with the shock mounting stud attached) from the shock tower.
  • Page 20 The Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck features a 23T pinion gear that will work well for bashing. If you're racing your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck, you will probably want to experiment with different pinion gears. In general, using a smaller pinion gear will result in quicker acceleration, but slower top speed, and using a larger pinion gear will result in faster top speed, but slower acceleration. It's all a matter of experimenting with different pinion gears to find the one that best suits your track and driving style. The Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck uses a Metric 48 Pitch pinion gear with a 1/8" (3mm) bore. This means that many 1/10th scale after-market pinion gears can be used. IMPORTANT: After installing a different pinion gear, you should readjust the gear mesh prior to driving your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck. For more information, see pages 22 ~ 23. recommended initial settings We recommend initially using the stock 23T pinion gear already installed. q Remove the two 3 x 10mm Countersunk screws and the steel motor mount support plate from the bottom of the chassis, then remove the motor.
  • Page 21 Adjusting Gearing, Continued..q Using a 1.5mm hex wrench, loosen the grub screw in the side of the pinion gear, then remove the pinion gear from the motor shaft. q Install the new pinion gear, making sure that the face of the pinion gear is flush with the end of the motor shaft and that the grub screw is tightened firmly against the flat spot on the motor shaft. q Reinstall the motor into the chassis. Installation is the reverse of removal. Again, after installing a different pinion gear, you should readjust the gear mesh prior to driving your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck. For more information, see pages 22 ~ 23. n Adjusting the Differentials - Front and Rear The Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck features front and rear bevel gear differentials. Both differentials are packed with differential grease that works well for most driving conditions. You can make fine-tuned adjustments to each differential by removing them from the chassis, opening them up and changing the type and/or amount of differential grease. F ront and Rear Differentials: Adding heavier grease (or packing with more grease) will tighten the differentials and adding lighter grease (or packing with less grease) will loosen the differentials. If your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck feels loose (uncontrollable) during turns, you can tighten the front differential or loosen the rear differential. If your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck is...

  • Page 22: Maintenance Guide

    GUIDE Following a simple maintenance guide on a regular schedule will ensure that your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck operates in top condition every time you use it. It is strongly recommended. Check the chassis for any loose screws, especially the motor pinion gear and the differential pinion output joint grub screws. Tighten them if necessary. Any screws that are threaded directly into metal should be secured in place with threadlock. This will prevent the screws from loosening during use. Screws threaded into nylon or composite material do not require threadlock. Do not overtighten any screws that thread into nylon or composite material or the material may strip out. Screws threaded into nylon or composite material need only be tightened snugly. Once in a while, remove the wheels and clean the wheel bearings using a bearing cleaner. This will remove any dust and grit that may, over time, damage the bearings. After cleaning the bearings, oil them using a good quality bearing oil. Never run the bearings dry or damage to the bearings will result. Check the condition of the transmitter batteries each time you drive your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck. If you think they might need replacement or recharging, do so before driving your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck again. After a period of time the chassis will accumulate a lot of dirt and debris. This buildup should be cleaned off using a soft brush and compressed air. After cleaning the chassis and motor with compressed air, apply a couple of drops of lubricating oil to the motor bearings. Check the suspension and steering system to ensure both are working smoothly without any binding. Check the electronics for any signs of damage. This includes the steering servo, receiver, motor, wiring and electronic speed control. n Adjusting the Gear Mesh When you change the pinion gear and/or the spur gear, you must readjust the gear mesh to ensure proper operation. In addition, the gear mesh should be checked periodically. During prolonged use the motor may shift slightly, causing the gear mesh to be incorrect. If the gear mesh is too loose, the gears may strip out. If the gear mesh is set too tight, the gears will bind, causing damage to the gears and/or the motor.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide

    Loosen the two 3 x 10mm Countersunk motor mounting screws on the bottom of the chassis, then push the motor away from the spur gear. q Slide a narrow strip of notebook paper (about 2" long) between the spur gear and the pinion gear, then push the motor toward the spur gear with enough pressure so that the paper is crinkled. Tighten the two motor mounting screws firmly. Rotate the two rear wheels forward at the same time (or push the truck forward) to draw the piece of notebook paper into the gears. q Rotate the two rear wheels backward (or push the truck backward) to remove the strip of notebook paper, then push the Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck forward for a short distance to check the gear mesh. The gear mesh should feel slightly 'ratchety' and the Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck should not be difficult to push. If the Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck is difficult to push, the gear mesh is too tight. If you don't feel any resistance when you push the Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck, the gear mesh is too loose. Adjust the gear mesh again, using a different thickness of paper. q When satisfied with the gear mesh adjustment, double-check that the two motor mounting screws are tightened firmly, then reinstall the gear cover. Installation is the reverse of removal. TROUBLEShOOTING GUIDE This Troubleshooting Guide has been provided to help you diagnose and solve most problems that you may encounter with your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck chassis components, brushless motor, brushless electronic speed control and radio control system. If you cannot solve a problem using this Troubleshooting Guide, please contact Customer Service using the Customer Service Information on page 3.
  • Page 24 A) Vibration under normal use A) For screws that thread into metal, clean screws with rubbing alcohol, then reinstall using threadlock B) Composite plastic part stripped out B) Replace affected composite plastic part Steering sensitivity is 'sluggish' A) Servo saver spring too loose A) Tighten servo saver spring (Page 18) Tempest goes into reverse when A) Transmitter throttle channel reversing incorrect A) Change throttle channel reverse setting (Page 6) pulling throttle trigger B) Motor wires swapped B) Swap two of the three motor wires (Page 9) Tempest won't go into reverse A) Incorrect throttle use A) Push throttle trigger forward to stop your model,...

  • Page 25: Exploded View Assembly Drawings

    ExpLODED vIEW ASSEmBLY DRAWINGS The assembly drawings in this section are layed out first by major sub-assembly, followed by a complete chassis assembly drawing on pages 29 and 30. If you need to order replacement parts, each part features a 6-digit part number that can be used to cross-reference with the Replacement Parts list on pages 31 through 35. Images may vary from the actual parts and are subject to change without prior notice. SUB-ASSEMBLY ONE: STEERING SERVO SAVER AND ACKERMAN LINK 143668 143630 143751 for right side 143751 143662 143662 143691 143751 143668 143632 143630 143751 143662 143767 143691 for left side 143632 143767 143751 143767 finished 143767...
  • Page 26 ExpLODED vIEW ASSEmBLY DRAWINGS SUB-ASSEMBLY THREE: FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIALS 143622 143660 143688 143661 143623 143744** 143688 * 143623 for front differential 143621 ** 143744 for rear differential 143669 143621 143636 143636 143636 143635 143636 for front and rear (x2) 143636 143635 143636...
  • Page 27 ExpLODED vIEW ASSEmBLY DRAWINGS SUB-ASSEMBLY FOUR: FRONT GEARBOX 143676 143660 143770 143652 143696 143633 143743 143652 143779 SUB-ASSEMBLY FIVE: REAR GEARBOX 143676 143652 143660 143743 143696 143633 143770 143779 143652 143676 Continued On Next Page Page 27...
  • Page 28 ExpLODED vIEW ASSEmBLY DRAWINGS SUB-ASSEMBLY SIX: FRONT SUSPENSION 143657 143662 143660 143631 143658 143660 143753 143657 143650 143753 143747 143649 143624 143753 143631 143658 143669 143695 143628 for right and left sides (x2) 143647 SUB-ASSEMBLY SEVEN: REAR SUSPENSION 143657 143753 143657 143753 143753...
  • Page 29 ExpLODED vIEW ASSEmBLY DRAWINGS CHASSIS ASSEMBLY - COMPLETE 143659 143402 143774 143694 143791 143790 143771 143663 Sub-7 Images may vary from the actual parts and are subject to 143678 143773 change without prior notice. 143690 143687 143765 440603 143765 143791 143659 143768 143687 143662 143768 143745...
  • Page 30 ExpLODED vIEW ASSEmBLY DRAWINGS CHASSIS ASSEMBLY - COMPLETE, CONTINUED..143698 143793 143752 143664 143698 143657 Sub-7 143784 143752 143685 143679 143664 143685 143663 143781 143674 143658 143674 143657 143691 143687 143783 143663 Sub-7 143691 143627 Sub-5 143694 143627 143771 143669 143771 143790 143660...

  • Page 31: Replacement Parts List

    Replacement parts can be purchased directly through your local Hobby People retail store. If you don't have a Hobby People retail store near you, replacement parts can be ordered through our website at www.hobbypeople.net or by calling our Mail Order Department at 1-800-854-8471.
  • Page 32 REpLACEmENT pARTS LIST Qty. 8 Qty. 6 Qty. 6 Qty. 6 143657 143658 143659 143660 Balls - 4.8mm for Lower Shock Ends Lock Nuts - 3mm Flanged Lock Nuts - 4mm Ball Bearings - 5x11x4mm Qty. 4 Qty. 8 Qty. 6 Qty. 12 143661 143662 143663 143665 Body Clips - Large Ball Bearings - 10x15x4mm Ball Studs for Steering Lock Nuts - 2.5mm Qty. 12 Qty. 8 Qty. 8 Qty. 8 143666 143668 143669 143670 Body Clips - Small E-Clips - 4mm E-Clips - 2mm Battery Clips Qty. 8 Qty. 8 Qty. 2 Qty. 12...
  • Page 33 REpLACEmENT pARTS LIST Qty. 12 Round Head Qty. 12 Countersunk Qty. 12 Round Head Qty. 12 Round Head 143687 143688 143690 143691 Self-Tapping Screws 3x10mm Self-Tapping Screws 2x9mm Machine Screws 3x8mm Machine Screws 2.5x12mm Qty. 12 Countersunk Qty. 12 Round Head Qty. 12 Qty. 12 Round Head 143693 143694 143695 143696 Grub Screws 4x10mm Self-Tapping Screws 3x15mm Machine Screws 3x10mm Machine Screws 2.5x17mm Qty. 12 Round Head Qty. 12 Round Head Qty. 12 Qty. 4 143697 143698 143699...
  • Page 34 REpLACEmENT pARTS LIST Qty. 2 Front or Rear Qty. 2 143753 143754 143755 143760 Turnbuckles - Upper Steering Tie-Rods Steering Servo Linkage Chassis 143761 143762 143764 143765 Upper Deck/Chassis Brace Battery Holder Assembly Spur Gear - (Metric 48P) 69T Motor Mount and O-Ring Seal 143766 143767 143768 143770 Spur Gear Cover Steering Plate and Bellcrank Steering Servo Mount and Arm Suspension Holders - Front and Rear Qty. 8 L=10mm For 1/8" (3mm) Shaft Qty. 4 Qty. 12 Round Head 143771 143773 143774 143778 Pins - for Wheel Hex Hubs Pinion Gear - (Metric 48P) 23T Wheel Hex Hubs - 12mm...

  • Page 35: Option Parts List

    Option parts can be purchased directly through your local Hobby People retail store. If you don't have a Hobby People retail store near you, option parts can be ordered through our website at www.hobbypeople.net or by calling our Mail Order Department at 1-800-854-8471.

  • Page 36: Notes

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  • Page 39: Returning Your Product For Warranty Repair

    RETURNING YOUR pRODUCT FOR WARRANTY REpAIR Before returning your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck for warranty consideration, the status of the unit must be within the terms of the Warranty Information section at the bottom of the page. When requesting warranty service, please observe the following: Crash damage will not be covered under warranty. Do not request warranty service for a crash-damaged product. Always send your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck complete with the transmitter. Please unplug and/or remove the batteries both from the transmitter and the Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck before returning it. We prefer to have the Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck complete so it can be thoroughly tested before returning it to you. I nclude a note detailing the problem or service you are requesting. Service cannot be provided without this information. Include your daytime phone number, shipping address and/or Email address in the event we need more details pertaining to the service requested. I f your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck is out of the warranty period you may request an estimate of services at the time you return it for service. An omission of this request implies permission for Global Services/Hobby People to service your Tempest 4WD Brushless Stadium Truck at our discretion.
  • Page 40 Features and Specifications are Subject to Change Without Notice. All contents © 2010 Hobby People All Rights Reserved. Revision 1 10.14.2010 Made in China Page 40...

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