PD RACING TK16 RTR 4WD Electric Monster Truck Instruction Manual

PD RACING TK16 RTR 4WD Electric Monster Truck

Product Information

Specifications

• Transmitter: 4 x AA Batteries or 1800mAh 20C 7.2v 2S Lipo
• Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.0 x 1.5 cm
• USB Charger included
• Website: www.pd-racing.com

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Can children under 14 years use this product?
  • A: No, this product is not recommended for children under 14 years as it is not a toy.
• Q: How should I handle wet conditions maintenance?
  • A: Ensure to follow the wet conditions maintenance guidelines provided in the user manual to prevent damage to the product.
• Q: What should I do in case of a damaged charger?
  • A: If your charger is damaged, do not use it and contact customer support for assistance on obtaining a replacement.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNINGS

• Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.
• Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
• This is a hobby-grade product and NOT a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property.
• This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by PD racing. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

• This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. This interference can cause momentary loss of control, so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model as this margin will help avoid collisions or injury.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffic and people.
• Never operate the model in the street or in populated areas for any reason.
• Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs,etc.) you use.
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.Never lick or place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death.
• Exercise caution when using tools and sharp instruments.
• Take care during maintenance as some parts may have sharp edges.
• Immediately after using your model, do NOT touch equipment such as the motor, electronic speed control and battery, because they generate high temperatures. You may seriously burn yourself by touching them.
• Do not put fingers or any objects inside rotating and moving parts, as this may cause damage or serious injury.
• Always turn on your transmitter before you turn on the receiver in the car. Always turn off the receiver before turning your transmitter off.
• Keep the wheels of the model off the ground when checking the operation of the radio equipment.
• Before charging, read the instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in excessive heat, FIRE, and ultimately injury and property damage.
• Never leave charger unattended, exceed maximum charge rate, charge with non approved batteries or charge batteries in the wrong mode. Failure to comply may result in excessive heat, fire and serious injury.

WATER-RESISTANT VEHICLE

WATER-RESISTANT VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS

Your new PD racing vehicle has been designed and built with a combination of waterproof and water-resistant components to allow you to operate the product in many “wet conditions,” including puddles, creeks, wet grass, snow and even rain.

While the entire vehicle is highly water-resistant, it is not completely waterproof and your vehicle should NOT be treated like a submarine. The various electronic components used in the vehicle, such as the Electronic Speed Control (ESC), servo(s) and receiver are waterproof, however, most of the mechanical components are water-resistant and should not be submerged. Metal parts, including the bearings, hinge pins, screws and nuts, as well as the contacts in the electrical cables, will be susceptible to corrosion if additional maintenance is not performed after running in wet conditions.

To maximize the long-term performance of your vehicle and to keep the warranty intact, the procedures described in the “Wet Conditions Maintenance” section below must be performed regularly if you choose to run in wet conditions. If you are not willing to perform the additional care and maintenance required, then you should not operate the vehicle in those conditions.

CAUTION: Failure to exercise caution while using this product and complying with the following precautions could result in product malfunction and/or void the warranty.

General Precautions

• Read through the wet conditions maintenance procedures and make sure that you have all the tools you will need to properly maintain your vehicle.
• Not all batteries can be used in wet conditions. Consult the battery manufacturer before use. Caution should be taken when using Li-Po batteries in wet conditions.
• Most transmitters are not water-resistant. Consult your transmitter’s manual or the manufacturer before operation.
• Never operate your transmitter or vehicle where lightning may be present.
• Do not operate your vehicle where it could come in contact with salt water (ocean water or water on salt covered roads), contaminated or polluted water. Salt water is very conductive and highly corrosive, so use caution.
• Even minimal water contact can reduce the life of your motor if it has not been certified as water-resistant or waterproof. If the motor becomes excessively wet, apply very light throttle until the water is mostly removed from the motor. Running a wet motor at high speeds may rapidly damage the motor.
• Driving in wet conditions can reduce the life of the motor.
• The additional resistance of operating in water causes excess strain. Alter the gear ratio by using a smaller pinion or larger spur gear. This will increase torque (and motor life) when running in mud, deeper puddles, or any wet conditions that will increase the load on the motor for an extended period of time.

Wet Conditions Maintenance

• Remove the battery pack(s) and dry the contacts. If you have an air compressor or a can of compressed air, blow out any water that may be inside the recessed connector housing.
• Remove the tires/wheels from the vehicle and gently rinse the mud and dirt off with a garden hose. Avoid rinsing the bearings and transmission.
• Front and rear axle hub assembly bearings.
• All transmission cases, gears and differentials.
• Motor—clean with an aerosol motor cleaner and re-oil the bushings with lightweight motor oil.
• Drain any water that has collected in the tires by spinning them at high speed. With the body removed, place the vehicle upside down and pull full throttle for a few short bursts until the water has been removed.

NOTICE: Never use a pressure washer to clean your vehicle.

• Use an air compressor or a can of compressed air to dry the vehicle and help remove any water that may have gotten into small crevices or corners.
• Spray the bearings, drive train, fasteners and other metal parts with a water-displacing light oil or lubricant. Do not spray the motor.
• Let the vehicle air dry before you store it. Water (and oil) may continue to drip for a few hours.
• Increase the frequency of disassembly, inspection and lubrication of the following.

NOTICE: This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by aperson responsible for their safety.

BATTERY CHARGER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

BATTERY CHARGER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

DANGER: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, carefully follow these instructions. result in product malfunction and/or void the warranty

WARNING: Before charging, read the instructions. Failure to follow all instructions many result in excessive heat, FIRE, and ultimately injury and property damage.

• For indoor use, do not expose to rain.
• Never leave charging batteries unattended. Disconnect charger if batteries become hot or puff.
• Never charge batteries overnight.
• Never leave batteries near fire, water, or in extreme temperatures.
• Never impact or alter the batteries.
• Never leave the charger and battery unattended during use.
• Never attempt to charge dead, damaged or wet battery packs.
• Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing different types of batteries.
• Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge battery packs.
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places or place in direct sunlight.
• Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted.
• Never connect the charger if the power cable has been pinched or shorted.
• Never attempt to dismantle the charger or use a damaged charger.
• Never attach your charger to both an AC and a DC power source at the same time.
• Never connect the input jack (DC input) to AC power.
• Always use only rechargeable batteries designed for use with this type of charger in the correct programming mode.
• Always inspect the battery before charging.
• Always keep the battery away from any material that could be affected by heat.
• Always monitor the charging area and have a fire extinguisher available at all times.
• Always end the charging process if the battery becomes hot to the touch or starts to change form (swell) during the charge process.
• Always connect the charge cable to the charger first, then connect the battery to avoid short circuit between the charge leads. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting.
• Always connect the positive red leads (+) and negative black leads (–) correctly
• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between charges.
• Always charge in a well-ventilated area.
• Always terminate all processes and contact PD racing if the product malfunctions.
• Charge only rechargeable batteries. Charging non-rechargeable batteries may cause the batteries to burst, resulting in injury to persons and/or damage to property.
• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

WARNING: Never leave charger unattended, exceed maximum charge rate, charge with non-approved batteries or charge batteries in the wrong mode. Failure to comply may result in excessive heat, fire and serious injury.

CAUTION: Use only with compatible batteries in the correct program mode. Not doing so can result in excessive heat and other related product malfunctions, which can lead to user injury or property damage. Please contact PD racing or an authorized retailer with compatibility questions.

TURN RADIO ON FIRST

TO TURN ON RADIO: DO NOT PUSH OR PULL TRIGGER WHILT POWERING ON RADIO. AFTER POWERING ON RADIO WAIT 3 SECONDS BEFOR POWERING ON THE CAR. KEEP HAIR,FINGERS, LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY FROM ALL MOVING PARTS.

Parts And Tools

Parts Descriptions

BATTERIES INSTALLATION

REMOVE CAR BATTERIES

CHARGE CAR BATTERIES

• *Not supplied.
• Compatible USB Power Adaptor 5V/1A, 5V/2A

USB_LiPo Charger Parameters

• We recommend that you use a 10W+ USB Power Adaptor for the quickest charge time of under 3 hours.
• Using a typical mobile phone USB Power Adaptor (5V/1A, 5V/2A) will produce longer charge times.

When the charger is powered on, without a battery connected, the LED will flash; when charging, the LED is on; Finished charging, the LED is off.

CAUTION: Do not use USB ports on computers/laptops. Only use USB Power Adaptors from mains power sockets.

FULLY CHARGED BATTERIES

INSTALL CHARGED BATTERIES IN CAR

INSTALL AA BATTERIES IN CONTROLLER

POWER

POWER ON

NOW GET BASHING!

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem                                Possible Cause Solution

Vehicle does not move

| ****

Batteries are incorrectly installed in transmitter

| Check transmitter batteries

Weak, damaged or no drive battery in model

| ****

Install fresh, charged batteries

Frayed or broken motor or ESC wires

| Check condition, reconnect and insulate
ESC has shut down due to overheating| Stop driving and allow ESC or motor to cool down

Electric motor is damaged

| ****

Replace with new unit

Waterproof ESC is damaged

| ****

Replace with new unit

Possible damage to transmission/drive-line

| ****

Check components and replace

batteries

| Remove drive battery, leave to cool down if necessary, and re-charge
Vehicle does not reverse| ****

Waterproof ESC is damaged

| ****

Replace with new unit

Short runtime

| ****

Battery damaged or not fully charged

| ****

Check condition, replace or recharge

Electric motor dirty or damaged

| ****

Clean, check condition

for the battery you are using

| ****

Adjust the battery mode of the unit

Sluggish performance

| ****

Battery damaged or not fully charged

| ****

Check condition, replace or recharge

Electric motor dirty or damaged

| ****

Clean, check condition

Drivetrain dirty or damaged| Clean, check condition

No control of vehicle or short range

| Transmitter batteries are weak or fitted incorrectly| Check transmitter batteries and refit
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Servo wires to receiver loose or connected incor- rectly| Reinstall signal wires to the 2-In-1 Unit
Transmitter and receiver unit are not ‘bound’ cor- rectly| Transmitter and receiver need to be bound

Steering/Throttle operation intermittent

|

ESC has shut down due to overheating

| Stop driving and allow ESC or motor to cool down
Transmitter and receiver unit are not ‘bound’ cor- rectly| Check for sources of interference and re-bind transmitter/receiver

Vehicle wanders left/right without steering input

| Steering trim setting out| Adjust steering trim

Damaged steering components

|

Check components and replace

Drivetrain dirty or damaged

|

Clean, check condition and/or replace

Steering/Throttle operation reversed

|

Check that the wires from the ESC to the motor are connected correctly

| Reconnect in the correct orientation (red to red and black to

female connector with pliers

Limited steering angle

| Transmitter steering dual-rate set incorrectly| Adjust transmitter dual- rate
Damaged steering components|

Check components and replace

USB Charger does not charge battery

| USB Cable Damaged| Check and replace USB Cable if damaged or not working on known source.
USB Power Adaptor input weak/damaged| Power Adaptor
battery or charger damaged| Replace with new unit

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References

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