RC4WD Z-RTR0045 Trail Finder 3 RTR with Mojave II Hard Body Set Owner’s Manual

RC4WD Z-RTR0045 Trail Finder 3 RTR with Mojave II Hard Body Set

RECOMMENDED TOOLS

• HEX DRIVERS (1.5MM / 2MM / 2.5MM)
• LONG NOSE PLIERS
• CROSS WRENCH
• THREAD LOCK

TIPS FOR ASSEMBLY

1. USE QUALITY HEX DRIVERS TO AVOID STRIPPING SCREW HEADS.
2. USE THREAD LOCK WHEN PUTTING METAL SCREWS INTO METAL PARTS.
3. NOTE: STEPS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) REQUIRE THREAD LOCK.
4. USE THREAD LOCK SPARINGLY.
5. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN SCREWS OTHERWISE YOU MAY STRIP THE THREAD.

WARRANTY

RC4WD non-electrical products are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship when new. Our limited warranty does not cover damages due to normal wear and tear, user error of assembly or installation, user modifications, user’s failure to perform routine maintenance, addition of aftermarket parts or option parts. This warranty lasts 30 days after arrival for the original purchaser.
In the event of a defect under this warranty, RC4WD will, at our discretion, replace the product, provided our inspection indicates that an original defect exists. RC4WD reserves the right to replace any product which is no longer available with a product of comparable value and function. If RC4WD determines the repair is not covered under warranty guidelines, we contact you to discuss your options. If you have any questions, please contact us via email at support@rc4wd.com. RC4WD warranties its electronics for 30 days from date of arrival. This covers all electrical items except items that are already noted on the individual product page.

FCC & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

FCC Compliance: This device contains a module that complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as described in part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The limits for a Class B digital device are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential settings. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not operated in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance.
Canada, Industry Canada (IC): This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference, and This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with radio frequency exposure limits set forth by FCC and Industry Canada for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body or bystanders and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This model is not intended for use by children under 14 years of age without the supervision of a responsible and knowledgeable adult.

1. Operational Frequency of the device: 2.41-2.48 Mhz.
2. Maximum Radio Frequency Power: <20Ddbm

Safety Information

Failure to operate your model in a safe and responsible manner may result in property damage and serious injury. The precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly followed to help ensure safe operation. You alone must see that the instructions are followed and the precautions are adhered to.

Important Points to Remember

• Your model is not intended for use on public roads or congested areas where its operation can conflict with or disrupt pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

• Never, under any circumstances, operate the model in crowds of people. Your model could cause injury if allowed to collide with anyone.

• Because your model is controlled by radio, it is subject to radio interference from many sources that are beyond your control. Since radio interference can cause momentary loss of radio control, always allow a safety margin in all directions around the model in order to prevent collisions.

• The motor, battery, and speed control can become hot during use. Be careful to avoid getting burned.

• Most importantly, use good common sense at all times.

• DO NOT exceed the maximum manufacturer recommended charge Rate.

• DO NOT let any exposed battery contacts or wires touch each other. This will cause the battery to short circuit and create the risk of fire.

• While charging or discharging, ALWAYS place the battery (all types of batteries) in a fire retardant/fireproof container and on
  a non-flammable surface such as concrete.

• DO NOT charge batteries inside of an automobile. DO NOT charge batteries while driving in an automobile.

• NEVER charge batteries on wood, cloth, carpet, or on any other flammable material.

• ALWAYS charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.

• REMOVE flammable items and combustible materials from the charging area.

• DO NOT leave the charger and battery unattended while charging, discharging, or anytime the charger is ON with a battery connected. If there are any signs of a malfunction or in the event of an emergency, unplug the charger from the power source and disconnect the battery from the charger.

• DO NOT operate the charger in a cluttered space, or place objects on top of the charger or battery.

• If any battery or battery cell is damaged in any way, DO NOT charge, discharge, or use the battery.

• Keep a Class D fire extinguisher nearby in case of fire.

• DO NOT disassemble, crush, short circuit, or expose the batteries to flame or other sources of ignition. Toxic materials could be released. If eye or skin contact occurs, flush with water.

• If a battery gets hot to the touch during the charging process (temperature greater than 110°F / 43°C), immediately disconnect the battery from the charger and discontinue charging.

• Allow the battery pack to cool off between runs (before charging).

• ALWAYS unplug the charger and disconnect the battery when not in use.

• ALWAYS unplug the battery from the electronic speed control when the model is not in use and when it is being stored or transported.

• DO NOT disassemble the charger.

• REMOVE the battery from your model or device before charging.

• DO NOT expose the charger to water or moisture.

• ALWAYS store battery packs safely out of the reach of children or pets. Children should always have adult supervision when charging and handling batteries.

• Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.

• Always proceed with caution and use good common sense at all times.

RC4WD Trail Finder 3 RTR W/ Mojave II Hard Body Set Electronic Manual

This is a step-by-step overview of your new Trail Finder 3 RTR W/ Mojave II Body Set electrical items and how they connect.

1. Outcry lI Waterproof ESC (Z-E0113)
2. Shows the ESC connected to the Brushed 45T Crawler Motor (Z-E0004)
3. This shows the ESC to radio’s receiver (Z-R0008) connected to the CH2 port 
4. Connect the servo (Z-E0035) to the radio’s receiver CH1 (This controls the truck’s steering from the radio)
5. Connect the twister shift servo (Z-E0117) to the receiver CH3
6. Shows the battery (Z-E0090) connected to the ESC

Items Shown

Optional Parts:

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

SIZE SPECIFICATIONS

OVERVIEW

Product Features and Characteristics

Battery & Operating mode

How to Set Parameters

Outcry III ESC uses jumper caps to set running mode & battery type. We suggest users using tweezers or needle-nose pliers to set parameters by plugging/unplugging the jumper cap (as shown in the picture above); For example, if you want set the battery type to the “LiPo” mode, you only need to plug the jumper cap into left two pins of the battery pin header.

Programmable items

1. Running Mode: 3 Options (Fwd / Br / Rev, Fwd / Br, Fwd / Rev). The “Fwd / Br / Rev” is the default option. Fwd=For-ward, Br=Brake, Rev=Reverse
   “Fwd / Br / Rev” mode indicates the vehicle can go forward, backward and brake. This mode uses “Double-click” method to make the vehicle reverse. When moving the throttle Trigger/Stick from the neutral Reverse Position for the 1st time, the ESC begins to brake the motor and the motor slows down but is still running, so the reverse is NOT performed immediately. When the throttle Trigger/Stick has moved to the Reverse Position again, if the motor speed slows down to zero (i.e. stopped), the vehicle will move in reverse. This “Double-click” method prevents reversing immediately when the brake function is frequently used in steering. Therefore, this mode is often used in daily practice.
   “Fwd / Br” mode, the vehicle can go forward and brake, but no reverse, so this mode is often used in competitions.
   “Fwd / Rev” mode uses the “Single-click” method to make the vehicle reverse. When moving the throttle Trigger/Stick from neutral zone to the backward zone, the vehicle reverses immediately, so this mode is usually used for rock crawlers.

2. Battery Type: 2 Options (Lipo, NiMH), the “Lipo” is the default option.

Protection Features

1. 1. Low Voltage Cutoff Protection (LVC): If the voltage of battery pack is lower than the threshold for 2 seconds, the ESC will enter protection mode, so the motor speed will be lowered (when voltage is lower than the 1st trigger point) till stopped (when voltage is lower than the 2nd trigger point). When the car stops, the red LED blinks to indicate the low voltage cut-off protection has been activated.
   • 2S Lipo: When the voltage is below 6.5V, the output power will be halved. When the voltage is lower than 6.0V, the output will be cut off and won’t be resumed again.
   • 3s Lipo: When the voltage is below 9.75V, the output power will be halved. When the voltage is lower than 9.0V, the output will be cut off and won’t be resumed again
   • 5-9S Lipo: When the voltage is below 4.5V, the output power will be halved. When the voltage is lower than 4.0V, the output will be cut off and won’t be resumed again.
2. Over-heat Protection: When the internal temperature of the ESC is higher than 100 degrees Celsius, or 211 degrees Fahrenheit, this protection will be activated and the output power will be reduced until cut off. The RED LED blinks when the vehicle stops, and the ESC will not resume output power until its temperature is below 80 Celsius degrees or 176 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Throttle signal loss protection: The ESC will cut off the output power if the throttle signal has been lost for 0.1 second. The “Fail-Safe” function of the radio system is strongly recommended to be activated.

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Prior to proceeding, be sure to either remove the pinion from the motor or elevate the truck so the wheels are not able to touch the ground.
2. Do not touch this product while in use to avoid injury. Product emits heat and thus, the heatsink may become extremely hot.
3. This product is waterproof. The product will be functional in up to 10cm of water for 2 hours.

FEATURES

• Water-proof and dust-proof, suitable for all weather conditions.
• Small size with built-in capacitor module.
• Three running modes: Fwd/Br, Fwd/Rev/Br and Fwd/Rev, fits for various vehicles. Note 1: Fwd =Forward, Br=Brake, Rev=Reverse.
• Great current endurance capability.
• Great built-in BEC output capacity.
• Automatic throttle range calibration, easy to use.
• ESC parameters can be easily changed by changing the jumper pins.
• Multiple protections: Low voltage cut-off protection for battery / Over-heat protection / Throttle signal loss protection.

3CH Transmitter / Radio

Step 1. Transmitter and Receiver Overview

• Connectors
  1. Steering Servo (Ch1)
  2. Throttle Servo (Ch2)
  3. Channel 3 Servo (Ch3)
  4. Channel 4 Servo (Ch4)
• B/C: Power Connector

Step 2. Receiver and Servo Connection

Step 3. Installing the Batteries

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Install four (4) new AA batteries.

Step 4. Binding the Transmitter and Receiver

1. Turn on the receiver power. Press the SW switch. The start flashing.
2. Turn on the transmitter.
3. When the LED on the receiver becomes solid, the binding process is completed.

Step 5. Fail Safe Function Settings

1. Set the TH, ST switches to the normal position.
2. Turn on the transmitter and receiver.
3. Press the F/S SET button, the LED on the receiver should start flashing rapidly.
4. Put the throttle trigger in the break position, press the F/S SET button. The LED should become solid.
5. For Electric Model, put the throttle trigger in the stop position when you are adjusting the setting.

Step 6. Transmitter Adjustments

• Throttle Trigger

1. Push the trigger forward to slow down brake.
2. Pull the trigger backward to accelerate.  

WARNING:

  * Keep the transmitter and receiver 40cm apart when operating.
  * Do not operate the radio system when the battery power is low.

• Steering Wheel
  Turn the steering wheel to the left or right to let the vehicle turn left or right. 
  

INSTALLATION

1. Step 1
   Charge the NIMH battery with the included battery charger. Be sure to find the proper plug extension for the electrical outlet you have.

2. Step 2
   Install 4x AA batteries in the radio.

3. Step 3
   The front and rear bumpers can be removed or installed with a 1.5 mm hex screwdriver.

4. Step 4
   Install and plug in the charged NIMH battery in the truck with the 2x included velcro straps. Make sure that the ESC is in the off position.

5. Step 5
   Turn on the radio.

6. Step 6
   Turn on the switch located on the ESC

7. Step 7
   Confirm gears are shifting properly. Make sure truck is supported so the tires are not on the ground.

   • Gently pull the throttle and operate the 3rd channel switch on TX.
   • Servo should shift the gears and you will notice a change in wheel speed.
   • If shifting is not successful use the EPA on the TX to adjust Channel 3.
     Warning: Shifting gears should only be done when wheels are rotating. Damage to servo may occur if wheels are stationary.

8. Step 8
   The shoulder screws need to be removed before the leaf spring can be removed.

9. Step 9
   Remove the one or both of the spring helpers to soften the spring and enhance articulation.

10. Step 10
    Install shoulder screws.

11. Step 11
    Align the body holes with the chassis bracket, use a 2mm hex screwdriver to screw in x2 screws on both sides of the body, and finally push in x2 body clips to fix the body.

12. Step 12
    The transmission has 3 different pinion mounting positions. Use this as a map to install the 11t, 12t, and 13t pinions correctly.

Now it’s time to go hit the trails and have fun! Be sure to take photos and tag @rc4wd on social media, we would love to see what adventures you take!

SPARE PARTS

OPTIONAL PARTS

DECAL INSTRUCTIONS

European Union Declarations of Conformity

RC4WD hereby declares, that the product Z-RTR0045 “RC4WD Trail Finder 3 RTR W/ Mojave II Hard Body Set” complies with the Directive 2014/53/EU when used for its intended purpose. The full-length version of the DoC can be found here: https://rc4wd.com/go/docs/

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