Associated Electrics Qualifier Series User manual

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:: Introduction
:: Pro Rally Platform Features
:: Other Helpful Items
Associated Electrics, Inc.
26021 Commercentre Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
http://www.TeamAssociated.com · http://www.RC10.com · http://twitter.com/Team_Associated · http://bit.ly/AEonFacebook
Customer Service
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated Qualifier Series product. This manual contains
instructions and tips for maintaining your new Pro Rally RTR. Please take a moment to read through
it and familiarize yourself with these steps as they will help you to understand each
component’s function and show you some tips for getting the most out of your Pro Rally RTR.
We are continually changing and improving our designs; therefore, actual parts may appear
slightly different than the illustrations.
For more information, scan the QR code to the right for videos and
tutorials on the Pro Rally RTR!
http://www.teamassociated.com/cars_and_trucks/Pro_Rally_4WD/RTR
• Fully assembled Ready-To-Run shaft drive 4WD rally car with factory finished body
• Reedy 550-SL 3500KV brushless motor
• Reedy WolfPack 7-cell NiMH battery with high current T-plug connector
• XP 2.4Ghz Radio system with XP metal gear steering servo
• XP SC900-BL water-resistant 90A ESC with high current T-plug connector
• Realistic rally inspired hex drive wheels with high grip all terrain tires
• Durable front bumper and rear diffuser
• Heavy duty front and rear gear differentials with adjustable slipper clutch
• Front CVAs and rear dog bones
• Fluid filled adjustable shock absorbers
• Adjustable steel turnbuckles
• Composite modular chassis with enclosed water-resistant receiver box
• All metric hardware and ball bearings throughout
Your Pro Rally RTR requires the following items to complete your kit:
• Transmitter batteries (x6) (#302 recommended)
• Battery charger (peak detection charger recommended) (AE #610) -OR- Wall charger (#29154)
• Needle nose pliers • Hobby knife • Reamer/hole punch
• Ride Height Gauge (#1449 recommended)
• Silicone Shock Fluid / Differential Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings)
• Body Scissors (AE Part # 1737) • FT Threadlock (AE Part # 1596)
• FT Hex Wrenches (AE Part # 1541, 1655) • Multi Tool (AE Part # 7494)
• FT Nut Drivers (AE Part # 1561, 1663-1668) • Calipers or a Precision Ruler
• FT Turnbuckle Wrench (AE Part #1112) • Soldering Iron
• Green Slime shock lube (AE Part # 1105) • Wire cutters
:: Additional Items Needed
:: Introduction
:: Introduction
:: Introduction

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11-13..........Spur Gear / Rear Diff Access
13-14..........Front Diff Access
14.................Diff Maintenance
14-15..........Shock Maintenance
16.................Motor Manual
17................. ESC Manual
18-27..........Catalog
28................1:1 Hardware “Fold Out”
29................Optional Tools / Contact Info
30................Trouble Shooting
:: Table of Contents
:: Notes
This symbols indicates a
special note or instruction
in the manual.
!There is a 1:1 hardware foldout page in the back
of the manual. To check the size of a part, line
up your hardare with the correct drawing until
you find the exact size. Each part in the foldout
has a number assigned to it for ordering
replacement parts.
1....................Cover
2....................Introduction
3....................Table of Contents
4....................Blueprint of a Pro Rally 4x4
5-7................Quick Start Guide
8....................Radio, Speed Control Wiring
9...................Gear Mesh & Ride Height
10.................Camber & Toe Settings /
Slipper Adjustment
11.................Bumper Adjustments /
Body Post Adjustments
Associated Electrics, Inc.
26021 Commercentre Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
http://www.TeamAssociated.com · http://www.RC10.com · http://twitter.com/Team_Associated · http://bit.ly/AEonFacebook
Customer Service
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
4/14

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:: Blueprint of a Pro Rally
Front
CVA
Rear
Dogbone
Turnbuckle
(Front Camber Link)
Turnbuckle
(Front Steering Link)
Turnbuckle
(Front Servo Link)
Nerf Bar
Receiver Box
Electronic Speed
Control
Battery Strap
Battery
w/ Deans®
Plug
Slipper Clutch
Pinion
Motor
Spur Gear
Turnbuckle
(Rear Camber Link)
Caster
Block
Drive
Shaft
Steering
Block
Rear
Hub
Front
Shock
Rear
Shock Rear
Body Mount
Rear
Arm
Front
Arm
Front
Body Mount
Front
Bumper
Chassis
Rear
Diffuser
Front
Shock Tower
Rear
Shock Tower

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:: Quick Start Guide
:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.)
:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.)
Battery Charging Steps and Safety:
NiMH Wall Charger: (Part #29154 -
Wall Charger AC 120V 350MaH)
NiMH Quick Charger: (Part #610 -
Reedy 447-S AC/DC 4-7 Cell Peak Prediction
NiMH/NiCd Charger)
Remove the battery from the vehicle before
charging. Be sure to select the correct
charging mode for the type of battery you
are charging.
NEVER leave the battery unattended while
charging!
NiMH: NiMH batteries (nickel-metal hydride)
are high current rechargeable batteries.
If you use a peak detection charger, make sure
it is designed for NiMH batteries!
Battery Installation:
1. Install the battery with the battery wires
directed towards the rear of the vehicle.
2. Insert the tabs of the battery strap into
the battery wall.
3. Slide the opposite side of the battery
strap onto the battery post and secure
with a body clip.
You may move the foam pad to either the
front or the rear of the battery compartment
to adjust the weight balance of the vehicle.
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2 3
Wall Charger Peak Detection
Quick Charger

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:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.)
:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.)
Battery Notes and Tip:
Plug the battery in as shown. Unplug battery when not in use!
There are two types of batteries you can use with this vehicle.
NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) and LiPo (lithium polymer).
LiPo: LiPo batteries (lithium polymer) are high current
rechargeable batteries. LiPo batteries offer extended run time
and peak performance over NiMH batteries. They require a
peak detection charger designed specifically for LiPo batteries.
LiPo/LiFe Charger: (Part # 604 - Reedy 526-S AC/DC 2S-6S
Cell LiPo/LiFe Balance Charger)
These batteries require specal care and handling.
LiPo batteries are recommended for advanced users only!
ALWAYS charge a LiPo battery in LiPo mode.
CAUTION! If using a LiPo battery, you need to change the speed
control settings to LiPo mode (see page 17 for instructions).
If using a 3S LiPo battery, you must use a smaller pinion gear
(use part #91164 13T Pinion). This will give you the correct gear
ratio for the extra power the 3S LiPo
battery will deliver.
Change the speed control to NiMH or LiPo battery modes.
*NOTE: The Transmitter & ESC come Pre-Programmed!
1) Make sure both TH. ATV (LO & HI) is set on your transmitter
all the way to the right or at 100% before you start.
2) Turn on the transmitter.
3) Pull trigger to full throttle and hold it.
4) Turn on the speed control. You will hear six beeps (bibibibibibi)
and see six flashing green lights.
5) Release trigger back to neutral. You will hear two sets of two
beeps (bibi-bibi) and see four flashing green lights.
6) Push trigger to full brakes/reverse. You will hear two sets of
two beeps (bibi-bibi) and see four flashing green lights.
7) Release trigger back to the neutral position.
You will see a red static light.
Wait a few seconds and you will hear audio tones.
8) For NiMH Battery you will hear 1 tone, a pause, then 1 tone
pull and release trigger to select this mode. You will hear two
sets of two beeps (bibi-bibi) and see four flashing green lights.
Now the speed control is in NiMH (nickel metal mode).
If this is your desired setting, turn off your speed control and radio!
If not, do not select this mode and continue to step #9.
9) For Lipo Battery you will hear 1 tone, a pause, then 2 tones
pull and release trigger. You will hear two sets of two beeps
(bibi-bibi) and see four flashing green lights.
Now the speed control is in LiPo mode (lithium polymer mode)
10) If this is your desired setting, turn off your speed
control and radio! If you would like to change the
Drag Brake, Throttle Profile, and Run Mode, see page 17
for the rest of the Speed Control setup sequence.
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Neutral
Push for
Brake
Pull for Throttle
Throttle set to Neutral when turning on the radio !

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:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.)
RightLeft
:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.)
Radio System Tuning and Controls:
RULE: Transmitter on First/Vehicle on Second, Vehicle
off First/ Transmitter off Last!
1) Slide the battery cover in the direction shown to
remove cover.
2) Install six (6) alkaline or rechargeable AA size
batteries into the battery holder.
3) Slide the battery cover back into place making
sure it is completely closed and secore.
4) Turn the power ON. If the power indicator LED
fails to light, check the batteries for insufficient
contact or incorrect polarity.
Radio System Tuning and Controls:
DO NOT hold the trigger when turning on the radio.
If using optional battery for transmitter, be sure to plug
it in correctly. Plugging in a battery backwards can
cause damage.
Refer to Radio owners manual for more in-depth
instructions on radio operation and functions.
While pressing this part Battery cell (x6)
Battery cover
1 2 3
4
On/Off Switch
Neutral
Push for
Brake
Pull for Throttle
Throttle set to Neutral when turning on the radio !
:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.)
Install body and
body clips.
Ready to go!
Install antenna wire
through antenna tube,
then install antenna
tube as shown.
Adjust steering
trim so front
wheels point
straight.
Install body and
body clips.
Ready to go!

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:: Wiring Diagrams
:: Wiring Diagrams - (cont.)
Motor and Receiver Wiring:
1. If motor runs in reverse when you apply throttle,
unplug any two of the motor wires and switch them.
2. Your Receiver has multiple channel ports for plugs.
Channel 1 - you should always plug your steering
servo into this channel port.
Channel 2 - you should always plug your speed
control (ESC) into this channel port.
Channel 3 - Used for optional equipment such as
fans, lights, ect...
Batt - Used for optional receiver battery pack.
Not used in this model.
Negative black wires on steering servo and speed control
plugs should face the outside edge of receiver where
channel markers are located.
:: Wiring Diagrams
Receiver Box Gasket Maintenance:
1. Apply a small amount of “hobby grade” glue (not included) to the top edge of
the receiver box in order to hold the receiver box gasket in place.
Do the same for the receiver box lid. Make sure not to get glue on the side
of the gaskets that will make contact with each other!
Wait untill the glue has completely dried
before moving on to the next step!
2. Once the receiver box gasket is installed,
you can then plug your servo and speed
control into your receiver. You can also
run your receiver’s antenna wire into the
antenna tube. Once this is done, you can
now install the radio box lid. The gasket
attached to the receiver box and the
gasket attached to the receiver box lid
will squeeze against the servo, speed
control, and antenna wires.
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2
1 2

Gear Mesh:
To correctly set your gear mesh, follow the steps below:
1. Remove the Chassis Brace. Loosen the set screw on the motor’s pinion gear. Slide the pinion on the motor shaft
until the gear face of the pinion is entirely aligned with the gear face of the spur gear (see diagram). Tighten the set
screw while ensuring it is aligned with the flat face on the motor shaft.
2. Loosen the motor clamp screw until the motor is able to move freely.
Rotate the motor as far as it can go towards the spur gear, ensuring that the
teeth of the pinion and the spur gear are interlocking. Slide the motor back
(approximately 0.5 mm), and tighten the motor clamp screw. Proper gear
mesh has been achieved when the teeth are meshing closely, but the gears
still have a small amount of clearance between them. If you hold one gear, you
should be able to rock the other gear back and forth a small amount. If there
is no clearance, your gear mesh is too tight and you should readjust the motor
again.
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:: Gear Mesh
:: Ride Height
Pinion
Spur Gear
7149
Shock
pre-load
clips
Front shock: 4mm
Rear shock: 4mm
6mm
4mm
2mm
1mm
Adjusting Ride Height:
Ride height is adjusted by adding and /or removing shock pre-load clips to the front
and rear shocks. Stock setting is approximately 35mm front and rear. Check the
ride height with the FT Ride Height Gauge (#1449) by lifting up the entire vehicle
about 8-12 inches off the bench and drop it. After the suspension “settles”
into place, then raise or lower the ride height with the shock clips as
necessary and recheck.
Getting the front and rear arms level is a good starting point.
Pinion
Spur Gear
Shock
pre-load
into place, then raise or lower the ride height with the shock clips as
necessary and recheck.
Getting the front and rear arms level is a good starting point.

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:: Camber / Toe
:: Slipper Adjustments
Front Camber Angle:
A good starting camber setting is –2 degrees (where the top of the tires lean inwards). Positive camber, where the top
of the tire is leaning out, is typically not recommended.
Front Toe-In:
Zero degree toe-in (tires pointing straight forward) is a good starting setting. You can increase steering into corners
by adding 1-2 degrees of toe-out (front of tires point slightly outward). Front toe - in is not a typical tuning adjustment
used.
Rear Camber:
A good starting camber setting is –2 degrees. Use #1719 camber gauge (not included) to set your camber. Adding a
small amount of positive camber, where the top of the tire is leaning out, will tend to improve straight-line acceleration on
loose tracks.
Adjusting the Slipper:
To adjust the slipper, use a 7mm open end
wrench or some pliers to grip the slipper
nut. Roll the vehicle forward to tighten
the slipper, roll the vehicle
backwards to loosen the slipper.
TIP: for easier slipper adjustment,
remove the chassis brace, battery brace,
and battery as shown!
3.5mm-4.0mm of
thread showing