FTX BANZAI Troubleshooting guide

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FTX Banzai RTR Brush d 2.4GHz
4WD Drift Car
Congratulations on your purchase of the FTX ‘Banzai’ electric Drift car.
This 1/10th scale model has been factory assembled and all electrics
installed and set up to make it the easiest possible introduction to the
sport of driving C cars.
WARNING: ead the ENTI E 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 NOT a toy and must be operated with caution and common sense.
Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in
damage, injury or damage to other property.
This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult
supervision.
It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, set-up or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid
damage or serious injury.
Saf ty Pr cautions and Warnings
• You are responsible for operating this model such that it does not endanger yourself and others, or result in damage to the product or the property of
others.
• This model is controlled by a radio which is possibly subject to interference which can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always
keep a safe distance to avoid collisions or injury.
• Age ecommendation: 14 years or over. This is not a toy. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision.
Car fully follow th s dir ctions and warnings, plus thos of any additional quipm nt associat d with th
us of this mod l, charg rs, ESC and motors, radio tc.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Always operate your model in an open area away from cars, traffic or people.
• Never operate the model in the street or in populated areas.
• Always keep the vehicle in direct line of sight, you cannot control what you cannot see!
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
• Avoid water exposure, moisture causes damage to electronics and may result in the loss of control or permanent damage.
• Avoid injury from high speed rotating parts, gears and axles etc.
• Novices should seek advice from more experienced people to operate the model correctly and meet its performance potential.
• Exercise caution when using tools and sharp instruments.
• Do not put fingers or any objects inside rotating and moving parts.
• Take care when carrying out repairs or maintenance as some parts may be sharp.
• Do NOT touch equipment such as the motor, electronic speed control and battery, immediately after using your model because they can generate high
temperatures.
• 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, and keep your hands away from the wheels when checking the operation of the radio equipment.
• Prolong motor life by preventing overheat conditions. Undue motor wear can result from frequent turns, rapid change of direction forwards/backwards,
continuous stop/starts, pushing/pulling objects, driving in deep sand and tall grass, or driving continuously up hill.
Cont nts:
Banzai 1/10th T Electric Drift car.
Transmitter: 2.4GHz Steerwheel.
Charger: Input Mains 240V AC. Output 300mA DC
Battery: 7.2V 1800mAh NiMH
Aerial Tube
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Arial Ass mbly.
Uncoil the aerial wire carefully so as not to kink or knot it in anyway, and first be sure to insert the wire up through the top chassis aerial mount hole from
below. Pull the rubber tube cap off the aerial tube and push the wire all the way through the aerial tube until the first 5mm of wire shows out of the other
end. Fold the wire down over the end of the tube and be sure to insert the rubber tube cap so that it traps the protruding wire to hold it firmly in the tube.
Push Aerial tube into mounting hole in upper chassis until firmly seated. Bundle any excess aerial wire neatly away from rotating components on the chassis.
Charging/Installing th Batt ry.
Always store your model with the battery pack unplugged and removed. Always charge your battery
away from the vehicle. The included 300mAh mains charger will take approx 6 hours to charge a fully
discharged battery, but always remove it from the charger if it becomes warm to the touch. Always
disconnect the charger from the mains supply and the battery pack when not in use. Keep children
away from charger and battery during the charging process.
To install a charged battery, remove the body clips and remove the bodyshell. emove the battery
retainer clips, insert battery and reinstall retainer with the flat side facing the battery and re-insert
clips. When connecting battery and turning car on, ensure it is off the ground, with wheels away from
objects.
Not s on Batt ry us :
Always allow the battery cool after use, before recharging.
Always inspect the battery before charging.
Any bare wires, split heat shrink or leakage is a sure sign of abuse.
Never attempt to charge dead or damaged batteries.
Do not disassemble the battery or cut the connector wires.
If the battery connector gets hot enough to melt there is most likely a serious problem with your model, driveline, battery wires or speed controller. Find and
correct the problem before installing another charged battery pack.
NEVE charge the battery unattended incase of overcharging, you need to be able to monitor the battery during charging
Charge away from flammable objects and on a non-flammable surface incase the battery becomes too hot.
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Sp d Control S t Up
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2.4GHz Transmitt r S t-Up
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2.4GHz Transmitt r Adjustm nt
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Gtting Start d
Switch on transmitter.
Hold vehicle clear of the ground, connect battery pack and switch on receiver.
Bind the Transmitter and receiver if required.
Test the transmitter to check control of the vehicle with wheels off the ground.
Start driving slowly and if the vehicle does not go straight, adjust steering trim dial on Transmitter.
For the very first run use the throttle gently, to gradually bed in the motor brushes and help the driver become accustomed to the vehicles behaviour and
controls.
PLEASE NOTE:
Although th l ctronics ar wat rproof th r st of car can b subj ct d to damag if running in xc ssiv ly w t or subm rg d conditions.
Aft r Run.
Switch off the receiver power, switch off the transmitter and lower the aerial. Disconnect the battery and remove it from the vehicle, allow it to cool before
recharging. If you have a second charged battery all ready to use, still allow the vehicle to cool slightly before continuing.
R gular maint nanc .
Frequently check the whole vehicle for loose or missing fixings. Use thread lock on any replacement screws
into metal threads.
Frequently check rotating parts are free from grass, string etc. that might bind their motion and over stress the
motor or speed controller. emove the wheels occasionally and check behind the mounting hex for obstructions
or anything that might have been wrapped around the axle and caused extra drag.
Check the gear mesh frequently and remove any stones or grit from gear teeth to prevent premature wear and
damage.
If the motor moves, or is removed for maintenance/exchange, the gear mesh will need to be set. Simply slacken
the motor retaining screws and adjust the motor until there is just discernable backlash between pinion and
spur teeth. If the gear is too tight or too loose the gears will be noisy and could be damaged.
Shock absorbers will wear prematurely if used in dirty dusty conditions. eplace oil and seals as required to keep a smooth dampening action.
Troubl shooting guid .
Warranty
Due to the nature of this product and potential use FTX warrants it to be free of material and workmanship defects when new. FTX will at its sole discretion
repair or replace defective components free of charge within 30 days from date of purchase. This warranty does not cover wear and tear, crash or impact
damage, modifications, component water damage failure to perform maintenance or damage from improper use. Proof of purchase date will be required to
action any warranty claims.
Instructions for disposal.
This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a
designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal
service or where you purchased the product.
Short Runtim :
Battery damaged/not
charged
Motor dirty or brushes worn
Drivetrain binding
Sluggish Action:
Motor dirty or brushes worn
Bind in drive train
Battery running low on
power
Motor/ESC ov rh at:
Over-geared
Binding transmission.
Seized axle bearing.
Motor binding
Motor spins but v hicl
r fus s to mov :
Gears damaged.
Gears loose on shaft.
Slipper clutch too loose.
Drive shaft broken or
missing.
Poor Rang or fails to
op rat :
Transmitter batteries low
Vehicle Battery Low.
Transmitter switched off
Transmitter/receiver aerial
not extended.
ESC switched off or battery
not connected.
Loose connectors/wires.
Water damage. Model
electronics are not
waterproof.
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