Hobbytech Spirit EP User manual

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IMPORTANT
SAFETY NOTE
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury and property damage, operate all remotely controlled models in a responsive manner as
out-lined below.
R/C car models can exceed speeds of 40km/h (25mph), and cannot be stopped quickly.
1- Never run R/C models on the street or highways, as it could cause or contribute to serious traffic accidents.
2- Never run an R/C model near people or animals, nor use people or animals as obstacles when operation R/C
vehicles.
3- To avoid injury to persons or animals, and damage to property, never run a R/C model in a confined or crowed area.
4- Running R/C models into furniture or other inanimate objects will cause damage to the objects and the R/C models.
CAUTION DURING OPERATIONS / PRECAUTIONS A OBSERVER PENDANT L’UTILISATION
When the R/C model is in operation, dot not touch any of its moving parts, such as drive shafts, wheels, as the rotating
parts can cause serious injury.
1- The vehicle motor gets very hot during running and could cause burns if touched.
2- Make sure that no one else is using the same frequency as yours in your running area. Using the same frequency at
the same time, whether is driving, flying or sailing, can cause loss of control of the R/C models, resulting in serious
accidents.
3- Properly connect plugs. To prevent electrical shock and/or damage to the product resulting from a short-circuit; insulate
connections with heat shrink tubing or electrical tape.
Before running vehicle, check that battery wiring and plugs are not so loose as to drag on the ground. Properly secure
cables using electrical tape or nylon tie-wraps.
4- Stiff rotation of gears, shafts, joints and wheels can burn out the motor. It’s recommended to check proper joint and
shaft rotation by using one 1,5V dry cell during assembly of the model.
A worn motor will overheat and result in a short running time. Replace a worn out motor as soon as possible.
5- R/C models will run out of control when either the receiver or transmitter battery voltage drops off. Stop the vehicle
immediately when the car starts to show down to prevent it from running out of control.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS/ CONSIGNES DE SECURITE
Follow the outlined rules for safe radio control operation
Avoid running the car in crowed area and near small children.
Make sure that no one else is using the same frequency in your running area. Using the same frequency at the same time
can cause serious accidents, whether it’s driving, flying or sailing.
Avoid running in standing water and rain. If R/C unit, motor, or battery get wet, clean and dry throughly in a dry shaded
area.
R/C operating procedures
1- Make sure the transmitter controls and trims are in neutral. Switch on transmitter.
2- Switch on receiver.
3- Inspect operation using transmitter before running.
4- Adjust steering servo and trim so that the model runs straight with transmitter in neutral.
5- Reverse sequence to shut down after running.
6- Make sure to disconnect/remove all batteries.
7- Completely remove sand, mud, dirt etc
8- Store the car and batteries separately when not use
9- Gear ratio
Proper gear ratio should be determined by the available output power of the motor; type of battery; track condition and
layout It should be also noted that running the car on a good grip surface suggests use of pinion gear 1 teeth smaller, in
order to effectively use all of the available battery power.
STRX-012
STRX-143
STRX-021
BAG-A
3
Step A-03 Chassis brace
x 2
M3 nutstopped
x2
F/H 4x8
x2
F/H 3x10
Step A-04 Front plate/ Steering
STREP-304
x 1
M3 nutstopped
x x 4
6x10x3
x2
R/H 3x8
x1
R/H 3x12

BAG-B
4
Note:
When you have assembly the front drive, it is
possible that the plastic steering arm (STRX-022)
is rubbing against the gear case.
You will need to cut off part of the plastic steering
arm for obtain steering correctly works
Step B-13 Completed front assembly
x 2
R/H 3x10
x2
M3 nutstopped
x2
R/H 3x23
Note: Check in the Basic Setup
Sheet for instal correctly the
adjustable plastic insert
Step B-12 Front drive assembly
x4
F/H 4x16
STRX-040
STR-039 STR-052
STR-038
STR-037
STRX-043
x1
M3 nutstopped
STR-031
13 mm
BAG-C
5
Step C-05 Center differential mounting
Step C-04
STR-016
STREP-309
STR-081
44T Steel Spur Gear
STREP-302
STREP-302
x 4
F/H 4x10
x 2
R/H 3x 8
x 1
R/H 3x 8
x 1
F/H 3x10
x 2
R/H 3x28
Center diff. mount

BAG-F
6
Step F-03 Radio plate assembly
x 2
M3 nutstopped
x 6
R/H 3x8
STRX-094
STRX-015
STRX-014
STRX-013
STREP-307
STRX-015
STRX-094
Step F-04 Steering servo
STR-089
STR-094
x 2
R/H 3x8
x 4
R/H 3x10
Steering Servo
Servo horn adapter
Not Inclued
Step F-05 Receiver / Antenna pipe
HT 520001
HT 501370
STRX-011
STRX-015
Receiver
Not Inclued
BAG-F
7
Step F-06 Radio tray
x 1
M3 nutstopped
x 4
F/H 3x10
Step F-07 Servo horn x 1
Servo Screw
Not Included
Note: Check the servo
position before attaching
the servo horn

BAG-G
8
Completed Battery box assembly
x 4
F/H 4x10
Step G-02
XT LIPO.STRAP
Including battery strap & battery foam post
Universal battery box kit
Item: XT LIPO.BOX
BAG-H
9
x 2
set 3x5
x 2
R/H 4x20
Not Included
STREP-308
1/8 motor
Not Included
1.0 module pitch pinion
Motor holder assembly
Motor installation
Step H-01
Step H-02
x 2
R/H 3x10
Note: Use an appropriate pinion gear
for you motor. A bad compromise
between the pinion and the spur gear
can dammage your electrical
components.

BAG-H
10
ESC installation
Step H-03
Note: Use the double tape (provided in the
kit) to fixe the ESC.
You can also do like the picture bellow, you
have to add 2 tie rap (not included) to secure
the whole parts together
Step H-06 Body assembly
Note: Don't forget to remove the protective film before
puting the stickers.
HT 501390
CA 281
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CA 281 Spirit EP body
STR-016 Center Diff Mount
STR-081 44T Steel spur gear
STR-089 Transponder holder
STREP-302 Center diff plate
STREP-304 Front plastic plate
STREP-307 Alu radio plate
STREP-308 Alu motor holder
STREP-309 Alu motor/diff mount
STRX-143 Spirit EP main chassis
XT LIPO.BOX Universal LiPo box
XT LIPO.STRAP Battery Strap
F/H 4x10 Flat Head Screw (qty 8)
R/H 3x8 Round Head Screw (qty 3)
R/H 3x10 Round Head Screw (qty 2)
R/H 3x12 Round Head Screw (qty 2)
R/H 3x28 Round Head Screw (qty 2)
REFERENCE
GUIDE
SPIRIT EP Parts List SPIRIT EP Screw set
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No compromise !
1/8 Scale electric 4WD Racing Kit