Schumacher Racing Products TOP CAT User manual

S1483
Instruction Manual
COMPETITION ALL TERRAIN
2 WHEEL DRIVE 1/10 SCALE OFF-ROAD RACER
71-73 Tenter Road
Moulton Park
Northampton
NN3 6AX
U.K.
Bred For Success By World Champions
™

Transmitter and receiver
CR161
UAC50 Charger
12v/110-240v 6A
E.S.C
Servo
2S Shorty
Li-Po Battery
CR522 CORE RC
Pro Tyre Glue + 2 Nozzles
CORE RC Paint
CR600 to CR631
Pinion
IMPORTANT MOTOR LIMITATIONS
17.5 BRUSHLESS FOR STANDARD CAR
6.5 BRUSHLESS FOR PRO TRANSMISSION UPGRADE
7.2V HISTORIC NIMH PACK
(NO END CAPS)
Schumacher Racing stocks and
distributes the following
manufacturers products and full
product listings are
available on our website at
www.racing-cars.com
PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME OF THE
PRODUCT RANGES BELOW ARE ONLY
AVAILABLE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES
This product is not suitable for children under the age of 14, without the direct
supervision of a responsible adult.
Select an area for assembly that is away from the reach of small children.
The parts in this kit are small and can be swallowed by children causing choking
and possible internal injuries.
Exercise care when using hand tools and sharp instruments during assembly.
Carefully read all manufacturers warnings and cautions for any additional items
used in the construction.
In line with our policy of continuous development the exact details of the kit may vary.
DO NOT use this car on public roads or in places where it can interfere with
traffic, people or animals.
Always check the operation of the radio with the wheels off the ground, before
using the car.
Make sure the radio and car batteries are fully charged before use.
Disconnect and remove the battery from the car when not in use.
Always store and charge LiPo batteries in a fireproof container.
DO NOT put fingers or any objects inside rotating or moving parts as this may
cause injury.
Make sure the charger is correctly set for the type of battery you are using.
Incorrect charging may cause a fire.
Insulate all exposed electrical wiring. Exposed or damaged wires can cause
short circuits and fire.
The motor and speed controller can become hot during use.
DO NOT touch them immediately after using your car as this may cause injury.
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Serrated Pliers
Curved Body Scissors
Solder
Soldering Iron
Steel Spanner - 5.50mm
Steel Spanner - 4.00mm
Steel Spanner - 1/4”
Body Reamer
M3 Nut Driver
Hex Driver - 1.5mm
Hex Driver - 2.0mm
Hex Driver - 2.5mm
Phillips Screwdriver 4.0x120mm
Turnbuckle Wrench 4mm
Circlip Pliers
LC RACING
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED (See Spares Listings in the Manual)
PAGE 1

e’clip
x 2
Black O’ring x 2
No4 x 3/8” x 4
A
STEP 1
PAGE 2
STEP 2

Equal
Equal
Press fit the pins as shown
STEP 2
PAGE 3
STEP 3
B
A

M3 x 6
x 2
No4 x 3/8” x 2
Pivot Ball x 2
M3 Washer
x 4
M3 x 8 x 2
B
STEP 3
PAGE 4
STEP 4

e’clip
x 4
No2 x 5/16” x 2
STEP 5
PAGE 5

e’clip
x 4
No2 x 5/16” x 2
STEP 6
PAGE 6

M3 x 12 x 3
Press fit the pins as shown
ø2.0 X 7.8
x 2
M3 Nut
x 3
Super Glue
Super Glue
Super Glue
Super Glue
STEP 7
PAGE 7
STEP 8
A

Pivot Ball x 2
M3 x 8 x 2
e’clip
x 2
B
STEP 8
PAGE 8

M3 x 8 x 3
Pivot Ball x 1
Pivot Ball x 2
No2 x 3/8” x 4
M3 Nyloc
x 1
Press fit the
nut into the axle
Press fit the
axle into the bearing
STEP 9
PAGE 9
STEP 10

No2 x 3/8” x 4
Pivot Ball x 2
M3 x 8 x 3
Pivot Ball x 1
M3 Nyloc
x 1
Press fit the
nut into the axle Press fit the
axle into the bearing
STEP 11
PAGE 10
STEP 12

No2 x 3/8” x 4
Assemble the wishbones onto the balls first.
Then assemble the screws as shown.
The heads of the screws must only just touch the wishbones.
(DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN)
STEP 13
PAGE 11

Note the shape of
the turnbuckle.
This side of the
turnbuckle is the
left hand thread.
LH Thread
RH Thread
LH Thread
RH Thread
Longer link
Shorter link
Carefully screw the sockets onto the turnbuckle
until no threads are visible.
Then undo them to the desired length.
This allows for easier adjustment on the car.
(Greasing the threads will also help)
35.00mm
STEP 14
PAGE 12

M3 x 8 x 5
M3 Nut
x 5
STEP 15
PAGE 13

6.00/7.00mm
Leave loose for now.
M3 x 12
x 1
1.6 mm Washer
x 2
No4 x 3/4” x 2
Pivot Ball x 1
Assemble the grub screw into the wishbone first to the
dimension shown. Then assemble the ball and tighten
it against the wishbone.
A
STEP 16
PAGE 14
STEP 17

6.00/7.00mm
Assemble the grub screw into the wishbone first to the
dimension shown. Then assemble the ball and tighten
it against the wishbone.
M3 x 12
x 1
Pivot Ball x 1
1.6 mm Washer
x 1
M3 Nyloc
x 1
M3 x 16 x 1
STEP 17
PAGE 15
STEP 18
B
A

1.6 mm Washer
x 1
M3 Nyloc
x 1
M3 x 16 x 1
Now tighten these two screws.
B
STEP 18
PAGE 16

IMPORTANT
Ensure the washer is fully
degreased before applying super glue.
(Two part epoxy may also be used)
IMPORTANT
Ensure the disc springs
are assembled as shown.
IMPORTANT
Ensure the drive dogs engage
correctly and push the parts
together firmly.
Small grooved washer
Big grooved washer
Small grooved washer
Big grooved washer
Disc springs
IMPORTANT DIFF SETTING
Tighten screw to flatten the disk
springs then undo 1/4 turn.
IMPORTANT
Ensure the washer is fully
degreased before applying super glue.
(Two part epoxy may also be used)
IMPORTANT
Ensure the drive dogs engage
correctly and push the parts
together firmly.
Super Glue
H1057
3.00
x 14
Super Glue
H1057
M3 Nyloc
Steel
x 1
STEP 19
PAGE 17
STEP 20

1
2
3
No2 x 1/2” x 6
U.J Spanner
IMPORTANT
The sequence of drawings below shows
the assembly procedure of all universal joints,
driveshafts, axles and diff outputs.
NOTE
Warming the plastic parts
will help make the assembly easier.
Large Hole
Small Hole
Small Hole
Small Hole
Large Hole
Large Hole
A
STEP 21
PAGE 18
STEP 22

ø2.0 x 7.8
x 1
STEP 22
PAGE 19
B
STEP 23
STEP 24
IMPORTANT
Use the same assembly procedure
as shown on page 18 STEP 22 A.
IMPORTANT
To adjust the diff setting when assembled
place an allen key into the screw head slot
and turn the output on the opposite side.
Ensure the pin and slot in the pulley line up.