Tyco R/C Mini Xtreme Cycle User manual

92875-0920
Keep these instructions for future reference: they contain important information.
GET STARTED!
Your vehicle has an amazing Gyro Stabilizer that makes it easy to
drive –and lets it perform amazing stunts! The stabilizer safely
spins at high speed inside the rear wheel, and it works like a
gyroscope to help keep your vehicle upright.
1. GET SET!
Energize the gyro stabilizer! Hold the vehicle off the ground and
push the left control stick all the way forward. Once the stabiliz-
er spins up to full speed, you’ll be able to hear it –and if you
twist the vehicle from side to side you’ll really feel it working!
Be sure to hold the vehicle by the driver figure, keeping
your fingers clear of the wheels.
2. LAUNCH IT!
Now gently hand-launch your vehicle. Set it on the ground and
give it a gentle push while pushing the left stick forward. Now
you’re ready for the coolest stunt driving!
I. CONTENTS
VEHICLE Left Stick
Controls
Forward
& Braking
NOTE: Your transmitter is
equipped with a special
automatic ON battery-sav-
ing feature. Just turn your
vehicle ON. Then push
either transmitter stick
and you will be able to run
and control your vehicle.
Right
Stick
Controls
Turning
Whip
Antenna
TRANSMITTER
(1) Mini XTREME CYCLE™Vehicle (1) Transmitter
CAUTION: Surfaces
may become hot and cause burns if
electronics get wet. Do not operate
vehicle through water or snow.

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Refer to label on transmitter and vehicle for frequency. Do not race vehicles with the same frequency.
ON/OFF
Switch
Gyro Stabilizer
(inside rear wheel)
Powerful
Mabuchi Motor Battery
Compartment
TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW
Battery
Latch
II. QUIC START
Please read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly.
1. Start with a fresh set of batteries.
2. Turn vehicle switch ON. Press transmitter controls to run and control your vehicle.
3. When you’re done driving, turn vehicle switch OFF. Remove all batteries for storage.
■Full function
■Available in 2 frequencies: 27 MHz and 49 MHz
(refer to labels on transmitter & vehicle for frequency)
■Range up to 30'/9m
FEATURES

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IV. QUIC TIPS
❶ When your vehicle starts to
lose power, it may lose
functions or performance.
It’s time for fresh batteries.
Your vehicle’s running time
may change depending on
your driving style.
❷ Radio interference can
make your vehicle run
badly. Interference can be
caused by other R/C vehi-
cles running on the same
frequency; electrical wires;
large buildings; or CB
radios. Try to stay away
from these!
❸Point your transmitter
antenna up - not down
toward your vehicle. If your
vehicle gets too far away, it
won’t work properly. Your
maximum range should be
about 30'/9m.
❹Don’t drive your vehicle in
sand or through water or
snow. If your vehicle does
get wet, wipe with a towel
and allow to dry completely
overnight.
❺Don’t store your vehicle
near heat or in direct sun-
light. Always turn switch
OFF and remove all batter-
ies for storage.
FORWARD
LEFT TURN RIGHT TURN
III. OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
BRA ING
❺❹❶ ❷❸

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1. 2. 3. 4.
V. DRIVING TIPS
1. You can also start with your
vehicle resting on its side skid
plate: push the left stick for-
ward and steer with the right
stick (into and then out of the
turn). Your vehicle will get up
and go! But remember: if you
start this way, it’ll take the sta-
bilizer a little while to come up
to full speed. And you’ll get
different results on different
driving surfaces.
2. Your vehicle will run really
well on hard packed dirt,
asphalt and other similar sur-
faces.
3. When you want to stop, it’s
best to turn into a skid while
braking, instead of hitting the
brakes suddenly while going
straight.
VI. COOL STUNTS!
1. DIRT-DIGGIN’ DONUTS!
Push the left stick forward to
drive straight. Now use the
right stick to steer hard (either
right or left) into a leaning
turn. Now let go of the sticks;
your vehicle will glide to a
stop on its side skid plate.
Quickly, while the Gyro Stabi-
lizer is still spinning, push the
left stick all the way forward,
and use the right stick to steer
“into”the donut. As your vehi-
cle picks up speed, use the
right stick to steer “out”of the
donut and bring the vehicle
upright.
This stunt works best on
pavement or hard
packed dirt.
2. SIZZLIN’ SOMERSAULTS!
For amazing somersault
stunts, try driving your vehicle
downhill, aiming at a small
ramp or bump. When you drive
over it, your vehicle may flip
into a fearsome forward som-
ersault!

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4. WILD WHEELIES!
Drive your vehicle into a jump.
Pull the left stick back once
you’re airborne: your vehicle
will tumble and flip in mid-air.
Push the left stick all the way
forward as soon as you land.
Depending on speed and ramp
angle, your vehicle may land
on both wheels –or in a full
wheelie! Either way, the Gyro
Stabilizer will keep it going for
more cool stunt action!
5. STOP & START!
Push the left stick all the way
forward to accelerate. Now
use the right stick to steer into
a skid (either right or left),
while reducing speed. When
your vehicle’s side skid just
touches the pavement, quickly
jam the left stick forward
again and steer out of the turn.
Your vehicle will right itself
and keep driving to the next
exciting stunt!
3. JAMMIN’ JUMPS!
Push the left stick all the way
forward to accelerate. Drive
your vehicle off a ramp or curb
and watch it catch some “big
air.”For the smoothest jumps,
keep the stick pushed forward
during the jump. Depending on
speed and ramp angle, your
vehicle may land on both
wheels –or in a full wheelie!
You can change the
position of your vehicle
in mid-air by using the
left control stick. Push the
stick forward to keep the nose
up. Pull back to point the nose
down.
1. 2. 3.
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VII. BATTERY INSTALLATION: VEHICLE
1Turn your vehicle over. Rotate the battery latch
to release the battery holder.
2Slide the battery holder toward the latch.
3Lift the battery
holder out of the
vehicle.
4Insert 4 AA alkaline batter-
ies into the battery holder,
with polarity (+/-) as shown
on the battery holder.
5Replace the battery holder in the vehicle and
rotate the latch until it clicks shut, locking the
battery holder in place.

Note to Adults
•Adults, this toy is recom-
mended for children 5 years
of age and older. To ensure
that the child’s play is both
safe and fun, please review
the operating instructions
and these general safety
rules with your child.
Safety Tips
•DO NOT pick up vehicle
while in motion.
•Keep fingers, hair and loose
clothing away from tires and
wheels while the vehicle is
switched ON.
•Adult supervision is recom-
mended when this vehicle is
being operated.
•To avoid accidental opera-
tion, remove all batteries
when not in use.
CAUTION: Do not operate
vehicle through water or
snow. Electronic components
can overheat or be damaged
as a result of contact with
water.
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION
Insure that battery polarity
is correct.
Use only batteries of the
type recommended (or
equivalent).
Do not mix old and new bat-
teries.
Do not mix alkaline, stan-
dard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (nickel-cad-
mium) batteries.
Remove used-up batteries
immediately. Remove bat-
teries if vehicle will not be
used for a long period.
For best performance use
alkaline batteries (where
disposable batteries are
called for). Battery life may
vary depending on battery
brand.
Do not recharge non-
rechargeable batteries.
Do not short-circuit
terminals.
Remove rechargeable bat-
teries before recharging.
Recharge batteries only
under adult supervision.
Dispose of batteries safely.
TROUBLESHOOTING: PROBLEM - SOLUTIONS
Symptom
Vehicle runs slowly or will
not run.
Erratic operation or only short
range possible.
Vehicle doesn’t work after going
through water or snow.
Probable Cause
•Loose battery connection or
vehicle switch not ON.
•Weak vehicle or transmitter
batteries.
•Radio interference likely.
•Water in the electronics area.
Correction
•Check battery connector and
vehicle switch.
•Replace with fresh alkaline
batteries.
•Change location (see point 2 -
Quick Tips).
•Vehicle will take several hours
to dry. Allow to dry thoroughly
overnight before trying again.
•Operate your vehicle in a dry
area. Avoid driving in water
and snow.
VIII. SAFETY INFORMATION
BATTERY INSTALLATION: TRANSMITTER
1. Slide battery door open.
2. Install one 9-volt (6LR61) battery with polarity (+/-)
as shown inside battery compartment.
3. Replace battery door.
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COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF FCC RULES. OPERATION OF THIS DEVICE IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY HARMFUL INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
This device generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not used properly may cause interference to radio and television
reception. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits set by the FCC, which are designed to provide reasonable pro-
tection against such interference.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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