ZD Racing Pirates 2 TC-8 User manual

Manual
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1/8 SCALE 4WD BRUSHLESS ELECTRIC TOURING CAR
1/8 SCALE 4WD BRUSHLESS ELECTRIC TOURING CAR
maintain and replace the spare parts,please keep and take it for reference.
The user who is not familar with the assembling,please contact with the
wholesaler,nominated model shops and the Special after-sale service
outlets.
This manual expatiate the structure of the model. In order to better
Specifications
Length— 23.62” (600mm)
Width--- 12.51” (318mm)
Height--- 6.89” (175mm)
Wheel Base--- 12.8” (326mm)
Total Weight--- 3.15kg
Gear Ratio--- 12.2:1
Ground Clearance--- 0.59” (15mm) The actual version is subject to the real standard.It would be varied
because of different versions.
The spare parts,appearance of this model will be tiny revised and changed before totally upgrade into a new
version,ZD reserve this rights,and no further notice.
Ready To Run
Ready To Run
Electric
Electric
Scale
Scale
1:8 t h
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4WD4WD
Radio
Radio
2.4G
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Thank you for choosing the ZD racing series products. Our company take the target of offering the top
quality and best service. Through attending the competitions and repeated testing the products,
constantly enhancing our experience,then further improving the design and quality control. Only for
showing the great performance products. This manual including all the important matter before operating
the car. We advise studying and knowing the control system before assembling or playing it. As well as
the further upgrade and maintenance. Please feel free to consult our authorized dealer,nominated model
shop or special after-sale service station if any question refer to the play or use. Our website
is:www.xingyaohua.com. We are wholeheartedly for your service.
The Model Car is not a toy. It is the casual item combine a lot of high technology products. If using
improper may bring serious damage. Please read the manual detailed before using, and keep yourself
safe.
Attention: Any operation of the Model car,the manufacturer and dealers are incapable of take the
responsibility of the accidents caused by wear out or abnormal assemble.
This product is provided to those who have operation remote control model car experience or a
technical personnel in the guidance of the local legal field, in has to ensure the safe and correct operation
under the condition of use.Our company will not accept any operation and use the control on any
performance and safety responsibility
The RC products are belong to consumable goods,if disassemble,it may cause the spare parts loss,Any
use of goods caused by bad or not satisfied, will not be able to replace or return, such as in case of
operation maintenance problems, the company designated national distributor model shop and special
after-sale service store will provide technical guidance, and special parts supply services.
Warning: because of the neglect of these operating instructions, and use wrongly may cause
property damage or serious injury.
Note: because of the neglect of these operating instructions, and use wrongly could be
dangerous.
Ban: in any prohibited environment, do not try to operation.
Our company take the fully responsibility to the quality defect during the manufacturing process.
This assurance is only subject to the product only and its spare parts.
These situation below are not included:
The breakage caused by using,assembling or adjustment.
The other breakage not related to the quality itself.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
IMPORTANT STATEMENT
INTRODUCE
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1. Don't operation the models close to open fires or near heat source.
2. Operation must be in the open and dry site .
3. The thunderstorm weather is forbidden to operate this product.
4. Away from the high voltage cables.
5. Some of the parts will be exothermic or burning after operated.
6. Please do not use hand or foreign body contact activities of the parts before cut off
the power supply, .
7. During the operation, if foreign matter or liquid get into eyes, please timely with
plenty of water flush eyes, and immediately consulting professional doctor. As the
body is injured, please seek immediate medical attention.
8. Keep out of the reach of children, this is not toy, strongly suggest adult supervision.
9. Placed in ventilated and dry place, do not use, take the battery out.
10.The product items do not diet or swallowed.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
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11.1V 25C Li-po battery3000mAh
Opened the packing box, please check the attached accessories are complete or incomplete.
If there are omissions, please go to the seller's.
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Checking the packaging and accessories
2.4G 3 channel
Remote control
Charger/DC 9V-16V power wire
Power Charger
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Recommended maintenance tools(not included)
Symbols used throughout the instruction manual
Assemble both
L/R sides
Assemble both
F/R sides
Apply CA glue
(not included)
All kinds of grease
(not included on the
products)
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Hobby Scissors
Body Reamer
1.5 Hex Wrench
#1330
#1328
#1329
#1331
#1332
#1333
#1334
#1335
#1336
#1337
2.0 Hex Wrench
2.5 Hex Wrench 8.0 Nut Driver
7.0 Nut Driver
5.5 Nut Driver
5.0 Nut Driver
3.0 Cross Wrench
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TC-8 Brushless Car
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Brushless Motor
Brushless ESC
Receiver
Gear Box
Battery
Drive Shaft
Locknut
Drive Shaft
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RADIO-Part Number
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(1) (2)
ESC
Antenna
Directional neutral knob
Switch of 3rd channel
Throttle ratio switch
ST (rudder) disc
TH (throttle) trigger
Battery cartridge
Power switch
Throttle neutral knob
Power indicator
ST (rudder) forward /
reverse rudder switch
ST (rudder) big / small rudder
angle knob
TH (throttle)forward /
reverse rudder switch
Servo
CH4---
CH3---
CH2---
CH1---
Mains input
The third channel
ESC
Teering Servo
signal wire power line+
The connection of receiver
power line-
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
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A Once the battery ready to be charged, first plug the AC quick charger into the outlet of AC power
source, and then connect the battery input/output harness to the charger.
B. Continued to monitor the battery as it is being charged. As soon as the battery is fully charged,
disconnect the battery. from the charger plug (Over-charging or charging incorrectly using inadequate
chargers may cause the battery pack to become dangerouslyhot).
C. For best results, let the battery pack cool before charging. Heat may prevent the battery pack from
charging to full capacity and also decreases the performance of the battery.
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Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) batteries are becoming popular for use in R/C models due to their compact size,
high energy density, andhigh-current output. However, these types of batteries require special care and
handling procedures for long life and safe operation.
Warning: Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) batteries are intended only for advanced users that are educated on
the risks associated with Li-Po battery use. THUNDER TIGER/ACE RC does not recommend
that anyone under the age of 16 use or handle Li-Po battery packs without the supervision of a
knowledgeable and responsible adult.
Important: Do not use NiCd/Ni-MH battery chargers for Li-PO batteries. If you do not use a special
charger for Li-PO battery,they will be damaged.
Please note! Consumers for use or installation of lipo battery in the remote control model belongs
and cause any Direct or indirect damages, our company will not bear any legal liability.
AFTER CHARGE TIME EXPIRES, DISCONNECT
BATTERY PLUG FROM CHARGER PLUG.
PLUG INTO AC OUTLET.
CONNECT BATTERY PLUG
TO DC OUTLET PLUG FROM CHARGER.
LiPo BATTERIES
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MID
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Racing Steps
Open the cap of the radio Put 4 AA batteries into the battery tank
(Please note the Positive and Negative )
Note: 1. In order to get the better control effect, we recommend you to use AA1.5 V alkaline batteries (not included in the
product), the ratio of 1.2 V rechargeable battery effect is better.2. Battery if installation errors of the pole, or long time
no management will lead leakage.3. Do not use the old battery and new battery hybrid together. 4.If long time idle, do not
leave the battery in the remote control.
Racing Operation Steps
Cover the cap of the radio
Put the battery into the battery tank Cover the battery box Adjust the throttle, steering vernier
adjustment knob button to median
(MID) direction .big/small rudder
Angle knob button to 120%
Be sure to first open the remote control power, and then open the model car
power supply, switch on the power, the motor delivering a diz ~ diz ~ ~ ~ sounds,
it means the motor for standby state. open radio button, the motor will begin to run.
Finish racing note
Turn off the ESC and disconnect
the power plug.
Turn off the radio Put out the battery
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The adjustment of Radio
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First open the transmitter power,connect the Lipo battery power output plugs and electronic governor
power input plug. Then turn on the ESC. (The 1 ps 7.4 V battery on the car,when turning on the power
supply must pay attention to the positive and negative pole), hearing the tone or the power indicator
light is lit.
Steering operation guide
1) slowly rotating around the steering wheel, the car
will be slow to the right or to the left accordingly (when
there is no consistent please toggle on the remote
control ST direction and rudder switch).
2) when the cars can't run straight, you can adjust te
direction of the remote control on the median knob,
until the vehicle can run straight.
Center Position Center Position
Adjust the Median trimming to keep the
front wheel in the center position
When testing the diversion of the car,please
keep the front wheel hang in the air.
Throttle operation
(1) Slowly press the throttle operation lever, the cars will be slow to overtake.
(2) When the throttle lever to push up, the car will be braking action. when making brake - median - brake
action, the car will make back action. when there is not consistent, please strike on the remote control of
TH (oil Door) and rudder switch.
(3) When the throttle machine didn't do any action, wheels appear to be automatic forward or backward
rotation,you can adjust the throttle median knob on the remote control, until the car static.
(4) When press the throttle lever, but the car no any reaction (perhaps with diz diz diz ~ ~ ~ ~ the buzzing
sound), but the rudder function is normal, it shows that the car drive system get into safe mode, now
please correct TH (throttle) a knob, until the gas operation normal or buzzing sound stop.
Brake and Retreat
overtake
Brake and Retreat
Back
turn left turn right
turn left
turn right turn left
turn right
overtake
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Recode match Steps
First，turn off the power of car, second,let the code line insert into channel 3 of the receiver, third,turn
on the power of the car,the red indicator of receiver is flashing, then ,open the power of receiver,it flashs
too,when the indicator on the receiver keeps on, showing it sucesses.
Open the receiver power supply
Turn on the ESC
Insert the code line
Failsafe aims
to prevent out-of-control driving of RC Car or RC Boat.If the Rec eiver is not able to receive
any signal, from
the control to Throttle, the parameter of Throttle on Rec eiver will turn back to its original
setting.
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Speed control over heats
Car has a problem on power
If you have trouble starting or keeping your love car running, here's a
quick checklist of what to look for first.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Car dies or slows
Car is glitching
Motor is overheats
No power
No throttle
No steering
Reversing
Description
Goes backwards when you pull the
trigger or goes right when turning the
wheel left
Servo not plugged in
Locked up steering linkage
Servo failure
Motor not plugged in
Motor failure
No throttle, only steering
Motor keeps running
Gear mesh is too tight
Battery is discharged
Check for loose wires, dead radio batteries
or loose crystals.Check motor capacitors,
losse wires or crystals.
Check throttle / steering reversing
switches on transmitter
Plug servo into ESC unit
Free up steering linkage
Replace servo
Plug motor in
Replace motor
A-T-L function works;turn off the vehicle
first and follow the guide to turn on the
radio. (Radio first, vehicle second!!!)
Check if the throttle trim knob is in neutral
position.
Charge battery
Charge battery
Let motor cool and check recommended
gearing for motor type. Reset gear mesh
Let it cool and try later
Solution
Problem
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1.F/R DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
2.CENTER DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
Front reduction gear
5000 # differential oil
Rear reduction gear
1000 # differential oil
Center differential
3000 # differential oil
1:1 Scale
M3x12mm
Countersunk Screw
Set Screw M4x4
Ball bearing φ16x8x5
φ2.5x11 Pin Set
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4.REAR GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY
1:1 Scale 3.FRONT GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY
Add appropriate
amount of oil
Set Screw M5x4
Ball bearing φ16x8x5
M3x12mm
Countersunk Screw
Add appropriate
amount of oil
8155
8084
8077
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5.FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
Add appropriate
amount of oil
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8084
8077
8079
8075
8084
8085
8055
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1:1 Scale
Set Screw M3x4
M3x12mm
Countersunk Screw
M3x12mm
Button Head Screw
Lock Nut M3
4x76mm Hinge Pin
3x37mm Hinge Pin
M4x12mm
Button Head Screw
Set Screw M4x4
M4x16mm
Countersunk Screw
6.STEERING ARMS ASSEMBLY
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Countersunk Screw
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Countersunk Screw

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7.FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
1:1 Scale
M3x12mm
Countersunk Screw
M3x25mm
Socket Cap Screw
3.5x39mm Hinge Pin
Lock Nut M3
M4x12mm
Countersunk Screw
M3x16mm
Socket Cap Screw
M3x12mm
Socket Cap Screw
M3x8mm
Socket Cap Screw
8. BUMPER ASSEMBLY
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10.REAR HUB CARRIER ASSEMBLY
8083
M3x25mm
Socket Cap Screw
1:1 Scale
8082
M3x12mm
Socket Cap Screw
8068
φ3x17 Pin Set
8055
3x42mm Hinge Pin
Add appropriate
amount of oil
9.REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
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Set Screw M3x4
8085
Lock Nut M4
8081
M3x12mm
Button Head Screw
8076
M3x6mm
Countersunk Screw
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M3x12mm
Countersunk Screw
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M4x12mm
Button Head Screw
8077
M3x8mm
Countersunk Screw

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8082
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M3x10mm
Countersunk Screw
8078
M3x10mm
Button Head Screw
8082
M3x16mm
Socket Cap Screw
11.CAR SHELL BRACKET ASSEMBLY
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Socket Cap Screw

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M3x12mm
Countersunk Screw
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M4x12mm
Countersunk Screw
8077
M3x12mm
Countersunk Screw
8075
M4x12mm
Countersunk Screw
8081
M3x12mm
Button Head Screw
12.FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
13.REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
1:1 Scale
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1:1 Scale
8081
M3x16mm
Button Head Screw
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M3x13mm
Button Head Screw
8076
M3x8mm
Countersunk Screw
8085
Lock Nut M3
14.STEERING ASSEMBLY
Add appropriate
amount of oil
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