1/14-scale rtr touring car assembly and operation manual
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1/14-Scale RTR Touring CarAssembly and Operation Manual
Specifications
Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/14Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 .5.in.
(292mm)Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 .25.in.
(133mm)Wheelbase. . . . . . . . . . . .7 .375.in.
(187mm)Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 .5.oz.
(794.g)
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Table of ContentsIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Warranty.Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Limited.Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Damage.Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Safety.Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Questions,.Assistance,.and.Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Inspection.or.Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Warranty.Inspection.and.Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Non-Warranty.Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Safety,.Precautions,.and.Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Additional.Warranty.Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Tools.You.Will.Find.Handy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6About.the.Radio.System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6The.Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6The.Electronic.Speed.Control.(ESC)and.Receiver.(RX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Steering.Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Setting.the.Gear.Mesh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Changing.the.Spur.Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Slipper.Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Chassis.Tuning.Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Camber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Toe-In/Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Battery.Placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Service.and.Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Motor.Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Shocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
IntroductionThank.you.for.choosing.the.Sportwerks®.Recoil™ ..Your.Recoil.comes.complete.with.a.Sportwerks.2-channel.AM.radio.system,.Sportwerks.all.in.one.Electronic.Speed.Control/.receiver.and.a.high.performance.E-370.racing.motor ..Although.your.Recoil.is.an.entry-level.model,.it.does.require.some.basic.mechanical.ability ..Parental.supervision.for.drivers.under.the.age.of.12.is.recommended ..This.manual.contains.basic.instructions.for.operating.and.maintaining.your.new.Recoil ..It’s.important.to.read.the.instructions.in.this.manual.in.order.to.operate.your.vehicle.correctly.and.avoid.damage ..Please.take.a.moment.to.look.them.over.before.running.your.new.model ..
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Warranty PeriodHorizon.Hobby,.Inc .,.(Horizon).warranties.that.the.Products.purchased.(the.“Product”).will.be.free.from.defects.in.materials.and.workmanship.at.the.date.of.purchase.by.the.Purchaser .
Limited Warranty(a).This.warranty.is.limited.to.the.original.Purchaser.("Purchaser").and.is.not.transferable ..REPAIR.OR.REPLACEMENT.AS.PROVIDED.UNDER.THIS.WARRANTY.IS.THE.EXCLUSIVE.REMEDY.OF.THE.PURCHASER ..This.warranty.covers.only.those.Products.purchased.from.an.authorized.Horizon.dealer ..Third.party.transactions.are.not.covered.by.this.warranty ..Proof.of.purchase.is.required.for.warranty.claims ..Further,.Horizon.reserves.the.right.to.change.or.modify.this.warranty.without.notice.and.disclaims.all.other.warranties,.express.or.implied .
(b).Limitations-.HORIZON.MAKES.NO.WARRANTY.OR.REPRESENTATION,.EXPRESS.OR.IMPLIED,.ABOUT.NON-INFRINGEMENT,.MERCHANTABILITY.OR.FITNESS.FOR.A.PARTICULAR.PURPOSE.OF.THE.PRODUCT ..THE.PURCHASER.ACKNOWLEDGES.THAT.THEY.ALONE.HAVE.DETERMINED.THAT.THE.PRODUCT.WILL.SUITABLY.MEET.THE.REQUIREMENTS.OF.THE.PURCHASER’S.INTENDED.USE .
(c).Purchaser.Remedy-.Horizon's.sole.obligation.hereunder.shall.be..that.Horizon.will,.at.its.option,.(i).repair.or.(ii).replace,.any.Product.determined.by.Horizon.to.be.defective ..In.the.event.of.a.defect,.these..are.the.Purchaser's.exclusive.remedies ..Horizon.reserves.the.right.to..inspect.any.and.all.equipment.involved.in.a.warranty.claim ..Repair.or.replacement.decisions.are.at.the.sole.discretion.of.Horizon ..This.warranty.does.not.cover.cosmetic.damage.or.damage.due.to.acts.of.God,.accident,.misuse,.abuse,.negligence,.commercial.use,.or.modification.of.or.to.any.part.of.the.Product ..This.warranty.does.not.cover.damage.due.to.improper.installation,.operation,.maintenance,.or.attempted.repair.by.anyone.other.than.Horizon ..Return.of.any.goods.by.Purchaser.must.be.approved.in.writing.by.Horizon.before.shipment .
Damage LimitsHORIZON.SHALL.NOT.BE.LIABLE.FOR.SPECIAL,.INDIRECT.OR.CONSEQUENTIAL.DAMAGES,.LOSS.OF.PROFITS.OR.PRODUCTION.OR.COMMERCIAL.LOSS.IN.ANY.WAY.CONNECTED.WITH.THE.PRODUCT,.WHETHER.SUCH.CLAIM.IS.BASED.IN.CONTRACT,.WARRANTY,.NEGLIGENCE,.OR.STRICT.LIABILITY ..Further,.in.no.event.shall.the.liability.of.Horizon.exceed.the.individual.price.of.the.Product.on.which.liability.is.asserted ..As.Horizon.has.no.control.over.use,.setup,.final.assembly,.modification.or.misuse,.no.liability.shall.be.assumed.nor.accepted.for.any.resulting.damage.or.injury ..By.the.act.of.use,.setup.or.assembly,.the.user.accepts.all.resulting.liability .
If.you.as.the.Purchaser.or.user.are.not.prepared.to.accept.the.liability.associated.with.the.use.of.this.Product,.you.are.advised.to.return.this.Product.immediately.in.new.and.unused.condition.to.the.place.of.purchase .
Law:.These.Terms.are.governed.by.Illinois.law.(without.regard.to.conflict.of.law.principals) .
Safety PrecautionsThis.is.a.sophisticated.hobby.Product.and.not.a.toy ..It.must.be.operated.with.caution.and.common.sense.and.requires.some.basic.mechanical.ability ..Failure.to.operate.this.Product.in.a.safe.and.responsible.manner.could.result.in.injury.or.damage.to.the.Product.or.other.property ..This.Product.is.not.intended.for.use.by.children.without.direct.adult.supervision ..The.Product.manual.contains.instructions.for.safety,.operation.and.maintenance ..It.is.essential.to.read.and.follow.all.the.instructions.and.warnings.in.the.manual,.prior.to.assembly,.setup.or.use,.in.order.to.operate.correctly.and.avoid.damage.or.injury .
Questions, Assistance, and RepairsYour.local.hobby.store.and/or.place.of.purchase.cannot.provide.warranty.support.or.repair ..Once.assembly,.setup.or.use.of.the.Product.has.been.started,.you.must.contact.Horizon.directly ..This.will.enable.Horizon.to.better.answer.your.questions.and.service.you.in.the.event.that.you.may.need.any.assistance ..For.questions.or.assistance,.please.direct.your.email.to.productsupport@horizonhobby .com,.or.call.877 .504 .0233.toll.free.to.speak.to.a.service.technician .
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Inspection or RepairsIf.this.Product.needs.to.be.inspected.or.repaired,.please.call.for.a.Return.Merchandise.Authorization.(RMA) ..Pack.the.Product.securely.using.a.shipping.carton ..Please.note.that.original.boxes.may.be.included,.but.are.not.designed.to.withstand.the.rigors.of.shipping.without.additional.protection ..Ship.via.a.carrier.that.provides.tracking.and.insurance.for.lost.or.damaged.parcels,.as.Horizon.is.not.responsible.for.merchandise.until.it.arrives.and.is.accepted.at.our.facility ..A.Service.Repair.Request.is.available.at.www .horizonhobby .com.on.the.“Support”.tab ..If.you.do.not.have.internet.access,.please.include.a.letter.with.your.complete.name,.street.address,.email.address.and.phone.number.where.you.can.be.reached.during.business.days,.your.RMA.number,.a.list.of.the.included.items,.method.of.payment.for.any.non-warranty.expenses.and.a.brief.summary.of.the.problem ..Your.original.sales.receipt.must.also.be.included.for.warranty.consideration ..Be.sure.your.name,.address,.and.RMA.number.are.clearly.written.on.the.outside.of.the.shipping.carton .
Warranty Inspection and RepairsTo.receive.warranty.service,.you.must.include.your.original.sales.receipt.verifying.the.proof-of-purchase.date ..Provided.warranty.conditions.have.been.met,.your.Product.will.be.repaired.or.replaced.free.of.charge ..Repair.or.replacement.decisions.are.at.the.sole.discretion.of.Horizon.Hobby .
Non-Warranty RepairsShould.your.repair.not.be.covered.by.warranty.the.repair.will.be.completed.and.payment.will.be.required.without.notification.or.estimate.of.the.expense.unless.the.expense.exceeds.50%.of.the.retail.purchase.cost ..By.submitting.the.item.for.repair.you.are.agreeing.to.payment.of.the.repair.without.notification ..Repair.estimates.are.available.upon.request ..You.must.include.this.request.with.your.repair ..Non-warranty.repair.estimates.will.be.billed.a.minimum.of.½.hour.of.labor ..In.addition.you.will.be.billed.for.return.freight ..Please.advise.us.of.your.preferred.method.of.payment ..Horizon.accepts.money.orders.and.cashiers.checks,.as.well.as.Visa,.MasterCard,.American.Express,.and.Discover.cards ..If.you.choose.to.pay.by.credit.card,.please.include.your.credit.card.number.and.expiration.date ..Any.repair.left.unpaid.or.unclaimed.after.90.days.will.be.considered.abandoned.and.will.be.disposed.of.accordingly ..Please.note:.non-warranty.repair.is.only.available.on.electronics.and.model.engines .
Electronics.and.engines.requiring.inspection.or.repair.should.be.shipped.to.the.following.address:
Horizon.Service.Center.4105.Fieldstone.Road.
Champaign,.Illinois.61822
All.other.Products.requiring.warranty.inspection.or.repair.should.be.shipped.to.the.following.address:
Horizon.Product.Support.4105.Fieldstone.Road.
Champaign,.Illinois.61822
Please.call.877-504-0233.with.any.questions.or.concerns.regarding.this.product.or.warranty .
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Safety, Precautions, and WarningsAs.the.user.of.this.product,.you.are.solely.responsible.for.operating.it.in.a.manner.that.does.not.endanger.yourself.and.others.or.result.in.damage.to.the.product.or.the.property.of.others .
Carefully.follow.the.directions.and.warnings.for.this.and.any.optional.support.equipment.(chargers,.rechargeable.battery.packs,.etc .).that.you.use .
This.model.is.controlled.by.a.radio.signal.that.is.subject.to.interference..from.many.sources.outside.your.control ..This.interference.can.cause.momentary.loss.of.control.so.it.is.necessary.to.always.keep.a.safe.distance.in.all.directions.around.your.model,.as.this.margin.will.help.to.avoid.collisions.or.injury .
•. Always.operate.your.model.in.an.open.area.away.from.cars,..traffic,.or.people .
•. Avoid.operating.your.model.in.the.street.where.injury.or.damage..can.occur .
•. Never.operate.the.model.out.into.the.street.or.populated.areas.for.any.reason .
•. Never.operate.your.model.with.low.transmitter.batteries .
•. Carefully.follow.the.directions.and.warnings.for.this.and.any..optional.support.equipment.(chargers,.rechargeable.battery.packs,.etc .).that.you.use .
•. Keep.all.chemicals,.small.parts.and.anything.electrical.out.of.the.reach.of.children .
•. Moisture.causes.damage.to.electronics ..Avoid.water.exposure.to.all.equipment.not.specifically.designed.and.protected.for.this.purpose .
Additional Warranty InformationThis.Sportwerks.model.and.the.electronics.in.it.have.been.factory..assembled.and.thoroughly.checked.at.the.time.of.shipment.and.as.such.is.only.warranted.against.original.factory.defects.in.materials.and/or.workmanship ..Under.no.circumstances.will.any.of.the.electronics.be.considered.under.warranty.that.have.been.disassembled.or.any.part.of.the.model.that.has.been.used.for.a.purpose.or.in.a.fashion.other.than.it.was.originally.intended.or.designed .
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Tools You Will Find HandyIn.Addition.to.the.tools.included.in.this.kit,.you.will.find.the.following.items.useful.when.performing.maintenance.or.repair.to.your.Recoil .
•. 1 .5mm.quality.tip.Allen.driver
•. 2 .5mm.quality.tip.Allen.driver
•. 5mm.nut.driver
•. 5 .5mm.nut.driver
•. #1.Phillips.head.screwdriver
•. 7mm.open.end.wrench.for.slipper.adjustment
•. Soft.bristle.brush.for.cleaning
About the Radio SystemThe.following.is.an.overview.of.the.operation.of.the.Sportwerks.radio.system.and.it’s.various.functions.and.adjustments ..Since.your.Recoil.operates.on.a.radio.signal.you.control,.it’s.important.you.read.and.understand.about.all.of.these.functions.and.adjustments.before.driving .
The TransmitterSteering Wheel:.Controls.direction.(left/right).of.the.model .
Throttle Trigger:.Controls.speed.and.direction.(forward/reverse)..of.the.model .
Antenna:.Transmits.signal.to.the.model .
On/Off Switch:.Turns.the.power.on.for.transmitter.operation .
Indicator Lights:.Green.(top).light.indicates.adequate.battery.power ..Red.light.(bottom).indicates.signal.strength .
ST. Trim:.Adjusts.the.“hands.off”.direction.of.the.model .
TH. Trim:.Adjust.the.motor.speed.to.stop.at.neutral .
Steering Rate:.Adjust.the.amount.the.front.wheel.moves.when.turned..left.or.right .
ST. REV:.Reverses.the.function.of.the.steering.when.the.wheel.is.turned..left.or.right .
TH. REV:.Reverses.the.function.of.the.Speed.Control.when.pulled.back.or.pushed.forward .
Bottom Cover & Battery Tray:.Covers.and.holds.the.batteries.powering..the.transmitter .
Transmitter Crystal:.Determines.frequency/channel.you.transmit.on ..The.receiver.must.have.a.matching.frequency/channel.to.operate .
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The Electronic Speed Control (ESC) and Receiver (Rx)Steering Port:.Where.the.steering.servo.plugs.in .
Crystal:.Determines.which.channel.it.will.receive
Antenna Wire:.Receives.the.signal.from.the.transmitter
On/Off switch:.Powers.the.ESC/Receiver
Battery Lead:.Connects.to.the.battery.pack.for.power
Motor Leads:.Connect.to.the.wire.leads.from.the.motor
Resetting the ESCThe.ESC.comes.factory.pre-set.and.ready.for.use ..If.for.some.reason.you.should.need.to.re-set.the.ESC,.use.the.following.instructions:Turn.on.the.transmitter.and.ESC ..Press.the.set-up.button.–.the.RED.and.GREEN.LED’s.will.come.on .Pull.the.throttle.trigger.all.the.way.back.(full.speed).and.press.the.set-up.button.once.–.only.the.GREEN.LED.will.come.on .Push.the.trigger.full.forward.(brake/re-verse).and.push.the.set-up.button.once.–.only.the.RED.LED.will.come.on .Let.the.throttle.trigger.return.to.the.neutral.(center).position.and.press.the.set-up.button.once.more.to.save.the.program.and.exit.set-up.mode.–.only.the.GREEN.LED.will.be.on .NotesA:...If.the.receiver.does.not.receive.a.
signal.from.the.Transmitter,.the.ESC.will.not.enter.the.program.mode .
B:...While.in.program.mode.the.motor.will.not.run .
C:...If.the.set-up.button.is.not.pressed.for.20.seconds.while.in.the.pro-gram.mode,.the.ESC.will.exit.the.program.mode.and.the.data.will.be.restored.to.default.settings .
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Steering RateYour.Transmitter.is.equipped.with.a.steering.rate.control.on.the.top.of.the.radio.just.above.the.steering.wheel ..This.advanced.feature,.usually.found.only.on.competition-type.radios,.allows.you.to.adjust.the.amount.the.front.tires.move.when.you.turn.the.steering.wheel ..This.is.really.helpful.when.you.are.on.slick,.as.well.as.high.traction,.surfaces ..If.your.Recoil.turns.too.sharply.and/or.spins.out.easily,.try.turning.the.steering.rate.down.by.rotating.the.knob.counterclockwise.(to.the.left) ..For.sharper.or.additional.steering,.try.turning.the.knob.clockwise.(to.the.right) ..
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Setting the Gear MeshProper.gear.mesh.is.important.to.the.performance.of.your.vehicle ..If.the.mesh.it.too.loose.it.will.cause.the.spur.gear.to.fail.(strip);.if.set.too.tight.it.will.decrease.speed.and.cause.the.motor.to.overheat .
To.set.the.gear.mesh,.loosen.the.motor.screws.and.insert.a.small.piece.of.paper.between.the.two.gears .
Push.the.gears.together.and.re-tighten.the.screws ..Finally.remove.the.paper;.the.gear.should.be.able.to.rock.back.and.forth.slightly .
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Changing the Spur GearIf.you're.replacing.the.spur.gear.with.one.of.a.different.size.(number.of.teeth),.you.must.first.loosen.(do.not.remove).the.two.screws.that.secure.the.motor.and.slide.it.back.slightly ..Next.remove.the.6.Phillip’s.head.screws.that.support.the.upper.deck,.followed.by.the.2.smaller.screws.that.secure.the.upper.bearing.retainer ..Then.remove.the.6.screws.that.secure.the.upper.gearbox.housing ..Lift.the.slipper/spur.gear.assembly.from.the.chassis ..
Remove.the.center.drive.cup,.and.the.4mm.locknut.from.the.slipper.shaft.as.well.as.the.remaining.slipper.parts.and.gear ..After.changing.the.spur.gear,.reassemble.and.see.section.above.for.Setting.the.Gear.Mesh ..You.also.need.to.adjust.the.slipper.setting.as.described.elsewhere .
Gearing TipsA.smaller.pinion.gear.(less.teeth).will.give.you.more.acceleration.but.less.top.speed .A.larger.pinion.gear.(more.teeth).will.give.you.higher.top.speeds.but.less.acceleration .A.larger.spur.gear.(more.teeth).will.give.you.more.acceleration.but.less.top.speed .A.smaller.spur.gear.(less.teeth).will.give.you.higher.top.speeds.but.less.acceleration .
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Slipper AdjustmentThe.Recoil.is.equipped.with.an.adjustable.slipper.device.that.offers.both.traction.control.and.protection.for.the.gear.differentials ..The.slipper.is.primarily.used.to.absorb.sudden.impacts.to.the.drivetrain.when.using.more.powerful.motors.and/or.battery.packs ..In.addition.it.can.be.used.to.limit.the.amount.of.wheel.spin.when.running.on.an.extremely.slick.surface ..Adjustment.is.made.by.turning.the.3mm.nut.clockwise.(to.the.right).to.reduce.the.slip,.or.counterclockwise.(to.the.left).to.increase.the.slip ..To.check.your.setting,.place.the.Recoil.on.the.ground ..As.you.push.the.car.backwards.allowing.it.to.roll.freely,.punch.the.throttle ..The.slipper.should.slip.no.more.then.an.inch.or.two.as.it.accelerates ..With.the.included.motor.and.battery.is.should.slip.just.a.little .
Chassis Tuning TipsThe.Recoil.has.several.adjustments.available.to.you.for.tuning.the.performance.to.your.needs ..Although.there.are.multiple.shock.positions.and.camber.link.locations.provided,.we.have.built.this.model.with.the.best.overall.settings ..The.following.are.simple.adjustments.and.easily.maintained.settings.for.proper.operation.and.performance ..It.is.advised.when.making.any.adjustment.you.do.so.in.small.increments.and.always.check.for.other.parts.of.the.chassis.that.are.affected .
CamberCamber.is.the.angle.of.the.tires.to.the.racing.surface.when.viewed.from.the.front.or.rear.of.the.vehicle ..Negative.camber.means.the.wheel.leans.inward.and.with.positive.camber.the.wheel.leans.outward .
The.best.setting.range.is.between.0.and.1.degrees.negative.camber ..More.negative.camber.in.the.front.will.result.in.a.more.aggressive.feel,.increasing.steering.on.corner.entry ..More.negative.camber.in.the.rear.will.decrease.side.bite.and.increase.steering ..Camber.can.be.adjusted.by.lengthening.or.shortening.the.threaded.turnbuckles ..Many.dealers.sell.inexpensive.adjustment.tools.for.measuring.camber .
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CasterThe.Recoil.includes.optional.caster.blocks.that.allow.you.to.fine.tune.your.suspension.setup ..More.caster.(kingpin.leaning.back.from.center).increases.steering.mid.corner.and.on.exit ..Less.caster.(kingpin.more.vertical).increases.steering.on.corner.entry.but.reduces.mid.corner.steering ..
Toe-In/OutToe-in.(negative.toe).and.toe-out.(positive.toe).refers.to.the.angle.of.the..tires.as.viewed.from.the.top.of.the.vehicle ..Toe-in.will.provide.more.stability.under.acceleration.but.decreases.steering.on.corner.entry ..Toe.out.will.improve.steering.into.corners.but.not.be.as.stable.at.speed ..The.factory.setting.is.1.degree.out ..Toe.can.be.is.adjusted.by.lengthening.or.shortening.the.threaded.steering.links .
Battery PlacementThe.battery.position.in.your.Recoil.can.be.adjusted.by.moving.the.battery.to.the.forward.or.rearward.position ..Moving.the.battery.forward.will.increase.steering;.moving.the.battery.to.the.rear.will.increase.traction .
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Service and Maintenance
CleaningPerformance.can.be.hindered.if.dirt.gets.in.any.of.the.moving.suspension.parts ..Use.compressed.air.or.a.soft.paintbrush.or.toothbrush.to.remove.dust.and.dirt ..Avoid.using.solvents.or.chemicals,.as.they.can.actually.wash.dirt.into.the.bearings.or.moving.parts.as.well.as.cause.damage.to.the.electronics ..
Motor MaintenanceAfter.about.15.runs,.the.motor.should.be.cleaned.and.brushes.inspected.for.wear ..Proper.maintenance.will.not.only.increase.motor.life,.it.will.also.improve.performance .
You.will.first.need.to.remove.the.motor.from.the.chassis ..Disconnect.the.bullet.connecters.from.the.ESC,.then.remove.the.2.motor.retaining.screws.and.remove.the.pinion.gear .
Remove.the.brush.springs.and.brushes ..Inspect.the.brushes;.if.severely.worn.or.discolored.they.should.be.replaced .
Spray.the.motor.thoroughly.with.a.high.quality.cleaner.like.DYN5500.Magnum.Force.Cleaner .
Before.re-installing,.oil.each.motor.bearing.with.a.drop.of.quality..bearing.lubricant .
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ShocksThe.shocks.will.need.to.be.rebuilt.periodically.when.the.fluid.gets..low.or.dirty .
Remove.the.shocks.from.the.vehicle,.unscrew.the.aluminum.cap,.dump..the.fluid.and.clean.thoroughly .
Refill.with.silicone.shock.fluid.to.the.top.of.the.body.(the.factory.setup.is..25.weight.oil) .
Slowly.move.the.piston.up.and.down.to.remove.air.bubbles .
Move.the.piston.to.the.midway.point.of.the.body.and.install.the.cap .
Tighten.the.cap.slowly.letting.excess.oil.bleed.off .
When.properly.filled.the.piston.can.be.pushed.and.should.rebound..about.3/8" .
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Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Things to Check Remedy
Short.run.time. Battery.not.charged/bad. Check/charge.battery.pack
. Motor.dirty.or.brushes.worn. Clean/replace
Sluggish.action. Motor.dirty/brushes.worn. Clean/replace
. Bind.in.drivetrain. Remove.pinion.and.check/repair.as.necessary
Motor/ESC.overheated.. Over-geared. Install.smaller.pinion.gear
Doesn’t.operate. Transmitter.battery.low. Replace.AA.batteries
. Transmitter.not.on. Turn.on
. ESC.not.on. Receiver.not.on
. Battery. Make.sure.battery.is.charged
Poor.range/glitches. Transmitter.batteries.low. Check/.replace
. Transmitter.antenna.loose. Check/tighten
. Battery.pack.not.charged. Charge.and.retry
. Receiver.antenna.cut/worn. Check/send.in.for.repair
. Motor.dirty/worn.brushes. Check/clean.or.repair
. Loose.plugs.or.wires. Check.all.plugs.and.wires
If.upgrading.your.Recoil.with.a.fast-er.motor.or.a.higher.performance.battery.pack.it.may.be.necessary.to.change.the.battery.connector.to.one.capable.of.carrying.a.higher.current.load ..Consult.your.local.hobby.dealer.for.a.replacement.option .
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Please.see.your.favorite.retailer.or.visit.our.web.site..(www.SportwerksRC.com)..to.find.the.latest.in.new.replacement.and.option.parts.releases.for.your.Recoil .
Parts ListSWK6000. 1/14.Mazda.6.Body.(Clear). 14 .99SWK6002. 1/14.Mazda.6.Body.(Blue). 20 .99SWK6004. 1/14.Mazda.6.Body.(Black). 20 .99SWK6006. A-Spec.Pre-Glued.Tires.(4). 10 .99SWK6008. Bumpers/Body.Post.. 4 .99SWK6010. Hinge.Pin.Mounts. 3 .99SWK6012. Shock.Molded.Parts. 3 .99SWK6014. Shock.Set.Assembled.(4). 13 .99SWK6016. Shock.Shafts.&.Caps. 9 .99SWK6018. Spring.Set.. 1 .99SWK6020. Shock.Rebuild.Kit.(4). 2 .99SWK6022. Suspension.Set. 3 .99SKW6024. Front/Rear.Diff.Set. 9 .99SWK6026. Drive.Shaft/Slipper.Unit. 16 .99SWK6028. Chassis.Support.Bag. 5 .99SWK6030. Shock.Towers.. 2 .99SWK6032. Steering.Rack/.Servo.Saver.Set.. 6 .99SWK6034. Main.Chassis. 19 .99SWK6036. Upper.Deck/Stiffener. 4 .99SWK6038. Tie.Rod.Set. 1 .99SWK6040. Ball.End.Set. 1 .99SWK6042. Ball.Stud.Set. 5 .99SWK6044. King.Pin/Bushing.Set. 5 .99SWK6046. Hinge.Pin.Set. 2 .99SWK6048. Dogbones./.Outdrives. 11 .99SWK6050. Bearing.Set. 17 .99SWK6052. Hardware.Bag. 2 .99SWK6054. Hex.Nuts/.E-Clips/.Washers. 2 .99SWK6056. Foam.Bumper/Body.Washers. 1 .99SWK6058. Body.Clips.(10).Black. 2 .99SWK6060. Pinion.Gear.12T. 2 .99SWK6062. Spur.Gear.58T. 2 .99
Parts ListSWK6201. Crystal.Set,.26 .995.CH.1. 5 .99SWK6202. Crystal.Set,.27 .045.CH.2. 5 .99SWK6203. Crystal.Set,.27 .095.CH.3. 5 .99SWK6204. Crystal.Set,.27 .145.CH.4. 5 .99SWK6205. Crystal.Set,.27 .195.CH.5. 5 .99SWK6206. Crystal.Set,.26 .255.CH.6. 5 .99SWK6210. S-25.Mini.Servo.. 24 .99SWK6212. ESC/Receiver. 44 .99SWK6214. E-370.Motor. 14 .99SWK6216. 1100mAh.NiMH.7 .2V.Battery.Pack. 34 .99
Option PartsSWK6900. Foam.Tire.Set.(4).35.Pink. 21 .99SWK6902. Foam.Tire.Set.(4).40.Magenta. 21 .99SWK6904. Foam.Tire.Set.(4).45.Purple. 21 .99SWK6906. XLR.8.Motor. 31 .99SWK6908. Speed.Gear.Set. 8 .99SWK6910. Turnbuckle.Set. 9 .99SWK6912. CV.Driveshaft.Set. 15 .99SWK6914. C-Hubs.8-.and.10-degree. 6 .99SWK6916. Steering.Rack.Bearing.Set. 7 .99SWK6920. Aluminum.Body.Shock.Set. 19 .99
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Maintenance Notes
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Tuning Notes
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