Radio Shack Samurai Racer 60-4274 User's Manual
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1. Ref No Part Name 19 Front Body Mount 20 Rear Body Mount 22 Front Suspension Mount 27 Rear Bumper 30 Bearing Holder 32 Rear Sus Pivot Holder Right 33 Rear Sus Pivot Holder Left 35 Chassis 37 Chassis Cover 39 Gear Box Right 40 Gear Box Left 41 Motor Cover 43 Bulkhead 44 Switch Cover 47 Front Suspension Arm Right 48 Front Suspension Arm Left 54 Rear Suspension Pivot Right 55 Rear Suspension Pivot Left 58 Servo Holder 61 Servo Horn 62 Servo Saver Mount 63 Counter Gear A 64 Counter Gear B 65 Counter Gear Cover 66 Ring Gear 67 Differential Housing 68 Crystal Hole Cover 73 Servo Saver Spring 87 Servo Horn Stopper 90 Planetary Gear 91 Differential Side Gear 93 Joint Shaft 95 Shaft 2x18L 96 Spider 10 Kz oe 60 4274 fm Page 11 Tuesday Ju y 25 2000 9 09 AM Ref No Part Name 101 Friction Rubber 102 Packing Rubber 103 Bearing A 104 Bearing B 105 Bearing C 106 Bearing D 107 Battery Lid Stopper 112 Tie Rod Right 113 Tie Rod Left 114 Compression Spring 115 Compression Spring 117 Plain Washer 6Dx2 2dx0 3t 118 Switch Cover 119 Hexagon Shaft 5x23L 120 Hexagon Shaft 5x86 5L 121 Shaft 5x102L 122 Shaft 5x34L 123 Hexagon Head Screw M4x10x39 White 124 Shaft 5x132 5L 1282. Samurai Racer ca OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment amp 60 4274 fm Page 1 Tuesday July 25 2000 9 09 AM Let your Samurai defend your right to be called King of the Road Your RadioShack Samurai Racer ra dio controlled racing car can make you a winner Built to s scale it can reach speeds of up to 1 500 feet per minute You can guide your racer al most anywhere using the digital speed and steering controls on its pistol grip remote The Samurai Racer is available in four frequencies to let you race against other radio controlled cars Check your racer s box to see which fre quency your Samurai Racer uses Its features include Rugged Front Rear Bumpers pro tect the Samurai Racer from high im pact collisions Trailing Arm Suspension lets the racer quickly adjust to uneven road surfaces and continue to hold the course Friction Damped Shock Absorbers give all four wheels positive traction even on rough terrain Rear Differential Axle transmits the necessary power to each rear wheel for sharper turns Supplied Box Wrench lets you easily remove and re place the racer s wheels Be careful not to discard it when you unpack the racer THEFCC WANTS YOUTO KNOW Your racer or its transmitter might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly To de termine whether the racer or trans mitter is causing the inter
3. I point directly forward 5 When you finish the adjustment slide the ON OFF switches on the transmit ter and the racer to OFF Note You might have to further fine tune TRIM I after using the racer for awhile RACING TWO OR MORE CARS TOGETHER The Samurai Racer and other radio controlled cars use specific frequencies to operate Cars with different control fre quencies can race together without inter ference Cars with the same frequency cannot The following chart shows the con trol frequencies available for your racer If you buy more than one racer and you plan to race them check the stickers on the boxes to be sure they are different band num bers colors for different frequencies et ee 1 26 995 Brown 2 27 045 Red 3 27 095 Orange 5 27 195 Green SP 60 4274 fm Page 6 Tuesday July 25 2000 9 09 AM CARE Keep the Samurai Racer dry if it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Use and store the Samurai Racer only in normal temperature environments Handle the Samurai Racer carefully do not drop it Keep the Samurai Racer away from dust and dirt and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Modifying or tampering with the Samurai Racer s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its war ranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If your Samurai Racer
4. Rivet 4x21L 130 Round Bush 133 Round Bush 135 Switch 138 Screw M3x25 White 139 Tapping Screw 2x8 White 141 Tapping Flange Screw 2x12 White 142 Tapping Screw 2x12 White 143 Tapping Screw 3x12 White 144 Tapping Screw 3x10 Black 146 Tapping Flange Screw 3x14 Black 147 Tapping Screw 3x24 White 148 Tapping Screw 3x35 Black 150 Tapping Flange Screw 3x8 White 151 Connector 154 Receiver Antenna Wire 171 Receiver PCB 174 Servo 11 _ e in 60 4274 fm Page 12 Tuesday July 25 2000 9 09 AM Limited Ninety Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety 90 days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WAR RANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WAR RANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RE SULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA
5. PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDI RECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the property of RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God abuse accident misuse improper or abnormal usage crash collision impact violent contact failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other in
6. attery pack while it is in the racer After you charge or recharge the bat tery pack disconnect it from the charger Overcharging the battery pack could damage it When you disconnect the battery pack from the charger do not pull on the connector s wires You might damage the battery pack Notes If the Samurai Racer loses power or does not respond to the transmitter recharge the battery pack If you want to run your racer for extended periods of time we suggest you purchase an extra battery pack You can charge one while you use the other Occasionally let the battery pack fully discharge before recharging it Other wise the battery pack loses its ability to fully charge Important The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel cadmium Ni Cd battery indicates RadioShack is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life when taken out of service in the Unit ed States or Canada The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used Ni Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream which may be ille gal in your area Please call 1 800 THE SHACK 1 800 843 7422 for information on Ni Cd battery recycling and disposal bans restrictions in your area RadioShack s involvement in this program is part of the company s commitment to pre serving our environment and conserving our natural resou
7. cidence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic dam age e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up service adjust ment or reinstallation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state RadioShack Customer Relations 200 Taylor Street 6th Floor Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Sell 60 4274 07A00 Printed in Malaysia RadioShack Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 gt
8. eel Set 82 Front Wheel 84 Front Wheel Cap 131 Nylon Nut M4 white 140 3 Tapping Screws 3x10 white 12266672 Rear Tire 98 Rear Tire 12266680 Rear Wheel Set 83 2 Rear Wheels 85 2 Rear Wheel Caps 116 Plain Washer 10Dx4 2dx0 8t 140 3 Tapping Screws 3x10 white 12275871 Power Motor Set 42 Motor Bush 89 Pinion Gear 134 Motor 136 2 Ceramic Capacitors 12051678 Battery Lid Set 46 Battery Lid 53 2 Battery Lid Holders 145 4 Tapping Screws 11942158 Suspension Set 69 2 Front Dampers Upper 70 2 Front Dampers Lower 71 2 Rear Dampers Upper 72 2 Rear Dampers Lower 109 2 Compression Springs 1 2x 15 0Dx11Tx44L 110 2 Compression Springs 1 2x 15 0Dx13Tx55L Rz 0 60 4274 fm Page 9 Tuesday July 25 2000 9 09 AM RSU Set Ref Description 12269494 Upright Set 78 4 Front Wheel Bearings 80 Upright Right 81 Upright Left 125 2 Hexagon Head Screws M4x27 white 126 2 Rivets With Groove 3x22 5L 132 2 Retaining Rings E Type 10537710 Transmitter x Transmitter Antenna Antenna 10681781 Antenna Tube Set 179 5 Antenna Tubes 10676443 Box Wrench 100 Box Wrench Not shown in exploded view 9 _ 6 SP a 60 4274 fm Page 10 Tuesday July 25 2000 9 09 AM Unavailable Parts The parts listed below cannot be purchased for replacement You must have these parts re placed by your RadioShack repair center
9. ference turn off the racer and the transmit ter If the interference goes away your racer or transmitter is causing the interference Try to eliminate the interference by moving your racer and transmit ter away from the TV or radio contacting your local RadioShack store for help If you cannot eliminate the interfer ence the FCC requires that you stop using your Samurai Racer and its transmitter 2000 RadioShack Corporation All Rights Reserved R RadioShack a www radioshack com _ RadioShack and RadioShack com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation an sy a 2 SN oo amp 60 4274 fm Page 2 Tuesday July 25 2000 9 09 AM s INSTALLING BATTERIES Cautions Use only a fresh battery and battery pack of the required size and recom mended type If you do not plan to use the Samurai Racer for several days remove the battery from the transmitter and the battery pack from the racer Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage electronic parts Never leave a dead or weak battery in the transmitter or in the racer Dispose of the battery and the battery pack promptly and properly do not bury or burn them In the Transmitter The transmitter uses one 9 volt battery not supplied For the best performance and longest life we recommend a RadioShack alkaline battery 1 Slide the transmitter s ON OFF switch to OFF 2 Press down and s
10. is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance HelpfulHints These hints can help you get the most en joyment from your Samurai Racer If someone uses a CB nearby it might interfere with control of the racer If this happens move the racer and transmitter away from the CB Inter ference can also come from overhead high voltage wires and power trans formers If the Samurai Racer moves slowly and you have installed a fully charged bat tery pack check the wheel mechanisms for lint thread hair or dust oe 60 4274 fm Page 7 Tuesday July 25 2000 9 09 AM USER REPLACEABLE PART s 6 Jar ed a KG WS F D lt F lt WZ AD SP a 60 4274 fm Page 8 Tuesday July 25 2000 9 09 AM User Replaceable Parts List You can order replacement parts for your racer at your local RadioShack store Simply iden tify the part s you need from the exploded view on Page 7 then find the part number in this list RSU Set Ref Description 12266664 Body Set 1 Body 3 Windshield 5 Wing 140 6 Tapping Screws 3x10 white 145 2 Tapping Screws 3x12 black 186 Sticker 12267910 Front Bumper Set 6 Front Wing 26 Front Bumper 145 6 Tapping Screws 3x12 black 149 2 Tapping Screws 3x16 black 186 Sticker 12267928 Front Tire 97 Front Tire 12267936 Front Wh
11. lide the battery com partment s cover in the direction of the arrows marked on it 3 Put the battery in the compartment according to the polarity symbols and marked inside 4 Replace the cover and snap it shut When the transmitter s range decreases replace its battery In the Racer Your Samurai Racer requires a 7 2 volt re chargeable battery pack not supplied Be fore you can use the battery pack you must charge it using a special battery charger Both items are available at your local RadioShack store Follow the charger s in structions to charge the battery pack Then follow these steps to put the battery pack in the racer 1 Slide the racer s ON OFF switch on the driver s side under the body to OFF 2 Use acoin to turn the battery com partment latch to OPEN then slide the cover toward the rear wheels and lift it open 3 Put the battery pack in the battery compartment The battery packs con nector must be on the same side as the racer s matching connector 4 Close the lid and snap it shut _ WG io amp 60 4274 fm Page 3 Tuesday July 25 2000 9 09 AM 5 Attach the battery pack s connector to the racer s connector Do not force them they fit together only one way Cautions Be sure the connectors and wires do not touch the Samurai Racer s moving parts Use only the recommended battery pack and charger Do not charge or recharge the b
12. nd wheel and retrieve the racer When you finish playing with the Samu rai Racer slide the ON OFF switches on the racer and the transmitter to OFF _ WG io amp 60 4274 fm Page 5 Tuesday July 25 2000 9 09 AM Warning Do not touch the motor immedi ately after using the racer as it will be come hot during use Caution Running your racer continuously for long periods generates high heat levels Heat causes the most wear and tear on the motor To help keep heat levels down when your racer s battery pack dies let the rac er cool for at least 10 minutes before in stalling a new or newly charged battery pack ADJUSTING THE TRIM CONTROLS The neutral trim control TRIM II lets you fine tune the speed control so the racer completely stops when you release the speed control to its center position The steering trim control TRIM I lets you fine tune the steering so the racer drives ina straight line when you set the steering control to its center position 1 Place the racer ona block or turn it over so the tires do not touch the ground Note Do not touch the tires during this adjustment 2 Slide the ON OFF switches on the transmitter and racer to ON 3 If the rear tires move turn TRIM Il until the tires stop Caution Never set TRIM Il to make the racer continually move 4 If the front tires angle left or right turn TRIM
13. rces s _ WG io amp 60 4274 fm Page 4 Tuesday July 25 2000 9 09 AM CONNECTING THE ANTENNAS Attaching the Transmitter s Antenna Screw the antenna s threaded end into the transmitter s antenna connector Make sure the connection is tight Installing the Antenna Tube The antenna tube holds up the racer s an tenna wire for the best reception and range Route the antenna wire s loose end through the tube Then insert the tube se curely into the racer s antenna tube holder Antenna Tube DRIVING THE SAMURAI RACER Warnings This racer can reach much higher speeds than many other radio controlled cars Be careful to avoid high speed collisions with people and objects Do not play with your racer in the street 1 Extend the transmitter s antenna to its full length 2 Slide the ON OFF switches on the transmitter and racer to ON 3 Use the transmitter s trigger and wheel to drive and steer the Samurai Racer Speed Control Trigger Pull the trigger to the left to move forward F Pull all the way for maximum speed T Push the trigger to the right to move backward B Release to stop O Steering Control Wheel Rotate left to turn left L Rotate right to turn right R Release to go straight S Caution If the Samurai Racer gets stuck under an object immediately release the transmitter s trigger a
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