Carson DAZZLER RTR User Manual
DAZZLER RTR
2WD Buggy
mit 3 ccm TOKI Verbrennungsmotor
with 3 ccm TOKI nitro engine
con motor de explosión 3 ccm TOKI
con motore a scoppio „TOKI“ 3 ccm
1,8 kW / 2,5 PS
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Dear Customer
We congratulate you for buying this CARSON RC model car, which is designed using state of the art technology.
According to our policy of steady development and improvement of our products we reserve the right to make changes in
specifications concerning equipment, materials and design of this product at any time without notice.
Specifications or designs of the actual product may vary from those shown in this manual or on the box.
The manual forms part of this product. Should you ignore the operating and safety instructions, the warranty will be void.
Keep this guide for future reference
Limited Warranty
This product is warranted by CARSON against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for
24 months from the date of purchase from authorised franchisees and dealers.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, return the product along with your receipt as proof of purchase to
any Carson stockist.
This warranty does not cover:
- damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage,
failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess
voltage or current;
- Damage caused by losing control of your car is not covered under warranty!
- any repairs other than those provided by a CARSON Authorized Service Facility;
- consumables such as fuses or batteries;
- cosmetic damage;
- transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or
- costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you mayalso have other rights which may vary according to the country of
purchase.
Declaration of conformity
Dickie-TAMIYA GmbH&Co KG hereby declares that this model kit with radio, motor, battery and charger is in accordance
with the basic requirements of the following European directives: 98/37EG and 89/336/EWG and other relevant regulations
of guideline 1999/5/EG (R&TTE).The original declaration of conformity can be obtained from the following address:
Dickie-Tamiya GmbH&Co. KG • Werkstraße l • D-90765 Fürth
The product you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable Ni-MH battery. The battery is recyclable. At
the end of its useful life, under various national / state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery
into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling
options or proper disposal.
We wish you good luck and a lot of fun with your CARSON model car
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Table of contents
Preface ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
Table of contents....................................................................................................................................... 21
Safety precautions .................................................................................................................................... 22
Description of the model .......................................................................................................................... 23
Package content .................................................................................................................................... 23
Additional items...................................................................................................................................... 24
Transmitter................................................................................................................................................. 25
Control elements.................................................................................................................................... 25
Features of the transmitter..................................................................................................................... 26
Chassis....................................................................................................................................................... 28
Technical data........................................................................................................................................ 28
Start-up....................................................................................................................................................... 29
How to charge the battery...................................................................................................................... 29
Attaching the wheels to the chassis....................................................................................................... 29
Adjusting the carburettor........................................................................................................................ 30
Adjusting the idle speed mix adjusting screw ........................................................................................ 30
Adjusting the main nozzle needle .......................................................................................................... 30
Fueling ................................................................................................................................................... 30
Drive operation .......................................................................................................................................... 31
Starting the RC-system.......................................................................................................................... 31
Starting the engine................................................................................................................................. 31
Switch off engine ................................................................................................................................... 32
Reversing the car................................................................................................................................... 32
How to control your model ..................................................................................................................... 32
Checking the range of the transmitter ................................................................................................... 32
How to change frequencies ................................................................................................................... 33
Recommendations for operation............................................................................................................ 33
Setting of the chassis frame .................................................................................................................... 34
Setting the damping............................................................................................................................... 34
Setting the camber inclination................................................................................................................ 35
Setting the alignment ............................................................................................................................. 35
Trouble shooting ....................................................................................................................................... 36
Appendix .................................................................................................................................................... 74
Exploded view...................................................................................................................................... 74
Spare parts list..................................................................................................................................... 75
Exploded view of the engine .............................................................................................................. 78
Spare parts list (engine)...................................................................................................................... 79
Bedienungsanleitung S. 2 - 19
Instruction Manual p. 20 - 37
Instrucciones p. 38 - 55
Istruzioni d´uso p. 56 - 73
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Safety precautions
Radio controlled models are not toys, operating them has to be learned step by step.
- Children less than 14 years of age should drive the model only together with a supervising adult.
Driving a radio controlled car is a fascinating hobby which has to be practised with the necessary caution and respect.
A radio controlled model car can cause damage and injuries in case of uncontrolled driving conditions and the user is liable
for this.
- Make sure that you have sufficient insurance cover when practising your hobby.
Only a well maintained model will function in a correct manner. Only use approved spare parts and never fit any
unsuitable items.
- It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the model is functioning correctly and that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened
Never start driving before you have made sure of the following points:
- Batteries for transmitter and receiver are well charged and of the correct voltage
- Always check the radio operation before starting the car
- Make sure that all Servos respond correctly to the signals of the transmitter.
- All operable parts are in good condition and you have tested their operation.
- You have made sure that all screws are tightened.
- There is no other RC or similar transmitter nearby which could cause interference.
Any further radio signal on the same frequency can cause the loss of control for your model.
Always switch on the transmitter first to avoid any uncontrolled reaction of the receiver to a foreign radio impulse.
- Fully extend the transmitter antenna and make sure that nobody in your environment controls a model with the same
frequency (number on the crystal) and that there is no discernable interference.
- Test runs only outdoors!
To end the operation switch off the receiver first, then the transmitter.
Keep your car away from high voltage cables or radio masts.
- Never use the model when lightning is present.
Atmospheric disturbances can affect the signals of your remote controlling transmitter.
- Do not use the model in wet areas.
- The electrical connections of the model are not waterproof.
Therefore do not drive while raining, snowing, in puddles or wet grass.
- Always avoid running radio control models in restricted, confined or populated areas.
Keep away from roads, highways, people and animals.
- Choose a sufficiently open & large area; it should be free of obstacles.
Do not drive, if you are overtired or your reactivity is impaired in any way.
- Watch your model constantly and do not become distracted.
The body shell should be correctly attached to the vehicle before driving.
- Allow cooling time for the engine components before removing the body shell.
These parts become extremely hot during operation and could cause serious injury.
Pay attention to the charge indicators on your transmitter.
- Ensure that the batteries for the radio and receiver are fully charged and of the correct voltage.
When the batteries are running low you might loose control of your model.
Never mix fully loaded batteries and batteries which have already run low, or batteries of a different capacity at the
same time.
- Never try to charge dry cell batteries.
Only charge the battery when the fuel tank is empty!
If not using the model for a longer time, the rechargeable battery has to be removed.
Fuel
Only use an approved model car glow fuel with the correct oil/methanol/nitro mixture
- The percentage of oil in fuel for plane engines is too low
- Never use vehicle gasoline
Keep the fuel in a secure and safe place and away from children and animals.
- Ensure that the container lid is tightly closed
- Store the fuel in a well ventilated area and away from moisture.
- Keep away from heat sources, naked flames, electrical appliances and batteries.
- Do not smoke
- Clean up any fuel spillages
Use appropriate containers only
- Use a fuel bottle to avoid spilling
Transport and store the model only with an empty tank
- Always empty the tank after use
Avoid skin contact and don´t swallow.
- Contact a physician immediately if you feel unwell!
Dispose of empty fuel containers in an approved manner.
- Never throw empty cans into a fire
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Description of the model
Starting your nitro powered model is made simple by pressing a button on the transmitter.
This button activates the electric on-board starter and the preheating of the glow plug
Reverse gear
A slide switch on the transmitter activates an electric motor on the chassis, so that reversing is possible.
RC system
The RC system is already mounted. Throttle/brake servo and linkage as well as steering servo and steering linkage are
already installed and properly adjusted.
The Fail Safe System in the receiver stops the car, when there is no signal from the transmitter.
Drive
The powerful 3 ccm Toki engine with 1,8 kW (2,5 hp) at 29000 rpm start functions from transmitter via an electric on-board
starter. The rotary valve carburettor is already prepared ready for running at the factory. No further adjustment or break-in is
necessary before starting the engine. Adjustment may change according to the fuel and plug to be used.
The driving power of the engine is transmitted to the differntial gear of the rear axle.
The built-in tank holds 75 ccm.
Chassis frame
The superb chassis frame and the differential gear in the rear axle provide the model with perfect handling.
If you wish to adjust the handling, you can change the camber in both axles as well as the alignment of the front wheels.
The damping is affected by resetting the oil filled shock absorbers in other linkage points and by selecting a higher or lower
s
pring preload.
Dish-wheels with grooved tyres in the front and multi spiked tyres in the back provide perfect lateral guidance and optimal
traction
Chassis
The cradle chassis with RC installation plate made of impact tough plastic offers protection to the components against
stone impact
. Additionally the receiver is placed inside an RC-Box.
The body is cut, painted and with decals.
Included items
Cradle chassis with RC installation plate,
3-ccm Toki nitro powered engine
Barrel carburettor and tuning pipe, glow plug
On-board starter and reverse gear
Four dish-wheels
with grooved tyres on the front axle
and multi spiked tyres on the rear
27MHz 4-Channel Pistol grip transmitter
steering servo and throttle/brake servo already mounted
Charger
for NiMH 7,2V / 1300 mA/h battery
for on-board starter system and electrical reverse gear
Body, cut and painted
small parts such as antenna pipe, hook pins, box wrench
instruction manual
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Additional items
Necessary accessories
Fuel for nitro powered model cars with different percentages of nitromethane.
The lubrication of the engine depends on the percentage of oil, the flammability of
the fuel increases with the percentage of nitro methane.
There are different kinds of fuel available with a different percentage of nitro methane,
depending on usage.
You can buy the fuel for model cars in retailer shops for modelling.
Attention! Avoid skin contact and avoid swallowing!
Liter Nitromethane No. Application
1,0
10% 13934 Breaking-in phase /
Beginners
1,0
16% 13935 Normal
2,5
16% 13936
1,0 25% 13937 Race
2,5
25% 13938
After-run oil No. 905044
After-run-oil protects the cylinder against corrosion. After driving operation put some drops of after-run oil into the carburettor and into the combustion chamber of the engine.
Air filter oil No. 32648
To prevent even fine dust from penetrating into the engine via the air intake wash the air filter and oil it afterwards with air filter oil
before you start driving
Glow plugs
Glow plugs are consumable parts. Choose a glow plug according to the type of engine, the type of fuel and the
temperature of the environment. Never use glow plugs for 4-stroke plane engines! A wrong glow plug lets the
engine run incorrectly and complicates the tuning. In the worst case it destroys the engine.
Glow plug Engine type Fuel type Temperature Item-Nr.
Glow plug Rossi R2 hot 2 - 3,5 ccm w/o Nitro 0°C - +15°C 905006
Glow plug Rossi R6 cold universal 10 - 13% Nitro +10°C - +25°C 905010
Glow plug Rossi R7 cold universal 13 - 15% Nitro +15°C - +30°C 905011
Glow plug Rossi R8 extra cold universal 15 - 30% Nitro +20°C - +40°C 905012
Recommended tools:
- Philips screw driver,
big and small
- Modelling knife
- Scissors
- Screw driver
for the setting of the
carburettor
Fuel bottle
Use a special fuel bottle in order
to avoid spilling fuel
- Needle nose pliers
- Side cutter
- Hexagonal wrenches,
different sizes
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Transmitter
Control elements of the 27 MHz 4-Channel remote control
AA X 8 batteries are required for Transmitter (not included)
Steering
Steering trim
Throttle trim
LED
Antenna
Throttle trigger
Charging jack
On/Off-Switch
Throttle reverseSteering reverse
Battery cover
ST.D/R
Steering rate
adjuster
Transmitter crystal
Start button
Slide switch
(reverse gear)
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Features of the transmitter
Steering wheel
Steering wheel rotates up to 35 degrees to the right/left.
Throttle trigger
Throttle trigger moves up to 20% travel backwards (brake)
and up to 20% forward travel
Servo Reverse
These reverse switches allow the rotation of the servos to
be reversed. The servos rotate clockwise at NOR position
and rotate counterclockwise at REV position.
Steering trim
Turn the upper rotary knob in order to set the neutral point
of the steering servo.
When you adjust the position of the steering servo, set the
steering rate adjuster (ST.D/R) at the maximum position so
that the movement of the steering rate adjuster is maximized and therefore it is easy to adjust
Throttle trim
Move the trim tab to adjust the throttle servo (or the speed
controller) at the neutral position.
Throttle reverse
Steering reverse
20°
20°
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How to change the transmitter batteries
- Under light pressure in the direction shown pull the cover off. Please be aware that the batteries may pop out when the
cover is opened.
- If the transmitter voltage indicator fails to register, check the contacts, especially the negative (-) terminals and recheck
that batteries are fitted correctly.
- Also make sure the batteries are fully charged.
Steering rate adjuster (ST.D/R)
Strokes of the steering servo horn can be adjusted by
rotating this steering rate adjuster (ST.D/R), in the range
from 10% to 100%.
The bigger the percentage is, the more sensitively
the steering servo operates.
The steering rate adjuster can be rotated in the range of 300°.
- Turning to the right enlarges the steering angle,
- turning to the left decreases the steering angle.
How to charge the transmitter batteries
Note:
ON/OFF Switch should be at „OFF“ position before
charging!
ATTENTION!
Never try to charge dry cell batteries!
Charging jack
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Technical data
Engine:
Toki combustion engine
Displacement 3 ccm
Power 1,8 kW / 2,5 PS
Engine speed 29000 rpm
Power transmission:
Rear wheel drive via universal joint to rear axle
Differential gear in the rear axle
with a one-way bearing, centrifugal clutch
Gear ratio 9,37:1
Chassis: Cradle chassis, extremely light, warp resistant and sturdy
Chassis frame:
Wheel suspension: Twin control arm suspension
Clamping screw in the upper transverse control arm
(inclination front / rear adjustable)
Steering links: Clamping screws right and left, alignment adjustable
Brakes: Drum brake
Suspension: Spring struts with oil dampened shock absorbers,
spring preload via knurled screw, adjustable,
steering point adjustable
Tyre equipment: Front / rear: grooved tyres / multi spiked tyres Ø 104 mm
Servos 80 Ncm
Fuel tank 75 ml
Chassis
Reverse gear
3 ccm combustion
engine
Receiver
On/Off-Switch
Front shock unit
Battery for
on-board starter and
reverse gear
Cradle chassis
Electric motor for
on-board starter and
reverse gear
Tank
Steering servo
Carburettor
Throttle/Brake servo
Total length Wheel base Width Track width Weight
436 mm 284 mm 332 mm f/r 270/266 mm 2150 g
Grooved tyre
Multi spiked tyre
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How to charge the on-board battery
T
he on-board battery supplies the receiver as well as the on-board starter
and the electric motor for the reverse driving with the operating voltage.
- Plug the supplied charger into a mains
outlet socket.
- Connect the battery to charger as
indicated.
Do not force the connectors together-
they only attach one way !
The battery is not supplied pre-charged and
has to be charged fully before using
your Dazzler.
Only charge the battery when the fuel tank is empty!
The battery and charger will get warm whilst charging.This is normal.
- Do not charge on, or near to, a material/surface that is flammable or one that can be damaged by heat.
The battery can be re-charged approximately 500 times before it needs replacing.
When the battery no longer holds a charge(is dead), it should be properly recycled. Do not dispose of it in household
waste.
Charging time : 6 hours
Attaching the wheels to the chassis
- Insert the drive pin through the drilling in the wheel axle
- Push the wheel adapter onto the wheel axle and then put on the wheel
- Lock each wheel with a lock nut on the wheel axle
Start-up
Lock nut M8
Drive pin
Wheel adapter
Lock nut M8
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Adjusting the carburettor
The carburettor is already factory set ready to run.
No further adjustment or break-in is necessary before starting the engine.
Adjustment may change according to the fuel and plug to be used as well as
to the weather conditions such as air density and humidity.
To adjust the throttle/brake lever loosen the grub screw of the rod stopper
and reposition them.
Adjusting the idle speed mix adjusting screw
A visual check of the carburettor inlet is possible after removing or before
attaching the air filter.
The gap is adjusted to 1~1.5mm at the factory and set to a slightly
increased RPM for easy starting.
Adjusting
the idle speed mix adjusting screw to fuel and plug.
- For high idling turn right / screw-in idling mix adjusting screw.
- For low idling, turn left / unscrew the screw
Adjusting the main nozzle needle
Maximum RPM (revolutions per minute) is adjusted with the main nozzle
needle.
- Turning clockwise will give increasing RPM and
- turning counterclockwise will give decreasing RPM.
Turning clockwise too much for high RPM can cause reduced lubrication
and overheating with damage to the inside of the engine.
For the first drive use the factory-set adjustment of the needle!
Fueling
Model engines are self-lubricating. The oil part in the fuel ensures the
lubrication of the engine.
Only use fuel for model car engines.
- The percentage of oil in e.g. plane engine fuels is too low
(too little lubrication)
Recommendation
In the break-in phase, a special RC car fuel with max.10% nitromethane
should be used
(Carson fuel No. 13934).
After the regulary break-in you can change to a fuel with
16% nitromethane (Carson fuel No. 13935/6),
under racing conditions use a 25% nitromethane fuel
(Carson fuel No. 13937/8)
- Close tank cap tightly after filling in fuel.
idle speed mix
adjusting screw
Main nozzle needle
Carburettor inlet
1 - 1,5 mm
Carburettor inlet
1 - 1,5 mm
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Drive operation
Starting the RC system
- Pull the transmitter antenna out completely.
The range of the radio signal is reduced if the antenna is
not pulled out completely.
CAUTION!
Always turn the transmitter´s power switch ON first!
Thread the antenna cord through the antenna pipe and
put the antenna pipe into the antenna foot on the chassis
Switch on the receiver at the On/Off switch on the chassis
- Make sure that the carburettor outlet is in idle position when the
receiver is switched on.
Starting the engine
The on-board starter spins the crankshaft of the nitro engine
in order to ingest the fuel through the carburettor into the
combustion chamber.
- Press the start button
Press the button once, then the preheating of the glow plug
starts for 20sec. (Orange LED is lit)
- Press the butto
n one more time, engine starts.
(Red LED is lit)
Do not hold the button down for more than 5 seconds at a time.
Engine does not start
If engine does not start, please check whether the fuel has
reached the inlet of the carburettor.
If fuel has not reached the carburettor inlet,
- hold a rag over the end of the muffler exhaust pipe as per
attached picture and
- press the engine start button on transmitter several
times for 1-2 seconds until fuel reaches the carburettor.
Carburettor inlet
On/Off switch
On/Off switch
Start button
Antenna foot
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Switch off engine
Set the throttle to the idle position.
- Cut off the air supply to the carburettor.
- Block the exhaust pipe with a piece of cloth.
Attention!
Engine and exhaust system become hot during operation.
Do not touch with bare hands!
The fuel supply should not be disconnected as otherwise the engine could overheat.
Reversing the car
The model is reversed with the help of the
onboard reverse motor
The reverse gear should only be used for a few seconds!
Throttle trigger is set to neutral position.
- Slide the switch to the left and
- keep this position.
The car reverses.
The model must be standing before reversing!
How to control your model
Steering
-
Raise the tyres off the ground
- Pull out the transmitter antenna and switch on the transmitter first,
then the receiver.
- Turn the steering wheel to the right and left as far as
it will go. The wheels should steer in the same direction
- If the wheels steer in the opposite direction, operate the steering reverse
switch (ST in position REV).
- Release the remote control lever and the wheels should return to a
straight ahead position.”
- If the wheels do not point straight forward, use the steering trim knob
to adjust their position.”
- Squeeze the throttle trigger in order to accelerate and
push forward to apply the brakes
Checking the range of the remote control
Check the functions and range of the radio before starting or after any impact to ensure full control of your model.
For the range test, check the steering functions as described above
- Position yourself approximately 50m away from model (without the engine running)
- Ensure that the steering wheel and trim on the radio is in the neutral position
- Turn the steering wheel to the right and check that the wheels move in the same direction
- Repeat the process for the left hand side
- Finally, release the steering wheel and check that the wheels return to the straight ahead position.
Never drive the model if the remote control does not work properly!
A malfunction of the radio may cause damage to the model, property and/or serious injury.
If the radio does not function correctly, check the condition of the batteries and ensure that no one else is using an identical
frequency
Slide switch
(reverse gear)
Carburettor
inlet
rightleft
Fly wheel
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How to change frequencies
Make sure that nobody else is transmitting in the proximity of your frequency!
Interfering signals on the same frequency can make you lose control over your
model.
If you are driving with other Rc-users, it might
be necessary to change the frequency.
Transmitter
A rapid change of frequencies is possible simply
by unplugging an interchangeable crystal on the
back of the transmitter and then plugging in
another one.
Receiver
Plug in an interchangeable crystal into the receiver for a rapid change of frequencies.
The transmitter and receiver crystals must be of an identical frequency.
Make sure that the crystal is fully inserted in the transmitter and receiver, not partially.
Recommendations for controlling the model
Pl
ease remember that controlling RC model cars has to be learned step by step. Seek advice from an experienced R/C
user for the first few attempts.
- Start with an easy oval.
Arrange two cups as pylons and try to navigate the model around them.
- Then navigate an “Eight”
Remove the cups and use two visual fixed points to navigate around.
- Get used to the driving behaviour in curves.
- Keep in mind that the remote commands have to be given in the direction of the model.
Practice steering when the model runs towards you!
- Brake into the curves and accelerate out.
Engine
The 3-ccm engine is air-cooled (cooling through the air stream)
- Avoid short bursts of throttle and prolonged use of full throttle. These actions will not allow the engine to cool sufficiently
and could result in damage to the engine due to overheating.
If the engine is overheated, it could break down.
- Always drive with the appropriate rpm’s.
Attention!
Driving slowly for a long time may cool the engine but can damage the clutch due to slipping.
Clutch
The power of the engine is transmitted to the differential gear in the rear axle.
- The clutch doesn’t engage during low speed rotation, the model stands still with a running engine.
- As the RPM is slowly increased, the clutch engages and the vehicle begins to move forward.
If the clutch shoes slip, they can overheat and result in damage.
- At a higher RPM the clutch engages immediately and this provides the power to accelerate forward.
This method minimises the wear to the clutch linings
Bearing
Overheating of the engine and/or clutch can have a detrimental effect on the clutch bell bearings.
Crystal
Crystal
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Suspension adjustment
Damper settings
The four shock absorbers mounted on the chassis consist of a coil spring with an oil dampened piston in the centre.The oil
filled shock absorbers are mounted to the lower suspension arms and to the shock towers
The tension of the coil spring can be adjusted by rotating the threaded nut on the shock absorber
The setting of the suspension influences not only the ability of the model to “even out”
road unevenness, but also the behaviour in bends.
Understeer driving behaviour:
The model “pushes” the front wheels outwards (too much traction of the rear axle or too
little traction of the steered front axle).The model is difficult to steer around the bend.
As a counter measure the suspension should be set harder at the rear (or softer at the
front).
Oversteer driving behaviour
The model “pulls” in the bend, the rear tends to swerve (too little traction on the rear axle
or too much traction at the steered front axle).
As a counter measure the suspension should be set softer at the rear (or harder at the
front).
As a basic setting, the front axle should be set approximately 5 mm
lower than the rear axle!
Adjusting the spring tension
- Increasing the spring tension
Turn the threaded nut clockwise.
Suspension will be harder
- Decreasing the spring tension
Turn the threaded nut counterclockwise
Suspension will be softer
Changing the suspension angle
The dampers have two additional fixing points on the shock towers, both front and rear.
The lower fixing points for the shock absorbers can’t be changed. Changing the position
of the shock absorbers raises or lowers the ride height. This also affects how the shock
absorbers perform
Converting the shock absorbers
At a steeper angle the damping action is reduced.
- The ride height is increased at this setting.
At a reduced angle the damping action is increased.
- The ride height is reduced at this setting.
The spring tensions and fixing points have to be identical on both sides
of the axle!
Threaded nut
Rear
Fixing points
Front
Fixing points
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Setting the camber inclination
The camber designates the vertical inclination of
the wheel (viewed from the front)
A negative camber (the upper edge of the wheel
points to the inner side) at the front wheels raises
the cornering power of the wheels in bends.
The steering becomes more direct, steering power
decreases. At the same time the wheel is pushed on
the wheel axle.
This reduces an axial bearing clearance,
the handling becomes smoother
A negative inclination on the rear wheels reduces the tendency for the
rear of the vehicle to swerve in bends.
A negative camber increases the wear on the inside of the tyre.
Camber adjustment for the front and rear wheels
The upper transverse links both front and rear can be adjusted in two ways. Point (a) for significant adjustment. Twisting the
threaded rod (b) for minor adjustment.
Negative camber
By twisting the threaded rod (b) clockwise, the top edge of the wheel is
drawn inwards.
Positive camber
By twisting the threaded rod (b) anti clockwise, the top edge of the wheel
is pushed outwards.
Setting the alignment
Alignment of the wheel dictates the position of the wheel when driven.
When driving forward, the wheels are pushed apart by the resistance and do not stay in a parallel line. The wheels can be adjusted so that in a static position they point slightly inward. This
toe-in creates better lateral cornering and more direct steering.
By adjusting the wheels outwards the steering becomes slower and less responsive.
Adjustment is made via the steering links (c).
Toe-in
Twisting the rod and lengthening the steering arm (c) produces toe-in.
The outer edges of the tyres wear faster.
Toe-out
Twisting the rod and shortening the steering arm (c) produces toe-out.
The inner edges of the tyres wear faster
Rear
(a)
(b)
Front
(b)
(a)
Driving direction
Driving direction
(c)
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2WD Buggy DAZZLER
Trouble shooting
Engine or starter
Engine does not start Bad glow plug or dead plug booster battery Replace glow plug and/or recharge battery
Starter battery defective Replace the starter battery
Fuel tank is empty or carburettor is not
primed
Fill fuel tank with fuel and prime carburettor
Carburettor not adjusted properly Set idle adjusting screw and main needle
to standard position
Fuel is old or dirty Replace fuel and check fuel filter
Combustion room full with fuel (flooded) Unscrew glow plug and allow the fuel to evapo-
rate
Additional air is sucked via fuel line or
engine
Check/replace fuel hoses and/or tighten all engine
screws
Servo links not properly adjusted Place servo in neutral position and readjust
Fuel line, air filter or exhaust
blocked
Clean blocked parts, if necessary, replace
Engine does not get fuel Main nozzle needle fully turned in Readjust the main nozzle needle according to
factory setting
Idle speed mix too lean Readjust the idle speed mix adjusting screw
to factory setting
Fuel hoses bent Check and straighten fuel hoses
Fuel tank defective Replace fuel tank
Engine starts, but stops again Fuel tank is empty Fill fuel tank
Fuel line, air filter or exhaust blocked Clean blocked parts, if necessary, replace
Carburettor not correctly set Reset idle speed and main nozzle needle
Engine overheats Check the temperature. Above 150°, the fuel mix
must be enriched.
Check the wheels whether they can move freely.
Engine does not run smoothly,
responds badly
Incorrect or defective glow plug Insert the necessary glow plug
Wrong or old fuel Fill with correct fuel
Dirty air filter
Wash air filter and apply air filter oil
Mix too rich Adjust the main nozzle needle to a leaner mix
Idle speed mix too lean Readjust the idle speed mix adjusting screw
to factory setting
Idle speed mix too rich
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Additional air is sucked via fuel line or
engine
Check/replace fuel hoses and/
or tighten all engine screws
Too little pressure from exhaust line Check exhaust line and, if necessary, replace
Engine overheats Mix too lean
The fuel mix must be richened
Car body too compact Ensure sufficient air supply and dissipation
to the engine by cutting the car body correspondingly.
Wheels do not move freely Check whether the wheels move freely
Wrong or old fuel Fill with correct fuel
Engine speed does not decrease Throttle stop screw is misaligned.
Reset the throttle stop screw to factory setting
Engine sucks additional air Check and tighten all engine screws
One or several joint rings on the carburettor
are defective
Replace the defective joint rings
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2WD Buggy DAZZLER
RC-system
Transmitter does not work properly
Transmitter and/or receiver batteries are
empty
Replace the transmitter and/or the receiver
batteries
Batteries are inserted wrong Test the polarity of the batteries
Plug from the receiver battery is loose Plug-in the plug firmly
Poor reception Receiver antenna is not pulled out completely
Transmitter range is too small Transmitter and/or receiver batteries are too
weak
Replace the transmitter and/or the receiver
batteries
Transmitter antenna is not pulled out
completely
Pull out the antenna completely
Receiver antenna is not pulled out completely Pull out the antenna completely
Receiver antenna is cut Let repair the receiver antenna
Servos do not work properly Transmitter and/or receiver batteries are too
weak
Replace the transmitter and/or receiver batteries
Gear wheels inside the servo gear do not
engage or are defective
Let repair the servo
Adjusting ring at the steering levers are loose Fix the adjusting rings again, use the standard
settings
RC transmitter does not work well
while the engine is running
Receiver crystal is loose Put-in the receiver crystal again
Plug from the receiver batteries is loose Plug-in the plug again
Poor reception Receiver antenna is not pulled out completely
Receiver damaged, e.g. after a crash Repair the receiver
Chassis
Model pulls to one side Steering trim is misaligned Correct the neutral position on the remote control
Alignment right and left is different
Reset the alignment on both sides to 0
degrees.
Wheel damaged on one side or bearings
defective
Remove the wheel, clean the bearings and, if
necessary, replace
Model can be controlled but only
with difficulty
Servo links not properly adjusted Place servos in neutral position and readjust
Receiving power of the antenna is too small Pull out the antenna of the transmitter completely.
Completely unwind the antenna of the receiver
and guide it upwards
Batteries of transmitter and/or receiver empty Replace batteries or recharge rechargeable bat-
teries
Poor braking Brake linkage misaligned Correct the adjustment of the brake steering lever
Brake disc worn out Replace brake disk
Clutch does not engage Clutch shoes worn out or defective Replace clutch shoes
Clutch bell worn out or defective Replace clutch bell
Fly wheel is loose Retighten fly wheel.
Clutch does not disengage Spring for clutch shoes worn out or defective Replace springs
Model does not function Main pinion defective Replace main pinion
Damaged pinions in the differential Replace pinions
Centrifugal clutch set too loose Reset centrifugal clutch
Damping not functioning One or more dampers are jammed Clean and/or disassemble dampers
Piston rod bent Repair the piston rod
Shock absorbers lose oil A damping component is defective Check and replace the corresponding part
Sealings worn out Replace sealings
Model rolls over towards the back
during acceleration
Centrifugal clutch set too taut Loosen the adjusting screw until the model runs
smoothly
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