Duratrax CHEVY CAMARO ZL1 Owner's Manual

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Accessories

Pit-Tech™ Deluxe Car Stands

Pit Mats

Handy workstation features a rotating upper plate with molded rubber insert grips. Base includes an extra-large parts tray.

DTXC2370

Blue

DTXC2371

Orange

DTXC2372

Purple

DTXC2373

Green

The 5 x 5 in (63.5 x 63.5 mm) size is ideal for small parts and hardware. The 29 x 19 in (736.6 x 482.6 mm) has room for your vehicle, heli or small plane, too. Both are made of durable, solvent- and fuel-resistant rubber.

DTXP2045

5 x 5 in Pit Mat (63.5 x 63.5 mm)

DTXP2050

29 x 19 Pit Mat (736.6 x 482.6 mm)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

FCC REQUIREMENT

CE COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION

Instructions for Disposal of Waste Equipment by Private Users in the European Union: This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates this

product must not be disposed of with other household waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or location where you purchased the product.

Declaration of Conformity:

Product: Duratrax T240F 2.4GHz 2-Channel Tx and R240 3-Channel Rx Item number: T240F, Equipment class: 2 The objects of the declaration described here are in conformiity with the requirements of the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive:

IEC 60950-1:2005(2nd Edition) + Am1:2009/EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011

The objects of the declaration described here are in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1995/5/EC:

Radio: ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10)

EMC: ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04, Clause 9.2 and 9.3) ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1 (2009-05)

Duratrax c/o Hobbico, Inc. 2904 Research Road Champaign, IL USA 61826

The associated regulatory agencies of the following countries recognize the noted certifications to this product as authorized for sale and use.

UK DE DK BG SE FI GR

EE LV LT PL CZ SK HU

RO SI AT IT ES PT IE

NL LU MT CY

0682

Included radio system not fully compliant with French regulations.

CONTENTS

Chassis

Super Start

Duratrax T240F

2.4 GHz Transmitter

™

Engine Stop Tool

Antenna

Tube

Shock Clips

x4 x4 x4

Rear Hinge Pin Mount

REQUIRES

“AA” (x8)

7.2V 6-Cell Battery Pack & Charger (DTXP4615)

Glow Starter & Charger (DTXP3000)

Air Filter Oil (DTXC2465)

Fuel Bottle

DTXP0150

Fuel

(ODOP4520)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Bind Tool

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARRANTY ....... 5 TUNING GUIDE ............................................. 10

GETTING READY TO DRIVE ............................. 6 ASSEMBLY GUIDE ........................................ 13

BREAK-IN PROCEDURE .................................8 REPLACEMENT PARTS ................................27

SPECIFICATIONS & DESCRIPTION CHANGES

ALL

information found in this manual is subject to change without notice. Visit Duratrax.com for the latest updates and information on your model.

Duratrax maintains no responsibility for inadvertent errors in this manual.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To prevent injury and damage to property, follow these safety precautions when operating any radio control vehicle.

Keep all spectators a safe distance away from the vehicle.

ALWAYS turn the transmitter on before the receiver.

NEVER touch any part of the engine or exhaust as they can become very hot.

ALWAYS keep model engine fuel out of the reach of children and follow

precautions on the container.

NEVER smoke and avoid ignition sources when using model engine fuel.

Model engine fuel is poisonous and ﬂ ammable. Keep away from open ﬂ ame.

NEVER run your model indoors. Fuel powered vehicles create harmful fumes.

Use a mat or towel when working on your model to protect your work surface.

Do NOT run your radio control vehicle in cold weather as plastic parts may

become brittle.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Duratrax guarantees this kit to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for 90 days (3 years for the engine) after the date of purchase. Duratrax will repair or replace at no charge any incorrectly made part.

Your receipt or invoice at time of purchase is your proof of purchase and is required for Duratrax to honor any warranty. Duratrax

reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.

For warranty repairs, contact or send to:

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Drive Suite 1

Champaign, IL 61822

ATTN: Service Department

Phone: (217) 398-0007

9:00 am – 5:00 pm Central Time M-F E-mail: hobbyservices@hobbico.com

www.hobbyservices.com

the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, buyer is advised to return kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.

STRESS-TECH PARTS GUARANTEE

Stress-Tech parts are guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase. Check the parts list for items covered under the Stress-Tech guarantee. Should a Stress-Tech part break during the ﬁ rst 12 months after purchase, return the part to Hobby Services and we will send you a

FREE

replacement.

To receive your

FREE

replacement Stress-Tech part, include the

following and return to Hobby Services at the address above:

1. Broken part

2. Part number and description of the broken part

3. COPY of your dated purchase invoice or receipt

4. Name, phone number and shipping address

REPAIR SERVICE

Hobby Services offers repair services after the limited warranty or 12 month Stress-Tech parts replacement for a minimal charge.

Follow these instructions for your repair request:

1. Most circumstances require the return of the ENTIRE vehicle. STRESS-TECH requires ONLY the broken part to be returned following the instructions above.

2. Turn off the transmitter and remove the batteries.

3. Empty fuel tank on nitro vehicles.

4. Include written instructions listing ALL items being returned with a THOROUGH description of the problem, service needed and your DAYTIME phone number. IF you expect the repair to be covered under the limited warranty, include copy of receipt or invoice with date of purchase.

5. Send to Hobby Services at the address above. When shipping your item(s) to us, we recommend that you insure them and use a company that offers tracking service (such as UPS or Federal Express).

We will carefully inspect your item and notify you of our ﬁ ndings. You will be advised of your options for return, repair, or replacement. Please note that items sent back unrepaired will carry a return shipping and service charge.

Hobby Services accepts Visa®, MasterCard®, or you can send a check. We can return the item C.O.D., but additional charges will apply.

GETTING READY TO DRIVE

Follow these steps to get the radio, super start, and Camaro ready for use.

7.2V NiMH

1. CHARGE THE SUPER START BATTERY*

2. PREPARE THE SUPER START

–

3. INSTALL TRANSMITTER

BATTERIES

4. INSTALL RECEIVER BATTERIES

Do not cut antenna wire!

Apply air filter oil (DTXC2465) onto the foam element, squeezing the element until it is completely coated with the oil.

TIP! Placing the element in a plastic bag will help keep your

hands clean.

Remove any excess oil with a paper towel.

5. INSTALL ANTENNA TUBE 6. OIL AIR FILTER

*Charger and battery not included.

Check radio operation before each run!

On/Off

If you ever need to rebind the receiver, turn on the system

and press the bind button on the receiver using the included

binding tool until the L.E.D. turns solid green.

2.4 GHz

Forward

Brake

Check radio operation before each run!

Throttle Trim

Throttle Reverse Switch

2.4 GHz

7. POWER UP TRANSMITTER 8. CHECK THROTTLE

Check radio operation before each run!

Steering Trim

Steering Servo Reverse Switch

2.4 GHz

9. CHECK STEERING 10. FUEL THE CAR

See page 8 for starting and enigne break-in details.

11. ATTACH GLOW STARTER 12. START THE ENGINE

BREAK-IN PROCEDURE

When starting, hold the throttle slightly open. If the engine is difﬁ cult to turn over, loosen glow plug 1/2-turn before starting engine (this allows some compression to escape while allowing the engine to start). Once engine starts tighten the glow plug.

IMPORTANT! FLOODED ENGINE:

IMPORTANT! FLOODED ENGINE: If the Super Start still is having problems turning the engine over, it is ﬂ ooded (too much fuel inside the engine).

1. Remove glow plug and turn vehicle upside down, pointing away from you.

2. Run Super Start for 5-6 seconds (clearing engine of fuel).

3. Replace glow plug.

4. Repeat starting engine steps.

Initial engine break in will be accomplished with the ﬁ rst 5 tanks of fuel. (Full break-in may take up to 15 tanks.)

1. During break-in, run with the body off to keep the engine cool.

2. Keep air ﬁ lter on at all times.

3. Run on smooth, hard surface.

4. Make sure you have extra glow plugs. Break-in puts stress on the glow plug and it may need to be replaced.

TANK 1

TANK 1 Run very rich allowing fuel to carry as much oil as possible to lubricate internal engine parts.

1. High Speed Needle Valve: Check this setting before running. Close the high speed needle by rotating it clockwise until you just feel resistance, then open to 3 full turns out (counterclockwise).

2. Run at medium speeds, slowly accelerating and decelerating.

NOTE:

NOTE: It is normal for the

two speed NOT to shift during this tank.

3. If engine does not stay running consistently, increase idle speed by turning the idle stop screw clockwise.

4. DO NOT allow the tank to run out of fuel during break-in.

5. Stop engine by placing the engine tool into the exhaust outlet. Allow it to cool approximately 10 – 15 minutes.

TANKS 2-4

1. For each additional tank, lean high speed needle 1/12 turn from the previous tank’s setting.

Stop engine, allowing it to cool approximately 10 – 15 minutes, between each tank.

TANK 5

1. Lean high speed needle an additional 1/12 turn from Tank 4 setting.

2. The engine should now be very close to ﬁ nal tune and be broken in and ready to be performance tuned.

TUNING TIPS (Adjust only after the engine is fully broken in.)

IMPORTANT!

Always run the engine for 1-2 minutes to warm up temperature before tuning! Only use “small” adjustments (1/12 turn at a time) and test

the results.

High Speed Needle

High Speed Needle::

Controls the fuel/air mixture at high throttle settings. A properly tuned engine will accelerate smoothly and exhaust a small amount of smoke. The goal is to tune the engine to make good power without overheating. Engine temperature should stay around 250° F (132° C) using a temperature gauge (Duratrax Flashpoint™, DTXP3100).

Note:

Note: This temperature is a “guideline” only. Your engine may run slightly warmer or cooler depending on conditions; fuel, track, and how you drive.

On hot days, additional cooling may be needed. Cut a 60mm hole in the rear window to allow more airﬂ ow through the body.

Low Speed Needle

Low Speed Needle::

Controls fuel mixture at low throttle settings (idle). To check this setting, keep the throttle at idle and pinch the fuel line close to the carburetor. A correct setting will increase the engine speed after 2-3 seconds and then lose speed.

• If it slows too quickly, the mixture is too lean. Open the low speed needle (counterclockwise).

• If it takes longer than 4 seconds to slow down, the mixture is too rich. Close the low speed needle (clockwise).

Idle Stop Screw:

Idle Stop Screw: Adjust this screw to set the idle speed so the wheels do not rotate when you lift the vehicle off of the ground. When looking into the carburetor, the barrel should be about 1mm from fully closed.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Keep engine clean and free of dirt.

2. Do not over lean engine.

3. Run all of the fuel out of the engine before storing.

Use after run oil and work it into the engine by turning the ﬂ ywheel before storing

5. Do not use a fuel with a nitromethane content over 30%.

~1mm

Idle stop screw

High

speed

needle

Low

speed

needle

60mm

Engine Tools & Accessories

Engine Tuning Screwdriver

TrakPower

™

Speed Wash

Nitro Cleaner

Kwik-Pit

™

Fuel Bottles

Rapid Heat

™

Glo-Starter

FlashPoint

™

Infrared

Temperature Gauge

Deluxe Car Wrenches

O’Donnell Racing Fuel

Air Filter Oil

Standard slot-head screwdriver has a 120 mm hardened steel shaft with 3.2 mm wide magnetized tip and rubberized, hexagonal handle.

DTXR0185

Applies with or without water and is safe for titanium, aluminum, ﬁberglass, clear coat, stainless steel, chrome, rubber, plastic, vinyl and leather. 32 ﬂ oz (946 mL).

TKPC8001

A squeeze on the clear plastic body lets you control fuel ﬂow. The 5 in (63.5 mm) long aluminum spout features a curved tip for no-spill reﬁlls and a tip cap to prevent leaks. For glow fuel only.

DTXP0125

250 cc (8.5 ﬂ oz) Fuel Bottle

DTXP0150

500 cc (17.0 ﬂ oz) Fuel Bottle

Twist-on for a secure connection to heat your glow plug. Twist the other way for easy removal. Includes NiCd and AC charger.

DTXP3000

Just point and press for fast, accurate, no-touch temperature readings of engines, motors, batteries and more. Works in seconds and turns off automatically after 15 seconds of inactivity.

DTXP3100

Hand-assembled with heat resistant coils. Carbon Speed is medium-hot for informal racing and sport use. Gold Racing Plug is for higher nitro fuels and competitive driving.

DTXG3003

Carbon Speed Plug

DTXG3005

Gold Racing Plug

Deluxe includes 6 socket head sizes and stores up to 4 glow plugs. Ultimate adds a slotted/Phillips screwdriver bit and 19 mm socket for 1/8 car wheel nuts.

DTXR1170

Deluxe Car Wrench

DTXR1175

Ultimate Car Wrench

Speed Blend improves fuel economy and pushes engine performance to the absolute peak. Race Blend simpliﬁes tuning and reduces engine heat and internal wear.

ODOP3320

20% Racing Fuel Quart

ODOP3325

25% Racing Fuel Quart

ODOP3330

30% Racing Fuel Quart

ODOP4520

20% Speed Blend Quart

ODOP4525

25% Speed Blend Quart

ODOP4530

30% Speed Blend Quart

Treats foam air ﬁlter elements to increase ﬁltering capacity and extend engine life. Handy

1.75 ﬂ oz (51.7 mL) bottle ﬁts easily into a tool box or tote.

DTXC2465

rench

Glow Plugs

TUNING GUIDE

As a starting point, make sure your car has equal lengths on shocks, camber links and steering rods on both sides (left and right). Front and rear do not need to be equal.

Upper Arm Spacer

Less Caster

= Arm forward

More Caster

= Arm back

Upper Arm Spacer

CASTER

Angle of the front knuckles in relation to the ground when viewed from the side.

• Increased off power steering when entering a corner.

• Straight line stability.

• Vehicle more responsive.

• Decreases on power steering when entering a corner.

• Turns feel smoother.

More Ackerman

Less Ackerman

ACKERMAN

The difference in turning angle between the inside wheel and outside wheel in a turn.

Less Ackerman

Less Ackerman =

Inside wheel turns more equal to the outside wheel.

Move steering rod forward on the knuckle or back on the bellcranks.

Less aggressive steering, smoother cornering.

Mo re Ackerman

Mo re Ackerman =

Inside wheel turns increasing more than the outside wheel. Move steering rod back on the knuckle or forward on bellcranks.

More aggressive steering, vehicle turns more abruptly.

0°

-2°

CAMBER

Angle of the tire and wheel in relation to the ground when viewed from the front.

Negative Camber

Negative Camber =

Tire and wheel lean inward (Typically 0° to -2°)

• Improved traction while corning.

• Adds overall stability.

Positive Camber

Positive Camber =

Tire and wheel lean outward (This is NOT recommended)

Highest roll center Lowest roll center

ROLL CENTER

Point at which the vehicle rolls laterally when cornering.

Raising Roll Center:

Raising Roll Center: Raise rear camber rod mounting location on the hub.

Increases rear on power traction and decreases rear traction during braking.

Lowering Roll Center:

Lowering Roll Center: Lower rear camber rod mounting location on the hub.

Decreases rear traction on power, reduces corner entry steering and increases corner exit steering.

Toe-In

2°

0°

FRONT TOE-IN AND TOE-OUT

Direction the wheels point in relationship with each other, when viewed from above.

Toe-Out

Toe-Out:: Fronts of the wheels point away from each other.

• Decreased stability when accelerating and increased steering when entering a corner.

To e-In:

To e-In: Fronts of the wheels

point toward each other. (Typically 0 to -2°)

• Increased stability when

accelerating. Decreased steering when entering a corner.

FRONT CUT AWAY VIEW

1.5mm hex wrench

Do not adjust

this screw!

Adjustmen

Screw

2-SPEED SHIFT POINT

Proper shift point helps keeps the engine within its optimum RPM range.

Shifts too soon

(Vehicle will lose acceleration):: Turn the screw in, making

the vehicle shift later and engine rev higher before shifting.

Shifts too late

(Vehicle will not hit top speed): Turn the screw out, making

the vehicle shift sooner and engine rev less before shifting.

THE ENGINE MUST BE COMPLETELY BROKEN IN AND UP TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE BEFORE MAKING SHIFT POINT CHANGES.

IF YOU NEED TO MAKE A CHANGE, STOP THE ENGINE!

CHASSIS MAINTENANCE TIPS

Check before every run:

1. All hardware to be sure everything is tight.

2. Transmitter batteries.

3. Moving parts are free from binding.

4. Parts are not broken or damaged.

5. Wires are properly connected.

6. Remove dirt or debris from chassis and moving parts.

7. Bearings should roll smoothly.

8. Shocks should operate smoothly. Check for leakage and reﬁ ll as needed.

9. Gear mesh between the spur and pinion gears.

SHOCK ADJUSTMENTS

Top Shock Outer Positions:

s Decreases steering

s Quicker suspension reaction

FRONT

Top Shock Inner Positions:

s More aggressive steering

s Smoother over bumps

Top Shock Outer Positions:

s Increase steering

s Quicker suspension reaction

Top Shock Inner Positions:

s More traction in corners

s Smoother over bumps

REAR

Screws adjusted so arms drop less.

Screws adjusted so arms drop more (more droop).

DROOP

Distance the chassis can lift from ride height before the wheels come off the ground.

More Front Droop:

More Front Droop: Increases chassis up travel when on throttle and decreases high speed steering, making vehicle turn smoother. Good for low traction and bumpy surfaces.

Less Front Droop:

Less Front Droop: Decreases chassis up travel when off throttle and under braking, making steering more aggressive. Good for high speed smooth surfaces.

More Rear Droop:

More Rear Droop: Increases chassis up travel when off throttle and under braking. Increases steering in low speed corners and under braking.

Less Rear Droop:

Less Rear Droop: Decreases steering in low speed corners, making the vehicle turn smoother.

More spacers on the front shock. More spacers on the rear shock.Same number of spacers front and rear.

RIDE HEIGHT

Distance the chassis sits from the ground and how much weight is transferred when the vehicle changes speed and direction.

Lower Rear:

Lower Rear: More rear traction but reduces steering.

Lower Front:

Lower Front: Increases steering but can cause rear end to break loose.

Tools

Engine Tuning Tool

Ultimate Flywheel Wrench

Ultimate Body Reamer

6” Long Nose Pliers

Tool Set and Pouch

Crankshaft Locking Tool

12-Tip Multi-Driver

Two tools for the price of one – a steel shank screwdriver with a knurled, anodized aluminum handle and a piston locking tool! Includes storage space for one spare glow plug.

DTXR0187

Slotted to ﬁt 2-, 3- or 4-pin ﬂywheels, this aluminum wrench safely holds the ﬂywheel while you tighten or loosen clutch nuts — without stressing internal engine components.

DTXR1105

The extra-sharp point starts holes precisely where you want them, while the knurled aluminum handle provides a secure grip. A snap-on cap protects the tip when not in use.

DTXR1157

Forged from chrome alloy steel, these pliers feature rubberized handles and serrated jaws for easy wire bending, cutting and stripping.

DTXR0300

Set includes 4 each of metric and SAE hex drivers, 3 each of slotted and Phillips screwdrivers, plus an Ultimate Body Reamer — all organized in a zippered, 15-pocket tool pouch (pouch also available separately).

DTXR0400

15-Piece Ultimate Tool Set w/Pouch

DTXR0401

15-Pocket Ultimate Tool Pouch Only

Tools in these convenient sets have knurled, blue-anodized aluminum handles; hardened steel shafts; precision-ground tips; and tip sizes engraved onto the handles.

DTXR0179

3-Piece Ultimate Slotted Screwdriver Set (2, 3 and 4 mm)

DTXR0183

3-Piece Ultimate Phillips Screwdriver Set (2, 3 and 4 mm)

DTXR0292

4-Piece Ultimate Hex Driver Set (1.5, 2, 2.5 and 3 mm)

DTXR0297

4-Piece Ultimate Ball Driver Set (1.5, 2, 2.5 and 3 mm)

DTXR0392

4-Piece Ultimate Hex Driver Set (.050, 1/16, 5/64 and 3/32 in)

This handy tool threads into your engine’s glow plug socket, locking the piston and crankshaft to prevent them from turning while you perform maintenance.

DTXR1100

The aluminum handles holds six shanks with 12 adjustablelength tips, suited for many different driving needs. Rotate the end cap to select the tip you need. Tips included:

1.5 mm and 2 mm slotted; 0 and 00 Phillips; and 1.5 mm,

2.0 mm, 2.5 mm, 3.0 mm, .050”, 1/16”, 5/64”, and 3/32”.

DTXR1165

Tip Multi Driver

Ultimate Tool Sets

me pliers d

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