Estes 9120 User Manual

ESTES INDUSTRIES

1295 H Street

Penrose, CO 81240

PRINTED IN CHINA

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

FUNNY CAR WITH DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER (MODELS #2043, #2044, #2045)

NOTICE:

Estes Rocket Powered Racers are for use only outside. The racetrack should only be set up
on smooth hard pavement a minimum of 100 ft. (30.5 m) long by 30 ft. (9.1 m) wide. Before
running your Racers, READ THE ROCKET POWERED MODEL CAR SAFETY CODE!
Failure to follow the Safety Code could result in serious injury to you, others and/or personal
property. You are responsible for the safe operation of this product!

IMPORTANT!!

If you purchased a Blurzz™ Rocket Powered Dragster (#2040 Red Menace, #2041 Blue Storm or #2042 Green

Mantis) with racetrack, you will need to replace the racetrack before you can run your Rocket Powered

Funny Car. The engine mount attached to the dragster racetrack will not work with the Funny Car.
The replacement racetrack has an engine mount designed to work with all Estes Rocket Powered
Racers (Dragster, Tuner and Funny Car).

For your FREE replacement racetrack, please contact the Estes Customer Service Department
at 800-525-7561 ext. 216, Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM Mountain time, or go to
www.estesrockets.com and click on customer service tab along top of page then click on the
Replacment Racetrack Form box, fill in the information and click the send form.

BLURZZ™ A10-PT

RACE ENGINES

OLD ENGINE MOUNT DESIGN

(Plastic colors are red, blue and green)

SUPPLIES Sold separately:

HOW THE SPEEDOMETER WORKS: (see back page for racing instructions)

RESET

BUTTON

B. Race the Funny Car down

the racetrack.

BLURZZ™ ROCKET

POWERED RACE SET

NEW ENGINE MOUNT DESIGN

(Plastic color is silver)

SMALL PHILLIPS
SCREWDRIVER

C. At the end of the race, read the speed the car went on the LCD

A. When Funny Car is ready to race , press the reset button

to activate the speedometer. A ‘0’ will appear in the
window and 2 dots will alternate off & on. DO NO T mov e
the car once the speedometer is activated.

screen (Alternates from MPH to KPH every 2 seconds). Clear
the speed from the LCD by pressing the reset button once.
NOTE: The speed reading will automatically clear itself after
about 5 minutes if the button is not pressed after a race.

REPLACING SPEEDOMETER BATTERIES

2-Vinnic L1121 alkaline watch/calculator batteries are installed in the Funny Car.
Should they need to be replaced, follow these steps:

1. Remove screws from top of battery cap and lift off cap.

2. Push back metal retainer arm of battery holder to remove old batteries.

3. Insert two new batteries into battery holder. Pay attention to the polarity markings on the batteries.

4. Replace battery cap then insert and tighten screws.
BATTERY CAUTION:

• Install batteries in the correct polarity.

• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type recommended.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries in the racer.

• Remove old or dead batteries from racer when not in use for long time periods.

• Properly dispose of old batteries.

BATTERY

CAP

Replacement Batteries Cross Reference for
Vinnic L1121 Watch/Calculator battery:

Eveready 191 Panasonic LR1120

METAL

RETAINER

ESTES® ROCKET-POWERED MODEL CAR SAFETY CODE

Read Before Using-Keep for Future Reference.

Rocket-Powered Model Car - I will only operate my car outdoors according to the instructions. I will not alter my car or its parts in any way.

I will inspect my car after each run and replace any part that is damaged before racing again.
Engine - I will use only the rocket fuel race engine recommended for my car. I will not alter the race engine, its parts or its ingredients in
any way.
Electrical Ignition - I will only ignite my rocket fuel race engine when it is in the car and the car is fully engaged to the racetrack. I will only
ignite my race engine with an igniter and the electrical ignition system provided. I will remove the safety key from the system immediately
after ignition. I will never ignite the race engine when it's not in the car and on the racetrack.
Race Line - I will use only the race line recommended for my car. I will not alter the race line in any wa y. I will check the race line after each
run and replace the entire race line if it is damaged in any way.
Racetrack - I will always keep my racetrack line tight so there is never any slack in the line. I will inspect my racetrack after each run and
will repair or replace any parts with wear or damage before racing again. I will not alter my racetrack in any way.
Racetrack Site - I will only set my racetrack up outdoors on a smooth, flat surface, free of obstructions, cracks, holes and debris. The site
will be clear of all items that may burn including brown grass and dry weeds. I will not use ramps or other items with my track that could
cause my car to become airborne. I will not operate the car and racetrack in streets, alleys or parking lots that are busy or in areas where
prohibited by law. My racetrack site will be at least as large as 100 ft. x 30 ft. (30.5 m x 9.1 m).

Racetrack Safety - I will not permit anyone to cross the racetrack while my car is on the track with engine installed or when running. I will
not run my car when the track is wet or if it is windy. I will not operate my car in any manner that is hazardous to people , animals or property.

Racing - I will make certain all persons are at least 15 ft. (4.6 m) away from my racetrack in all directions before igniting my car’s engine. I
will provide an audible signal that the run is about to begin and provide a countdown or advise that the timing lights are working before
igniting the engine.
Braking - I will not run my car without the drag 'chute braking system correctly attached to the race line. After each race I will check the
drag 'chute and replace it if it has been damaged. I will not alter the braking system in any way.
Pledge - As an owner of an Estes rocket-powered model car, I promise to faithfully follow all rules of safe rocket-powered model car racing
as established in the above safety code.

Signature: _____________________________________________________________
Important - Failure to follow the Estes Rocket-Powered Model Car Safety Code may result in serious injury to you and others as well as

cause serious damage to property for which you may be liable. Any negligent use of the product may void the warranty and you may be
held responsible for all claims.

6 in.

(15.2 cm)

1. ATTACH RACER TO RACE LINE

A. Turn racer upside down

and clip front of racer to
race line as shown.

2. PREPARE RACE ENGINE

WARNING:

To avoid risk of burns
or other injury, read
and follow Engine
Instructions included
with engines and the
Rocket-Powered
Model Car Safety
Code on the front of
these instructions.

A. Separate igniter and

igniter plug.

CAUTION:

To avoid damage to
your racer, use only
Blurzz™ A10-PT
Race engines.

3. RACING PROCEDURE

A. Check racetrack as follows:

Check line for frays.
Pull line tight.
Set parachute brake.

Make certain racer is properly attached to line and engine mount.
Check that racetrack is free of obstacles and debris.
Make sure everyone is 15 ft. (4.6 m) away from racetrack.

B. Slide engine mount into chassis.

Make sure both sides snap
securely into place.

B. Remove engine retainer

ring from engine mount
and place over end of
engine as shown.

CAUTION:

To prevent the
possibility of
accidental ignition,
never store engines
with igniters installed.

C. Turn racer upright and roll into position

as shown.

C. Drop in igniter.

DO NOT BEND
IGNITER LEADS!

IGNITER TIP
MUST TOUCH
PROPELLANT!

D. Insert and firmly

push in igniter plug.

B. Have safety key

out of controller
to avoid injury.

E. Connect micro-clips to igniters

C. With igniter "UP" slide engine

into engine mount.

D. Twist retainer ring to lock

engine in position.

WARNING:

To prevent accidental ignition and risk of burns or other injury,
make certain safety key is not in race controller when:

• You are connecting micro-clips to the engine/igniter.

• You or others are within 15 ft. (4.6 m) of race track.

• You approach your racer following a misfire.

• You store the race controller.

G. Get everyone 15 ft. (4.6 m)

away from racer and to
either side of track. Do not
allow anyone to stand
behind track.

H. Insert the safety

key into the
controller.
Press safety key
down firmly, light
will glow.

I. Loudly start your

race count down.

MISFIRES

TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE CONTROLLER. WAIT ONE MINUTE BEFORE GOING
NEAR THE RACER. Take the plug and igniter out of the engine. If the igniter has
burned, it worked but did not ignite the engine because it was not touching the propellant
inside the engine. Put a new igniter all the way inside the engine without bending it.
Push the plug in place. Repeat steps C through K.

as shown. If micro-clips touch
each other or the axle, the
engine will not ignite.

CLEAR TRACK!

READY!

SET!

GO!

J. Then keeping safety

key down, press
launch button until
engine ignites.

F. Push button to activate

speedometer. ‘0’ will show
on LCD.

K. Release both buttons

after engine starts.
IMMEDIATELY
REMOVE THE
SAFETY KEY!
RETRIEVE RACER
AND READ SPEED!

© 2005 Estes-Cox Corp. All rights reserved. PN 61091 (4-05)