Radio Shack 60-4353 User Manual

Honda CR250R Motocross Bike featuring Ricky Carmichael

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Recreate all of your favorite Ricky Carmichael moves by adjusting the head, arms and legs, while racing up to an impressive 20 m.p.h.!

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Honda CR250R Motorcycle ♦ Transmitter

Ricky Carmichael Action Figure ♦ Display Stand ♦ Antenna Tube

Two 4-Way Wrenches

♦ Three Allen Wrenches ♦ Owner’s Manual

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Installing Batteries

You will need...

• Four AA batteries for the motorcycle

• One 7.2V rechargeable Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery pack (not included)

• One battery charger (not included)

• One 9V battery for the transmitter (not included)

• Phillips screwdriver (not included)

Put AA Batteries in the Motorcycle

• Loosen the screw on the battery box cover, located on the seat of the motorcycle, and remove the cover.

• Take out the battery holder and insert four AA batteries, matching the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside.

• Replace the battery holder and cover, and then secure it with the screw.

Put 7.2V Rechargeable Battery Pack in Motorcycle

• Loosen the screw on the battery compartment cover, located on the bottom of the motorcycle, and remove the cover.

• Place the battery pack in the compartment, attaching the battery pack’s white plastic connector to the motorcycle’s matching connecto r. Do not force them together. They only fit one way.

• Replace the cover and secure it with the screw.

Put 9V Battery in the Transmitter

• Remove the battery compartment cover .

• Insert the battery in the transmitter, matching the polarity (+ and -) symbols marked inside.

• Replace the cover.

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Installing the Antenna

• Route the loose end of the motorcycle’s antenna wire through the supplied antenna tube.

• Insert the tube securely into the motorcycle’s tube holder.

• Extend the transmitter’s antenna to its full length before driving the motorcycle. For maximum range, hold the transmitter with the antenna as high as possible and point it straight up.

• Retract the transmitter’s antenna when you are finished driving the motorcycle.

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Driving the Motorcycle

• Turn the motorcycle and transmitter on. The LED lights on the transmitter.

• Position the motorcycle straigh t a nd up right, ho lding th e ba ck o f th e seat and lifting the real wh ee l off the ground. Be sure to find a large open area with no cars or curbs to run the motorcycle.

• Pull the transmitter’s throttle trigger to full speed and release the motorcycle. Warning: Keep your fingers away from the spinning tire.

• When you finish driving, turn the motorcycle off first, and then turn the t ra nsmitte r of f. See Page 2 for Driving Tips.

Transmi tter Controls

• Throttle T rig ger - P ull the trigge r back towar d the grip to move forw ard. Release the tr igg er to stop.

• Throttle Trigger Brake - The throttle trigger is used to slow the motorcycle down also. Push the trigger forward away from the grip to apply the brake and reduce speed.

• Steering Wheel - Steer the wheel left to go left. Steer the wheel right to go right. Release the wheel to go straight.

Cool Stunts

• When driving at a medium or high speed, the motorcycle may raise the front tire off the ground if you drive on a surface that has small bumps or obstacles.

• To fish tail the motorcycle, start

Hint: When transpo rting your motorcyc le, do not pick it up by the d river’s hea d. Use both han ds to sup port the motorcycle, one holding the front fork and the other holding the rear of the seat.

making a turn at a low speed. Then, immediately change the direction of the turn and increase the speed.

• You can perform jumps with your motorcycle off ramps that are eight inches high or less.

Trim

Trim Controls

TRIM VOL F/R - Adjusts the throttle so the motorcycle stops completely when you release the trigger. If the trim is not set properly, the motorcycle might continue to move forward when you release the trigger.

TRIM VOL ST - Adjusts the wheel alignment so the motorcycle drives in a straight line when you release the steering wheel.

OFF/ON

Switch

WheelLED

9V Battery Chamber

F/R

Throttle Trigger

Adjusting the Trim Controls

Adjust the trim controls to make the motorcycle drive properly.

Throttle Trim

• Place your motorcycle on the display stand so the rear wheel does not touch the ground.

• Turn the transmitter and motorcycle on.

• If the rear wheel moves, turn the TRIM VOL F/R on the transmitter clockwise or counter-clockwise until the wheel stops.

Warning: Never use the throttle trim to make the motorcycle go. Steering Trim

If your motorcycle does not drive in a straight line, tu rn the TRIM VOL ST left or right until your motorcycle moves in a straight line. Release the steering wheel before you make the adjustment.

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• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

• If you do not plan to use the motorcy cle for seve ral days , remov e the batteries from the transmitter and motorcycle. Batteries can leak chemicals that may dest r oy electronic parts.

• When the transmitter’s range decreases, replace the battery. Alkaline batteries, rechargeable battery packs and battery pack chargers are available at your local RadioShack store.

• Before you can use a 7.2V ba ttery pack, you m ust charge it u sing a special battery charger. You can purchase the battery charge r fr om your loc al R adioS hack stor e. Do no t cha rge or recharge the battery pack while it is in the motorcycle.

• If your motorcycle runs slowly or does not move at all, recharge the battery pack and/or replace the AA batteries.

• Overcharging the battery pack could damage it. After charging or recharging the battery pack, disconnect it from the charger.

• Never leave dead or weak batteries in you r motorcycle or transmitter.

• Dispose of batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.

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• For the safest driving conditions, find a large area with no traffic.

• It is best to drive on pavement during your first outing. Move to a different te rrain once you g et co mfortabl e drivi ng on a s mooth surface.

• If you jump the motorcyle off ramps higher than eight inches, you could damage it.

• A full speed impact to the front of the motorcycle may cause damage to the motorcycle.

• Keep your motorcycle dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.

• Use and store your motorcycle in ro om temperature environments only.

• Handle your motorcycle gently and carefully. Do not drop it.

• Keep your motorcycle away from du st and dirt.

• Wipe your motorcycle with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

• Do not drive your motorcycle in the street, through puddles, in rain, sand or snow. Doing so can damage your motorcycle.

• If your motorcycle gets stuck under an object, immediately turn the transmitter off and retrieve the vehicle.

• Your motorcycle can reach higher speeds than most radiocontrolled cars. Avoid high-impact collisions with people and objects.

• If your motorcycle is not per forming as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Modifying or tampering with the your motorcycle’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.

Honda CR250R Motocross Bike replacement parts are sold separately. When your motorcycle parts become worn, such as tires, skids (baluster s) or driv e belts, you ma y purchase the replace ment parts o nline. V isit www.RadioShack.com and order from our website.

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Your Honda CR250R Motocross Bike uses specific frequencies to operate. Motorcycles with different frequencies can race together; however, motorcycles with the same frequency cannot. The following chart shows the frequencies available for this motorcycle. If you buy more than one motorcycle and you plan to race them, be sure the sticker (showing the band number) on each mot orcycle is a different color to en sure they use different frequencies.

Table 1:

Sticker Color/Band Number Marking on Transmitter Marking on Motorc yc le

Brown (1) Band 1 26.995MHz Band 1

Red (2) Band 2 27.045MHz Band 2

Orange (3) Band 3 27.095MHz Band 3

Yellow (4) Band 4 27.145MHz Band 4 Green (5) Band 5 27.195MHz Band 5

Blue (6) Band 6 27.255MHz Band 6

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your radio-controlled vehicle.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RadioShack may cause interference and void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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 United 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 illegal in your area. Please call 1-800THE-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 preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.

Woody Woodpecker is a trademark and copyright of Walter Lantz Productions, Inc. Honda and the Wing®, Honda®, Honda Racing™ are trademarks of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. used under license from American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Honda Motocross Team Property, including without limitation, the likenesses, graphics, colors, and design elements of Honda Motorcycles and team uniforms are used with permission from American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Ricky Carmichael and #4 are owned by RC Racing, L.C. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing, LLLP . All rights reserved. Custom Manufactured in China for RadioShack Corporation, Fort Worth, TX 76102. Product may vary from depiction.

• Your motorcycle runs well on hard, packed dirt, short grass and asphalt. Do not drive it on tile or carpet.

• The Gyros stabilizer he lps your motorcycle stay upright, ju st like a real motorcycle. If your motorcycle falls during driving, rotate the steering wheel in one direction and pull the trigger simultaneously. Then, rotate the steering wheel in the opposite direction. Release the steering once the motorcycle is upright again.

• When you want to stop, it is best to turn the motorcycle into a skid while applying the brak e.

• The size of your turn depends on the speed of the motorcycle. For large turns, increase your speed before turning the steering wheel. For smaller turns, slow down before turning.

• If your motorcycle wobbles during driving, slightly rotate the steering wheel to allow the motorcycle to stabilize and go straight.

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• Running your vehicle for long periods can generate a high heat level, which causes wear and tear on the motor. To keep the heat level down, rest your mo torcycle for 20 minutes after every 10 minutes of contin uous use.

• When your motorcycle’s battery pack runs down, let the motorcycle cool for at least 10 minutes before you install a ne wly charged ba ttery pack.

• If your motorcycle does not res pond to the transmitter, move closer to your motorcycle and try again. Obstructions such as fences and buildings may decrease the transmitter’s range.

• If someone uses a CB nearby, it might in terfere with the control of the motorcycle. If this happens, move the motorcycle away from the CB. You cannot operate your motorcycle near devices with transmitters that use the same frequency as your motorcycle. Check to see which frequency you have.

• If your motorcycle conti nues to run slowly after you have install ed a newly recharged battery pack and/or AA batteries, check the wheels for lint, thread, hair and dust.

• You can order replacement parts {drive belts, tires, and skids (balusters), etc.} for your motorcycle at www.radioshack.com Use your supplied wrenches to remove and replace motorcycle parts.

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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 WARRANTIES 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 WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN , RadioShack SHALL HA VE N O 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 RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, 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, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence 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 damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment 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

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