THUNDER TIGER ZK2 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

WARRANTY

Thunder Tiger Corporation guarantees this model kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship.
The total monetary value under warranty will in no case exceed the cost of the original kit purchased. This warranty
does not cover any components damaged by use or modification. Part or par ts missing from this kit must be
reported within 60 days of purchase. No part or parts will be sent under warranty without proof of purchase. To
receive part or parts under warranty, the service center must receive a proof of purchase and/or the defective par t
or parts. Should you find a defective or missing part, contact the authorized Thunder Tiger Service/Distributor
nearest you. Under no circumstances can a dealer or distributor accept return of a kit if assembly has started.

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2WD MINI MONSTER TRUCK

NO.6551-FS

Please read the instruction manual carefully before operating your car.

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Thank you for purchasing the Thunder Tiger ZK-2 mini monster truck. Thunder Tiger strives to bring you
the highest level of quality and service we can provide. We race and test our products around the world
to bring you state-of-the-art items.

This instruction manual contains the steps you will use to prepare and use your new vehicle. Please read
all instructions and familiarize yourself with the systems and controls of this product before operating.
You should enjoy many hours of trouble free use from this advanced R/C product. We offer on-line help
24-7 on our www.acehobby.com or www.thundertiger.com.tw web site and our product specialists are
ready to take your call if you have any technical questions. Have fun and enjoy the exciting world of R/C.

Please read all instructions thoroughly before operation.

1. This product is not a toy. It is a high performance model product. It is important to familiarize yourself
with the model, its manual, and its construction before assembly or operation. Children operating
under the supervision of the adults is necessary.

2. Do not operate model products in rain, on public roads, near crowds, near airpor t, or near areas with
restricted radio operation.

3. This product, its parts, and its construction tools can be possibly harmful to your health. Always
exercise extreme caution when assembling and/or operating this product. Do not touch any part of
model that rotates.

4. Check your radio frequency with the proper operating frequency of the area or country. Always check
if there are any modelers operating on the same frequency as you are. Also, check your radio for
proper operation before operating a mode.

5. Use an adequate charger for the batteries and follow the instruction correctly.

6. Right after use, do not touch equipment on the model because they may generate high temperatures!

7. Do not stall the motor. The ESC may fail if power is applied to the motor when car cannot move freely.

8. Improper operations may cause personal and/or property damage. Thunder Tiger and its distributor
have no control over damage resulting from shipping, improper building materials, construction, or
improper usage.

9. Thunder Tiger assumes and accepts no responsibility for personal and/or property damages resulting
from the use of improper building materials, equipment and operations. By the act of assembling or
operating this product, the user accepts all resulting liability. If the buyer is not prepared to accept this
liability, then he/she should retur n this product in new, unassembled, and unused condition to the
place of purchase

ITEMS REQUIRED

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED

Hex wrench,

1.5mm, 3/32"

8 AA Size Alkaline
Batteries For
Transmitter
Operation

Phillips
Screwdriver(S)

1100mAh,Ni-Mh Batteries,

7.2V(6cell) power pack

10 hours
battery charger

4-way cross
wrench

Allen Wrench
(0.5mm)

INTRODUCTION

PRECAUTION

Antema tube and Cap

Shock Spring
Clips

Radio
Colored Flag

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The Radio Control System

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Thunder Tiger ZK-2 mini monster truck features with an advanced PPM AM radio control system,
including a micro servo, RS Receiver/Speed Control and a ACE Jaguar T2P 2-Ch AM pistol grip
transmitter or T2D Dual-stick transmitter. Before operating your new radio system, please take a few
minutes to familiarize yourself with the various features of the system by reading the introduction below.

1. Transmitter Antenna: Never operate the transmitter without extending this antenna or you
may create interference to other modeler.

2. Battery Level Indicator: Three LED display to indicate the battery voltage level. If the Red LED
flashes, please replace the batteries.

3. Servo Reversing Switches: To reverse the servo's rotation direction at the flip of the switch. The
reversing switches are recessed into the transmitter to prevent

accidental operation.

4. Steering Trim: Adjusts the steering in small increments or decrements to run the
model straight.

5. Throttle Trim: Adjusts the throttle in small increments or decrements to shift the
neutral position.

6a. Steering D/R (Dual Rates): Allow you to choose between two different control sensitivities.
6b. Throttle Kick-Down: Allow you to shift the physical position of the throttle stick change.

7. Exter nal Charging Jack: Recharges the transmitter battery only as using a rechargeable Nicd
or NiMh battery pack.

8. Crystal: To change the channel number your radio broadcasts.

9. Steering Wheel / Steering Stick: Controls the steering of the model.

10. Power Switch: Sliding to turn the transmitter on or off.

11. Throttle Trigger / Throttle Stick: Pulled or pushed to control the movement of the model.

12. Battery Cover: Sliding to open the battery cover for battery replacement/installation.

The Transmitter

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Jaguar T2P Pistol Grip Transmitter Jaguar T2D Dual-stick transmitter

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