THUNDER TIGER ZT2, ZK2 Instruction Manual

1/18TH2WD MINI MONSTER TRUCK & RACING TRUCK

NO.6223-F

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

WARRANTY

Before assembling, please read the instruction manual first

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 parts 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 part
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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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Thunder Tiger ZK-2/ZT-2 Mini- Monster truck/Mini Racing 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.

Precaution

Thanks you for purchasing a Thunder Tiger product. 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's operating
under the supervision of the adults is necessary.

2. Do not operate model products in rain, on public roads, near crowds, near airport, 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.

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 return this product in new, unassembled, and unused
condition to the place of purchase

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR OPERATION

TOOLS INCLUDED

Hex wrench,

1.5mm, 3/32"

8 AA Size Alkaline Batteries
For Transmitter Operation

Phillips
Screwdriver(S)

1100Mah,Ni-Hm Batteries,

7.2V(6cell) power pack

10 hours battery charger

4-way cross
wrench

Allen Wrench(0.5mm)

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The Radio Control System

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The Transmitter

Thunder Tiger ZK-2/ZT-2 Mini- Monster truck/Mini Racing Truck features with an advanced PCM FM
radio control system, including a micro servo, RS-10 Receiver/Speed Control and a ACE Jaguar 2-Ch
FM PCM pistol grip 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.

6. Steering D/R (Dual Rates): Allows you to choose between two different control sensitivities.

7. External 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: Controls the steering of the model.

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

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

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