Tower Hobbies Cutback User Manual

REQUIRES

INCLUDES

2-Cell, 7.4V LiPo Battery

(DTXC18861 recommended)

Balancing Charger

(DTXP4620 recommended)

Four AA Alkaline Batteries

(DTXP4704 recommended)

Cutback Short Course Truck
2-Channel 2.4GHz Radio System
Optional 54 Tooth Spur Gear
Optional Rear Toe-In Blocks

(Two of each: 2.0°, 3.0°, 3.5°)

For more information on the Cutback SC, please go to towerhobbies.com/products/towc0500.html

®

We have engineered the

Cutback to take the rough and

tumble abuse that makes R/C fun.

We are so confi dent of the quality and
durability of the Bash-Proof plastic parts
that we will replace any plastic part you
break during the fi rst 12 months you own
your Cutback. Just send in the part to us
and we will send you a FREE replacement!

To receive your free replacement part,
please send the following to Hobby
Services (address on back cover):

1. The broken part

2.

The part number & description of the

broken part.

3. Copy of your invoice.

4. Your Tower Hobbies customer number.

2S 3S

4S

5S

6S

CHARGER

LIPO BATTERY

+

–

Throttle
Reversing
Switch

Steering
Reversing
Switch

Steering

Trim

Throttle

Trim

Steering
Dual Rate

Forward

Reverse

Forward

R

1. CHARGE THE LIPO BATTERY

7. RE-BINDING THE TRANSMITTER TO THE RECEIVER

3. INSTALL TRANSMITTER BATTERIES2. INSTALL RECEIVER ANTENNA TUBE

6. FAILSAFE5. INSTALL/CONNECT LIPO BATTERY TO ESC4. CHECK TRANSMITTER

IMPORTANT! Never leave a charging battery unattended!
If the battery swells or becomes hot, disconnect immediately!

Note: ALWAYS turn on your transmitter
fi rst and then your ESC. When fi nished,
ALWAYS turn off your ESC fi rst and then
your transmitter.

Charge your battery per the
manufacturer’s specifi cations.

Your radio system is preset at the factory.
If you need to re-bind your system, follow
these steps.

A. Insert the bind plug into

channel 3 on the receiver.

B. Turn on the ESC. The

receiver LED should
start blinking.

Receiver LEDBind Plug

Transmitter
Bind Button

On/Off
Switch

C. Press and hold down the transmitter’s bind button and turn

the transmitter on. The receiver LED will stop blinking.

D. Turn off the ESC and transmitter and

remove the bind plug from the receiver.

Install (4) AA batteries.

Important: When not
in use, disconnect your
battery from the ESC.

Route the antenna.

TO SET:

1. Power up the transmitter and receiver.

2. Hold the vehicle so the wheels are off the ground and
clear of all objects.

3. With the transmitter throttle in neutral, press the
failsafe set button on the receiver. The receiver LED
will fl ash to indicate a new failsafe point has been set.

The receiver has a built-in failsafe. If it loses
contact with the transmitter, it will automatically
return the throttle to a preset point.

Failsafe
Set Button