Tower Hobbies Tower Terror Assembly And Operation Manual

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SPARE GLOW PLUGS

DTXG3003

PHILLIPS HEAD

SCREWDRIVER

DTXR0124

20% O’DONNELL FUEL

ODOP3520

PLIERS

DTXR0300

ALKALINE

BATTERIES

AIR FILTER OIL

DTXC2465

The following items are included in the box.

Chassis
Body
Body Clips (Qty 4)
Decal Sheet
Transmitter
Transmitter Antenna
Receiver Antenna Tube
Wheel Wrench
Instruction Manual
Exploded View/Parts Listing

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ENGINE TUNING

SCREWDRIVER

DTXR0185

AFTER RUN OIL

HCAP3000

WRENCH

DTXR1170

GLOW STARTER

TOWP1193

BODY SCISSORS

DTXR1150

SAFETY PRECA

SAFETY PRECA

UTIONS

UTIONS

When the safety precautions are followed, the TOWER Terror will
provide years of enjoyment. Use care and good sense at all times
when operating this radio controlled truck.Failure to use this v ehicle in
a safe, sensible manner can result in injury or damage to property .You
and you alone must insure that the instructions are carefully followed
and all safety precautions are obeyed.

• Do not operate the T OWER Terror near people.Spectators should
be behind the driver or at a safe distance away from the vehicle.

• Water can cause the electronics to short out and can cause
permanent damage.

• Always turn on the transmitter before turning on the receiver.

• Fully extend the transmitter antenna before oper ating your v ehicle.

• Before turning on your radio system, check to mak e sure that no
one else is running on the same frequency.

• The engine and exhaust produce quite a bit of noise.Do not run
this vehicle when or where it can disturb others.

• The engine and exhaust can become very hot. Avoid touching
any of these parts during use and until they have cooled down.

• Model engine fuel is poisonous.Make sure you read and follow
all of the precautions on the fuel container.Keep fuel out of the
reach of children.

• Model engine fuel is flammable and when ignited has a flame that
is difficult to see. Avoid sparks, flames, smoking, or any other
ignition source when fuel is near.

• The engine emits harmful fumes just like real vehicles. Do not
operate this model indoors.

• Avoid running the truck in cold weather .The plastic and metal parts
can become brittle at low temperatures.In addition, grease and oil
become thick, causing premature wear and poor performance.

SPECIFICA

SPECIFICA

TION AND DESCRIPTION

TION AND DESCRIPTION

CHANGES

CHANGES

All pictures, descriptions and specifications found in this instruction
manual are subject to change without notice. Tower Hobbies
maintains no responsibility for inadvertent errors in this manual.Visit
www.towerhobbies.com for the latest updates and information for
your model.

WWARRANTY

ARRANTY

• T o wer Hob bies®guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both
material and workmanship at the date of purchase. Tower
Hobbies will warranty this kit for 90 days after the purchase date.
Tower Hobbies will repair or replace, at no charge, the incorrectly
made part.

• Make sure you save the in voice you were given when you bought
your model! It is your proof of purchase and we must see it bef ore
we can honor the warranty. Fur ther, Tower Hobbies reserves the
right to change or modify this warranty without notice.

• In that Tower Hob bies has no control over the final user assembly
or material used for final user assembly, no liability shall be
assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by
the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using
the user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.

To return your T OWER Terror f or repairs co v ered under warr anty y ou
should send your truck to:

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Dr ive Suite 1

Champaign, Illinois 61822

Attn: Service Department

Phone: [phone]:00 am-5:00 pm Central Time M-F

E-mail:

[e-mail]

www.hobbyservices.com

If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated
with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this
kit immediately in new and unused condition.

REP

REP

AIR SER

AIR SER

VICE

VICE

Repair service is available anytime.

• After the 90 day warranty, y ou can still ha ve your T OWER Terror
repaired for a small charge by the experts at Tower Hobbies’s
authorized repair facility, Hobby Services.

• To speed up the repair process, please follow the instructions
listed below.

❏ 1. Under most circumstances, return the ENTIRE vehicle.
❏ 2. Make sure the transmitter is turned off, all of the batteries are

removed and the fuel tank is completely empty.

❏ 3. Send written instructions which include: a list of all items

returned, a THOROUGH explanation of the problem, the
service needed and your phone number during the day. If you
expect the repair to be covered under warranty, be sure to
include a proof of date of purchase (your purchase invoice).

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• Remove the radio box lid from the radio box.

• Remove the receiver battery
holder from the receiver cover.

• Install (4) “AA” batteries, making sure polarity
is correct.

• Reinstall the receiver battery holder.

• Secure the radio box lid to the radio box with
the clips provided.

• Install eight “AA” batteries into transmitter, making sure the polarity is correct.

• Insert the antenna into the top of the transmitter and tighten.

• Tur n the transmitter on and check the battery light.

• If both LED’s light up, the batteries are acceptable. If only the red LED lights
up, immediately replace the batteries.

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RECEIVER B

RECEIVER BAA

TTER

TTER

Y INST

Y INST

ALLA

ALLA

TION

TION

TRANSMITTER PREP

TRANSMITTER PREP

ARA

ARA

TION

TION

RECEIVER ANTENNA INST

RECEIVER ANTENNA INST

ALLA

ALLA

TION

TION

DO NO

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CUT

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THE

ANTENNA

ANTENNA

WIRE!!

WIRE!!

• Uncoil and straighten the antenna wire.

• Route the receiver antenna wire through
the antenna tube.

• Install the tube into the antenna mount.

• Secure the excess antenna wire to the
side of the antenna tube with tape or a
short [3mm] length of fuel tubing by
slipping it over the antenna tube and wire.

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AA

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AA

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AA

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AA
AA
AA

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“AA”

Radio

Box Lid

“AA”

Receiver

Battery

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Radio Box

Receiver Antenna

Antenna Tube

Antenna Mount

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AIR FIL

AIR FIL

TER INST

TER INST

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ALLA

TION

TION

RADIO SYSTEM CHECK

RADIO SYSTEM CHECK

CHECK

CHECK

THE RADIO SYSTEM

THE RADIO SYSTEM

FOR PR

FOR PR

OPER FUNCTION

OPER FUNCTION

BEFORE

BEFORE

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UN!

UN!

• Remove the air filter top and foam element.

• Apply air filter oil (DTXC2465, not included) onto the foam element, squeezing the element until it is
completely coated with the oil. TIP! Placing the element in a plastic bag will help keep your hands clean.

• Remove any excess oil with a paper towel.

• Reinstall, making sure the filter is properly seated on the base.

• Replace air filter top.

• Fully extend the transmitter antenna.

• Turn the transmitter on, and then turn the receiver on.

• Turn the transmitter wheel to the right—the front wheels
should turn to the right. If not, move the steering servo
reverse switch.

• When running, adjust the steering trim so the truck
tracks straight.

• Pull the throttle trigger to make sure the
carburetor opens fully and the throttle linkage
functions properly without binding.

• Adjust the throttle trim until the carb is at the idle
position. Always adjust idle speed with the
throttle stop screw on the carb, not the throttle
trim (see page 7).

• Push the trigger and roll the truck to make sure
the brakes are applied.

Base

Neck

Foam Element

Top

On/Off

Servo

Reversing

R

STTH

N

Dual
Rate

ANTENNA

Steering

Trim

Throttle

Throttle

Trim

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Brake