Radio Shack F-150 User's Manual
Contents
1. 128 Tie Rod Short 10675155 DIFFERENTIAL JOINT SET 2 118 Differential Joint 11811817 WHEEL AXLE SET 2 117 Wheel Axle 2 168 Hexagon Head Screw 4x39 White 12262564 TRANSMITTER BAND 1 1 Transmitter Complete Band 1 12262572 TRANSMITTER BAND 2 1 Transmitter Complete Band 2 12262580 TRANSMITTER BAND 3 1 Transmitter Complete Band 3 12262598 TRANSMITTER BAND 5 1 Transmitter Complete Band 5 User Replaceable Parts _ 60 4273 fm Page 8 Friday June 23 2000 7 31 AM UNAVAILABLE PARTS Note These parts are not available for replacement INSTALLING THE BODY SET Reference Part Name 16 Front Body Mount Front Body 17 Rear Body Mount Bumper 35 Rod Mount 37 Rear Bumper 39 Chassis 40 Differential Spacer Front Body 46 Battery AA Box Cover Mount 49 Chassis Cover 53 Crystal Hole Cover 64 Chassis Under Cover 130 Round Bush 138 Shaft INSTALLING THE TIRES AND WHEELS 142 Switch Cover SET 151 amp 152 amp 160 Tapping Screws 153 amp 155 Tapping Screw Flanges 170 Knuckle Arm Plate 172 Receiver PCB 177 Switch ied 178 Servo 181 Connector 186 Receiver Antenna Wire Nylon Nut Limited Ninety Day Warranty 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 authoriz2. Release to go straight SSS SSS Eee Caution If the Ford Truck gets stuck under an object immediate ly release the transmitter s con trol levers and retrieve the truck PS When you finish playing with the If someone uses a CB nearby it might interfere with control of the truck If this happens move the truck Ford Truck slide the ON OFF da n f abe CB switches on the truck and the transmitter to OFF ana TRAST Teel away POM ime b e mm SSS IS gt RS E Note This truck can reach much higher speeds than most If the truck moves slowly and you have installed a fully radio controlled vehicles Avoid high impact collisions with charged battery pack check the wheel mechanisms for lint thread hair truck or dust people and objects RACING TWO OR MORE VEHICLES ADJUSTING THE TRIM CONTROLS TOGETHER The neutral trim control TRIM II above the ON OFF switch lets you fine tune the speed sed The following chart shows the available control frequen cies for your Ford Truck based on its ribbon color If you when you release b h kand lan t th heck the speed control uy more than one truck and you plan to race em chec the stickers on the boxes to be sure they are different band numbers colors for different frequencies TRIMII The Ford Truck and other radio controlled vehicles use specific frequencies to operate vehicles with different
3. Owner s Manual FordTruck p v Q M ta Q Q D m t t RadioShack www radioshack com 6 A 60 4273 fm Page 2 Friday June 23 2000 7 31 AM O Features Your RadioShack Ford Truck can make you a winner With its proportional speed and precise steering you can drive the truck almost anywhere Built to 8 scale it can reach speeds of up to 1 200 feet per minute and climb hills up to 45 Double Wishbone Front and Rear Suspension and High Performance Tires give it good traction on almost any terrain The front and rear wheel differential gears let you take smooth sharp corners Four Frequencies let you race against other radio con trolled vehicles Check your truck s box to see which fre quency it uses Note You need one 9 volt battery for the transmitter at least one 7 2 volt battery pack for the truck and a bat tery pack charger all available at your local RadioShack store Supplied Box Wrench lets you easily remove and replace the truck s wheels Be careful not to discard the wrench when you unpack the truck THE FCC WANTS YOUTO KNOW Your truck or transmitter might cause TV or radio inter ference even when it is operating properly To determine whether your truck or transmitter is causing the interfer ence turn off your truck and the transmitter If the in terference goes away your truck or transmitter is causing it Try to eliminate the int
4. ap 2 7i Wheel 2 114 Tire 2 133 Nylon Nut M4 Black 6 158 Tapping Screw 3x10 White 12262556 FRONT BUMPER SET 1 30 Front Guard 1 36 Front Bumper 1 156 Tap Tight 3x10 Black Type B 2 157 Tapping Flange Screw 3x18 Black 2 171 Tapping Flange Screw 3x12 Black 11442415 GEAR BOX SET 1 55 Front Gear Box Right 1 56 Front Gear Box Left 1 57 Rear Gear Box Right 1 58 Rear Gear Box Left 5 154 Tapping Screw 3x10 Black 12262515 POWER MOTOR SET 1 42 Motor Cover 1 43 Motor Mount 1 136 Pinion Gear 1 143 Motor Packing 1 169 Motor 1 188 Vinyl Tube 1 189 Vinyl Tube 2 146 Screw Assemble washer M2 6x6 White 2 148 Tapping Screw 2 6x10 Black 2 154 Tapping Screw 3x10 Black 3 176 Ceramic Capacitor 11811650 SCREW SET 1 144 Screw M3x36 White 1 145 Screw M3x33 White 1 162 Screw Shaft 3 5x14 5 1 163 Screw Shaft 3 5x17 5 1 164 Screw Shaft 3 5x26 5 1 165 Screw Shaft 3 5x40 5 4 133 Nylon Nut M4 Black 4 134 Hexagon Nut M3 White 4 166 King Pin 6 User Replaceable Parts aa Mes 60 4273 fm Page 7 Friday June 23 2000 7 31 AM RSU Set Quantity Reference Part Name 11686664 SERVO SAVER and PLASTIC BEARING SET 1 91 Servo Horn 1 92 Servo Saver Mount 1 94 Servo Saver Spring 1 150 Tapping Flan
5. control frequencies can race together without interfer ence Vehicles with the same frequency cannot The steering trim control TRIM I above the ON OFF Switch lets you fine tune Band Frequency Ribbon Color RT Gr Il the steering so the truck 1 26 995MHz Brown you set the steering contro to its center position 3 et One ronge 5 27 195MHz Green Follow these steps to adjust the trim controls 1 Place the truck on a block or turn it over so the tires CARE do not touch the ground Keep the truck dry if it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Note Do not touch the tires during this adjustment Use and store the truck only in normal temperature envi i ronments Handle the truck carefully do not drop it Keep the truck away from dust and dirt and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Modifying or tam pering with the truck s internal components can cause a malfunction invalidate its warranty and void you FCC au 2 Slide the ON OFF switches on the transmitter and truck to ON vehiclesIf the tires move turn TRIM II until the tires stop Caution Never set TRIM II to make the truck continu thorization to operate it If your truck is not performing ally move as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for as sistance 3 If the front tires angle left or right turn TRIM I until they point directly forward O User Replaceable Parts You can
6. d 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 instruc tions 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 We Service What We Sell Box Wrench RadioShack Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 60 4273 06A00 Printed in Malaysia
7. de of the battery pack Cautions Use only the recommended battery pack and charger Do not charge or recharge the battery pack while it is in the truck After you charge or recharge the battery pack dis connect it from the charger Overcharging the bat tery pack could damage it When you disconnect the battery pack from the charger do not pull on the connector s wires You might damage the battery pack Warning Do not touch the motor immediately after using the truck as it might become hot during use Notes Occasionally let the battery pack fully discharge before recharging it Otherwise the battery pack loses its ability to fully charge To run your truck for extended periods of time we suggest you purchase an extra battery pack You can charge one while you use the other Tips To obtain the longest life from your truck let the truck cool for at least 10 minutes before installing a new or newly charged battery pack Caution Do not play with your Ford Truck in the street Important 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 conve nient alternative to placing used Ni Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste st
8. ed RadioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WAR RANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURA TION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO 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 Ra dioShack 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 an
9. erference by moving your truck and transmitter away from the TV or radio Contacting your local RadioShack store for help If you cannot eliminate the interference the FCC requires that you stop using your Ford Truck O Preparation ATTACHINGTHE TRANSMITTER S ANTENNA Thread the antenna into the transmitter s antenna connector Make sure the connection is tight tery pack from the truck Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage electronic parts Never leave dead or weak batteries in the truck or transmitter Warning INSTALLING THE TRUCK S Dispose of old batteries and the battery pack promptly ANTENNA TUBE and properly do not burn or bury them The antenna tube holds up the truck s antenna wire for the best reception and range Route the antenna wire s loose end through the tube Then insert the tube securely into the truck s an tenna tube holder INSTALLING BATTERLES Cautions Use only fresh battery of the required size and recom mended type If you will not be using the truck for a week or more remove the battery from the transmitter and the bat In the Transmitter The transmitter requires one 9 volt battery For the best per formance and longest life we recommend a RadioShack alka line battery 1 Slide the transmitter s ON OFF switch to OFF 2 Press down the battery compartment cover and slide it off in the direction of the arrow 3 Put the bat
10. ge Screw 2x10 White 4 79 Plastic Bearing Large 4 82 Plastic Bearing Middle 4 83 Plastic Bearing Outside 4 95 Bearing Holder 1 93 Servo Horn Stopper 11442407 GEAR SET 1 84 Differential Housing 1 85 Ring Gear 1 86 Counter Gear 1 119 Spider 1 139 Shaft 2x20L 2 121 Planetary Gear 2 122 Differential Side Gear 4 149 Tapping Screw 2x8 White 10605061 RECEIVER BATTERY LID 1 50 Battery Lid 10675148 FRONT and REAR DAMPER STAY SET 1 60 Box Wrench 1 62 Front Damper Stay 1 63 Rear Damper Stay 1 65 Battery Lid Holder Left 1 68 Battery Lid Holder Right 1 123 Bumper Hold Boss 4 131 Round Bush 4 140 Rivet 4x21L 2 154 Tapping Screw 3x10 Black 2 159 Tapping Screw 3x12 Black 11686672 SUSPENSION SET 1 100 Front Damper Lower Right 1 102 Rear Damper Lower Right 1 103 Front Damper Lower Left 1 104 Rear Damper Lower Left 2 72 Front Suspension Arm 2 73 Rear Suspension Arm 2 99 Front Damper Upper 2 101 Rear Damper Upper 2 125 Compression Spring Front 2 126 Compression Spring Rear 4 77 Rocker Arm 11686680 KNUCKLE ARM and JOINT HOLDER SET 1 106 Knuckle Arm Right 1 107 Knuckle Arm Left 1 108 Knuckle Arm Holder Right 1 109 Knuckle Arm Holder Left 1 110 Joint Holder Right 1 111 Joint Holder Left 2 88 Wheel Axle Holder Front 2 89 Wheel Axle Holder Rear 2 167 Tapping Screw 2x6 White 12262531 DRIVE SHAFT SET 2 132 Drive Shaft 11038023 TIE ROD SET 1 127 Tie Rod Long 1
11. order replacement parts or parts sets for your ve Then find the part or parts set s number in the list on hicle at your local RadioShack store Simply identify the Pages 6 7 See page 8 for instructions on how to install part s or sets you need from the exploded view on Page 5 the body tire and wheel sets 4 User Replaceable Parts SN NS KA a E y 60 4273 fm Page 5 Friday June 23 2000 7 31 AM User Replaceable Parts _ 4 60 4273 fm Page 6 Friday June 23 2000 7 31 AM RSU Set Quantity Reference Part Name 12262549 BODY SET 1 1 Body 1 3 Windshield 1 5 Headlight Right 1 6 Headlight Left 1 7 Tail Light Right 1 8 Tail Light Left 1 10 Front Grille 1 11 Front Body Bumper 1 12 Rear Body Bumper 1 14 Rear Cover 1 18 Body Mount Spacer 1 21 Roll Bar 1 22 Side Muffler Right 1 23 Side Muffler Left 1 25 Fender Right 1 26 Fender Left 1 27 Fender Catch Right 1 28 Fender Catch Left 1 1 Sticker 4 147 Tapping Screw 2 6x10 White 5 161 Tapping Flange Screw 3x10 White 16 158 Tapping Screw 3x10 White 10537710 TRANSMITTER ANTENNA 1 Transmitter Antenna 10681781 ANTENNA TUBE SET 5 196 Antenna Tube 11686649 TIRES and WHEELS SET 2 70 Wheel C
12. ream which may be illegal in your area Please call 1 800 THE SHACK 1 800 843 7422 for information on Ni Cd battery recycling and dis posal bans restrictions in your area RadioShack s involve ment in this program is part of the company s commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources O Driving the Ford Truck 1 Extend the transmitter s antenna to its full length 2 Slide the ON OFF switches on the transmitter and the truck to ON TRIMI TRIMI 0 r ov oy a 3 Hold the transmitter in your left hand With your left index finger in the trigger mechanism and the con trols facing you use the transmitter s trigger and wheel to drive and steer the Ford Truck Speed Control Trigger Pull the trigger left to move forward Increasing the pull increases the truck s speed Push the trigger right to move backward Release to stop Driving the Ford Truck _ 7 T SN NS 60 4273 fm Page 4 Friday June 23 2000 7 31 AM Steering Control Wheel m dien 4 When you finish the adjustment slide the ON OFF Control Wheel switches on the transmitter and the truck to OFF Turn left to move left Note You might have to further fine tune TRIMI after us ing the truck for a while HELPFUL HINTS These hints can help you get the most enjoyment from your Ford Truck Turn right to move right
13. tery in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside 4 Replace the transmitter s battery if its range decreases 2000 RadioShack Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack and RadioShack com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation Features _ 4 60 4273 fm Page3 Friday June 23 2000 7 31 AM Inthe Truck Your Ford Truck requires a rechargeable 7 2 volt battery pack Before you use the battery pack you must charge it using a special battery charger Follow the charger s in structions to charge the battery pack 1 Slide the truck s ON OFF switch under the truck to OFF 2 Lift the battery compartment s tab and slide the cover in the direction of the arrow marked on it Then lift off the cover 3 Place the battery pack between the compartment door and the body of the truck The battery pack s connector must be on the same side as the truck s matching connector 4 Attach the battery pack s connector to the truck s matching connector Do not force them They only fit together one way Caution Be sure the connector and wires do not touch any of the Ford Truck s moving parts 5 Close the cover If the Ford Truck loses power or does not respond to the transmitter recharge the battery pack To remove the battery pack unplug the connectors and open the cover as described in Step 2 Then slide the pack toward the pack s connector and lift the other si
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