RJ Speed Sportsman Racer User Manual

RJS2017 SPORTSMAN RACER KIT
LESS ELECTRICS
THANKS FOR BUYING THE RJ SPEED 1/10 SPORTSMAN RACER KIT FOR OVAL RACING, DRAG RACING OR
JUST FUN STREET BASHING. THE ASSEMBLY WILL NOT BE DIFFICULT IF YOU READ THE TEXT, LOOK AT
THE PICTURES , AND THE EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING. YOU WILL NEED A SMALL PAIR OF PLIERS, A 1/4”
SOCKET OR WRENCH, AND A 7/16 SOCKET FOR THE BODY POSTS AND DIFF NUT. HEX WRENCHES TO FIT
THE SOCKET HEAD SCREWS ARE PROVIDED. THERE ARE ALTERNATE POSITIONS FOR THE MOTOR AND
BATTERY PACK SO YOU CAN DISTRIBUTE THE WEIGHT AS YOU WISH. THERE IS PLENTY OF ROOM ON THE
CHASSIS TO MOUNT THE RECEIVER, ESC AND STEERING SERVO IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS. OUR PICTURES
SHOW ONE OF MANY SETUPS THAT YOU CAN USE TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR CAR TO SUIT YOUR END USE. WE
PROVIDE AN ANTENNA TUBE AND MOUNTING IF YOU ARE USING A RADIO THAT NEEDS ONE.
THIS KIT REQUIRES A 540 OR 550 SIZE MOTOR, BATTERY PACK, 2 CHANNEL RADIO SYSTEM WITH 1
SERVO AND ESC (MAKE SURE THE ESC WILL WORK WITH THE MOTOR YOU CHOOSE) AND A SERVO
SAVER TO FIT THE SERVO YOU HAVE CHOSEN. YOU WILL ALSO NEED PAINT FOR THE LEXAN BODY.
STEP 1 OPEN BAG C AND BAG C1A INSIDE. ATTACH
6 -5245 CHASSIS SPACERS TO ONE OF THE 5070
CHASSIS SIDES. USE 3/8” LONG CAP SCREWS ON
ALL BUT THE CENTER ONE NEAR THE TOP OF THE
CHASSIS. REFER TO THE EXPLODED VIEW AND
USE A 3/4” LONG CAP SCREW, LARGE PLASTIC
WASHER, 1/4” PLASTIC SPACER,THEN THROUGH
THE CHASSIS AND INTO THE CHASSIS SPACER AS
SHOWN.HOLD THE SPACERS WITH PLIERS AND USE
THE HEX WRENCH INCLUDED IN THE BAG.
STEP 2 INSERT THE 5244 FRONT AXLE PLATE, 5063
SERVO TRAY, 5242 BATTERY TRAY, AND 5071 BODY
MOUNT INTO THE CHASSIS SIDE. MAKE SURE THEY
FIT ALL THE WAY INTO THE SLOTS. IF ANY ARE TOO
TIGHT, USE A SMALL FILE OR SANDPAPER ON THE
TABS THAT GO IN THE SLOTS.
STEP 3 INSTALL THE OTHER 5070 CHASSIS SIDE IN
THE SAME MANNER AS YOU USED EARLIER .
STEP 4 INSTALL THE FRONT BUMPER UNDER THE FRONT
AXLE PLATE WITH THE TWO 1/4” CAP SCREWS (SHORTEST)
SET THE CHASSIS ON YOUR TABLE TO SEE IF IT SITS FLAT.
IF NOT, HOLD IT ON BOTH ENDS AND TWIST IT, THEN RE-
CHECK.
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RJ Speed Sportsman Racer Specifications

General

Brand	RJ Speed
Model	Sportsman Racer
Category	Motorized Toy Car
Language	English

Summary

RJS2017 SPORTSMAN RACER KIT LESS ELECTRICS Assembly Guide

Step 1: Attaching Chassis Spacers

Attaching chassis spacers to one side using cap screws and a specific longer screw/washer/spacer.

Step 2: Installing Chassis Plates and Trays

Inserting front axle plate, servo tray, battery tray, and body mount into chassis slots.

Step 3: Attaching Second Chassis Side

Installing the second chassis side in the same manner as the first.

Step 4: Mounting Front Bumper

Mounting the front bumper under the front axle plate and checking chassis flatness.

Step 5: Steering Kingpin Installation

Threading plain nuts onto kingpins and retaining with locknuts on the front axle plate.

Step 6: Stub Axle and Steering Block Assembly

Inserting stub axles into steering blocks and retaining with E-clips, lubricating kingpins.

Step 7: Spring and Locknut Assembly

Adding springs, washers, and E-clips to kingpins, and partially threading locknuts on stub axles.

Step 8: Front Body Post Installation

Mounting front body posts with cap screws and post nuts on the front axle plate.

Step 9: Rear Post Installation

Installing rear posts on the rear mount similarly to the front posts.

Step 10: Diff Kit Component Installation

Installing axle height adaptors and rear bushings on each chassis side.

Step 11: Axle Hub and Spacer Installation

Attaching a nylon washer, spacer, and setscrew hub to the axle, with tips for preventing slipping.

Step 12: Differential Ball Insertion

Inserting diff balls into the outer holes of the differential gear and lubricating them.

Step 13: Differential Assembly

Assembling the differential with various components and tightening the nut carefully.

Step 14: Motor and Gear Mesh Installation

Mounting the motor using screws and washers, ensuring proper gear mesh with the diff gear.

Step 15: Steering Servo and Linkage Installation

Mounting the steering servo with foam tape, discussing placement options and linkage connections.

Step 16: Battery Pack Mounting

Mounting battery packs (stick, Lipo) and securing them for weight distribution.

Step 17: Antenna Tube and Wire Routing

Attaching the antenna tube and running the antenna wire.

Final Steps: Electronics, Wheels, and Body

Mounting receiver/ESC, installing wheels, and preparing/fitting the body.