Team Associated: Starter Box Setup
Team Associated: Starter Box Setup
Team Associated: Starter Box Setup
#1750
2 Line up the engine flywheel with the starter box’s flywheel. The
chassis needs to line up where the apex of the engine flywheel meets
the starter box flywheel in an up and down motion.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power source 14.4V DC (two 7.2V stick battery packs) or
(not included) 12V DC (gel cell, car battery, power supply, etc.
Motor 775-size 10V - 14V DC electric
Pulley ratio 4.307:1 (13T pinion pulley / 56T spur pulley)
Length 13.38” (340mm) without handle 3 With the chassis lined up like step #2, adjust the spring-loaded
Width 4.72” (120mm) platform to support the rear of the chassis. The spring-loaded
Weight 64 zo. (1800g) without batteries platform can be flipped to accommodate the length of the chassis. If
Post height .79” (20mm) front, .24” (6mm) rear needed, disassemble, turn the platform 180 degrees, and reas-
semble.
FEATURES
• Fits RC10GT and Nitro TC3
• Compact, lightweight design
• Brushed stainless steel case
• Oversized ergonomic handle
• Tough, nylon composite parts
• Top/single tool adjustable posts
• Durable rubber flywheel
• Selectable flywheel orientation (1:8, 1:10, on or off road) Spring-loaded platform reverses
• Adjustable flywheel engagement point direction to accomodate different
• Efficient belt-drive system chassis lengths
• Single, large, heavy-duty 775 size motor
• High torque pulley/belt reduction system
• Accepts twin 7.2V packs or 12V DC power
• Factory assembled, ready to use
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4 With chassis lined up like step #2, unscrew the front posts and 7 Now when you press
move them so that they are located behind the front lower suspension on the spring-loaded
arms. You may slide them sideways or move them to the next slot. platform, the flywheel
Then slide the posts inward so that they pinch the chassis should spin clockwise
loosely and tighten them down. (looking from spring-
loaded platform to tall
Move the front posts to behind the suspension front posts).
arms and against the chassis If it spins counter-
clockwise:
• The polarity of the
connection is likely to be
wrong. Double-check the In this slot it spins clockwise.
plugs or power cord. In this slot it spins counter-clockwise.
Reconnect red to positive and black to negative.
If it does not spin:
• The 7.2V battery packs or the 12V DC source is bad, dead,
or the adapter’s power cord is not making a solid conection. Check
them with a voltmeter.
• The spring-loaded switch is not making a connection. Check
5 With chassis lined up like step #2 and front posts already set, the switch, and turn the engagement adjustment screw clockwise
unscrew and slide the rear posts located on the rear platform so that so that it engages sooner.
they are pinching the rear of the chassis loosely. • The pulley belt is too tight. Loosen the two screws which are
holding the motor, adjust the pulley tension (1mm in from the
outermost limit where the belt will allow the pulley to separate),
and tighten the two screws again.
3 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TURNING THE WHEEL 90 DEGREES
1 Place the starter box on the 1 Disconnect the batteries.
ground or a flat, solid, and stable Remove the motor bracket, motor
surface like a table. bulkhead and platform screws.
Remove the case end screws, top
and bottom.
1
1
2 Properly place the car on top 2 Remove the case end and
of the starter box within the preset starter bulkhead.
posts.
2
Case end Starter bulkhead
2
3 (If the engine had already been 3 Remove the three screws from
started moments before, skip this the flywheel. Remove the flywheel
step.) If the engine has not been and belt. Turn the motor bracket
started, press down on the car slightly and slide it out.
(with the carburetor fully open) to
turn over the engine for a few
seconds. Repeat until you see the
fuel reaching the engine’s carbure-
tor.
3
3 Motor bracket Flywheel
4 Make sure the radio is on and
you have full control of the
carburetor/throttle. 4 Remove the two screws
holding the motor to the bracket,
5 Place the glow igniter on the turn the bracket around, and
engine. mount the motor back on. Remove
the screws holding the bearing
5 cap and mount it on the other
6 Press down on the car for a side, as shown.
few seconds. Release if the engine
starts. When the flywheels
engage, keep the car down so
that the flyweels keep contact, but
do not press down further.
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7 Repeat if the engine does not 6 Bearing cap
start and consult the owner’s
manual for this engine. 5 Slide the motor bracket into the unit and do the following.
6 Place the flywheel/belt into position and mount it.
8 After the engine has started,
remove the glow igniter from the 7 Mount the motor bracket to the starter box.
engine and the car from the starter 8 Mount the starter bulkhead to the starter box.
box.
9 Push the case end into position and mount the case end and
platform.
8 10 Connect the batteries.
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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
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