User manual THUNDER TIGER MTA4

[. . . ] No. 6218--F 1/8 4WD NITRO MONSTER TRUCK JD6224 Thunder Tiger Corporation guarantees this model kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship. The total monetary value under warranty will in no case exceed the cost of the original kit purchased. This warranty does not cover any components damaged by use or modification. Part or parts missing from this kit must be reported within 60 days of purchase. [. . . ] Uncompress the spring about 3/16"(4. 5mm) by sliding the collar back and then tighten the setscrew. Repeat step13d with the forward collar. 8 14 a d ADJUSTING CARBURETOR b c e a. To set the high speed needle (large needle sticking out from the carburetor body), turn the screw as pictured. Initial high speed needle setting should be 2. 5 turns (close the needle completely, then back out 2. 5 turns). Clockwise turn will provide leaner setting (lower fuel to air mixture), and counterclockwise turn will provide richer setting (higher fuel to air mixture). To set the carburetor idle (small needle sticking out from the carburetor body), turn the screw as pictured. Choose methanol based model engine glow fuel that has a nitro content in the range 10%-30% and 5% to 18% caster/synthetic oil content for lubrication. Lower nitro percentages will generally result in a cooler engine running temperature and therefore last longer before needing a rebuild; cooler-running engines also generally produce less power. Fuel color is for identification purpose only and is not important to performance or durability of your engine. 16 a PREPARING THE ENGINE b c a. Prime the carburetor by squeezing the primer bulb while watching the fuel come through the line and just reach the carburetor inlet. Attempting to start a grossly flooded (or hydro-locked) engine (full of fuel) can cause serious damage to internal engine parts. c. If it lights up dimly, then the glow plug igniter is low (and it needs recharging). If it does not light up or the plug element looks distorted, then the glow plug is bad (replace with new one). The glow plug used for this engine can be: Thunder Tiger 9281, McCoy #9 / #59, Novarossi C4S / C5S / C6S, OS #8 / #A3 / #A5, and Picco P6S / P7S. 10 17 a d STARTING THE ENGINE Start the engine using either the pull start or hex start (corddless drill required) b c d When using the dual-start system to start your MTA-4, use both hands to hold the power drill. Check direction of drill before inserting into the dual-start system. Pull Start - Hold the truck by the handle with one hand and pull the pull-start-cord with the other. Use quick and short pulls and make sure that you are only pulling the cord about 10-12 inches. Pulling the cord more than 14 inches or all the way will damage the pull-start mechanism. If the cord is difficult to pull or is stuck it is an almost sure sign that the engine is flooded. Hex Start -Make sure that your drill is set to the clockwise or forward position. Insert the Hex Starting Shaft to the drill and tighten the drill chuck with the ball end facing away from the drill. BEFORE inserting the Hex Starting Shaft into the dual start output, squeeze the trigger and verify that the drill is turning the same direction as is shown on the sticker on the pull start cover. If the engine becomes flooded: Turn off your truck, and then the radio. Remove the glow plug using a glow plug wrench and then remove the air filter. [. . . ] Turning the upper pivot ball clockwise increases camber towards the negative side; turning it counter-clockwise increases camber towards the positive side. Compress the spring and insert the preload clips between the spring collar and the shock body flange. Removing preload clips will decrease the ride height. Slipper Clutch a. Once you've reached the point where the spring is fully compressed, d. loosen the slipper nut 1/4turn. [. . . ]