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Entire Contents ©2004 Megatech International

Summary of Contents for Dark Thunder

Page 1: ...Entire Contents 2004 Megatech International...

Page 2: ...Warranty 13 Parts List 14 Getting Acquainted with Your Dark Thunder TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations on your purchase of a Megatech Nitro Powered High Speed Dragster Racing has never been more fun G...

Page 3: ...a high speed vehicle and should be traated with care and respect Use extreme caution when operating your Dark Thunder Keep your hands fingers and any article of clothing away from the wheels and gear...

Page 4: ...el 5 Fuel filler bottle 6 Phillips and flat head screw drivers These items are available in Megatech s Gas Car Truck Completer Kit MTC 7500 Pictured right The Dark Thunder comes with a two channel rad...

Page 5: ...open the lid and it will spring closed when you remove the nozzle Remember to use a fuel filler bottle with an attached long nozzle that can be inserted into the filler neck Never pour fuel from an op...

Page 6: ...sh C To install the receiver batteries lift up on the clasp and gently lift the cover to the battery box Then lift out the battery guard and the battery case Install 4 fresh AA alkaline dry cell batte...

Page 7: ...steering functions while you are checking the trim Just like in a car turning the wheel on the transmitter to the left makes the vehicles wheels turn left and vice versa Remember the Dark Thunder is...

Page 8: ...st Breaking In Your Engine settings If your settings somehow get changed simply close both the high speed and slow speed needle valves by turning them clockwise then open the high speed needle valve t...

Page 9: ...allows easy starting and can be left on the engine to keep it running reliably during break in Important Start the engine using short quick pulls on the starter handle straight away from the engine Do...

Page 10: ...n the steering parts Once you are able to keep the engine running with the glow plug igniter attached if necessary at a reliable ultra rich idle run two full tanks of fuel through the engine at the ri...

Page 11: ...ion rod to give more grip to the brake pads If the vehicle does not roll freely then adjust the rod in the opposite direction Adjusting the Throttle Trim If your Dark Thunder accelerates or stalls whi...

Page 12: ...andy guide Thoroughly clean your Dark Thunder after each run to remove oil fuel and dirt We recommend Megatech s MegaWash a safe and effective spray cleaner Important Never leave any fuel in the vehic...

Page 13: ...s any and all express warranties not specifically stated here and all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose There are no warranties which extend beyond the descrip...

Page 14: ...LUTCH SHOES 3 780242 CLUTCH SPRING 780201 AIR FILTER 781018 AIR FILTER REFILL 781019 BALL END 8 780243 CENTER DIFF MOUNTS W BRAKE CAM 781021 ALUMINUM BRAKE SPACER 780245 SERVO MOUNT SET 780305 REAR HU...

Page 15: ...EMBLY 780205 2 SPEED SPUR GEAR 42T 780206 2 SPEED SPUR GEAR 38T 781060 REAR AXLE SHAFTS 2 780297 HEX DRIVE WASHERS 4 780207 SUSPENSION HINGE PINS 50MM 780234 100CC QUICK FILL FUEL TANK 780215 BRAKE PA...

Page 16: ...D RTR TRUCK W RADIO AND M16 ENGINE MTC7501 CHRIS CHIANELLI SIGNATURE Q SERIES COMPLETER PACK FOR AUTO START VEHICLES MTC7502 CHRIS CHIANELLI SIGNATURE Q SERIES COMPLETER PACK FOR PULL START VEHICLES M...

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