Engine Replacement Parts
Please see your local hobby dealer first. If replacement
parts are not available through your dealer, you may order
the parts through Megatech Replacement Parts/Tech Sup-
port.
Phone orders can be placed by calling 201-662-2800
Orders can also be mailed to:
Or visit Megatech online at
www.megatech.com
Radio Trim Adjustments
Steering
- Adjust the steering trim knob to keep the truck
rolling in a straight line with the steering wheel centered.
If the truck requires excessive amounts of trim, check
thoroughly for damage or excessive wear in the suspen-
sion or steering parts of the truck.
Throttle –
The throttle trim adjusts the center point of the
throttle servo, allowing you to fine-tune the operation of
the transmitter throttle trigger.
Ongoing Maintenance, repair
and troubleshooting
Proper care and maintenance of your Tempest Gladiator is
crucial to keeping it performing well and operating relia-
bly.
The single most important thing you must do is check the
truck thoroughly after each run, to make sure there have
been no bent or broken parts. Continuing to drive the
Tempest Gladiator with bent or broken parts (knowingly
or unknowingly) will cause damage to the truck, present a
safety hazard to people and property, and void your war-
ranty. Check
all
screws, fasteners, bolts, and hardware for
tightness after each run. Check all running gears, transmis-
sion, and drive joints after each run for wear and excessive
“play” or looseness.
It is important to thoroughly clean your truck after each
time you run it, and remove oil, fuel, and dirt. We recom-
mend Megatech’s MegaWash, a safe and effective spray
cleaner.
Important!
Never leave any fuel in the truck’s fuel tank
or engine! The Nitro fuels used in high performance R/C
vehicles contain chemicals that can cause corrosion and
damage to the engine. Whenever possible, use up the en-
tire tank of fuel until the engine quits, leaving no fuel in
the tank, the fuel tubes, or the engine.
After each session, use a good engine “after-run” oil. Re-
move the screw at the top of the carburetor air filter and
remove the yellow filter cover. With the carburetor barrel
fully open (full throttle), put three of four drops of after-
run oil into the carburetor, and then replace the filter cover
and retaining screw. Pull the engine starter handle three of
four times to distribute the oil through the engine. This
will provide protection against rust and congealed fuel
from clogging the engine.
In addition to the regular checks after each run, periodi-
cally check the fasteners, screws, nuts and bolts on the
Tempest Gladiator for tightness. Do not over-tighten the
screws and fasteners! Where screws are threaded into
plastic, simply check periodically for a snug fit. On screws
that thread directly into metal, you may remove and re-
install the screws using small amounts of thread locking
compound (“Loctite”, etc.) to secure fasteners against
loosening because of vibration. Taking the time to use
thread locking compound once in the beginning can save
many hours of re-tightening over the life of your truck.
Should you find that any mechanical or suspension parts
are bent or broken,
you must repair or replace them
immediately before operating the Tempest Gladiator
again. Very few parts can be safely straightened or read-
justed if damaged, and it is far more likely that the parts
will need to be replaced. See your local hobby dealer first
for replacement parts.
Should you find that any gears, transmission, or drive
joints are loose, worn, or have developed excessive play,
replace these parts immediately. See your local hobby
dealer first for replacement parts, repair, or technical ad-
vice on the condition of your truck. If parts are not avail-
able through your local hobby dealer, a full line of re-
placement parts is available through Megatech’s Replace-
ment Parts / Tech Support department at 201-662-2800.
If you experience problems with your Tempest Gladiator,
see your local hobby dealer first, or call Megatech’s Tech
Support department at 201-662-2800 for assistance. Some
common problems and their solutions are:
Radio transmitter LED’s not glowing
Remove lower battery compartment hatch, and re-install
new batteries in the correct direction. If the LED power
indicator still does not glow when the transmitter is
switched on, seek help from your local hobby dealer or
Tempest Gladiator 10
Megatech Replacement Parts / Tech Support
8300 Tonnelle Avenue
North Bergen, NJ 07047
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