MegaTech MTC 7805, Owner'S Manual

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Setup
The Tempest Gladiator comes from the factory fully as-
sembled and almost ready to run. There is only a very
small amount of setup and adjustment needed, however
properly setting up the truck is
critical to maximizing the
performance and enjoyment you get from your truck.
Setup Step 1- Battery Installation
Always turn the transmitter on first, and turn the transmit-
ter off last. Do not leave the truck electric power switch on
without the transmitter power switch on. Without the
transmitter power on, the truck will be affected by stray
radio signals and can be damaged, or cause injury and
damage if the engine is running.
Install a set of
new AA Alkaline batteries in the Transmit-
ter. Open the battery access panel on the bottom of the
transmitter, and install 8 AA batteries in position as shown
by the markings inside the battery compartment. Take
extra care to insure the batteries are pointing in the right
direction. Replace the battery access panel, and turn on the
transmitter power switch on the rear edge of the transmit-
ter. The LED power indicator lights should glow brightly,
showing full battery power. If the “full” LED light is not
glowing, remove the battery access panel and re-install the
batteries in their correct positions until the “full” LED
light is glowing.
Remove the 4 body clips holding the Tempest Gladiator
body in place on the chassis, and remove the body. Care-
fully open the retaining clips on the side and rear of the
black receiver/battery compartment on the truck chassis.
Move the compartment cover and the radio receiver aside,
and remove the battery holder. Unfold the battery connec-
tor wire out of the way, and install, four
new AA Alkaline
batteries in the battery holder, making sure to install them
in the correct direction as shown by the markings in the
battery slots. With the switch in the off position, plug the
red battery connector into the red receptacle attached to
the on-off switch. Turn on the transmitter power switch,
then the truck electric power switch, and listen for the
servos to move slightly. Move the steering control wheel
and the throttle trigger on the transmitter, making sure that
the steering control operates the front wheels, and that the
throttle trigger operates the slide carburetor. When the
trigger is pulled toward the pistol grip (full throttle), the
throttle servo should pull the carburetor throttle slide away
from the engine. If the servos do not respond, remove the
batteries and re-install them in their correct position.
Turn off the truck switch first, then the transmitter switch.
Carefully put the battery holder back in the compartment,
followed by the receiver, and tuck in any loose wires. Re-
place the receiver/battery compartment cover, making sure
the snaps on the side and rear are engaged properly.
Setup Step 2 –
Spring Setting
The Tempest Gladiator is shipped with the truck securely
tied to the box with plastic straps. To prevent the springs
from becoming “set” in this position during shipping, the
Ride Height / Spring Pressure adjustment rings are
shipped in the fully relaxed position. Before the next step
in setting up your truck, you must adjust the spring pres-
sure on the suspension to the factory recommended set-
ting. Turn the rings until
8 screw threads are visible
above the ring on the rear shock struts, and 6 threads are
visible above the ring on the front shock struts. See the
photos regarding Ride Height adjustment for the location
of the spring pressure adjustment rings. The factory set-
Tempest Gladiator 5
Receiver Box, Receiver, Battery
Holder, Receiver Box Cover
Transmitter Controls