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The Radio System
This vehicle is not a toy and must be operated by an adult who will
handle this car safely and take responsibility to avoid any injury.
This model is designed to be operated only in appropriate areas.
If all of the precautions are followed and your Dark Thunder is oper-
ated in a safe and responsible manner, it is an exciting, safe and fun
hobby for you and all who watch.
Required Running Equipment
To operate your Dark Thunder, you will need the following items,
which should be available from your local hobby shop.
1. 12 AA alkaline batteries: 8 “AA” alkaline batteries for the
transmitter and 4 “AA” alkaline batteries for the receiver*
2. Glow plug igniter*
3. Glow plug wrench*
4. Racing Fuel (We recommend
Megatech’s High Velocity
Racing Fuel)*
5. Fuel-fi ller bottle*
6. Phillips and fl at head screw drivers
* These items are available in Megatech’s
Gas Car/Truck Completer Kit, #MTC 7500
(Pictured right).
The transmitter has one channel for proportional steering and one channel
for proportional throttle control. The receiver and receiver batteries sit in the
sealed radio box. Before running the vehicle, always turn on the transmitter
fi rst and then the receiver. When fi nished running your Dark Thunder for the
day, always turn the receiver off fi rst, then the transmitter.
WARNING
THE TRANSMITTER IS ALWAYS THE
FIRST
TO BE SWITCHED ON
AND THE
LAST
TO BE SWITCHED OFF. NEVER TURN THE
TRANSMITTER OFF WHILE OPERATING THE CAR. THIS WILL
CAUSE THE Dark Thunder TO RUN OUT OF CONTROL AND CAUSE A
DANGEROUS CONDITION.
The Dark Thunder Radio System
Fuel
Figure 2 - Completer Kit
