Associated Electrics Nitro TC3 RTR Quick Start Sheet

QUICK-START SHEET
QUICK-START SHEET
NOTE:
Before you start running your Nitro TC3 RTR, read your engine break-in instructions on the next page thoroughly. If
you run your NTC3 without following proper break-in procedure, you may damage your engine, fail to get maximum
performance from your engine, or void your warranty.
Install radio system batteries...
1
...Into the transmitter (8 cells) and car (4 cells)
as shown above. Be sure to use only high-quality
alkaline or rechargeable Ni-Cd AA-size batteries.
Oil the foam air cleaner element...
3
...by treating the foam elements of
your air filter with a few drops of
pre-filter oil. Work the oil into the
filter inside a small plastic bag to
minmize the mess.
Get ready to fire it up!
6
Turn on the
transmitter FIRST,
then the car's
receiver switch.
Attach glow plug
igniter to the glow
plug. Hold the
front of the car a
little higher than
the rear to aid
fuel flow to the engine. Pull the starter with
short, quick pulls until engine fires, then
remove glow plug igniter.
Check operation of radio system...
2
...Turning your transmitter wheel makes the car's front wheels steer left and
right, and automatically return to center when transmitter wheel is re-
leased. Make sure that pulling transmitter trigger opens the carburetor
throat, and pushing the trigger forward applies the rear wheel brakes.
Carefully check pull start rope length...
4
Stopping the engine.
7
Always stop the engine before you turn the radio Always stop the engine before you turn the radio Always stop the engine before you turn the radio Always stop the engine before you turn the radio Always stop the engine before you turn the radio
switches of switches off. f. f. f. f. You can stop the engine by pushing switches of switches of switches of
a piece of wood against the flywheel underneath
the car or by pinching the fuel line leading to the
carburetor. Do NOT try to stop the engine by
plugging the exhaust outlet or by stopping the
flywheel with your finger or thumb.
Throttle
Throttle
Brake
Brake
Throttle Throttle
Fill the tank with one of the
approved fuels...
...making sure
5
you never pull out
the rope to it's full
length. Doing so
can cause
damage, and the
rope may not
retract. Quick,
short pulls (12")
on the starter are
the best technique Lift the lid on your car's fuel tank,
for starting your insert the fill tube, and slowly
engine. squeeze until tank is full. Be careful
not to overflow, as spilled fuel may
damage radio gear or brakes.
Brake Brake
Everything Okay?
Check out the
BREAK-IN TIPS on
the next page
before running
your engine
further.
Having Starting
Problems?
Check our QUICK
Troubleshooting
GUIDE, next page!