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THUNDER TIGER SLEDGE HAMMER S50 Manual

1/8 scale nitro powered 4wd monster truck mta version 2.0
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1/8 SCALE NITRO POWERED 4WD MONSTER TRUCK
1:8
No.6225-F
This radio control model car is not a toy! Before beginning operation, please read this manual thoroughly.
The contents are subject to change without prior notice due to product improvements and specificatrion changes.
Instruction Manual
WARRANTY
Thunder Tiger Corporation guarantees this model kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship. The total monetary value under
warranty will in no case exceed the cost of the original kit purchased. This warranty does not cover any components damaged by use or modification.
Part or parts missing from this kit must be reported within 60 days of purchase. No part or parts will be sent under warranty without proof of
purchase. To receive part or parts under warranty, the service center must receive a proof of purchase and/or the defective part or parts. Should
you find a defective or missing part, contact the authorized Thunder Tiger Service/Distributor nearest you. Under no circumstances can a dealer
or distributor accept return of a kit if assembly has started.

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  • Page 1 WARRANTY Thunder Tiger Corporation guarantees this model kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship. The total monetary value under warranty will in no case exceed the cost of the original kit purchased. This warranty does not cover any components damaged by use or modification.
  • Page 3 Thank you for your purchase of this Thunder Tiger product. You should enjoy many hours of fun and excitement from this advanced R/C model. Thunder Tiger strives to bring you the highest level of quality and service we can provide. We race and test our cars around the world to bring you state-of-the-art products.

  • Page 4: Important Notes & Warning

    3. If the fuel gets onto your skin, wash it well with soap and water. WARNING 1. Improper operations may cause personal and/or property damage. Thunder Tiger and its distributor have no control over damage resulting from shipping, improper construction, or improper usage.

  • Page 5: Items Required For Operation

    ITEMS REQUIRED FOR OPERATION Screw Drivers, Lexan Body Reamer, Hobby Knife, PRO-START Engine Starter Glow Fuel, Methanol 10% to 30% Lexan Scissors. Nitro 5% to 18% Caster / Synthetic Oil 10%~30% 5%~18% TOOL INCLUDED MTA-4 Hex Drive Starting Shaft MTA-4 Nut Wrench Hex Wrench Set, 2.0mm / 2.5mm / 3.0mm / 5.0mm Fuel Bottle 5-Way Wrench...

  • Page 6: Charging The Glow Plug Igniter

    UNRAPPING THE TRUCK FROM BOX AND INSTALLING THE TIRE & FLAG a. Remove the truck, radio, and accessories from box. b. To unlock zip-tie, press on the small lever. Pull on the zip-tie while keeping the small lever pressed. Pull the zip-tie out completely. c.

  • Page 7: Radio Battery Installation

    RADIO BATTERY INSTALLATION a. Install 8 AA-size alkaline batteries into transmitter. ( If the batteries are loaded incorrectly, the transmitter may be damaged) b. Take out the large body clip on the battery box, and remove its top plate. Install 4 AA-size alkaline batteries into battery holder. c.

  • Page 8: Operating Radio Steering Function

    OPERATING RADIO STEERING FUNCTION a. Check the radio steering functions. With the radio transmitter and receiver on, turn the steering wheel/stick to the left. The front tires/wheels should turn left accordingly. If not, flip the steering servo reverse switch. b. Return the steering wheel/stick to neutral. The front tires/wheels should point straight forward. If not, use the steering trim lever to correct it.

  • Page 9: Adjusting Forward/Reverse Linkage

    ADJUSTING THROTTLE / BRAKE LINKAGE 1/16" Gap 1.5mm a. To set the throttle/brake linkage, first the radio should be on and neutral; thus, the servo is at neutral position. b. With the servo at neutral, turn and adjust plastic brake adjustment nut at the end of the linkage until there is a 1/16"(1.5mm) gap between the spring and the brake lever when the spring is not compressed.

  • Page 10: Adjusting Carburetor

    ADJUSTING CARBURETOR a. To set the high speed needle (large needle sticking out from the carburetor body), turn the screw as pictured. Initial high speed needle setting should be 3 turns (close the needle completely, then back out 3 turns). Clockwise turn will provide leaner setting (lower fuel to air mixture), and counterclockwise turn will provide richer setting (higher fuel to air mixture).

  • Page 11: Preparing The Engine For Starting

    (replace with new one). After checking, reinstall the glow plug. The glow plug used for this engine can be: Thunder Tiger 9281, McCoy #9 / #59, Novarossi C4S / C5S / C6S,OS #8 / #A3 /...

  • Page 12: Starting The Engine

    STARTING THE ENGINE Start the engine using shaft hex start (corddless drill required) When start your MTA-4, use both hands to hold the power drill. a. Turn on the radio (transmitter first, then receiver). b. Clip the glow plug igniter onto engine's glow plug. c.

  • Page 13: Engine Break-In

    ENGINE BREAK-IN For a new engine (break-in setting), the high speed needle needs to be set as rich as possible. Turn the high speed needle 1/4 turn counterclockwise from initial setting (2 1/2~3 turns from fully closed). Repeat step 15b. Keep doing this until the engine stalls at full throttle, then turn the high speed needle 1/4 turn clockwise.

  • Page 14: Storing Your Car

    STORING YOUR CAR To keep your truck in good working condition, there are a few steps that need to be followed: a. Remove the fuel from the tank. Both your truck and squeeze bottle should always be stored free of fuel. •...
  • Page 15 SET UP Two-Speed Adjustment a. Your truck's two-speed shift point is preset from the factory. It should shift into 2nd gear within 12-15 feet on a full-throttle, standing-start acceleration. b. If you wish to adjust the shift point, first shut down the engine then open the two-speed access cover on the transmission case.
  • Page 16 Front & Rear Toe-In / Toe-Out a. Use a 1.5mm Allen wrench as shown to adjust the front & rear toe-in. Notch b. Lengthening the Turnbuckles will increase the amount of toe-in, shortening them will increase the amount of toe-out. c.
  • Page 17 Optional Gearing Additional gearing is available for your SLEDGE HAMMER S50 Monster Truck. Additional gearing allows you to match your engine and transmission to your driving situation. Bigger gears on the clutch bell (or smaller slipper gears) will result in greater top speed, but will have slower acceleration from a stop (see chart below).

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If you have trouble starting or keeping your SLEDGE HAMMER S50 running, here's a quick checklist of what to look for first. SLEDGE HAMMER S50 Description Problem Solution Engine will not Out of fuel ............ Fill fuel tank start Contaminated fuel ........
  • Page 19 Glow Plug Problems. Fuel Mixture The glow plug in your engine must The fuel mixture is controlled by three different adjustments be replaced periodically to maintain on the carburetor, and should come preset from the factory peak performance and easy (see photos below).
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