MegaTech Tempest Gladiator Owner's Manual

MegaTech Tempest Gladiator Owner's Manual

1/10 scale radio controlled ready to run

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Monster Truck
Stock Number MTC 7805
1/10 Scale Radio Controlled Ready to Run Monster Truck

Operating Instructions

and Owner's Manual
Megatech International
8300 Tonnelle Ave.
North Bergen, NJ 07047
Replacement Parts / Tech Support 201-662-2800
Fax Orders
201-221-8030
Website
http://www.megatech.com

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Monster Truck Stock Number MTC 7805 1/10 Scale Radio Controlled Ready to Run Monster Truck Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual Megatech International 8300 Tonnelle Ave. North Bergen, NJ 07047 Replacement Parts / Tech Support 201-662-2800 Fax Orders 201-221-8030 Website http://www.megatech.com...
  • Page 2 Toe-Out creates a very unstable condition, where the truck would swerve out of control easily, just like driving a car in reverse. Your Tempest gladiator has the correct Toe-In is set at the factory, how- ever the Toe-In setting is fully adjustable for advanced drivers.
  • Page 3 Fuel – The Tempest Gladiator uses Nitro model car/truck fuel. Always follow the precautions and safety warnings on the fuel container. Always keep this fuel out of reach from animals, children and away from any source of flame or electric current.
  • Page 4: Required Equipment

    Pistol grip 2 channel radio system Megatech’s Gas Car/Truck Completer Kit, Best of all, the Tempest Gladiator comes fully factory # MTC 7500, contains many items you will assembled and set up, with all components installed, tires...
  • Page 5 AA Alkaline batteries in the battery holder, making sure to install them The Tempest Gladiator comes from the factory fully as- in the correct direction as shown by the markings in the sembled and almost ready to run.
  • Page 6: Operation

    Megatech shall not be liable for any loss or damages due to operator negligence, misconduct, intentional or acciden- tal misuse of this product or any related products and ac- cessories, and in all cases Megatech’s limit of liability...
  • Page 7: Engine Safety

    The break-in period is also an excellent opportu- Fueling nity to get used to driving your Tempest Gladiator and become familiar with the truck’s great handling qualities. The Tempest Gladiator is equipped with a competition fuel tank and priming system.
  • Page 8: Break-In Procedure

    Starter Handle Megatech’s MegaNiter rechargeable glow plug igniter allows easy starting, and can be left on to keep the engine running reliably during the rich mixture break-in period.
  • Page 9: Operational Reliability

    Again, you may need to leave the glow plug igniter attached to keep the engine running. Run the Tempest Gladiator on a smooth surface at low to medium throttle setting for another tank of fuel, being careful not to maneuver it too harshly, or use any more We recommend the Megatech high perform- than half throttle.
  • Page 10 Should you find that any gears, transmission, or drive Proper care and maintenance of your Tempest Gladiator is joints are loose, worn, or have developed excessive play, crucial to keeping it performing well and operating relia- replace these parts immediately.
  • Page 11: Suspension Adjustments

    Megatech Tech Support. Suspension Adjustments Radio Receiver does not work The Tempest Gladiator was designed with fully adjust- Remove the receiver cover, and re-install new batteries able suspension components, allowing adjustments, re- in the correct direction. Check for water or fuel in this pairs, and competition tuning.
  • Page 12: Warranty

    Important! Always remove the used batteries from the Tempest Gladiator engine is running. Disconnect the start- transmitter and the receiver box if the truck will be stored ing battery, and the truck is ready for competition without for more than a few days. Old batteries leak chemicals and lugging around the extra weight of the battery! gases over time that can seriously damage your truck’s...
  • Page 13 This warranty only applies to vary from state to state. Megatech products purchased and used in the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico. Batteries, plastic cases and gears are not covered by this warranty.
  • Page 14 Tempest Gladiator 14...
  • Page 15 Tempest Gladiator Parts List Stock Number MTC 7805 MTC780204 RADIO BOX MTC780207 SUSPENSION HINGE PINS 50MM MTC780212 STEERING LINKS MTC780218 BRAKE DISC MTC780220 REAR BUMPER/HANDLE MTC780223 HUB CARRIERS MTC780225 GEAR CASE SHELL MTC780226 GEAR CASE SIDES MTC780234 100CC QUICK-FILL FUEL TANK...

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