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MegaTech Dark Thunder Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Entire Contents ©2004 Megatech International...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    60 MPH. Please read through these directions before you proceed any further. If for some reason you think the Dark Thunder is not what you want, do not continue any further. Your hobby dealer absolutely cannot accept a Dark Thunder for return or exchange after it has been run, or after any of the parts bags have been opened.

  • Page 3: Getting Acquainted With Your Dark Thunder

    Getting Acquainted with Your Dark Thunder Review the components of the Dark Thunder to ensure that your kit is complete before you begin fi nal assembly. (See Figure 1) Figure 1 - Dark Thunder Contents Kit Contents: A. Dark Thunder Nitro-Powered High-Speed Dragster B.

  • Page 4: The Radio System

    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.

  • Page 5: Fuel & Preparations

    Never pour fuel from an open can into the tank or use a funnel. Preparing to Race Your Dark Thunder comes fully assembled and nearly ready to race right Your Dark Thunder comes fully assembled and nearly ready to race right from the box.

  • Page 6: Installing Antenna & Batteries

    Installing the Antenna Remove the antenna from the slot on top of the transmitter. Slide it into the hole on top of the transmitter and turn clock wise until snug. Do not over-tighten. Figure 4 - Install Antenna Installing the Batteries A.

  • Page 7: Steering Trim & Operation

    60 MPH. It is capable of causing serious injury or damage if not operated properly. Your Dark Thunder is not a toy. It is designed for operation by or under close supervision of a responsible adult.

  • Page 8: Engine Break In

    Important! For best performance, maximum enjoyment and longest Important! For best performance, maximum enjoyment and longest service, your Megatech M-16 engine must be properly broken in before you adjust it for maximum power. Breaking in your engine enables matching surfaces and parts to establish the correct running tolerances.

  • Page 9: Starting Your Engine

    Megatech’s MegaNiter rechargeable glow plug igniter allows easy starting, and can be left on the engine to keep it running reliably Figure 13- Glow plug igniter...

  • Page 10: Your First Run

    Your First Run Steering Steering When you begin operating your Dark Thunder, it might be wise to hold the radio horizontal to the ground with the wheel side up. Then the wheel acts like a steering wheel in a car (see Figure 15).

  • Page 11: Brakes & Throttle Trim

    Figure 16- brake actuation rod Adjusting the Throttle Trim If your Dark Thunder accelerates or stalls while in the neutral position, you will need to adjust the throttle trim control. The throttle trim adjusts the center point of the throttle servo, allowing you to fi ne tune the...

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    The list on page 3 provides a handy guide. Thoroughly clean your Dark Thunder after each run to remove oil, fuel and dirt. We recommend Megatech’s MegaWash, a safe and effective spray cleaner.

  • Page 13: Limited Warranty

    International or any of ® its representatives be held liable for injury to persons or property damage resulting from assembly or use of the product. Megatech ® not liable if any outside radio frequencies interfere with the product’s frequency causing loss of control. Megatech International will not ®...

  • Page 14: Parts List

    Parts Listing 1685 5*8*2.5 PREMIUM BEARING (2 PACK) 780296 INNER DIFF JOINTS F/R GEARBOX 780304 CENTER DRIVE SHAFTS (2) 780299 3MM COPPER BALL (4) 780301 BRAKE ACTUATOR CAM 780239 CENTER DIFF DRIVE JOINTS 780294 SUSPENSION HINGE PINS 23MM (4) 780293 SUSPENSION HINGE PINS 13.5MM (4) 16109 SIDE EXHAUST HEADER...
  • Page 15 781038 BODY MOUNT SET 781039 COMPLETE SCREW SET 781040 CENTER RING GEAR & PINION 781042 MAIN CHASSIS 781043 RAIDO TRAY 781044 KING PIN (2) 781045 FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS 781046 FRONT TIRE O-RING (2) 781047 ALUMINUM FRONT RIMS (2-BLACK) 781048 SERVO SAVER 781053 2 SPEED CLUTCH BELL 780248...
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