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OWNERS MANUAL
Entire Contents ©2005 Megatech International
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2 If you have questions about operating or installing your new Megatech product, or if you are missing parts... Please Call Megatech First! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE Call our Customer Service Department at: (201) 662-2800 10:30am - 4:30pm, EST Monday through Friday (except holidays) Technical assistance is also available on-line at www.megatech.com or by e-mail to info@megatech.com ® Congratulations on your purchase of a Megatech Nitro-Powered High-Speed Funny Car. Racing has n
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Your New AfterBurner 3 If you have questions about operating or installing your new Megatech Getting Acquainted with Your AfterBurner product, or if you are missing parts... Please Call Megatech First! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE Review the components of the AfterBurner to ensure that your kit is complete before you begin fi nal assembly. (See Figure 1) Call our Customer Service Department at: (201) 662-2800 10:30am - 4:30pm, EST Monday through Friday (except holidays) C Technical a
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This vehicle is not a toy and must be operated by an adult who will 4 Fuel 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 AfterBurner 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 AfterBurner, you will need the following items, which should be availab
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Fuel & Preparations 5 Fuel Fuel is the most critical component for making your engine perform Fuel is the most critical component for making your engine perform properly. Improper fuels will cause hard starting, poor performance, and excessive wear on the engine. Fuel for your vehicle must contain a blend of BOTH synthetic oil and castor oil. Use a high- quality blended fuel. We only recommend Megatech’s High Velocity Racing Fuel or another premium quality car/truck fuel with 25% Nitro cont
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6 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. Be sure that both the transmitter and receiver switches are in the “off” position. B. Install 8 fresh “AA” alkaline dry cell batteries in the transmitter (see Figure 5) paying careful attention to proper “+” and “-”
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Steering Trim & Operation 7 the throttle trigger operates the slide carburetor. If the servos do not respond, remove the batteries and make sure they are installed correctly. E. Turn off the power switch on the car and then on the transmitter. Steering Trim Although your Although your AfterBurner AfterBurner AfterBurner AfterBurner comes factory-assembled, it is comes factory-assembled, it is comes factory-assembled, it is important to fi nely adjust the steering trim before o
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8 Breaking In Your Engine Important! Important! For best performance, maximum enjoyment and longest For best performance, maximum enjoyment and longest service, your Q 1.6 HP engine must be properly broken in before you adjust it for maximum power. Breaking in your engine enables match- ing surfaces and parts to establish the correct running tolerances. Prop- erly breaking in the engine during the fi rst tanks of fuel will determine how well your engine will run for it
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Racers, Start Your Engines 9 NOTE: Read the “Shutting Off Your Starting Your Engine Engine” Section Before Continuing! First, fully extend your antenna and turn the transmitter on. If the First, fully extend your antenna and turn the transmitter on. If the First, fully extend your antenna and turn the transmitter on. If the green light ever goes dark or the red light comes on, your transmitter batteries are low. You should replace them right away. Next turn on the car’s receiver. After fi ll
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10 Once you are able to keep the engine running (with the glow plug ignitor attached if necessary) at a reliable ultra-rich idle, run two full tanks of fuel through the engine at the rich idle setting. If the cylinder head temperature gets too hot (260 degrees F), shut down the engine, let it cool completely and start again. After you complete the break in, the low speed needle valve can now be adjusted for performance. Start by running the throttle at idle for 2 seconds. Then apply full th
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Brakes and Throttle Trim 11 Figure 15- Turn the wheel right and the car goes right. Turn the wheel left and the car goes left. The Brake System Before running your AfterBurner, be sure to do a brake check. With the car runing at idle, roll it forward. It should roll freely. Now roll the car forward again and push the throttle trigger forward. The car should come to a stop almost immediately. If it does not stop instantly, adjust the brake actuation rod to give more grip to the brake p
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12 Maintenance Proper care and simple maintenance should keep your AfterBurner running well for a long time. Make sure you thoroughly check your vehicle after each run to make sure no parts were bent or broken. Also check to make sure the screws, fasteners, bolts and hardware are secure and tight after each run. Should you fi nd that any parts are bent, broken or show excessive wear, you must repair or replace them immediately before attempting to operate your AfterBurner again. See your lo
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Parts Listing 13 Parts Listing Part# Description 781026 Rear Wing 1685 5*8*2.5 Premium Bearing (2 Pack) 781027 Tuned Pipe 16109 Side Exhaust Header 781029 Front Axle 780201 Air Filter 781030 Steering Servo Mount (2) 780203 Flywheel 781031 Tie Rod Set (2) 780204 Radio Box 781033 Front Steering Knuckles (2) 780205 2-speed Spur Gear 42t 781035 Front Coil Spring 780206 2-speed Spur Gear 38t 781040 Center Ring Gear & Pinion 780207 Suspension Hinge Pins (50mm) 781043 Radio Tray 780215 Brake Pa
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16 Limited Warranty Megatech Product Support If you have questions about your model, or you’re having a problem with your model simply call us at 1-201-662-2800. Our customer support team is available from 10:30am to 4:30pm eastern standard time to answer your questions. You can also e-mail us at support@megatech.com anytime. We stand behind our products 100% and will do our best to make sure you are satisfi ed with this product. Warranty This product is warranted to be free from defects in
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17 state to state. Megatech is not obligated to provide upgraded products at a reduced rate when a previous product’s production cycle has ended. Megatech reserves the right to modify warranty provisions without notice. Obtaining Warranty and Repair Service Call us fi rst! Before you begin the process of obtaining warranty or repair service, please call us at 1-201-662-2800 and speak with one of our friendly and knowledgeable Support Team Technicians. Often a product might appear defective,
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