Manuale MTA-4 S50
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1. This document provides instructions for operating a 1:8 scale nitro powered monster truck. 2. It details how to assemble the truck, install components like tires and flags, charge the glow plug igniter, and set up the radio system. 3. The instructions also cover adjusting linkages, starting the engine, basic operation and troubleshooting tips.
Manuale MTA-4 S50
- 1. 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.
- 3. INTRODUCTION 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. We offer on-line help on our www.acehobby.com or www.thundertiger.com forum and our product specialists are ready to take your call if you have any technical questions. Please read all instructions and familiarize yourself with the systems and controls of this model before running. Have fun and enjoy the exciting world of R/C! SLEDGE HAMMER S50 24 www. thundertiger.com www.tiger.com.tw CAUTION Thank you for purchasing a Thunder Tiger Product. Please read all instructions and familiarize yourself with the products and controls before operation. 1. This product is not a toy. It is a high performance model product. It is important to familiarize yourself with the model, its manual, and its construction before assembly or operation. A child operating under the supervision of the adults is necessary. 2. Always keep this instruction manual ready at your hand for your assembling and operating reference, even after completing the assembly. 3. Make sure all the screws are properly tightened and all the parts are checked after running the car for a long period of time. 4. For the best performance, it is important to make sure all the moveable parts work free without binding. 5. Do not operate model products in rain, on public roads, near crowds, near airport, or near areas with restricted radio operation. 6. Always keep fuel away from heat and open flame. Only operate in open, well-ventilated area. Store fuel in cool, dry area. Keep the fuel bottle cap tightly closed. Clean up any leak or excess fuel before starting the engine. 7. This product, its parts, and its construction tools can be harmful to your health. Always exercise extreme caution when assembling and/or operating this product. Do not touch any part of the model that rotates. 8. Check your radio frequency with the proper operating frequency of the area or country. Always check to see if there are any modelers operating on the same frequency as yours. Also, check your radio for proper operation before operating a model. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. INDEX INTRODUCTION 1 ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE LINKAGE 7 CAUTION 1 ADJUSTING FORWARD / REVERSE LINKAGE IMPORTANT NOTES & WARNING 2 7 ITEMS REQUIRED FOR OPERATION 3 ADJUSTING CARBURETOR 8 UNRAPPING THE TRUCK FROM BOX AND INSTALLING THE FUELLING 9 TIRE & FLAG 4 PREPARING THE ENGINE FOR STARTING 9 CHARGING THE GLOW PLUG IGNITER 4 STARTING THE ENGINE 10 RADIO BATTERY INSTALLATION 5 STOPPING ENGINE 10 PREPARING THE RADIO 5 ENGINE BREAK-IN & ENGINE SETTING 11 RADIO OPERATION 5 STORING YOUR CAR 12 OPERATING RADIO STEERING FUNCTION 6 SET UP 13 OPERATING RADIO THROTTLE/BRAKE AND REVERSE TROUBLESHOOTING 16 FUNCTION 6
- 4. IMPORTANT NOTES & WARNING FUEL 1. Choose a fuel from a reputable, brand name company that is approved for car/truck use. Do not use airplane or boat fuels in your car/truck. Never use gasoline in a glow model engine. 2. Fuel color is for identification purpose only and is not important to performance or durability of your engine. 3. Always store fuel in a well ventilated place, away from heating devices, open flames, direct sunlight, or batteries. Keep glow fuel away from children. Always keep your fuel bottle closed when not in use. 4. Do not dispose of fuel or empty fuel containers in a fire. It may possibly cause fire or explosion. 1. 10 ~30 5 ~18 20 2. 3. 4. ENGINE 1. For proper engine break-in procedure, please refer to the manual of your engine. 2. Never run your vehicle without the air filter .If the vehicle will be operated in an area with fine dust, use filter oil or caster oil on the air filter element. It is important that the foam is only moist to trap dirt and allow air passage. With the foam too wet, limited air can pass through; therefore, limiting engine performance. 3. The parts around engine could be dangerously hot after operation. Do not touch it without any protection! 1. 2. 3. OPERATION 1. Choose the right place to operate your R/C model. Do not run on public streets or highways. This could cause serious accidents, personal injuries, and/or property damage. Never run R/C models near people or animals. To avoid injury, do not run in confined spaces. Do not run where loud noises can disturb others, such as hospitals and residential areas. Never run indoors. There is a high risk of fire and/or damage. 2. Inspect your model before operation. Make sure all the screws are properly tightened and all the parts are checked after running the car for a long period of time. Always use fresh batteries for your transmitter and for your receiver to avoid losing control of the model. Always test the brakes and the throttle before starting your engine to avoid losing control of the model. 3. Check your radio frequency with the proper operating frequency of the area or country. Always check to see if there are any modelers operating on the same frequency as yours. Also, check your radio for proper operation before operating a model. 4. Do not touch any part of the model that rotates. 1. 2. 3. 4. FIRST AID 1. If you drink nitro fuel by accident, immediately drink large quantities of water and try to induce vomiting. Consult with physician right after then. 2. If the nitro fuel gets into your eyes, rinse them well with water. Consult with physician right after then. 3. If the fuel gets onto your skin, wash it well with soap and water. 1. 2. 3. 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. 2. Thunder Tiger assumes and accepts no responsibility for personal and/or property damages resulting from the use of improper building materials, equipment and operations. By the act of assembling or operating this product, the user accepts all resulting liability. If the buyer is not prepared to accept this liability, then he/she should return this kit in new, unassembled, and unused condition to the place of purchase. 1. 2.
- 5. 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 Hex Wrench Set, 2.0mm / 2.5mm / 3.0mm / 5.0mm MTA-4 Nut Wrench Fuel Bottle 5-Way Wrench , 2.0mm / 2.5mm / 3.0mm / 5.0mm No.2932 Ni-MH battery *AA Rechargeable Ni-MH AA Alkaline dry batteries 8 Glow Starter w/ Charger Pack/Hump, 6V/1200mAh 2/3A battery 4 pieces for receiver pieces for transmitter Note: Battery life is short when using Alkaline batteries. For safety, we recommend using Alkaline batteries for only 30 minutes before testing; mostly changing. Battery strength affects braking power and radio range. If voltage drops while running the car, you will loose control and destroy your car! This is NOT covered under warranty. To increase run time, upgrade receiver battery to a 5-cell flat /hump pack (TT#2932 Hump). But, the most important step you can make, “is to always use fully charged or fresh batteries when running your car”. TT#2932 5-Cell 6V Hump
- 6. 1 UNRAPPING THE TRUCK FROM BOX AND INSTALLING THE TIRE & FLAG a b c d e 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. Insert the wheel hex driver into both sides of the front/ rear wheel. d. Install the wheel assembly, lining up the roll pin with the slot in the wheel. Thread on the locknut and washer using nut wrench supplied. e. Install the flag onto the mount with the attached screw in the bag. a. b. c. d. e. 2a INSTALLING THE REAR BUMPER b b a. Remove the rear bumper assembly from accessories box. a. b. Secure the rear bumper on the chassis with the attached screw. b. 3a CHARGING THE GLOW PLUG IGNITER Glow plug igniter has to be purchased separately. b c a. Plug the charger into an AC outlet, and then pull on the igniter lever to accept the charging adapter. b. At this point, the small red LED indicator on the charger should light up indicating the charging sequence is in progress. c. When the charging complete, pull on the glow plug igniter lever to unplug the glow igniter. Charge the new glow plug igniter for 16 to 24 hours on the first charge. For subsequent charges, charge it about 12 hours before next use. NOTE: If the igniter gets warm or hot during the charge, unplug the igniter from charger immediately. A warm / hot igniter means the igniter is overcharged. Overcharging can damage the internal battery in the igniter; thus, shortening its life. a. 110V b. LED c. 16 20 12 40~45°C
- 7. 4a RADIO BATTERY INSTALLATION b c 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. And then mount the battery holder into the enclosed battery box with the large body clip. a. b. c. R 5a PREPARING THE RADIO b c a. Install the antenna into transmitter. b. Check the frequency printed on the transmitter crystal. c. Check the frequency printed on the receiver crystal, and make sure it matches with the transmitter crystal. Make sure no one will operate on the same frequency when you are. When there is a radio glitch, it will most likely be caused by improper crystal, damaged crystal, or people operating on the same frequency. a. b. c. 6a RADIO OPERATION b c a. When turning radio on, first turn on the transmitter and extend the transmitter antenna. b. Then, turn on the receiver. When turning off, first turn the receiver off, then the transmitter off. c. To reverse the functions of servos, use the small, white servo reverse switches located on side of the pistol transmitter (or the inset servo reverse switches located at the bottom of the stick transmitter). To trim the servos on pistol transmitter, use the trim switches on side of the steering wheel (the ST. trims steering, and the TH trims throttle/brake). On a stick transmitter, the trim levers are located accordingly around the sticks. d. For more details, please check the transmitter instruction manual. a. b. c. d.
- 8. 7a OPERATING RADIO STEERING FUNCTION b c 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. c. Turn the steering wheel/stick to the right. The front tires/wheels should turn right accordingly. a. b. c. 8a OPERATING RADIO THROTTLE/ BRAKE AND REVERSE FUNCTION b c d d a. Check the radio throttle/brake functions. With the radio transmitter and receiver on, pull the trigger/push the stick forward. The carburetor should be fully opened and the brake disengaged. To reverse this function, flip the throttle/brake servo reverse switch. b. Return the trigger/stick to neutral. The carburetor should be closed to a point where the idle has been set (see step for ADJUSTING THROTTLE/BRAKE LINKAGE), and the brake still disengaged. If not, use the throttle/brake trim lever to correct it. c. Push the trigger/pull the stick backward. The carburetor opening should still be the same at neutral, throttle spring compressed slightly, and the brake engaged. d. Press the Forward/Reverse Button. This will shift the truck into Reverse. Press the Forward/Reverse Button again to shift the truck into Forward. a. b. c. d.
- 9. 9aADJUSTING THROTTLE / BRAKE LINKAGE b c 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. ( The brake lever should almost engages the brake system, but not yet.) c. With the servo at neutral, using a 1.5mm Allen wrench driver to loosen the throttle collars. Then, manually close the carburetor, and set the forward collar (next to the spring) with the spring slightly compressed. Then, set the other collar (rearward) next to the linkage pivot. a. b. 1.5mm c. 10 a ADJUSTING FORWARD / REVERSE LINKAGE b c d e a. Loosen the setscrews of the collars on the wire linkages using a 1.5mm Allen driver. b. Turn on the radio and the truck, but do not start the engine. c. The servo will move automatically to the position for forward driving. d. Move the rearward collar toward the linkage pivot collar on the servo horn until the spring is fully compressed. Uncompress the spring about 3/16"(4.5mm) by sliding the collar back and then tighten the setscrew. e. Press the FWD/REV button on the radio. f. Repeat step 9d with the forward collar. a. 1.5mm b. c. d. 4.5mm e. f. d
- 10. 11 a ADJUSTING CARBURETOR b c d d e 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). b. To set the carburetor idle (small needle sticking out from the carburetor body), turn the screw as pictured. Initial idle setting should leave 1mm carburetor gap. Clockwise turn will provide higher idle (larger carburetor opening), and counterclockwise turn will provide lower idle (smaller carburetor opening). For more details about the engine setting, please refer to ENGINE BREAK- IN/SETTING procedures to properly set the engine. c. To set the low speed needle (The low-speed mixture screw is located in the end of the carburetor). turn the screw as pictured. Initial low speed needle setting should be 6 1/2 turns (close the needle completely, then back out 6.5 turns). This screw controls how much fuel enters the engine at idle and low throttle. This adjustment will smooth the idle and improve the acceleration to mid speed. Make this adjustment with the throttle closed, after setting the idle. Turn the screw clockwise gently until it stops. DO NOT over tighten. d. Remove the outer foam from filter and make it moist evenly with a few drops of fuel. Put the filter in a plastic bag and knead it until the foam is saturated, but not soaked. e. Finally, make sure the air cleaner boot is securely fastened with a zip-tie. Never run your vehicle without the air filter .If the vehicle will be operated in an area with fine dust, use filter oil or caster oil instead of fuel. It is important that the foam is only moist to trap dirt and allow air passage. With the foam too wet, limited air can pass through; therefore, limiting engine performance. a. 3 3 b. 1mm c. 6.5 6.5 d. e. Factory Carburetor Settings. Low speed mixture Low speed mixture Idle speed: High speed mixture: Idle Screw 11/4 turns out 51/2 turns out 1mm 21/2~3 turns out Clockwise=Leaner Clockwise=Leaner Adjust Idle Clockwise = Leaner Counterclockwise- Counterclockwise- Screw Counterclockwise- Richer Richer until 1mm is Richer obtained. 11/4 51/2 21/2~3 1mm
- 11. 12 a FUELLING b c a. Remove the cap from fuel bottle nozzle. b. Squeeze the fuel bottle, insert into fuel, and draw fuel into the fuel bottle. c. Lift up the lid on the fuel tan and fill car's fuel tank with glow fuel slowly. Be careful. If the tank overflows it might get on your radio gear or on your brakes and you may create an unsafe driving situation. Always keep your fuel bottle closed when not in use. Fuel Selection Choose a fuel from a reputable, brand name company that is approved for car/truck use. Do not use airplane or boat fuels in your truck. Choose methanol based model engine glow fuel that has a nitro content in the range 10%-30% and 5% to 18% caster/synthetic oil content for lubrication. Lower nitro percentages will generally result in a cooler engine running temperature and therefore last longer before needing a rebuild; cooler-running engines also generally produce less power. 20% nitro is the most widely used fuel in these engines. Fuel color is for identification purpose only and is not important to performance or durability of your engine. a. b. c. 1. OMEGA 2. 3. 10 30 4. 5. PREPARING THE ENGINE FOR STARTING 13 a b c a. To start an engine, first remove the glow plug. b. Prime the carburetor by squeezing the primer bulb while watching the fuel come through the line and just reach the carburetor inlet. Then, give the bulb another 1/4 squeeze(1/8"). BE CAREFUL NOT TO SQUEEZE TOO MUCH or the engine will become flooded. Attempting to start a grossly flooded (or hydro- locked) engine (full of fuel) can cause serious damage to internal engine parts. c. Check the glow plug by plugging it into the glow plug igniter. The glow plug element should light up brightly. If it lights up dimly, then the glow plug igniter is low (and it needs recharging). If it does not light up or the plug element looks distorted, then the glow plug is bad (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 / #A5, and Picco P6S / P7S. a. b. 1/4 c.
- 12. 14 a STARTING THE ENGINE Start the engine using shaft hex start (corddless drill required) b c When start your MTA-4, use both c 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. Hex Start -Make sure that your drill is set to the clockwise or forward position. Insert the Hex Starting Shaft to the drill and tighten the drill chuck with the ball end facing away from the drill. BEFORE inserting the Hex Starting Shaft into the dual start output, squeeze the trigger and verify that the drill is turning clockwise. If the engine becomes flooded: Turn off your truck, and then the radio. Remove the glow plug using a glow plug wrench and then remove the air filter. Turn the truck over to allow any excess fuel in the engine to run out. Turn the truck right side up. Reinstall the air cleaner. Squeeze the trigger 3 to 4 times. Reinstall the glow plug with the glow plug wrench. Return to step 16b. CAUTION: Attempting to start the motor by using a counter-clockwise direction could damage the Hex Start mechanism or possibly the engine internal components. Insert the ball end of the Hex Start Shaft into the Hex Start output. Grasp the drill tightly and squeeze the trigger. a. b. c. 5 7 15 a STOPPING THE ENGINE b c a. Bring your truck to a complete stop and idle. Then, Remove the body clips and body. b. Using needle-nose pliers or a clothespin, pinch off the fuel line just before the carburetor until the engine stops (1-2 seconds). DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STOP THE MOTOR BY TOUCHING OR GRABBING THE FLYWHEEL! These motors have a lot of torque and serious injury could occur from stopping the engine in this manner. The exhaust gasses can be very hot, stopping the motor by plugging the exhaust with your finger could result in a serious burn. c. Turn off your truck and then the radio a. b. 1 2 c.
- 13. 16 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. Run the car in an open parking lot with this rich engine setting for at least 5 tanks of fuel to complete the break-in process. It is normal for new engines to stall many times during this time due to the rich setting. When it does, just restart the engine. After break-in, follow the engine setting procedure to set the carburetor for normal operations. 2 1/2~3 1/4 1/4 5 ENGINE SETTING Due to different fuel formula, operating elevation, humidity . . . etc. The engine may / may not operate properly at initial setting. Please follow the following procedure to achieve proper carburetor setting. Do not perform this procedure until the engine has been properly broken in. a. Start the engine. b. With a running engine, run the car back and foreth in a straight line (full throttle achieved during each passage) in an open parking lot. Repeat, and note the sound of the exhaust. Do not hold the throttle open with car off the ground or the engine connect rod may break. c. If the exhaust does not reach a high pitch note, turn the high speed needle (long needle, extending from carburetor, pointing up) 1/4 turn clockwise, and repeat step 15b. If the exhaust reaches a high pitch note immediately, turn the high speed needle 1/4 turn counterclockwise, and repeat step 15b. d. Repeat step 15c until the engine reaches optimum setting (turning in the high speed needle will no longer have an effect at full throttle and turning out the needle will cause the engine's full throttle rpm to drop a little). For normal operations, turn the high speed needle 1/4 turn counterclockwise from the optimum high speed needle setting. e. To set the idle, turn the idle screw in (higher rpm) or out (lower rpm). Basically, the idle needs to be set at the lowest possible point before the engine stalls. f. To set the low speed needle (larger needle on the side of carburetor body), the engine needs to be broken-in and high speed needle needs to be set first. g. Repeating step 15b every 10 seconds (1 second of full throttle and 10 seconds of idle). If the engine rpm at idle drops after a few seconds and stalls, then turn in the low speed needle (clockwise) 1/4 turn. If the engine rpm stays the same or goes up at idle, then turn out the low speed needle (counterclockwise) 1/4 turn. h. Keep repeating step 15g until the engine rpm drops (goes to idle rpm, then drops a few more rpm after a few seconds) but does not stall at idle. a. b. c. 1/8~1/4 15b 1/8~1/4 15b d. 15b 15c 1/4 e. f. g. 15b 10 1/8 1/8 h. 15g
- 14. 17 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. • Empty any fuel remaining in your squeeze bottle back into the fuel container. • Draw the fuel in the fuel tank into the squeeze bottle and squeeze it back into the fuel container. • Repeat the above step as necessary until the tank is as empty as is possible. • Make sure to store your fuel container out of the reach of children in a cool, dark location and make sure that the lid is securely tightened. b. Put the glow plug igniter on the glow plug, hold the carburetor all the way open and bump the engine by using a starter a few times. This will make sure that there is no unused fuel in the engine or fuel lines. c. Use after run oil. • Start out by taking an old toothbrush and cleaning off the dirt around the base of the filter. This will help to keep grit out of your engine. • Remove the filter from the carburetor. • Place 2-6 drops (as recommended by after run oil manufacturer) directly into the carburetor. • Slowly bump the engine to distribute the oil evenly throughout the engine. • Reinstall the air cleaner. d. Clean your truck -storing it dirty can lead to a gummy build up and poor performance. • Use nitro car cleaner, WD-40 or equivalent to clean up the dirt and oil. • Use an old toothbrush or a small paintbrush to get to the hard to reach areas. • A damp cloth works well for cleaning the body. Stubborn dirt and oil on the body is best removed with any diluted organic solvents (Simple Green, etc). e. Lubricate the wheel bearings, drive axle joints, clutch bell bearings and suspension pivots using thin oil. f. IMPPORTANT! Verify that BOTH the radio and receiver switches are turned off. It is very disappointing to have dead batteries next time you want to run your truck. a. • • • • b. c. • • • 2 6 • • d. • WD-40 • • e. f.
- 15. 18 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. Align the BLACK adjustment set screw with the opening on the 2nd gear as shown on the diagram. c. Using a 2mm Allen wrench, turn the black adjustment set screw clockwise to make the two-speed shift later; turn it counter- clockwise to make the two-speed shift earlier. Only use 1/8 turn increments whenever you adjust your two-speed. d. Close the two-speed access cover on the transmission case. e. If it is screwed in or out too much, reset the black set screw as following. First, screw in the black set screw clockwise gently until it is fully compressed. And then turn the black set screw counter-clockwise about 3 turns. Re-attach the main gear shell protector. f. Be careful not to touch any hot engine components in the area. a. 5 8 b. c. 2mm 1/8 d. e. 3 f. Shift Shift Earlier Later
- 16. Front & Rear Toe-In / Toe-Out a. Use a 1.5mm Allen wrench as shown to adjust the front & rear toe-in. b. Lengthening the Turnbuckles will increase the amount of toe-in, shortening Notch them will increase the amount of toe-out. c. The notch on the turnbuckle indicates the side that has the right-hand thread. Use it as a guide to determine which way to turn the turnbuckle when adjusting its length. a. 1.5mm b. Add Pos. Add Neg. Front & Rear Camber Camber Camber a. Use a 2.5mm Allen wrench as shown to adjust the front & rear camber. b. Turning the upper pivot ball clockwise increases camber towards the negative side; turning it counter-clockwise increases camber towards the positive side. a. 2.5mm b. Ride Height a. The truck ride height can be increased by adding preload clips to the shocks. Removing preload clips will decrease the ride height. b. Compress the spring and insert the preload clips between the spring collar and the shock body flange. a. b. Slipper Clutch a. Use a 7mm nut driver to adjust the slipper clutch. Loosen Tighten Slipper Slipper b. Tighten the slipper nut until the spring is fully compressed. Clutch Clutch c. Once you've reached the point where the spring is fully compressed, loosen the slipper nut 1/8turn. d. Do not run you truck with the slipper nut any looser than 1/8turn from full spring compression. Setting the slipper too loose may result in a damaged spur gear. a. 7mm b. c. 1/8 d. 1/8 Shock Springs Stiffer springs will give you better handling and higher cornering speed on smooth surfaces such as asphalt, concrete, and hard pack dirt. Soft springs are better for rougher terrain, rock crawling and jumping. Softer springs will increase the rollover tendency of the truck at higher speeds. Part Number Spring Color Spring Rate Relative Stiffness PD1473 Blue(Std) 4.40 lb./in Softest PD1474 Gold 5.10 lb./in PD1475 Red 5.95 lb./in PD1476 Copper 6.90 lb./in Stiffest
- 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). If you change the gearing you will need to reset the gear mesh: 1. Loosen (or tighten if engine was removed) the four engine mounting bolts located on the underside of the truck until you can just slide the engine forward and backward. 2. Slide the engine up to the spur gear until the teeth on the clutch bell are meshed tightly with the teeth on the slipper gear. 3. Move the engine back a little bit (1/32" or 0.8mm). Check the mesh by holding the smaller gear with one hand and rocking the bigger gear back and forth with the other. The big gear should rock back and forth slightly with little effort. A gear mesh that is too tight will be noisy, have lower performance and could ruin the gears. SLEDGE HAMMER S50 1. 2. 0.8mm Final Reduction Final Reduction Clutch bell gear size Slipper Gear size 1st Gear 2nd gear 20T (Std.) 49T(TT-Std) PN1805 PD7215 19.924 13.78 Better Acceleration Higher Top Speed 23T 49T(TT-Std) PN1808 PD7215 17.325 11.98
- 18. 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 ....................................... Replace fuel Glow plug igniter not charged ...................... Charge glow igniter Glow plug bad .......................................... Replace glow plug, see "Glow Plug Problems" section below. Fuel not getting to carburetor ........ Open and close fuel tank lid twice. Engine flooded ............................................ See "Flooding" section below. Engine overheating ...................................... Allow engine to cool, richen fuel mixture, see "Fuel Mixture" section below Carburetor incorrectly adjusted ......... Re-adjust carburetor, see "Fuel Mixture" or "Factory Carburetor Settings" section below. Exhaust blocked ...................................... Check exhaust, remove blockage. Air cleaner blocked ........................... Check air cleaner, remove blockage. Engine starts, Idle speed set to low ..................................... Adjust idle speed screw, see "Fuel Mixture" section then stalls below. Air bubbles in fuel line ........................ Check for leaks in fuel line Glow plug is fouled ............................. Replace glow plug, see "Glow Plug Problems" Section below. Hex-Start Engine is flooded .......................................... See "Flooding" section below. backplate will not rotate Engine is seized ............................................ Examine engine for damage
- 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). Your engine should starting. Most starting problems start and run slightly rich with these settings (rich is good or erratic performance can be for break-in). Tuning Tip: Always make sure you can see traced back to the glow plug. The some exhaust smoke coming out of the exhaust outlet easiest way to check for a faulty during operation. This is a good sign that enough fuel is glow plug is to simply install a new one and see if the problem getting to the engine. is corrected. However, to test the glow plug, remove the glow plug form the cylinder head with a 8mm nut driver (make sure there is no dirt on top of the head which could fall into the engine. Do not lose the copper gasket which seals the glow plug.) Connect the glow plug to the glow igniter. All of the coils should glow bright white. Sometimes, the first few coils will not glow, while the rest are bright orange. This indicates a bad glow plug or low igniter battery. Try recharging the igniter, or replacing Factory Carburetor Settings. the glow plug. Low speed mixture Idle 11/4 turns out Screw Clockwise=Leaner Counterclockwise-Richer Richer 8mm 11/4 Leaner Low Speed Screw Low speed mixture 51/2 turns out Clockwise=Leaner Richer Counterclockwise-Richer Flooding Symptoms of a flooded engine include difficulty in starting, muffled sounds coming from the exhaust, hex start backphte Leaner 51/2 won't operate, and excess fuel draining from the exhaust outlet. Remove the glow plug with a 8mm nut driver and also remove the air cleaner. Turn the car upside down and operate the power drill a couple of times to drain the excess fuel out of 0.5~1mm the engine and carburetor. Re-install the glow plug and try Idle speed: starting again. 0.5~1mm) Adjust Idle Screw until 0.5~1mm is obtained. 0.5~1mm High speed mixture: 21/2~3 turns out Clockwise = Leaner Leaner Counterclockwise-Richer (Less Fuel) 21/2~3 Richer (More Fuel)
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