Associated Electrics 20500, User Manual

Page 1: ...B 2003 Associated Electrics Inc ASSOCIATED MONSTER GT USER GUIDE USER GUIDE FOR THE MONSTER GT TRUCK USER GUIDE FOR THE MONSTER GT TRUCK ...

Page 2: ... Starting Shaft MGT Nut Wrench Allen Wrenches 5 sizes 1 5mm 2 0mm 2 5mm 3 0mm 5 0mm Items Required Foam PreFilter Treatment AE Part 7710 Fuel Bottle AE Part 1749 Glow Igniter AE Part 1738 Slotted Screwdriver AE Part 6953 Phillips Screwdriver AE Part 6954 AA Batteries 12 Fuel 15 30 only See Fuel Selection on next page Helpful Items Thread Locking Adhesive AE Part 1596 After Run Oil Needlenose Plier...

Page 3: ... engine to overheat 260 F measured at the glow plug see included 21 AE Engine Manual for acceptable motor temperature ranges Use only approved fuels Fuels containing more than 20 nitro will run hotter and therefore reduce engine life Do not run engine at full throttle for long periods of time High engine speeds create more engine heat Vary the engine speed Do not use lean needle settings Lean mixt...

Page 4: ...ed using an optional charger Use only with rechargeable NiCd or NiMH batteries Do not use with Alkaline or Standard cells 15 Battery Cover Holds your Transmitter s batteries in place Preparing Your Radio System 1 Install Transmitter Antenna 2 Install Transmitter Batteries Requires 8 AA Batteries 3 Install Receiver Batteries Requires 4 AA Batteries Testing Transmitter Truck 1 Switch ON the Transmit...

Page 5: ...urn off your radio Shut Down Procedures 5 Getting to Know Your Truck Please take a few moments to famaliarize yourself with the Monster GT The pictured truck below highlights only a few of the exciting features we have included with your new truck Many hours have been spent making sure this is one of the Biggest Fastest and Toughest trucks available 4 Starting Your Truck 6 1 Have fresh batteries o...

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Page 11: ...ise direction could damage the pull start mechanism or possibly the engine s internal components Insert the ball end of the Hex Start Shaft into the Dual Start output Grasp the drill tightly and squeeze the trigger 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...

Page 12: ...ld 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 pull the pull start cord about 8 inches 3 5 times Reinstall the air cleaner 4 Clean your truck storing it dirty can lead to a gummy build up and poo...

Page 13: ...tighter turning radius push the dial to the left to decrease the amount of steering throw for a larger turning radius 2 Steering Trim Start the truck and drive it forward slowly with no input on the steering wheel If the truck veers to the right turn the Steering Trim knob to the left until the truck runs straight If the truck veers to the left turn the Steering Trim knob to the right 3 Throttle T...

Page 14: ...ollars 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 pivoting linkage 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 setscre...

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Page 21: ... Clutch Bell 25378 49 Tooth Spur Gear 25379 46 Tooth Spur Gear 25383 MGT Ti Turnbuckle Set w Wrench 25381 MGT Ti Turnbuckle Front 1 25382 MGT Titanium Trunbuckle Rear 1 25385 MGT Blue Machined Chassis 25387 MGT Blue Machined Head 25390 5mm Blue Alum Lock Nuts 20 25391 4mm Blue Alum Lock Nuts 20 25392 3mm Blue Alum Lock Nuts 20 25395 MGT Blue Alum Steering Kit 25400 MGT Blue Alum Wheel Hex Drives 2...

Page 22: ...level Camber 2 degrees Toe 3 degrees toe in Ride Height dogbones level Engine 21 pull start dual start Engine Temperature 220 260 Glow Plug MC59 medium cold Slide or Rotary slide carb Low Speed 6 1 2 turns Idle 020 or 5mm opening High Speed 2 3 4 turns Radio Airtronics XP3 AM Receiver TR403A 3 channel 27MHz AM Steering Servo S2008MG Throttle Servo S1903 3rd Servo S1903 Clutch Bell 15T Slipper Gear...