shift when the truck is traveling at a certain set speed. Refer to the “Adjusting the two-speed” section in this manual to adjust
that set point or if your truck does not appear to be shifting correctly.
•
The electronic components on your truck are in compartments to keep them from malfunctioning because of dirt and debris
build up.
The servos and the compartments housing the electronics are not waterproof.
Driving through water could
cause damage and/or malfunction to occur.
•
Follow all the caution tips listed in this manual and USE COMMON SENSE! Abusive and rough driving could result in broken
parts.
•
The Monster GT can be carefully refueled while the engine is running to extend the run time.
Storing your truck
To keep your truck in good working condition, there are a few steps that need to be followed:
1.
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.
2.
Put the glow plug igniter on the glow plug, hold the carburetor all the way open and pull the pull-start a few times. This will
make sure that there is no unused fuel in the engine or fuel lines.
3.
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 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 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).
5.
Lubricate the wheel bearings, drive axle joints, clutch bell bearings and suspension pivots using thin oil.
6.
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.
Two-Speed Adjustment
1.
Your truck’s two-speed shift point is preset from the factory. It should shift into 2
nd
gear within
12-15 feet
on a full-throttle,
standing-start acceleration.
2.
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 2
nd
gear as shown on the diagram.
3.
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
¼ turn increments
whenever you adjust your two-
speed.
4.
Close the two-speed access cover on the transmission case.
5.
Be careful not to touch any
hot engine components
in the area.
Adjustments
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