The radio system – MegaTech AfterBurner User Manual
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This vehicle is not a toy and must be operated by an adult who will
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 available from your local hobby shop.
1. 12 AA alkaline batteries: 8 “AA” alkaline batteries for the
transmitter and 4 “AA” alkaline batteries for the receiver*
2. Glow plug ignitor*
3. Glow plug wrench*
4. Racing Fuel (We recommend
Megatech’s High Velocity
Racing Fuel)*
5. Fuel-fi ller bottle*
6. Flat head screw driver
* These items are available in Megatech’s
Gas Car/Truck Completer Kit, #MTC 7500
(Pictured right).
The AfterBurner comes with a two-channel radio completely installed. The
transmitter has one channel for digital proportional steering and one channel
for digital proportional throttle control. 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 After-
Burner for the day, always turn the receiver off fi rst, then the transmitter.
WARNING/CAUTION
THE TRANSMITTER IS ALWAYS THE FIRST TO BE SWITCHED
ON AND THE LAST TO BE SWITCHED OFF. NEVER TURN THE
TRANSMITTER OFF WHILE OPERATING THE CAR. THIS WILL
CAUSE THE AfterBurner TO RUN OUT OF CONTROL AND CAUSE
A DANGEROUS CONDITION.
Figure 2 - Completer Kit
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The Radio System
The AfterBurner Radio System
Fuel