Thunder Tiger ER-1 User Manual

INTRODUCTION 

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IMPORTANT NOTES & WARNING 

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ITEMS REQUIRED FOR OPERATION 

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UNWRAPPING CONTENTS FROM BOX

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CHARGING THE GLOW PLUG IGNITER

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INSTALLING TIRES / WHEELS

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PREPARING THE RADIO

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RADIO BATTERY INSTALLATION

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RADIO OPERATION

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OPERATING RADIO STEERING FUNCTION

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OPERATING RADIO THROTTLE/BRAKE FUNCTION

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ADJUSTING THROTTLE/BRAKE LINKAGE

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ADJUSTING CARBURETOR

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FUELLING

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PREPARING THE ENGINE FOR STARTING

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STARTING THE ENGINE

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ENGINE BREAK-IN & ENGINE SETTING

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SHOCK AND REAR TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

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BODY CUTTING

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2 SPEED ADJUSEMENT

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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Thank you for purchasing the Thunder Tiger ER-1 Nitro Powered 4WD All Road Car. Thunder Tiger
strives to bring you the highest level of quality and service we can provide. We race and test our
products around the world to bring you state-of-the-art items.

This user guide contains the steps you will use to prepare and use your new vehicle. Please read
all instructions and familiarize yourself with the systems and controls of this product before operating.
You should enjoy many hours of trouble free use from this advanced R/C product. We offer on­line help 24-7 on our www.acehobby.com forum and our product specialists are ready to take your
call if you have any technical questions. Have fun and enjoy the exciting world of R/C.

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.

CAUTION

INDEX

INTRODUCTION

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. 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.

2. Fuel color is for identification purpose only and is not important to performance or durability
of your engine.

3. Be careful. If the tank overflows it might get on your radio gear or on your brakes and it may
create an unsafe driving situation. 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. 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. When turning radio on, first turn on the transmitter and extend the transmitter antenna.

2. Then, turn on the receiver. When turning off, first turn the receiver off, then the transmitter
off.

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.

FUEL SELECTION

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.

ENGINE

RADIO OPERATION

FIRST AID

WARNING

IMPORTANT NOTES & WARNING

5-WAY WRENCH

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR OPERATION

Fuel Bottle

Glow Starter w/ Charger

Hex Wrench Set, 1.5mm / 2.0mm / 2.5mm / 5.0mm

4-Way, 5-Way Wrench

CA Glue / Instant Glue

Screw Drivers, Lexan Body Reamer, Hobby Knife,
Lexan Scissors.

Glow Fuel, Methanol
10% to 30% Nitro
5% to 18% Caster / Synthetic Oil

RX Battery pack and battery
charger