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Nitro RC / Will start but cuts out
If your RC model is stalling while opening throttle than your engine is running too rich. Too much fuel is getting into the carburetor for the amount of air...
Wed, 7 Oct, 2015 at 12:54 PM
Nitro RC Engine will not start
 I am sorry to hear you are unable to start your engine. An engine not starting is almost always down to technique or settings 1. If you have our he...
Thu, 29 Jan, 2015 at 3:13 PM
Nitro RC / Engine Locks Up
This happens when the engine is flooded and the engine is hydraulically locked. Pulling on the pullstarter while the engine is in this condition will break ...
Thu, 9 Oct, 2014 at 1:14 PM
Nitro RC / Engine dies when brakes applied
. When you fully apply the brakes,the engine dies? the clutch springs has gone, this drags on the engine and stops it, also it will try and move as soon as ...
Fri, 12 Feb, 2016 at 4:57 PM
Nitro RC / Shuts off with plenty of fuel
Your engine is running too lean. The engine runs hot and shuts off by itself because the piston has grown to large to be able to move up and down in the cyl...
Wed, 7 Oct, 2015 at 1:08 PM
Nitro RC / Will not start
This can be due to many things. The first thing that many new users of Nitro Cars need to know is that a Glow Plug Igniter is needed. The Glow Plug...
Thu, 9 Oct, 2014 at 12:54 PM
Nitro RC / Why do I need to oil my air filter?
This is one of the most important things you need to do to protect the engine. An engine can wear out in under 10 minutes if the filter is not oiled. T...
Mon, 7 Jul, 2014 at 8:05 PM
Nitro RC / Why does my steering control my throttle?
If your model has the controls reversed (e.x. When the throttle is applied the steering functions, and when the steering is applied the throttle functions) ...
Thu, 9 Oct, 2014 at 7:54 PM
Nitro RC / Why are my controls reversed to the opposite direction?
If your vehicle has the controls reversed (E.x. When the throttle is applied the model brakes instead, or when you steer left the model goes to the right) i...
Mon, 7 Jul, 2014 at 8:07 PM
Nitro RC / How do I shut off my engine?
If the engine is tuned properly you can let the engine run out of fuel or block the exhaust tip with a rag or your finger . put your thumb over the air inta...
Fri, 11 Mar, 2016 at 4:38 PM