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TUNING THE ENGINE can be a little tricky at first if you are new to gas powered vehicles. Follow the instructions supplied
with your engine for initial needle valve adjustments. Start by closing both the high speed and low speed needle valve all the way.
This is done by rotating them as far as they will turn in the clockwise direction. Typically, the high speed needle will need to be
adjusted 2-3 full turns open, and the low speed needle to about 2 full turns open.
By turning the needle valve clockwise, the fuel mixture will become leaner-meaning that the engine will draw less fuel.
When the needle is turned counterclockwise, the fuel mixture becomes richer-meaning that the engine will draw more fuel. The
high speed needle valve affects the fuel mixture at full throttle while, the low speed needle effects the fuel mixture in the mid-
range and bottom end of the throttle band.
THE AIR FILTER should be changed when it becomes completely covered with dust or dirt. The cleaner the filter remains,
the better the engine can breath, and the better it will run. If the air filter is allowed to become too dirty, some of the dust and dirt
can find its way into the carburetor and cause many problems. If the air cleaner should ever come off while operating your truck,
stop immediately. Reattach the air filter before continuing!
OILING THE FOAM PRE-FILTER can help to keep dust from entering the paper air filter, and eventually finding its way into
the carburetor. A good oil to use on the pre-filter is one of the foam filter oils available at any motorcycle shop. These oils are very
sticky feeling and will hold the dust on the foam filter. Do not over oil the filter! Squeeze out any excess oil before installing the
foam filter over the paper filter. Never oil the paper filter element. There are also foam filter cleaners available through most
motorcycle shops. These cleaners can be used on the foam filter as well. Be sure to wash any residual cleaner from the foam
filter before reinstalling it on the paper filter.
TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, simply squeeze the rubber stinger extending from the tuned pipe. Once the stinger is
squeezed, and the exhaust can no longer exit the pipe, the engine will stop running.
THE RECEIVER BATTERY is an important, frequently overlooked part of gas powered vehicles. It is important that the
batteries always have a fair amount of charge remaining in them. A low receiver battery can cause the truck to have a mind of its
own. The result can be a runaway truck or a poor responding radio system. If using alkaline batteries, a fresh set should operate
the radio system for at least 1-2 hours of running without a problem. The length of time that a receiver battery pack's charge lasts
depend on the type of servos that are used. Some of the high performance servos draw more current than standard servos, and
will drain the receiver pack faster. Just remember to check the receiver pack from time to time. When the servos start to operate
a little slower, or radio response feels sluggish, the batteries probably need to be replaced.
If you will be using a nicad receiver pack, it is recommended that a minimum battery size of 600 mah and minimum voltage
of 4.8 volts be used. A nicad battery will not operate the radio system as long as an alkaline battery. The nicad battery should be
charged before every day's outing with your truck, and after about every 45 minutes to 1 hour of operation. If you are planning
on racing a long main event, be sure to charge the battery pack before the start of the main.
WHEN CHANGING THE RECEIVER BATTERY keep the two ends that were cut off of the tie straps. These ends can be
reused on the new tie straps that are installed after the battery has been changed. By saving the ends, a battery change only
requires two new tie straps instead of four.
ATTACHING THE RECEIVER to the center chassis brace with Velcro® can help absorb the shock and vibration that is
transmitted through the chassis by the gas engine. This can help prevent some slight glitching in the receiver and can also
increase the life of your receiver. Simply attach one side of a piece of velcro with a self adhesive backing to the chassis brace.
Attach the other side of the velcro to the bottom of the receiver and stick the receiver to the piece of velcro on the chassis brace.
The velcro holds the receiver in place just fine. In fact, this is the method used by most of the team drivers to mount their radio
gear.
If you will be running in a very wet condition (or if your pit person is messy with the fuel) you may want to seal you receiver.
This can be done by simply placing a small plastic bag over the receiver, or by stretching a small balloon over the top of the
receiver. The object is to cover all of the slots that the plugs are installed in, as well as the crystal socket. This will help to keep fuel
and water out of the receiver. If either fuel or water enters the receiver, the circuit board can short out and cause the radio to stop
operating.
THE CLUTCH BEARINGS included in the kit (all except #A-0951) contain a special lubricant. If the clutch bearings need
to be replaced it is important to only replace them with the Team Losi clutch bearings #A-6906. If a different bearing is used, or
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