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- Page 2 :: Introduction : n r Thank you for purchasing Reedy’s 121VS Nitro Engine. Designed in-house by our esteemed engineering staff, this engine is produced using state-of-the-art materials and high-tech manufacturing processes. The result is a powerful, user-friendly engine suitable for organized competition or casual driving sessions with your friends.
- Page 3 :: Features & Technical Data ec ical • ABC Construction Part # • Precision Ball Bearings Displacement 3.49cc • Machined Aluminum Maximum RPM 36,000 Heatsink Head Stroke 16.8mm Bore 16.26mm • 2-Needle Carburetor Cylinder • Uses Standard Glow Plug Crankshaft Dia. 14.0mm Glow Plug Type Standard...
- Page 4 :: Safety Instructions and Warnings : af ct n a d This product is a powerful internal combustion engine. It is not a toy. As the owner, you are responsible for the safe and proper operation of the engine and the vehicle in which it is installed. •...
- Page 5 :: Safety Instructions and Warnings (cont.) : af ct n a d g (co ) • Never stop the engine by slowing the flywheel with fingers or other objects. Never attempt to plug the exhaust outlet with your fingers. With the engine running at neutral, pinch the fuel supply line to stop the flow of fuel to the carburetor.
- Page 13 :: Final Adjustment (cont.) a d st ..hour increments until the car accelerates quickly and smoothly. However, if the engine speeds up momentarily and then cuts outs abruptly when 100% throttle is applied, the mixture is too lean. In this case, turn the low-speed needle counter-clockwise in one-hour increments until the car accelerates quickly and smoothly.
- Page 14 :: Final Adjustment (cont.) a d st Note: It is important to realize that a poorly performing clutch (bad bearings, weak or broken springs, interference with engine or chassis components, etc.) may trick you into making adjustments that are not necessary or incorrect resulting in an improperly tuned and poorly running engine.
- Page 16 :: Cleaning & Maintenance (cont.) : le n t an ..started a few times to accomplish this. All fuel has been consumed when the engine will no longer start. Now remove the glow plug and inject a few drops of after run oil into the engine. Then re-install the glow plug and turn the engine over for 3-5 seconds using your starter box or pull-start.
- Page 20 :: Trouble Shooting (cont.) e S o • The fuel line is broken or perforated. Check and replace fuel line if necessary. The Engine Does Not Accelerate Responsively • Glow plug is damaged. Replace glow plug. • Needle settings are too rich. Gradually close the high-speed and low-speed needles.
- Page 24 Lifetime Engine Replacement Policy If you are the owner of a Reedy engine, you are eligible to receive a replacement engine on a exchange, or trade in, basis. You may trade in your old, worn out, or broken engine plus 50% of the current MSRP of that engine for a brand new engine.
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