Troubleshooting Guide - Team Losi LST XXL2 Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

ENGINE DOES NOT START
ENGINE STARTS THEN STALLS
ENGINE IS RUNNING, BUT VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE
ERRATIC CONTROL
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Possible Cause
Out of fuel
Engine fl ooded
Air fi lter is clogged
Fuel mixture is old or bad
Spark plug is not working
Throttle servo failed/Setup is wrong
Carburetor is incorrectly adjusted
Piston and cylinder is worn
Vehicle's power switch is not in the on
position
Out of fuel
Air fi lter is clogged
Engine may be overheated
Engine idle is too low
Carburetor is incorrectly adjusted
Clutch is slipping or locked-up
Fuel mixture is old or bad
Throttle servo is improperly set up
Drivetrain is not functioning properly
Brakes are stuck
Drivetrain is damaged
Receiver battery capacity is low
Radio is not responding despite charged
battery
Transmitter and/or receiver batteries are weak Install new batteries in the transmitter. Recharge the receiver battery
Connectors are inserted improperly
Brake is not working
The steering gain is set too high
The throttle channel was reversed after
calibration
The steering channel was reversed after
calibration
Solution
Refi ll the tank and follow starting instructions.
Remove the spark plug. Roto-start for 3 to 5 seconds. Replace and test
Check and replace if necessary
Mix fresh fuel per instructions
Check the spark plug and ignition coil and replace if necessary
Check servo operation. Set it to neutral and reset the linkage according
to your radio and model manufacturer's specifi cations
Return the carburetor to the factory settings and retune if necessary
Check the piston and cylinder for wear or damage and replace if necessary
Locate the power switch on the side of the receiver box and switch to ON
position
Refi ll the tank and follow starting instructions
Check and replace if necessary
Let the engine cool. Reset the carburetor to factory settings and restart
Follow the instructions to increase idle speed
Return the carburetor to the factory settings and retune if necessary
Check the clutch for worn/broken lining or spring. Also check clutch
bearings and ensure free rotation
Mix fresh fuel per instructions
Set the servo to neutral and reset the linkage according to radio and model
manufacturer's specifi cations
Check the drivetrain for smooth operation/damage
Look for damage or foreign matter locking the brakes
Check for damaged driveshaft or diff. Replace as needed
Charge the receiver battery
Make sure binding is properly set up
Check the connectors and reinstall if necessary
Check the servo, brakes, and linkage for damage. Repair/replace/reset
the servo linkage to factory settings
Turn down the steering gain
Rebind and calibrate
Rebind and calibrate
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LOSI LST XXL 2 • INSTRUCTION MANUAL