Starting Engine And Break In - HPI Racing Savage X 4.6 RTR Manual

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Starting Engine and Break In

These instructions will explain the running procedure, how to prepare the car, turn on radio equipment, start the engine, break in the engine,
shut off the engine, and shut off the radio equipment. When starting the engine for the first time, you must perform the break in procedure.
Make sure no one is using the same frequency. Turn on transmitter first and receiver second. If you turn on the receiver first, it can cause you
to lose control of the car.
Step 1 Preparation for Engine Start
Keep the wheels off the ground.
Step 2 Fill Fuel Tank
Fill the tank completely with fuel. Use only 20 to 25%
nitro content fuel. Use high quality model car fuel only.
Using non-car fuels could void your warranty.
Step 3 Turn On Radio System
1
Extend the antenna
2
ON
Step 4 Priming Engine
To prime the engine, use your finger to cover the exhaust tip. crank engine with Roto
Start until fuel reaches the carburetor and no bubbles are seen. Using Roto Start too
long will cause the engine to be flooded.
Flooded Engine
If there is too much fuel in the cylinder, the
engine will not start.
Follow the step below to remove excess
fuel from the cylinder.
Remove the glow plug and turn the engine
using the Roto Starter to remove excess
fuel. Reinstall the glow plug .
Make sure no one is using the same frequency. Turn on transmitter first, then turn
on receiver. Check the throttle and steering functions and check the radio range
before starting engine. If you switch on the R/C car first before the transmitter,
you may lose control of the R/C car.
OK! NO!
Rag
12
We recommend that you use fuel
containing 20-25% nitro glow fuel.
20 25
% - %
74318/74348 (US)
38704/38705 (JP)
Glow Fuel
3
ON
ON
Switch
Fuel Tube
Do not use the Roto Start
continuously for more than 5
seconds at a time. Using the Roto
Start for longer than 5 seconds will
cause damage.
ON