Troubleshooting Guide; If You're Having A Problem With The 24.7 Nitro Engine - XTM Racing X-Terminator 2 Operating Instructions Manual

This troubleshooting guide has been provided to help you diagnose and solve most problems that you may encounter with your
X-Terminator 2 RTR Nitro Buggy.
please contact your local distributor, using the Customer service information on page 3.
iF you're HaVing a probLem WitH tHe raDio ControL system
probLem
1) Radio system does not operate A) Transmitter and/or receiver batteries are low
2) Operating range is short
3) Servos do not operate normally
4) When engine is running, radio A) Receiver crystal is loose
system operates erratically
probLem
1) Engine does not start
2) Engine does not draw fuel
3) Engine does not transition
4) Engine overheats
5) Engine vibrates excessively
6) Engine does not idle down
7) Pull-Start Assembly Slips

troubLesHooting guiDe

if you cannot solve a problem using this troubleshooting guide,
Cause
B) Batteries are installed incorrectly
C) Receiver battery connector is loose
A) Transmitter antenna is retracted
B) Receiver antenna is not extended
C) Receiver antenna is cut
D) Transmitter and/or receiver batteries are low
A) Transmitter and/or receiver batteries are low
B) Servo gear stripped or otherwise damaged
B) Receiver battery connector is loose
C) Damage to receiver after a crash

iF you're HaVing a probLem WitH tHe 24.7 nitro engine

Cause
A) Failed glow plug
B) Glow Starter not charged and/or faulty
C) Idle mixture screw set too lean
D) Old or contaminated fuel
E) Engine flooded with too much fuel
F) Air leak in fuel system and/or engine
A) Air leak in fuel system and/or engine
B) High speed needle valve fully closed
C) Idle mixture screw set too lean
D) Fuel lines kinked
E) Defective fuel tank
A) Failed and/or wrong type glow plug
B) Old and/or wrong type fuel
C) High speed needle valve set too rich
D) Idle mixture set too lean
E) Idle mixture set too rich
F) Air leak in fuel system and/or engine
A) Engine running too lean
B) Body too restrictive
C) Wrong type of fuel used
D) Engine not fully broken in
A) Engine and/or engine mounts loose
A) Idle stop screw out of adjustment
B) Engine has developed an air leak
C) One or more carburettor O-rings damaged
A) One-way bearing coated with oil
A) Replace transmitter and/or receiver batteries
B) Check that the polarity of the batteries is correct
C) Check that receiver battery connector is plugged
in and tight
A) Extend transmitter antenna completely
B) Extend receiver antenna completely
C) Contact your local distributor for repair information
D) Replace transmitter and/or receiver batteries
A) Replace transmitter and/or receiver batteries
B) Replace with new gear set
A) Remove and reinstall the receiver crystal
B) Check that receiver battery connector is tight
C) Contact your local distributor for repair information
A) Replace glow plug with new one
B) Fully charge glow starter and/or replace
C) Reset idle mixture to factory setting (P12)
D) Replace with new fuel
E) Remove glow plug and expel fuel from cylinder (P13)
F) Replace fuel lines and/or tighten all engine bolts
A) Replace fuel lines and/or tighten all engine bolts
B) Reset high speed needle valve to factory setting (P12)
C) Reset idle mixture to factory setting (P12)
D) Check and straighten fuel lines
E) Replace fuel tank
A) Replace with new recommended glow plug (P4)
B) Replace with new recommended fuel (P4)
C) Reset high speed needle valve to leaner setting (P16)
D) Set idle mixture richer (P16)
E) Set idle mixture leaner (P16)
F) Replace fuel lines and/or tighten all engine bolts
A) Richen high speed needle valve (P16)
B) Open larger vents in body to allow air to enter and exit
C) Use fuel recommended only for R/C cars (P4)
D) Allow engine further break-in time (P15)
A) Tighten all engine and engine mounting bolts
A) Adjust idle stop screw to factory setting (P12)
B) Check and tighten all engine screws
C) Replace carburettor O-rings
A) Clean one-way bearing using rubbing alcohol (P16)
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