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MAINTENANCE and WARRANTY

6.1

WEAR AND TEAR ITEMS

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spark plugs

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oil seals

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air filters

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chains

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clutch and clutch parts (check and lube every 4 - 5 hours)

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fuel lines

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carburetor jets

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carburetor gasket

6.2

ISSUE OF WARRANTY

In general, there is no warranty on racing parts of any kind.  This is a racing motor, designed for 
go-kart racing.   Only Aixro GmbH is authorized to issue warranties on XR50 engines and engine 
components.   Aixro  GmbH  guarantees  the faultless  function  of  these  engines  when  they  are 
properly used and handled.

The buyer is obligated to document the date of purchase, correct assembly procedures, proper 
break-in,  accurate  number   of  operating  hours,  correct  handling,  and  that  appropriate  steps 
against engine damage were taken.

Over-reving and overheating issues (running engine too lean, without water, etc.) is not covered 
under any circumstance.  Typical signs of over-rev include separation of magneto from  flywheel.  
Typical signs of running too lean include damage to (or failure of) rotary piston’s needle bearing 
due to extreme temperatures.

6.3

WARRANTY PROCEDURE

In  the  event that a warranty  claim  is  issued,  the  complete engine  must be  made  available to 
Aixro GmbH and/or RENNtech INC.  After  checking the engine and determining that the cause of 
failure  falls  within  the  scope  of  warranty,  damaged  parts  will  be  repaired  or replaced  free  of 
charge.

The reassembly of the XR50 can be performed by RENNtech INC.’s regional representative or  at 
RENNtech INC.’s location in Lake Park, FL, at the discretion of RENNtech INC.

RENN

TECH

 / AIXRO XR50 ENGINE OPERATOR MANUAL

Summary of Contents for AIXRO XR50

Page 1: ...RENNTECH AIXRO XR50 ENGINE OPERATOR MANUAL...

Page 2: ...3 TIPS AND TRICKS ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES 8 1 RENNtech faq 15 3 1 cooling system 4 3 2 engine assembly 4 3 3 chain tensioning 6 3 4 fuel and fuel lines 6 3 5 electrical connections 7 3 6 exhaust manifold...

Page 3: ...ll your adventures Sincerely Hartmut Feyhl president RENNtech INC 1 2 STATE OF DEVELOPMENT The procedures and instructions outlined in this manual represent the most current data available at the time...

Page 4: ...t similar to a conventional crankshaft water cooled side plates The XR50 makes use of a carburetor to deliver a 40 1 fuel oil mix approx 2 oil Due to the high operating temperatures of the rotary the...

Page 5: ...MPONENTS 1 trochoid 2 eccentric shaft 3 rotor gaskets 4 carburetor 5 ignition module spark coil and spark plugs 6 clutch 7 starter 8 vacuum actuated valve 9 throttle valve 10 fuel pump 11 side plate i...

Page 6: ...pg 5 The cooling system should be filled with a mix of water and coolant Routine checks should be made to ensure tightness Route the return hose in a sufficient dis tance from the exhaust pipe Check t...

Page 7: ...5 RENNTECH AIXRO XR50 ENGINE OPERATOR MANUAL...

Page 8: ...semble the clutch cover TIP over tightening the chain will damage the clutch and bearings TIP do not use a chain lock or master link the chain must be riveted RENNtech recommends Regina O ring chain a...

Page 9: ...E SEE STARTER 3 8 3 6 EXAUST MANIFOLD The XR50 s exhaust manifold is fastened with 3 nuts torqued to 25 Nm copper coated self locking nuts are used to secure the header pipe ATTN THERE IS NO EXHAUST G...

Page 10: ...lay ATTN DO NOT CRANK MOTOR USING STARTER FOR MORE THAN 10 CONSECUTIVE SECs TIP on board starter should not be used for initial start up during break in period External starter is recommended until en...

Page 11: ...ed _ Has the chain been properly aligned _ Are the brakes front and rear functioning properly _ Is the starter battery fully charged _ 4 2 STARTING THE ENGINE 1 engage the choke 2 bring fuel slider in...

Page 12: ...ATTN DO NOT MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO ENGINE WHILE IT IS RUNNING ATTN DO NOT MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO ENGINE WHILE IT IS ON STAND OR WITHOUT LOAD 4 4 AFTER THE TEST RUN Once the XR50 cools down could take severa...

Page 13: ...10500 as your peak rpm ATTN DO NOT MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO ENGINE WHILE IT IS ON STAND OR WITHOUT LOAD 5 2 DRIVING Most drivers need some time to adjust to the performance of the Aixro XR50 and may need t...

Page 14: ...appropriate steps against engine damage were taken Over reving and overheating issues running engine too lean without water etc is not covered under any circumstance Typical signs of over rev include...

Page 15: ...BOLTS M6 15 Nm NUT MAGNET BRACKET M20 x 1 5 40 Nm NUT CLUTCH M14 x 1 5 30 Nm SPARK PLUGS M10 x 1 12 Nm EXHAUST NUTS M8 22 Nm 7 3 FUELS FUEL 91 or better octane unleaded 93 pref OIL full synthetic 2 st...

Page 16: ...tch is Horstman 0 5 Greased Lightning HD unit with 11 tooth 0 5 drive pinion 428 chain pass TIP RENNtech recommends using 3 weights per clutch 12mm nuts bolts no washer This can be changed to adjust f...

Page 17: ...e can be over revved so watch rpm closely ATTN TACH MUST BE SET TO 2 STROKE SETTING CLUTCH PLATES should be replaced every 40 50 race hours TIP use three 3 clutch weights bolts and nuts no washers rec...

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