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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the XTM Racing X-Factor2 RTR Nitro-Powered Monster Truck.

This beast has no limits!

Tackle the

toughest terrain with its fully articulating suspension, massive travel, and 1/8th scale threaded shocks. The brute force of the X-Factor2
explodes from the awesome XTM 24.7 power plant. The X-Factor2 handles this massive power with a steel spur gear, heavy-duty
nylon and steel transmission gears and 1/8th scale differentials. This Operations Manual and Tuning Guide is designed to help you
get your new X-Factor2 running as quickly as possible. The Tuning Guide included within this Operations Manual deals with different
chassis setups and even has a special section for setting up your X-Factor2 for rock crawling - what the X-Factor2 is best at! We've
also included how-to's on installing some of the most popular hop-ups that are available for your X-Factor2. These include a wheelie
bar, tuned exhaust system, slider clutch and more.

POPULAR HOP-UPS FOR THE X-FACTOR2

Listed below are some of the most popular hop-ups that are available for your X-Factor2. Beginning on page # 22, we even show you
how to install these hop-ups should you decide to purchase them. These hop-ups, plus many more, such as shock springs, aluminum
cantilever mounts, aluminum gear box mounts, aluminum cantilever bellcranks, and even roll cages are available. Go here to
check them out:

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X-Factor2 Wheelie Bar Set (P/N 149625)

Prevents Your X-Factor2 from Flipping Backward

X-Factor2 Tuned Exhaust Set (P/N 145824)

Increases the Power Output of the 24.7 Engine

1/8th Scale Sliding Clutch Kit (P/N 149596)

Transmits More Efficient Power from the Engine to the Transmission

X-Factor2 Axle Adapter Set (P/N 146110)

Allows You to Use 14mm Hex-Style Wheels on Your X-Factor2

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Summary of Contents for X-Factor2

Page 1: ...enient Carrying Handle HTTP XTM GLOBALHOBBY COM Thank you for purchasing the XTM Racing X Factor2 RTR Nitro Powered Monster Truck This Operations Manual and Tuning Guide is provided to help you enjoy your new X Factor2 RTR Nitro Powered Monster Truck without any of the hassles you might expect Please read through all of the literature that is provided in the box IMPORTANT Before operating your new...

Page 2: ...l is operated by radio control it is important to make sure you always are using fresh and or fully charged batteries Never allow the batteries to run low or you could lose control of the model If your model becomes stuck allow the engine to idle then retrieve your model by hand To prevent excessive r p m s from damaging your engine and or drivetrain components we suggest reducing throttle while i...

Page 3: ...cluded how to s on installing some of the most popular hop ups that are available for your X Factor2 These include a wheelie bar tuned exhaust system slider clutch and more POPULAR HOP UPS FOR THE X FACTOR2 Listed below are some of the most popular hop ups that are available for your X Factor2 Beginning on page 22 we even show you how to install these hop ups should you decide to purchase them The...

Page 4: ... a medium to cold heat range plug like the Thunderbolt HD Long P N 115545 or the McCoy MC 8 P N 690205 Do not use glow plugs intended for four cycle airplane engines Using the wrong type of glow plug will cause the engine to run erratically and make it difficult to tune properly XTM Racing 20 Nitro Car Fuel P N 145850 Use For Break In and For Normal Use Use the following fuels for the best perform...

Page 5: ...kaline batteries that power the transmitter Crystal This is the frequency crystal of the transmitter You can change crystals in both the transmitter and the receiver in the chassis so that you and your friends can drive at the same time No two radio systems nearby can be operated on the same frequency On Off Switch Turns the transmitter on and off Three L E D s show the power status of the batteri...

Page 6: ...rom high impact plastic to provide excellent dampening in case of a front end crash Fuel Tank The fuel tank holds the fuel that your engine uses This fuel tank includes a fuel pressure nipple that connects to the exhaust pipe to pressurize the fuel system On Off Switch Turns the receiver on and off The on off switch is protected from dust dirt and oil by a silicone cover Pull Start Assembly Used t...

Page 7: ...e to the antenna and or transmitter Remove the plastic battery cover from the bottom of the transmitter Install 8 AA Alkaline batteries into the battery tray double checking to make sure that the polarity is correct Reinstall the battery cover and set the transmitter aside for now Using a 2 phillips head screwdriver remove the two screws that hold the battery box to the chassis then remove the bat...

Page 8: ...ake it easier to slide the antenna through the tube first make sure there are no kinks or bends in the antenna wire then wet the antenna wire with glass cleaner The glass cleaner will make the antenna slide easily through the tube Push the end of the antenna tube firmly into the molded hole in the top of the receiver box cover where the antenna exits IMPORTANT Leave the excess antenna hanging from...

Page 9: ... Factor2 comes preassembled from the factory with a throttle return spring This spring is connected from the brake linkage wire to the rear fuel tank mounting post Do not remove this spring If your radio control system fails for any reason the spring will manually pull the throttle closed preventing a runaway truck Step 3 Double Check the Steering and Throttle Brake Controls PRO TIP We suggest doi...

Page 10: ...e brake lever forward or back See page 18 Adjusting the Brake Linkage for more details Turn off the transmitter and receiver for now and push the air filter back onto the carburetor WARNING Under no circumstances should you operate the engine without the air filter installed on the carburetor The air filter prevents dust and debris from entering the engine and damaging it If you operate your engin...

Page 11: ...screwdriver handy to make adjustments to the carburetor during the break in process which will be detailed in the next section WARNING PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE PROCEEDING Your X Factor2 comes equipped with the user friendly and powerful XTM Racing 24 7 nitro engine Before starting the engine for the first time you MUST read this section very carefully This section details the different ...

Page 12: ...ly fill the fuel tank until the fuel level is just below the top of the fuel tank WARNING Use fuel that is appropriate for nitro car and buggy engines Do not use gasoline or diesel fuel Using your glow plug wrench verify that the glow plug is installed in the cylinder head and tight If it s not already preinstalled install it using one copper gasket Prime the engine by first opening the throttle c...

Page 13: ... 24 7 NITRO ENGINE The XTM Racing 24 7 engine is an ABC engine The cylinder sleeve is tapered at the top causing severe resistance when the piston moves through the top of the stroke This is normal When the engine heats up to operating temperature this resistance will decrease and the proper clearance will be achieved The break in procedure will guide you through the steps necessary to properly br...

Page 14: ...Section 4 are all around good settings to start with should you get your settings too far out of adjustment Follow the previous procedures in Section 5 to fill the fuel tank and start the engine Once the engine starts keep the glow starter attached to the glow plug and let the engine run for about 10 seconds without giving it throttle This will allow the engine to warm up At this point the engine ...

Page 15: ...ow speed needle valve about 1 16 of a turn Restart the engine and repeat the procedure above until the engine will transition smoothly and quickly Very slight hesitation in the transition is normal Now drive the truck as you normally would for a while to get a feel for how the engine reacts to throttle Now that you know the proper way to tune the engine you can make slight adjustments to the carbu...

Page 16: ... each other and toe out is when the front of both tires point away from each other For the front tires toe in will make your truck track straighter but the steering will be more sensitive Toe out will desensitize the steering making the truck a little more driver friendly For the rear tires if you re running on a smooth surface we suggest no toe in If you are running on a rough surface we suggest ...

Page 17: ...difference in the way your truck handles relative to the type of terrain you re running on If you run your truck off road in a smooth high traction area use stiffer springs to reduce body roll and weight shift If the area where you run your truck is very bumpy you might consider using softer springs to help absorb the bumps If the area is bumpy and you use harder springs the truck will have a tend...

Page 18: ...discs will wear out very quickly To ensure that the brakes are disengaged always make sure that there is a 1 16 gap between the rear adjustment collar and the brake lever To make adjustments to the brake linkage simply loosen the grub screw in the adjustment collar behind the brake lever and reposition it then retighten the grub screw Moving the collar forward toward the brake lever will result in...

Page 19: ... make until you are satisfied with how the truck shifts If you need to reset the 2 speed transmission shift point to the factory setting follow these simple procedures Carefully turn the grub screw using a 1 5mm hex wrench clockwise until it bottoms out then turn the grub screw counterclockwise 7 3 4 turns 7 full turns plus 3 4 of a turn RESETTING THE 2 SPEED TRANSMISSION SHIFT POINT Step 9 Adding...

Page 20: ...T If you use IMEX wheels on your X Factor2 the XTM Racing Axle Adapter Set P N 146110 must be used too The suspension should be set very soft You might try using 40Wt shock oil in the shocks and either 1 4mm Blue shock springs or even softer 1 3mm Red shock springs You should definitely remove the two torsion bars from the suspension so that the suspension can articulate as much as possible For be...

Page 21: ...e chassis Do not oil the clutch bell spur gears or the brake discs Always use new fuel and keep the cap on the fuel tightly closed As fuel ages it absorbs water which degrades the fuels performance and will cause erratic engine operation After you have finished using the engine for the day remove the glow plug from the engine and squirt several drops of high quality after run oil into the glow plu...

Page 22: ...d secure the exhaust header to the engine using the retaining spring Slide the new silicone coupler onto the exhaust header then slide the tuned pipe into the silicone coupler Once that s done slide the tuned pipe mount over the wire hanger Line up the tuned pipe and tighten the grub screw in the end of the tuned pipe mount then secure the silicone coupler into place using two new nylon cable ties...

Page 23: ...s with the wheelie bar set as a guide IMPORTANT Make sure to install the wheelie bars with the wheels toward the outside of the chassis Installing the Axle Adapter Set Installing the axle adapter set will allow you use 14mm hex style wheels on your X Factor2 Each axle adapter set comes with two axle adapters so you ll need two sets to do all four wheels Working with one wheel for now remove the st...

Page 24: ...a screwdriver to pry the large C clip off of the crankshaft then pull the clutch shoe assembly off Lastly remove the clutch nut and carefully pull the fly wheel and collet off of the crankshaft IMPORTANT Save the brass collet shims clutch bell and steel hex screw You ll need them to install the new sliding clutch assembly Install the new flywheel onto the crankshaft using the old collet and the ne...

Page 25: ...lly charge glow starter and or replace C Idle mixture screw set too lean C Reset idle mixture to factory setting P11 D Old or contaminated fuel D Replace with new fuel E Engine flooded with too much fuel E Remove glow plug and expel fuel from cylinder P12 F Air leak in fuel system and or engine F Replace fuel lines and or tighten all engine bolts 2 Engine does not draw fuel A Air leak in fuel syst...

Page 26: ...utdrive cups E Clutch not engaging E Check clutch assembly and repair or replace F Slipper clutch too loose F Tighten slipper clutch P18 G Carburetor set too rich G Lean high speed needle valve P15 6 Suspension not smooth or free A One or more shocks sticking A Clean and or rebuild the affected shock B Bent shock shaft B Rebuild affected shock C Bent or otherwise damaged hinge pin C Replace hinge ...

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Page 28: ... service charges Send the unit to us by United Parcel Service Federal Express or by Insured Mail Postage is nonrefundable Send your package to IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION PLEASE READ Your XTM Racing X Factor2 RTR Nitro Powered Monster Truck is warranted against manufacturer defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase Warranty service will be provided w...

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