FTX Hooligan RX 4WD, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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stalling, inconsistent performance, and fouling out glow plugs. Don’t give up.
These are just a few things you may go through during the break in period.
Just keep it running, apply the throttle on and off as smoothly as you can.
Sudden bursts or quick releases of the throttle can stall your engine. Soon
after break in your patience will pay off with a well running engine. The
performance level of the engine will be limited by the “rich’ fuel mixture
which you will use all during the break-in process. Once the engine is fully
broken-in the mixture can be “leaned out,” and speed and acceleration will
increase. Because of the rich fuel mixture and the wearing of the new parts,
deposits will form on the glow plug causing it to fail. Expect to replace the
glow plug during the break in period, and definitely when the engine is fully
broken in and the fuel mixture is leaned out.
Setting Engine for Normal
Tuning High Speed
As you approach the first 6-8 tanks running you can start to GRADUALLY
adjust you engine for normal performance. PLEASE NOTE any adjustments
need to be very small at 1/8th turn increments. You can then begin adjusting
the fuel mixture to maximize performance for your driving needs. To lean
turn the main fuel control needle in a clockwise direction. This will allow the
car to pull away faster and more cleanly, without hesitation and increase the
top speed. There should however still be a noticeable smoke trail.
If the main needle is screwed in too far thus allowing the engine to run
too lean, it will seem to run strong at first, but will bog, hesitate, or stall
when running at high speed. The engine will also rapidly overheat when the
setting is too lean. This is because fuel includes lubrication, and that
lubrication is inadequate when the setting is too lean. CHECK THE ENGINE
TEMPERATURE OFTEN AS YOU LEAN THE MIXTURE. DO NOT LET THE ENGINE
OVERHEAT. You should always see smoke coming from the exhaust.
At the optimum setting, the engine will clean out; have a strong-
sounding, high-pitched whine at full speed; and there will be a thin trail of
whitish smoke coming from the exhaust. It is always better to set the engine
a little rich rather than too lean.
If the engine stalls on acceleration, begins to bog or slow down at full
throttle, or if there is a reduction in exhaust smoke, then the engine is
running too lean. Immediately turn the high speed mixture screw
counterclockwise 1/4 of a turn and operate the car at medium speeds for 1
to 2 minutes to allow the engine to
cool.
Tuning Low Speed
The low-speed mixture affects
how the engine will perform in the
low to mid range rpms. Turning the
low-speed needle clockwise will
lean the mixture. As with the high-
speed mixture, leaning the low-
speed mixture increases
performance. Again, if the mixture
here is set too lean, the engine may
be starved for lubrication in the
lowand mid-rpm ranges, thus causing overheating and excessive engine
wear.
Perform the following test to determine if the low speed mixture is set
correctly. With the engine warm and running, allow it to idle for
approximately 15 seconds. Now quickly apply throttle and note the
performance. If the engine bogs, accelerates erratically, and a large puff of
blue smokes emitted, then the low speed mixture is too rich. Turn the low-
speed screw clockwise 1/8 of a turn. If the engine speeds up for a moment
then bogs, hesitates, or stalls, then
the low speed mixture is too lean.
Turn the screw counterclockwise
1/8 of a turn. Adjust the mixture
screws in 1/8 of a turn increments,
wait 15 seconds, and retest after
each change. Adjust for the best
acceleration without the car
stalling.
Care and Maintenance
When you are finished racing
for the day, drain the fuel tank.
Afterwards, energize the glow plug with your glow plug starter
and try to restart the engine in order to burn off any fuel that
may remain inside the engine. Repeat this procedure until
the engine fails to fire. Try to eject residue while the engine
is still warm. Finally, inject some corrosion inhibiting oil, and
rotate the engine to distribute the oil to all the working
parts. Do not, however, inject the oil into the carburetor,
for it may cause the O-rings inside to deteriorate. When
cleaning the exterior of the engine, use WD-40. Do not
use gasoline or any solvents that might damage the silicone
fuel tubing.
Cleaning the air filter. When the air filter starts to get dirty,
do the following steps:
Step 1. Clean the foam with fuel. Do this by pouring a little
fuel in a small can and kneading the filter in the fuel.
When it looks cleaner, then dispose of the fuel.
Step 2. Dry the filter. Squeeze out the fuel with a paper towel
until it’s dry.
Step 3. Fastrax Fast63 Filer Oil to help keep the dirt out. Dab
the treatment all around the filter, put the filter in a
plastic sandwich bag, and knead it until the filter is
saturated, but not soaked.
Troubleshooting
Glow Plug Problems
The glow plug in your engine is an inexpensive consumable item which
must be replaced periodically to maintain peak performance and starting
ease. Most often, any starting problems or erratic performance can be traced
back to the glow plug. The glow plug should also be checked if the engine’s
acceleration and top speed performance suddenly becomes flat. The only
sure way to test for a faulty glow plug is simply install a new one to see if
the problem goes away. Remove the plug from the cylinder head with a 8mm
nut driver. Make sure there is no dirt or debris on top of the head which
could fall into the engine. Do not loose the copper gasket which seals the
glow plug. Touch the glow plug to the contacts of the glow plug starter. All of
the coils should glow white. Sometimes the first few coils will not glow while
the rest are bright, most likely indicating a bad plug. If the glow is dim
orange, then the glow starter battery should be replaced or recharged.
At the high rpm that the engines operate only a top quality plug will cut
the mustard. Therefore we recommend the use of the Fastrax Platinum No.4
glowplug (FAST760-4).
Fuel Mixture
The fuel mixture is the largest variable you have to control while
operating your engine.
Fuel brand, ambient temperature, and humidity all effect how your
mixture should be set. If the engine runs great one day but runs rich or lean
the next day, it is probably the result of a change in the air quality and
temperature. This should be expected and adjusted for.
Although there are many fuels on the market, very few are designed to
perform and protect your engine at the likes of 35,000rpm that some of our
engines can attain. It is with this fact in mind, and our own in house testing
that we
ONLY RECOMMEND
the following fuels:
Byron RACE Gen2, Byron RACE Gen2 RTR
and Model Technics Dynaglow.
Keep between 16-20% nitromethene content
for running and first use. The single most
popular reason for engine failure or unreliability
is poor or wrong fuel. These fuels have been
tested with our engines and we are confident of
their performance.
OTHER FUELS MAY WORK WITH OTHER
ENGINES BUT THE FUELS LISTED WORK
BEST WITH THESE ENGINES. FAILURE TO
KEEP TO THESE FUELS MAY RESULT IN
DAMAGE OR REDUCED PERFORMANCE
AND VOID ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS.
HIGH SPEED
ADJUSTMENT
IDLE
ADJUSTMENT
LOW SPEED
ADJUSTMENT