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Trouble shooting Chart

Trouble shooting Chart

Problem

Things To Check

Remedy

Engine won't start..................................

Out of fuel
Spoiled or improper fuel
Glow plug not lighting
Glow igniter not charged
Engine overheating
Engine flooded
Air cleaner blocked
Exhaust blocked

Check/Replace Glow plug
Charge/change battery
Let cool - see "Testing the Teperature
Clean & reoil aircleaner

Engine won't turn over.........................

Engine is flooded
Engine seized

See "About Glow Plugs"

Engine starts then stalls.......................

Idle speed set too low
Glow plug is fouled/weak
Air bubbles in fuel line
Engine is overheated
Insufficient fuel tank pressure/blockage

See "Engine Tuning"
See "About Glow Plugs"
Check for split/hole in fuel line
See "Testing the Temperature"
Clear pressure line

Engine performing poorly..................

Hi-Speed fuel mixture is too rich
Engine overheating
Leaking glow plug
Carburetor dirty or blocked
Fuel bad or contaminated
Clutch slipping
Bound up drive-train
Engine worn out

See "Engine Tuning"

Replace glow plug

Try fresh fuel
Clean/Adjust/Repair
Check for binds in drive-train
Rebuild

Engine overheats...................................

Hi-Speed fuel mixture is too lean
Low-Speed fuel mixture too lean
Spoiled or improper fuel
Cooling air is being blocked
Excessive load on the engine

See "Understanding Rich and Lean

Clean head fins
Check for binds

Engine hesitates or stumbles.............

Engine overheated
Hi-Speed mixture too lean
Low-Speed mixture to rich
Air bubbles in fuel line
Glow plug fouled

See "Engine Tuning"

Check fuel line for holes
Change glow plug

Engine stalls instantly when throttle
is fully opened from idle......................

Glow plug fouled
Hi-Speed mixture too rich
Low-Speed mixture too lean

Change glow plug
See "Engine Tuning"

Engine stalls while driving around
turns............................................................

Fuel level is low
Idle speed set too low

Add Fuel
Increase Idle speed

Engine stalls while idling.....................

Low-Speed mixture too rich
Low-Speed mixture too lean
Idle speed to low
Clutch shoes dragging
Clutch spring broken
Clutch bearings failed
Engine worn out

See "Engine Tuning"

Increase idle speed
Check for broken clultch springs

Check/Clean/Replace
Rebuild

Losi 427 Customer Support
Horizon Hobby Inc
4105 Fieldstone Rd.
Champaign, IL 61821
1-877-504-0233

Losi 427 Customer Support
Horizon Hobby Inc
4105 Fieldstone Rd.
Champaign, IL 61821
1-877-504-0233

Содержание 8ight RTR

Страница 1: ...40 setscrews on the sway bar ball ends and remove the ball ends from the sway bar Remove four 5 40 flathead screws from the rear clip fig 8 Slide the pivot support and rear diff cover off of the bulkhead and remove the diff fig 9 9 8 RemovingThe Center Differential To remove the center differential the radio tray on your 8IGHT RTR has to be removed 10 Front 11 Turn on the transmitter and receiver ...

Страница 2: ... 5 50 x 3 8 button head screws from the center top brace fig 14 Slide the front and rear brake rotor assemblies off of the center diff fig 15 NOTE There are two different size brake discs The large disc is in the front brake assembly and the small disc is in the rear brake assembly Page 7 13 Diff Service Refer to exploded views on page 8 Remove the four 3mm flat head screws from the ring gear allo...

Страница 3: ...2 3 4 Center Differential Front Rear Differentials 1 2 3 4 Fill with 5000cs oil front or 2000cs oil rear just above the planetary gear Fill with 7000cs oil just above the planetary gear Tighten the diff screws in this order Tighten the diff screws in this order ...

Страница 4: ...d shock in the upright position off to the side for a few minutes until the air bubbles escape from the oil Once all the air bubbles are out of the oil gently place the shock bladder onto the shock as shown Some oil should bleed from the shock Screw the shock cap onto the body until some resistance is felt Slowly push the shock shaft up This will bleed excess oil from the shock Tighten the cap all...

Страница 5: ... Guide Initial Factory Settings Steering Tie Rods 3 62 92 00mm Page 10 Camber Links x5 Engine Hi Speed Needle 4 turns out Low Speed Needle 2 5 turns out x 4 x2 5 Team Losi 35wt Shock Oil LOSA5225 Shocks 94 50mm 3 72 Front Camber Link 103 4mm 4 07 Rear Camber Link ...

Страница 6: ...s in drive train Rebuild Engine overheats Hi Speed fuel mixture is too lean Low Speed fuel mixture too lean Spoiled or improper fuel Cooling air is being blocked Excessive load on the engine See Understanding Rich and Lean Clean head fins Check for binds Engine hesitates or stumbles Engine overheated Hi Speed mixture too lean Low Speed mixture to rich Air bubbles in fuel line Glow plug fouled See ...

Страница 7: ...Operations Guide TeamLosi AdivisionofHorizonHobbyInc Not Responsible For Errors All prices subject to change without notice 800 0317 ...

Страница 8: ...izon Hobby shall not be liable for any loss or damages whether direct indirect special incidental or consequential arising from the use misuse or abuse of this product or any product required to operate it This is still a model don t expect it to do unrealistic stunts Warnings Fuel is dangerous if handled carelessly Follow all directions and precautions on the fuel container Keep fuel and all chem...

Страница 9: ...eration A lean mixture also makes the engine run hotter than desired and does not provide enough lubrication for the internal engine components causing premature wear and damage It is always advisable to run the engine slightly rich and never lean to avoid overheating and possible damage Engine Break In and Adjustments Breaking in your new engine is critical for proper performance Failure to follo...

Страница 10: ...ld the fuel line near the carburetor cutting off the flow of fuel and listen closely to the engine RPM speed If the low speed needle is set correctly the engine speed will increase only slightly and then die If the engine increases several hundred RPM before stopping the low speed needle is to rich Lean the mixture by turning the needle clockwise one hour and trying again If the engine speed does ...

Страница 11: ...eing wet with fuel or the element burned out Use a spare glow plug to check the igniter If the igniter makes the element glow remove the plug from the engine to check it in the same manner A wet glow plug means there is excess fuel in the engine To eliminate this put a rag over the head and turn the engine over a few seconds with your Spin Start Reinstall the glow plug making sure you have the bra...

Страница 12: ...f the steering wheel to reposition the throttle servo and close the carburetor and apply more brakes Note that additional braking force is applied when you push the trigger forward Maintenance In addition to the service needs pointed out in this guide you should try to maintain your new buggy for proper performance and to prevent wear If dirt gets in the moving parts it can seriously hinder the pe...

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