| else do I need to run the model? | | | | turn the spur gear with a finger and feel the amount of |
| A. All our models come with the radio control and | | | | movement or "play" there is between the spur gear |
| servos included and installed. All you will need to run is | | | | and pinion gear. There should be very little play, but you |
| some model glow fuel and a standard glow start. | | | | should feel a little bit. This is the correct gear mesh. |
| These items are between £10 - £15 each from | | | | With practice, you will no longer strip any spur gears. |
| most model shops. | | | | Make sure the motor mount screws are very tight, a |
| Q. How long does the fuel last? | | | | big crash could move the motor towards or away |
| A. A tank of fuel will last about 10 - 15 minutes. A 2.27 | | | | from the spur gear, making the spur gear strip out. |
| litre bottle of fuel should be enough to fill the tank about | | | | Q. What maintenance will I need to do? |
| 30 times. The good thing about nitro models though is | | | | A. Please see the before use section on our help |
| you do not need to wait for the to charge, you can | | | | page for maintenance details. |
| just fill them up and keep on going. | | | | Q. Why did my flywheel wear away? |
| Q. Why did my con rod break? | | | | A. If the bolt holding the flywheel on is not tight and you |
| A. The only way that a con rod can break is either the | | | | continue to use the car it will start to wear the |
| engine is revved with no load or there is not enough | | | | flywheel away. You should check that the flywheel is |
| fuel in the engine so there is not enough lubrication | | | | tight before each run. |
| which causes the piston to jam. You should be careful | | | | Q. My 2 speed is not shifting? |
| not to rev the engine if the wheels are off the ground, | | | | A. Unless something is not adjusted properly or broken, |
| if the flywheel is loose or if the model does a jump. | | | | the 2 speed should shift into second when the engine |
| Con rods are not covered by the warranty but | | | | reaches a certain speed. If it does not shift, use a |
| available as a spare part. | | | | 2mm Allen wrench to adjust the shift point set screws |
| Q. Why do my wheels turn when I pull the pull start? | | | | counterclockwise. Turn the set screw 1/4 turn at a |
| A. If you are unable to pull the pull start without the | | | | time and make a test run to see if the car shifts into |
| wheels turning it means your clutch shoes have | | | | second. If it does not, turn the set screw 1/4 turn more |
| probably melted. This happens when the car has been | | | | and try again. Make sure not to touch the center set |
| incorrectly adjusted so that the brake is slightly on | | | | screw! If you look on the two speed gearbox you will |
| when the throttle is in the neutral position. They can | | | | see a small 5mm hole on the smaller gear. If you |
| also melt if the wheels or truck is held still while the | | | | rotate this hole it will give access to the two shift |
| engine is revving or if the idle speed is to high. If this | | | | screws. There is one on each side of the gear. |
| happens you will simply need to purchase a new | | | | Q. Do you need a liscence to use a nitro rc car? |
| clutch shoe and replace the melted one. | | | | A. No you do not. Just use common sense and do not |
| Q. Why did my gears strip? | | | | use them where they may disturb or injure people if |
| A. Stripping a spur gear (a flat spot on the plastic gear | | | | they loose control. |
| that turns the drivetrain of the car) is not caused by | | | | Q. What ages are nitro radio controlled cars |
| the spur gear or pinion gear. A stripped spur gear is | | | | recommended for? |
| caused by the pinion gear not having the correct mesh | | | | A. To do everything 14+ is best. A younger child would |
| with the spur gear. | | | | be able to drive them but may struggle with the setup |
| Q. How can I get correct gear mesh? | | | | and maintenance. We have customers as young as 8 |
| A. The easiest way to learn that you have the correct | | | | but any younger than 14 you should be prepared to |
| gear mesh is to use a piece of paper and fit it | | | | help them with the maintenance. Nitro rc cars can be a |
| between the spur gear and pinion gear as you tighten | | | | great educational toy and introduction to engineering. |
| the motor mount screws. After the motor is | | | | Q. What kind of range does it have? |
| completely tightened, the piece of paper should be | | | | A. About 100m but you should always do a range |
| impossible to remove except by turning the spur gear | | | | check before use. |
| to rotate the paper out of place. With the paper gone, | | | | Q. How do I stop the engine? |