Troubleshooting Nitro's | |||
Carburetor tuning takes time and is difficult to learn for many. Try to look at an adjustment screw as a clock and divide its rotation into 12 increments. Each adjustment is 1 hour. No adjustments take effect instantly, especially if the vehicle was idling for a long time getting the adjustment. Make the adjustment, take it out for a rip then do any other adjustments needed. | |||
Problem: Engine won't start | Solution | ||
Airflow is restricted | Clean or replace air filter | ||
Fuel doesn't reach the carburetor | Clean or replace fuel filter | ||
Engine and/or fuel system has an air leak | Inspect fuel tank, line and engine for poor seals | ||
Fuel mixture needles not properly set | Return needles to factory-recommended settings | ||
Glow plug fails to function | Replace glow plug and/or change glow plug filter | ||
Problem: Engine starts then dies | Solution | ||
Idle is set too low | Adjust idle-speed screw clockwise | ||
Low-speed needle is set to rich | Lean out low-speed mixture | ||
Low-speed needle is set to lean | Richen low-speed needle | ||
Clutch is binding | Take clutch apart, check spring and shoes | ||
Glow plug is loose | Tighten glow plug, not over-tight | ||
Glow plug is fouled | Replace glow plug | ||
Piston and/or sleeve are worn | Replace piston and sleeve together | ||
Damaged bearings in the clutch bell | Clean or replace bearings | ||
Problem: Engine bogs with full throttle | Solution | ||
Low-speed needle is set to rich | Lean out low-speed mixture | ||
Clutch engages too quickly | Replace clutch spring/shoes | ||
Glow plug is too cold | Install a hotter plug | ||
Problem: Engine doesn't idle correctly | Solution | ||
Engine might have air leak | Seal engine with silicone | ||
Low-speed needle is set to lean | Richen low-speed needle | ||
Problem: Engine bogs or dies at high speed | Solution | ||
High-speed needle is set to lean | Richen high-speed mixture | ||
Fuel flow is restricted | Clean fuel filter | ||
Piston and sleeve are worn | Replace piston and sleeve |
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