MUST READ THIS BEFORE RUNNING
Running a nitro kit is fun and easy, but to make this a safe
• Clean oil and dirt from chassis with a degreaser.
and good experience you must observe a few rules. This
Precautions
kit is extremely fast, easily over 40MPH, and can seriously
• This kit is not a toy. Always run car with a second
injure someone if you are not careful.
person as a spotter and pitman.
Where to run car?
• Hot Parts - The pipe, manifold, engine and head are very
• Any running area you choose must be dry. Do not run
hot and will cause burns.
car near any water or wet dirt.
• Do not run on public streets. It is very easy to have the
• Rotating Parts - Keep hands away from the drive train,
car run over or damaged by hitting the curb.
wheels, and engine when engine is running.
• Do not operate car in tight confined places. The car is
very fast and will easily hit something.
• Radio - Check batteries life before running the car. If
• Do not run near people or animals.
radio does not have full control of the car with steering
and/or throttle/brake do not run until corrected. Failure to
• Due noise, you will want to consider the surrounding
correct this will result in possible injury and damage to the
area when operating the car.
car or property.
• Do not operate the car at night. You will not be able to
drive it without hitting something.
• Glow fuel - Do leave the glow fuel unattended with the lid
• Do not operate the car indoors. Engine exhaust is not
off. Fuel contains Methanol and Nitro Methane and is
healthy.
flammable and poisonous.
Glow Fuel
Store fuel in cool ventilated location. Refer the glow fuel
• Glow fuel is poisonous!
• Glow fuel is flammable!
label for additional precautions.
• Do not leave in fuel bottle with lid off at any time.
• Do not use any fuel other than glow fuel in this engine.
• Car Fuel tank - Never store fuel in car tank, it will ruin the
engine if left in tank.
First Time Starting the Engine
Caution! When starting engine make sure the following is
• Always turn off the car BEFORE turning off radio.
observed.
• Set engine Master needle to 3 turns (rich setting)
• DAMAGE DUE CAR RUN AWAY IS NOT A WARRANTY
• Do not do this alone, get an experienced friend to help at
ISSUE.
first.
• Fill fuel tank, try not to spill fuel. Do not spill fuel on
IF YOU DO NOT BREAK-IN ENGINE
receiver
CORRECTLY, MAINLY AT LOW RPM,
• Hold car off the ground, so it will not runaway when first
starts
YOU WILL BREAK THE CONNECTING
• Turn on Radio and check the linkage before starting
ROD!
engine.
• Turn on car receiver battery switch.
• Always have an air filter on the carburetor to keep dirt
FAILURE TO NOT READ AND
out.
FOLLOW BREAK-IN ENGINE
Engine Break-in
• See Engine Page.
INSTRUCTIONS WILL VOID
Emergency Stopping Engine When Running
• Remove air filter and cover carb. intake.
WARRANTY!
• Squeeze fuel line and hold until engine stops.
• With a rag, cover exhaust outlet.
CHECK RADIO SETTING,
Storing Car After Running
• Remove fuel from tank and fuel lines
LINKAGE AND SET FAIL SAFE
• Turn off radio in car
• Put a few drops of after run in engine to keep it from
BEFORE STARTING.
rusting.
The car is very fast
and will too easily hit someone.
RTR KITS - REQUIRED FOR OPERATION
THINGS NEEDED
AA Batteries ( 12 pcs )
Glow Fuel
20%
TOOLS NOT INCLUDED IN KIT,
BUT NEEDED TO MAINTAIN YOUR CAR.
Phillips Type Screw Drivers ( L )
Phillips Type Screw Drivers ( S )
Needle Nose Pliers
Cutter
Curved Scissors
#91009 $5.95
Knife
Instant Cement
Cross Wrench
#17109 $3.95
Glow Plug & 17MM Cross Wrench
#10801 $6.95
Grease
You need to get batteries for the radio transmitter and the car receiver packs.
• Radio TX needs (8) eight AA batteries.
• Car needs (4) four AA Ni-cad batteries 2000Mah OFNA #10196 or (4) Alkaline.,
Alkaline type batteries will work, but braking will be reduced and 30 minute life. The
best for car, is to use a 5 cell hump receiver pack for increased voltage and longer
life..
Recommended Option:
You may want to upgrade the car battery pack to a Ni-Cad or NiHm 5 cell
type(600AE). This will give more run time. OFNA #10212 1000NiMh Hump Pack and
NiHm Battery Charger #10214
You will need to buy a few items to start the engine and run the car.
• Use 20% nitro CAR fuel. Do not use airplane or heli fuels, they will
over heat engine.
• Buy LONG glow plugs, like OFNA/PICCO Plug (#51007). Use plugs
without idle bar. Do NOT use plugs, like the MC-59 or OS-8
In your box you will find..
• #10163 - Bottle, spout top
• #10218 - Red “C” size glow heater
#10212 NiHm Hump Pack,
see charger 10214.
10214
Over-nite
Charger
