• Turmoil ARR
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Your First Run
Note
: If this is your first nitro car, we highly recommend that you
have an experienced car driver help during the first start-ups and
runs. He will be able to properly adjust your engine for break in and
then tune your engine for reliable performance.
Before attempting to start your new buggy, be sure to read the instruction
manual that was included with your engine. If your Turmoil
™
came with
an engine, carefully read the separate engine manual that’s included. Pay
particular attention to the needle settings recommended for starting and the
break in procedures suggested.
After Run Engine Maintenance
After you're done racing for the day, it’s important to empty the fuel tanks
and run the remaining fuel from the engine. Continue to try to start the
engine for several seconds after it will no longer fire to ensure that all fuel is
out of the engine. Put several drops of after run oil in the carburetor and turn
the engine over on the starter box for several seconds to coat the internal
engine parts with after run oil.
Clean the air filter regularly using warm soapy water, then allowing it to air
dry before applying air filter oil. Keeping your air filter clean and oiled is vital
to the life of your engine.
The Sportwerks
™
.21 V2 engine features a slide-valve carburetor and
includes two inserts of various diameters. The carburetor inserts are
used to alter the power curve of the engine. The two diameters involved
have the following effect.
7.5mm – Develops good mid-range power; easier to control than the 9mm
insert; best for medium traction, average-sized tracks/areas.
9mm – Offers explosive, sometimes difficult to control acceleration; uses
the most fuel; used only for high traction, large track/open areas; for expert
drivers only.
Setting the Needles
While the needles are preset at the factory, it’s a good idea to verify that
the needles are properly set slightly rich for break in. Following are the
recommended starting settings:
High-Speed Needle: 3
1
/
2
turns out
Low-Speed Needle: 2 turns out (counterclockwise) from closed.
Note
: When checking the adjustment of the low-speed needle, it is
crucial that the throttle slide is closed completely and that you do
not over-tighten the needles. When you feel resistance, immediately
stop turning. This is the closed position.
