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basiC engine maintenanCe
To keep your engine operating at peak performance there are some basic maintenance procedures that need to be performed on
your engine on a regular basis:
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After you are finished running the engine for the day, pinch the fuel line to stop the engine. This will allow the engine to burn any
excess fuel out of the crankcase.
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Remove the air filter element and wash it thoroughly in warm water and a small amount of liquid detergent. After it's clean, allow
it to dry, then reoil it and install it back into the air filter housing.
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Remove the glow plug from the engine and squirt several drops of high-quality after-run oil into the glow plug hole and the carburettor
opening. Pull the pull-starter cord several times to distribute the oil throughout the engine, then reinstall the glow plug and copper
washer. The after-run oil will prevent the inside of the engine (especially the crankshaft bearings) from rusting.
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Clean the outside of the engine using a stiff brush and
nitro car cleaner, then dry the engine, using a rag or
compressed air.
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Periodically check the condition of the clutch to check
for wear.
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Periodically oil the clutch bell bearings.
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Check the engine's cylinder head bolts and backplate screws
after each day of use to ensure that they're tight. This will
prevent air leaks from causing erratic engine performance.
Loop four nylon cable ties around
the corners of the engine's cylinder
head, making sure that the ratchet
portion of the cable ties are up
toward you. When your xT2 flips
over, the cable ties will prevent the
cylinder head from being scratched
and gouged.
engine tip
instaLLing tHe boDy
step 1: appLying tHe DeCaLs
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For your convenience, some of the decals have already been applied. To apply the remaining decals, simply remove the decals
from the protective backing and adhere them onto the body as you like.
step 2: instaLLing tHe boDy
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Install the body onto the chassis, using the body clips provided to hold it in place.
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Double-check that the body does not interfere with the wheels, the suspension or the tuned pipe. If it does, you will need to trim
the body slightly to fit around those areas.
PRO TIP
Other than during the break-in period, always make sure that you install the body when driving your XT2. When your
xT2 flips over, the body will help protect the chassis and its components.
CHassis tuning guiDe
IMPORTANT
It's very important when making changes to the settings of your XT2 that you make the settings the same for
each side. For example, if you change the spring tension on the right front shock, you should change the spring tension on the
left front shock the same amount, etc.
Do not make any changes that are more than 3 degrees from the initial settings listed or the handling characteristics of your
X-Terminator 2 RTR Nitro Buggy will become very poor.
Chassis alignment and geometry are important if you want your X-Terminator 2 RTR Nitro Buggy to perform well. A good performing
buggy means a buggy that is easier to drive, too. Follow our guidelines in this section to get the most out of your XT2.
