In order to obtain proper break-in temperature, adjust the engine to run at full throttle.
Gradually lengthen running time at full throttle. Always start on the rich side and in small
increments, close the main needle valve. This procedure needs to be repeated until the
car runs at top speed at the end of the longest straight.
Follow the break-in procedure, making sure a CRF tuned pipe is installed, and fuel containing
up to 40% nitro-methane is used.
• Fill the fuel tank with fuel.
• Check your glow plug by temporarily removing it to check that it glows bright
red when energized.
The factory carburetor settings are described below. Start the engine as is.
• The main needle (CRF81318) is open approximately 4 turns from the fully closed position
• The idle adjustment screw (CRF81314) is set so that the throttle is approximately 0.5mm
open (remove the diffuser to check this measurement).
• To set the metering needle (CRF81315), follow this procedure :
- Maintain the carburator throttle fully opened (important to avoid possible damage).
- Fully tighten the metering needle.
- Unscrew the metering needle approximately 5 turns.
- Release the throttle.
• The distance from the end of the spray nozzle (CRF81321) and the end of the metering
screw (CRF81315) can be measured with a caliper to be approximately 47.9 mm
• Switch on the transmitter and make sure that each linkage moves correctly.
• Turn the engine with the starter box to draw fuel into the engine. Open the throttle
completely and cover the exhaust to allow fuel to enter the engine. A change in the pitch
of the spinning engine indicates that the fuel has entered. It is now ready to start.
• Connect the glow plug igniter to heat the glow plug filament and start the engine.
• When the engine starts, accelerate a little at the factory rich starting settings. The rich
mixture will provide adequate lubrication and cooling. A lot of smoke will exit the tuned pipe
indicating a rich condition.
Warning:
Make sure that the throttle is always at the idle position before starting the engine.
Allowing the engine to operate at high rpm, under no load, at low temperatures, could
rapidly over-heat the engine resulting in serious damage.
• Once the engine has started, disconnect the glow plug igniter
and try to drive the car. If the engine stalls, close the main needle
slightly. The main needle holder has 12 marks for reference.
Never close more than one or two marks at a time to avoid a too
lean setting. Try to keep the engine running rich initially. If it dies
because it is too rich, close the main needle one or two marks and try again.
• Run the car on the track. Go full speed in brief bursts (1-2 seconds maximum) a couple of
times during each lap until one tank of fuel has been used. Then close the main needle one
mark and run the car for an additional tank of fuel. Then close one more mark. Repeat this
procedure until you achieve good top speed.