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How to Start a nitro engine

Feb 11, 2010 05:00 AM

Remote-controlled car being adjusted on a table.

This video shows the basic steps to starting a cold RC nitro engine.

• Remove the body cover of the RC car, exposing the engine.

• Cover the exhaust and pull the starter chain a few times to fill gas lines and prime the engine.

• Now, without covering the exhaust pull the starter a few more times.

• Insert the Starter key and pull the starter chain. The engine should start up!

After following these steps, you should be able to start an RC nitro engine. Remember to put your cover back on after you have it started.

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