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Xray Nitro Micro NT18MT Instruction Manual

Summary of Nitro Micro NT18MT

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    2 safety precautions the micro nitro truck is a high-competition, high-quality, 1/18-scale nitro truck for persons age 16 and older. This is not a toy; it is a precision racing model. This model racing truck is not intended for use by children without direct supervision of a responsible, knowledgeab...

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    3 important notes – electrical • insulate any exposed electrical wiring (using heat shrink tubing or electrical tape) to prevent dangerous short circuits. Take maximum care in wiring, connecting and insulating cables. Make sure cables are always connected securely. Check connectors for if they becom...

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    4 engine-specific warranty information our warranty covers only workmanship and manufacturing defects of the original, unmodified, and unused engine and parts, for a period 1 year from the original date of purchase. Neither the engine nor any of its individual parts and components are covered by war...

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    5 getting to know your micro nitro truck • front bumper – protects the front end of the truck in the event of front collision • body posts – body posts support the body shell • body clip – small metal clips that go through the holes in the body posts, securing the body to the body posts • shock abso...

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    6 air filter fuel inlet main needle valve idle speed screw flywheel clutch bell crankshaft crankcase low-speed needle throttle head (cylinder head) glowplug air intake this section illustrates the parts of the nt18 engine, and also describes fuel, glowplug, and air filter that you will use in the op...

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    7 important warnings a new, unused battery pack is guaranteed against manufacturer‘s defects and workmanship. Any damage due to misuse by the user will be repaired at the user‘s expense. There is no warranty expressed or implied that covers damage caused by normal use, or covers or implies how long ...

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    8 re-install all shocks (front and rear) filling and installing the shock absorbers re-install each shock absorber, fi ll each shock absorber with the supplied shock oil, and install on the micro nitro truck. Re-installing the shocks filling the shocks installing the shocks install all shocks (front ...

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    9 installing the transmitter batteries your xt1 transmitter uses eight aa batteries. The battery tray is located at the base of the transmitter. 1. Remove the battery cover (bottom of transmitter) and remove the battery tray. 2. Install eight (8) aa alkaline batteries into the battery holder. Pay cl...

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    10 xt1 transmitter controls transmitter antenna transmits the radio signal from the transmitter. Always extend the transmitter antenna before you operate the transmitter; otherwise you risk create interference to another modeller. Transmitter crystal solid-state plug-in crystal allows you to change ...

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    11 radio system terminology take some time to familiarize yourself with these radio system terms that are used throughout this manual. Bec (battery eliminator circuitry) bec circuitry powers the receiver and steering servo from the main battery pack. This eliminates the need for using a separate rec...

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    12 turn the transmitter steering wheel left then right to check if the front wheels move correctly. The amount of steering varies according to the steering wheel movement. If the steering wheel is turned all the way left or right, the front wheels will also steer all the way right or left. 3. Check ...

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    13 testing the range of the radio system preparing and checking the starterbox use standard 6-cell 7.2v battery pack. To install the battery pack, dismantle the rear cover and insert the battery pack within the battery slots and route the cables within the slot. In case the battery pack is shorter, ...

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    14 micro nitro truck engine your micro nitro truck comes with the high-performance nt18 0.8cc nitro-powered engine. Developed for highest performance and excellent reliability, this engine represents the perfect combination of manufacturing quality and race-winning experience. The xray nt18 0.8cc en...

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    15 air filter do not run engine without an air filter! The air filter protects the engine from the intake of dust and other contaminants. A properly maintained air filter is essential to the life and performance of the engine. Use proper air filter oil with your air filter. Exhaust system we recomme...

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    16 this section describes proper starting techniques and some troubleshooting information. Starting the engine safety information keep loose objects such as shirt sleeves, neckties, and scarves away from the spinning tires, flywheel, and gears. Be careful not to drop utensils such as screwdrivers an...

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    17 breaking in the micro nitro truck engine the micro nitro truck nitro engine requires careful break-in the first time the engine is used to allow the internal parts to achieve proper operating clearances. This is especially true of the piston/cylinder, crankshaft, and connecting rod (conrod). Pay ...

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    18 stage 1: setting the main needle slightly rich take the truck off the ground, and open the throttle fully. The engine should run cleanly until it reaches 80% of top rpm, after which it should start to run slightly rich (4-stroking): • if the engine runs cleanly all the way up to top rpm, richen t...

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    19 to check the slip of the front differential, grab the right front wheel and apply the brake. Turn the left front wheel. You should be able to turn the wheel but with resistance. To check the slip of the rear differential, grab the right rear wheel and apply the brake. Turn the left rear wheel. Yo...

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    20 driving the micro nitro truck after you have broken in and adjusted the engine… and broken in the ball differentials… it’s time to drive your micro nitro truck and have some fun! Here are some things to keep in mind when driving your micro nitro truck: • do not run the truck in or through water, ...

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    21 front toe adjust front toe by adjusting the length of the left and right steering rods. Steering rod length characteristics more front toe-in = longer steering rod · increases straight-line stability · decreases steering response · increases steering mid-corner and on- power corner exit more fron...

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    22 shock mounting position you can change the shock mounting position by leaning the shocks at different angles, and also moving the shock closer or further from the centerline of the truck. You accomplish this by moving the shock top and bottom mounts to different locations on the shock towers and ...

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    23 maintaining the micro nitro truck to keep your micro nitro truck running at optimal performance, you should periodically perform maintenance on the truck and engine. General truck maintenance micro nitro truck engine maintenance you must properly and periodically maintain your micro nitro truck e...

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    24 # 385301 alu drive shaft - set (2) front alu oil shock absorbers (2) # 388400 front # 388401 rear # 382412 anti-roll bar front & rear 1.2mm # 389611 micro truck pin tire & insert (4+4) # 389946 orange # 389948 pink # 389949 yellow xray starburst wheels (4) # 389620 micro monster truck tire & inse...

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    25 servo troubleshooting if your micro nitro truck is performing less than optimally or is having problems, use the following troubleshooting information to attempt to determine the origin of the issue and possible solutions. We also recommend consulting with your local hobby dealer if you encounter...

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