Care And Maintenance - Carson CV-10 Stormracer Pro Mode D'emploi

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Failure to follow break-in procedure and/or damage caused by
improper tuning will void your engine warranty.
There are two ways to "temp" your engine. One, purchase a
temperature gauge. The second cheaper, but less accurate method
is the "Spit Test". Wipe a little bit of saliva on the engine head and it
should burn off in 3 - 4 seconds (the boiling point of water normally
is 100 °C). If it evaporates immediately, chances are the engine is
running too hot.
The engine will run best and be easier to restart if run around
100-125 °C. Depending on your weather conditions, air density,
and humidity, your carburettor settings will be changing wherever
you decide to run. Making adjustments in small increments is the
best way to make sure your engine lasts a long time. Overheating
is caused by running the engine too lean, or too much stress on
the engine created by the environment. Extreme overheating will
result in internal failure of engine parts.
There are many online resources that will help you with engine
tuning. 3.5 ccm engines are designed to last a long time, and with
proper maintance and tuning, you can drive the model for hours
at a time.
AFTER USE
When you have finished running your car, there are two options to
shut the engine down. The first method is to place your thumb over
the exhaust outlet (Wear gloves). Make sure your engine is normal
idle, preferable with the brake activated.
The second method is to pinch off the air supply from the engine.
Do not pinch the fuel line, as this may cause the engine to overheat!
Try and let all the remaining fuel run through the engine, emptying
the fuel tank. The engine will idle high while the tank is emptied, so
the above two steps may not be necessary.
Then apply after-run oil through the carburettor, and pull the pull-
start a few times to get it through the engine. This is recommended
if you plan on storing the car for more than a day. Methanol
evaporates in water and can cause internal corrosion to engine
parts. It is always a good idea to check all the screws, nuts, and
bolts before and after each period of racing.
Keeping the car clean will also make it more fun to work on.
This can be achieved with a large heavy-duty paintbrush, or
compressed air. Always test the transmitter and receiver batteries
before starting the engine.
Racer Tip:
Wear gloves when working on your hot car!
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