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Hyper 21 Engine
Before Starting Your Engine
Oiling the filter
The air filter is essential for keeping dirt out of the engine. A foam filter must be oiled before running the engine. We recommend using Associated AS7710 foam pre-filter treatment. Dab the treatment all around the filter, put the filter in a plastic bag and knead it until the filter is saturated, but not soaked. NEVER RUN YOUR VEHICLE WITHOUT THE AIR FILTER.
Adjustments
Your engine has come factory set to allow for an easy start and rich running . DO NOT alter any of the settings until the running in period has been completed.
Putting fuel in the fuel tank
Squeeze the fuel bottle, put the bottle's tube into your fuel container, and draw out some fuel. Lift up the lid on the fuel tank, and slowly squeeze the fuel bottle until the tank is full. Be careful here. If you overflow the tank it might get on your radio gear or on your brakes and you may create an unsafe driving situation. Always keep your fuel bottle closed when not in use.
Understanding the engine terms "rich" and "lean"
Your carburetor has screws that regulate how much air and fuel enter the engine together, the air/fuel mixture. An air/fuel mixture that is too "rich" means there is too much fuel, and a mixture that is too "lean" means that there is not enough fuel for the given amount of air. When the mixture is too rich, performance will be sluggish (one symptom of this, is excessive amounts of smoke from the exhaust). There is also a potential to foul the glow plug when the mixture is too rich. When the mixture is too lean, there is not enough fuel to cool or lubricate the internal engine components, and damage to the engine and/or glow plug is almost certain.
CAUTION:
If, while you are driving, the engine stalls because of an overheating condition, severe damage may have already occurred. Overheating is caused by the following conditions.
- Fuel mixture is set too lean
- Air leak around carb
- Loss of muffler pressure (line falls of)
- Excessive nitro content in the fuel
- Incorrect oil content in the fuel
- No air filter
- Poor qualify of fuel
- Contaminated fuel
- Excessive loads on the engine (locked drivetrain)
Your engine will be short-lived if any of the above conditions are allowed to exist for any length of time. During the first few tanks watch closely for any signs of overheating. This will include:
- Steam or smoke coming from the engine surfaces
- Cleaning out and then lagging during high speed acceleration, as if it is running out of fuel.
- Popping or clattering sound when slowing down.
- Idle speed will surge or possibly diminish to the point of stalling.
To Test For Overheating
It's important to check the head temperature during the operation of the engine. The best method for checking the head temperature is to use a head temperature gauge. There are several head temperature gauges available, and the temperature readings between these different brands of gauges vary. Due to this variance , the temperature readings will range between approximately 185 degrees and 225 degrees. About 185 degrees is the normal for the Hyper 21. If you don't have access to a head temperature gauge, you can use water to check the head temperature. Place a drop of water on top of the cylinder head. If it sizzles away immediately, shut down your engine. If it takes approximately 3-5 seconds for the water drop to boil away, then the engine is running within a normal temperature range.
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