Losi LOS05007 1/5 MINI WRC 4WD Rally Car Manual - Manual (Page 32)

Possible Cause Solution
ENGINE DOES NOT START
Out of fuel Refill the tank and follow starting instructions.
Engine flooded Remove the spark plug. Pull start 3–5 times. Replace and test.
Air filter is clogged Check and replace if necessary.
Vent hole in gas cap is plugged Clean the vent hole if plugged or dirty.
Fuel mixture is old or bad Mix fresh fuel per instructions.
Spark plug is not working Check the spark plug and ignition coil and replace if necessary.
Throttle servo failed/Setup is wrong Check servo operation. Set it to neutral and reset the linkage according
to your radio and model manufacturer’s specifications.
Carburetor is incorrectly adjusted Return the carburetor to the factory settings and retune if necessary.
Engine stop switch is malfunctioning Check and replace the stop switch if necessary.
Piston and cylinder is worn Check the piston and cylinder for wear or damage and replace
if necessary.
Receiver battery is not charged Recharge the receiver battery.
ENGINE STARTS THEN STALLS
Out of fuel Refill the tank and follow starting instructions.
Air filter is clogged Check and replace if necessary.
Vent hole in gas cap is plugged Clean the vent hole if plugged or dirty.
Engine may be overheated Let the engine cool. Reset the carburetor to factory settings and restart.
Engine idle is too low Follow the instructions to increase idle speed.
Clutch is slipping or locked-up Check the clutch for worn/broken lining or spring.
Fuel mixture is old or bad Mix fresh fuel per instructions.
Throttle servo is improperly set up Set the servo to neutral and reset the linkage according to radio and model
manufacturer’s specifications.
Drivetrain is not functioning properly Check the drivetrain for smooth operation/damage.
ENGINE IS RUNNING, BUT VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE
Brakes are stuck Look for damage or foreign matter locking the brakes.
Drivetrain is damaged Check for damaged driveshaft or diff. Replace as needed.
Receiver battery capacity is low Charge the receiver battery.
Radio is not responding despite
charged battery
Make sure binding is properly set up.
ERRATIC CONTROL
Transmitter and/or receiver batteries are weak Install new batteries in the transmitter. Recharge the receiver battery.
Connectors are inserted improperly Check the connectors and reinstall if necessary.
Brake is not working Check the servo, brakes, and linkage for damage. Repair/replace/reset
the servo linkage to factory settings.
Troubleshooting Guide
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MINI WRC RTR: 1/5 4WD RALLY CAR
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MINI WRC RTR: 1/5 4WD RALLY CAR