21 54 starting of the engine, Adjusting the shift point – OFNA Racing DM-1 Spec User Manual
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STARTING OF THE ENGINE
1. Turn on transmitter and then receiver.
2. Fill fuel tank with fuel bottle.
3. Connect 1.2V glow plug 
.
4. Start engine with a 12V starter.
 ( Notice the direction of the starter.)
5. After the engine has started, remove the 
 1.2V glow plug 
.
igniter
igniter
* Follow the engine manufacturer instruction 
 manuals regarding engine set-up, carburetor 
 and maintenance. 
How to start the engine:
A 12V Starter Box
( Not Included) 
1.2V Glow Plug Igniter and
Charger (Not Included)
Glow Plug (Not Included)
*There are 2 types of glow plugs 
 available"NORMAL" or "Turbo" 
 depending on the type of the engine. 
Normal Plug
Turbo Plug
*To start the car, attach a glow plug igniter 
 to the glow plug, and use either a 12V electric 
 starter or starter box applied to the flywheel 
 exposed through the chassis. 
Starter Box
(Not Included)
1.2V
*Applied to the flywheel 
 exposed through the 
 chassis. 
SHIFT UP TIMING ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the engine before adjusting the clutch shift timing.
Adjust the engine as per engine instruction manual.
1. Once the engine adjustments have been completed, proceed to the 
 adjustment of the clutch shoe shift timing.
 (Using a 2mm allen wrench to adjust the clutch shoe on either side.)
 
 Note: Clockwise--------Shift timing will become later.
 Counterclockwise---Shift timing will become quicker.
 2. Adjust the clutch shift timing for your track conditions.
 As you tighten (Clockwise) the 3x15mm screw, the shift timing will 
 become slower.
 As you loosen (Counterclockwise ) the 3x15mm screw, the shift timing 
 will become quicker.
3. Set the shift timing to the track conditions while the car is running.
3x15mm 
Hex Screw
3x15mm 
Hex Screw
6x6mm
Set Screw
2mm
Allen Wrench
Clockwise
(Tighten)
Anti-clockwise
(Loosen)
ADJUSTING THE SHIFT POINT
2 SPEED GEAR RATION COMBINATIONS
2 speed transmission allows the car to have more punch out of the 
corners and higher top speed. We offer many different pinion and 
spur gear combinations which can be used for different tracks.
Spur Gear
Clutch Gear (4 tooth different)
49T/45T
48T/44T
15T-19T
16T-20T
17T-21T
Torque
Speed
10215 - Glow Heater, Extra Long
W/Charger.
10250 - Starter Box 1/8 scale 
On/Off-Road.
51007
51006
1.2
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