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XTM Racing XT2 Operation, Tuning Manual And Replacement Parts

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  • Page 2 Email: xtm@ripmax.com XTM Racing guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship, at the date of purchase. This does not cover any component parts damaged by use, misuse or modification. in no case shall XTM racing's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.
  • Page 3 SoME PoPULar oPTion ParTS for yoUr X-TErMinaTor 2 rTr 4WD niTro bUggy XTM Racing produces popular option parts for your X-Terminator 2 RTR 4WD Nitro Buggy. Please see page # 60 for a complete list of current option parts. New option parts are always in the works, so check our website often.

  • Page 4: Recommended Tools And Supplies

    "medium" or "hot" heat-range glow plug intended specifically for performance engines like the XTM Racing # 4 (P/N 4602) or the XTM Racing # 3 (P/N 46020) during the break-in process. After the break-in period you may want to use a different heat-range glow plug. Do not use glow plugs intended for four stroke aircraft engines or glow plugs with an "idle bar".
  • Page 5 "8 Pack" AA Alkaline Batteries for Transmitter ● "4 Pack" AA Alkaline Batteries for Receiver ● High-quality After-Run Oil ● XTM Racing Air Filter Oil ● Nitro Car Cleaner ● Small, Flat Blade Screwdriver ● #  and # 2 Phillips Head Screwdrivers ●...
  • Page 6 Dust guard: Helps prevent track debris from entering and damaging transmission components, prot6 ects tuned pipe from impacts. Engine: The X-Terminator 2 RTR 4WD Nitro Buggy includes the powerful XTM Racing 24.7 engine with pull-starter and tuned pipe for ease of use and great performance.
  • Page 7 PrEParing To rUn yoUr X-TErMinaTor 2 rTr 4WD niTro bUggy Now that you are familiar with the major component parts of your X-Terminator 2 RTR 4WD Nitro Buggy, and with the functions of the pistol-grip transmitter, it's time to prepare your X-Terminator 2 RTR 4WD Nitro Buggy for its first run. iMPorTanT Before continuing, please double-check that you've read and understood the warnings on page # 2.
  • Page 8 ❑ Check to ensure the ON/OFF switch is in the 'OFF' position. ❑ Open the battery box cover by removing the retaining clip and pulling up on the front of the cover. The battery box cover is hinged at the back for convenience. ❑...

  • Page 9: Step 3: Double-Check The Steering And Throttle/Brake Controls

    ❑ Slide the transmitter's ON/OFF switch up to turn on the transmitter. The green LED should glow brightly. Some transmitters have both a green and red LED. iMPorTanT Your transmitter has power indicator LEDs. Check your radio instructions to ensure that the batteries you are using (dry or rechargeable) have sufficient power to operate the set.
  • Page 10 ❑ Rotate the transmitter's wheel backward (to the left). The front wheels should turn left. ❑ Let go of the transmitter wheel. The wheels should return to centre. iMPorTanT If the wheels do not point straight ahead (centre) after you return the transmitter wheel to centre, turn the steering trim dial on the transmitter to adjust the wheels so that they point straight ahead.

  • Page 11: Step 4: Installing The Air Filter

    Warning!! PLEaSE rEaD THiS inforMaTion bEforE ProCEEDing!! Your X-Terminator 2 RTR 4WD Nitro Buggy comes equipped with the user-friendly and powerful XTM Racing 24.7 nitro engine. Before starting the engine for the first time, you MUST read this, and the next two sections very carefully. This section details the different parts of the engine's carburettor and how to adjust the carburettor's needle valves to tune the engine.
  • Page 12 Do not force it. From this point, turn the low speed needle valve counterclockwise 3 full turns. This is the factory setting. fUELing anD STarTing THE XTM raCing 24.7 niTro EnginE Warning!! PLEaSE rEaD THiS bEforE STarTing yoUr EnginE for THE firST TiME!! If at any time the pull-starter becomes very tight or difficult to pull - SToP! The engine has become flooded and the excess fuel must be removed from the engine or damage to the pull-starter and/or engine could occur.
  • Page 13 TiP aboUT gLoW PLUgS An XTM Racing # 4 Medium Heat-Range glow plug is included with your engine. We suggest having a couple of extra glow plugs handy, because it can be expected that glow plugs will wear out quickly during the engine's break-in process. This glow plug will suit most users during the break-in process.
  • Page 14 THE XTM raCing 24.7 niTro EnginE The XTM Racing 24.7 engine is an ABC engine. The cylinder sleeve (liner) is tapered at the top, causing severe resistance when the piston moves through the top of the stroke. This is normal. When the engine heats up to operating temperature, this resistance will decrease and the proper clearance will be achieved.
  • Page 15 STEP 1: brEaKing in THE EnginE Warning Do not adjust the low speed needle valve until after the engine has been broken in. You can begin to adjust the low speed needle valve after you have broken in the engine and after you have read and understood Step 2: Fine Tuning the Engine below. The high speed needle valve is preset from the factory for easy starting in most conditions for the break-in period.

  • Page 16: Basic Engine Maintenance

    SETTing THE HigH SPEED nEEDLE VaLVE: ❑ Start the engine and remove the glow starter from the glow plug, then allow the engine to warm up for about 0 seconds. ❑ After the engine has warmed up, drive the X-Terminator 2 RTR 4WD Nitro Buggy as you normally would. If the engine seems to be running rich (i.e., not reaching maximum power), lean the high speed needle valve about /6 of a turn (turn clockwise) at a time until the desired setting is achieved.

  • Page 17: Installing The Body

    inSTaLLing THE boDy aPPLying THE DECaLS: ❑ Carefully peel the protective layer from off the top of the body. iMPorTanT The body is covered by a thin plastic protective layer at the factory that prevents damage to the body during assembly and shipping.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Toe Angle

    aDJUSTINg ThE ToE aNglE The toe angle is the angle of both front tyres (or rear tyres) to each other, when viewed from above. Toe-in is when the front of both tyres point toward each other and toe-out is when the front of both tyres point away from each other. For the front tyres, toe-in will make your X-Terminator 2 RTR 4WD Nitro Buggy track (run) straighter, but the steering will be more ●...

  • Page 19: Adjusting Shock Spring Tension

    aDJUSTINg ShoCK SpRINg TENSIoN By adjusting the spring tension of the shocks, you can increase steering sensitivity, adjust the ride-height of the X-Terminator 2 RTR 4WD Nitro Buggy and fine-tune the dampening quality of the suspension system. How you drive your Nitro Buggy will dictate what settings you should be using.
  • Page 20 For this reason, we only suggest using heavier oil if you are driving on a high-traction surface. For general use, we recommend using XTM Racing 50K oil in the centre, 30K in the front and 0K in the rear. Some might consider this light, but it's a pretty good starting point.
  • Page 21 MainTaining yoUr X-TErMinaTor 2 rTr 4WD niTro bUggy Following a simple maintenance schedule will ensure that your X-Terminator 2 RTR 4WD Nitro Buggy, XTM Racing 24.7 engine and radio control system operate in top condition every time you use them. It is strongly recommended.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide

    B) Receiver battery connector is loose B) Check that receiver battery connector is tight C) Damage to receiver after a crash C) Contact your local distributor for repair information if yoU'rE HaVing a ProbLEM WiTH THE XTM raCing 24.7 niTro EnginE: ProbLEM CaUSE SoLUTion...
  • Page 23 if yoU'rE HaVing a ProbLEM WiTH THE X-TErMinaTor 2 rTr 4WD niTro bUggy CHaSSiS: ProbLEM CaUSE SoLUTion ) Nitro Buggy pulls to one side A) Steering trim out of adjustment A) Readjust trim to centre both wheels (P0) B) Toe angle out of adjustment B) Readjust toe angle (P8) C) One wheel is hanging or has damaged bearing C) Remove wheel and clean bearing.
  • Page 24 XTM Racing order number. For simplicity and ease of ordering replacement parts, the XTM Racing order number is also listed on the corresponding parts drawings in the Assembly Manual, so it’s easy for you to cross-reference the parts you need.

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