:: : Introduction nr Thank you for purchasing Reedy’s 121VS Nitro Engine. Designed in-house by our esteemed engineering staff, this engine is produced using state-of-the-art materials and high-tech manufacturing processes. The result is a powerful, user-friendly engine suitable for organized competition or casual driving sessions with your friends. Please read the Owner’s Manual thoroughly before starting your engine for the first time.
:: : Features a e & Technical ec ical Dataa • ABC Construction • Precision Ball Bearings • Machined Aluminum Heatsink Head • 2-Needle Carburetor • Uses Standard Glow Plug • Reliable Pull-Start system Part # Displacement Maximum RPM Stroke Bore Cylinder Crankshaft Dia. Glow Plug Type 802 3.49cc 36,000 16.8mm 16.26mm ABC 14.
:: : Safety af Instructions I ct n and a d Warnings r g This product is a powerful internal combustion engine. It is not a toy. As the owner, you are responsible for the safe and proper operation of the engine and the vehicle in which it is installed. • Because deadly carbon monoxide gas will be released in the engine’s exhaust, it should only be operated outdoors. • During operation, the engine will become dangerously hot to the touch.
:: : Safety af Instructions I ct n and a d Warnings r g (cont.) (co ) • Never stop the engine by slowing the flywheel with fingers or other objects. Never attempt to plug the exhaust outlet with your fingers. With the engine running at neutral, pinch the fuel supply line to stop the flow of fuel to the carburetor. • Keep spectators and small children at a safe distance when starting the engine and operating the vehicle.
:: (cont.) : Final a Adjustment d st n. ....hour increments until the car accelerates quickly and smoothly. However, if the engine speeds up momentarily and then cuts outs abruptly when 100% throttle is applied, the mixture is too lean. In this case, turn the low-speed needle counter-clockwise in one-hour increments until the car accelerates quickly and smoothly. 3.
:: (cont.) : Final a Adjustment d st n. Note: It is important to realize that a poorly performing clutch (bad bearings, weak or broken springs, interference with engine or chassis components, etc.) may trick you into making adjustments that are not necessary or incorrect resulting in an improperly tuned and poorly running engine. Be sure your clutch is in perfect running order at all times.
:: : Cleaning le n & Maintenance t an (cont.) . ....started a few times to accomplish this. All fuel has been consumed when the engine will no longer start. Now remove the glow plug and inject a few drops of after run oil into the engine. Then re-install the glow plug and turn the engine over for 3-5 seconds using your starter box or pull-start. Remove dirt from the outside of your engine with a heavy brush. Oily and greasy deposits should be removed with Kerosene or Methanol.
:: (cont.) : Trouble o e Shooting S o n ) • The fuel line is broken or perforated. Check and replace fuel line if necessary. The Engine Does Not Accelerate Responsively • Glow plug is damaged. Replace glow plug. • Needle settings are too rich. Gradually close the high-speed and low-speed needles. :: Warranty Your engine is warranted to the original purchaser for 30 days from the date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship.
Lifetime Engine Replacement Policy If you are the owner of a Reedy engine, you are eligible to receive a replacement engine on a exchange, or trade in, basis. You may trade in your old, worn out, or broken engine plus 50% of the current MSRP of that engine for a brand new engine. Please visit www.reedypower .com for details regarding this program. Associated Electrics, Inc. 26021 Commercentre Dr.
