- Out of fuel
- Fill fuel tank
- Fuel level is low
- Refill fuel tank
- Improper or contaminated fuel
- Replace fuel
- Glow plug fouled or weak
- Check for solid red light when EZ-Start® button is pressed. No light indicates a completely shorted plug. Replace with Traxxas 3230 or 3231 glow plugs
- Fuel flow blocked
- Check that all fuel lines are clear with no pinhole leaks. Check for dirt blockage in the carburetor fuel inlet and high speed needle seat/ Install inline fuel filter.
- Air bubble in fuel line
- Prime the engine to force air through/ Check for pinhole leaks in the fuel line
- Insufficient fuel tank pressure
- Replace the pressure hose (between pipe and fuel tank)/ clear blockage in the tuned pipe hose fitting/ check flow to and from tank/ Check seal on fuel tank cap
- Carburetor incorrectly adjusted
- Readjust carburetor to factory break-in settings
- Engine excessively worn
- Repair or replace engine
- Check prop for binding
- Remove foreign material caught on prop. Note: TURN OFF THE ENGINE before cleaning the prop
- Exhaust plugged or exhaust tube split
- Remove blockage or replace exhaust tube with Traxxas part # 3551. Also check plastic baffles for melting.
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