Troubleshooting Guide - Horizon Hobby LOSI 1/5 5IVE-T 2.0 4WD Short Course Truck Gas BND Manuel D'utilisation

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Troubleshooting Guide

ENGINE DOES NOT START
ENGINE STARTS THEN STALLS
ENGINE IS RUNNING, BUT VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE
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Possible Cause
Out of fuel
Engine flooded
Air filter is clogged
Vent hole in gas cap is plugged
Fuel mixture is old or bad
Spark plug is not working
Throttle servo failed/Setup is wrong
Carburetor is incorrectly adjusted
Engine stop switch is malfunctioning
Piston and cylinder is worn
Receiver battery is not charged
Out of fuel
Air filter is clogged
Vent hole in gas cap is plugged
Engine may be overheated
Engine idle is too low
Clutch is slipping or locked-up
Fuel mixture is old or bad
Throttle servo is improperly set up
Drivetrain is not functioning properly
Brakes are stuck
Drivetrain is damaged
Receiver battery capacity is low
Radio is not responding despite charged battery Make sure binding is properly set up.
Transmitter and/or receiver batteries are weak Install new batteries in the transmitter. Recharge the receiver battery.
Connectors are inserted improperly
Brake is not working
Solution
Refill the tank and follow starting instructions.
Remove the spark plug. Pull start 3–5 times. Replace and test.
Check and replace if necessary.
Clean the vent hole if plugged or dirty.
Mix fresh fuel per instructions.
Check the spark plug and ignition coil and replace if necessary.
Check servo operation. Set it to neutral and reset the linkage according to
your radio and model manufacturer's specifications.
Return the carburetor to the factory settings and retune if necessary.
Check and replace the stop switch if necessary.
Check the piston and cylinder for wear or damage and replace if necessary.
Recharge the receiver battery.
Refill the tank and follow starting instructions.
Check and replace if necessary.
Clean the vent hole if plugged or dirty.
Let the engine cool. Reset the carburetor to factory settings and restart.
Follow the instructions to increase idle speed.
Check the clutch for worn/broken lining or spring.
Mix fresh fuel per instructions.
Set the servo to neutral and reset the linkage according to radio and model
manufacturer's specifications.
Check the drivetrain for smooth operation/damage.
Look for damage or foreign matter locking the brakes.
Check for damaged driveshaft or diff. Replace as needed.
Charge the receiver battery.
Check the connectors and reinstall if necessary.
Check the servo, brakes, and linkage for damage. Repair/replace/reset the
servo linkage to factory settings.
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5IVE-T BND: 1/5 4WD SCT 2.0