How Do You Prime a Nitro RC Car?

Nitro RC cars are a great way to get involved in the exciting world of RC car racing. They provide an adrenaline rush that cannot be found with any other type of RC car.

But, before you can race your nitro RC car, you must learn how to “prime” it. Priming a nitro RC car is essential for getting the most out of your car and keeping it running smoothly.

To begin priming your nitro RC car, start by removing the air filter from the carburetor. Take a small brush and gently clean out the air filter, taking care not to damage it. Once this is done, put the air filter back on securely and turn off the engine.

Now, locate the fuel tank and unscrew the lid. Inside you should find a small priming bulb that looks like a syringe without a needle.

Fill this bulb up with fuel, making sure that no air bubbles remain in the chamber. Then attach it to one of the fuel lines.

After that, take your finger and press down on top of the priming bulb while slowly pushing down on it until you hear a “pop” sound. This indicates that fuel has entered into your engine’s carburetor and is now ready to be used.

Finally, start up your engine and let it idle for a few minutes until it reaches optimal operating temperature. Once this is done, you can shut off the engine and remove all of the components used for priming.

Conclusion:

Priming your nitro RC car properly is essential for getting maximum performance out of your vehicle. All you have to do is remove the air filter from its carburetor, fill up a priming bulb with fuel, attach it to one of the fuel lines, press down on top of it until you hear a “pop” sound, then start up your engine and let it idle for a few minutes until it reaches optimal operating temperature before finally shutting off all components used for priming.

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James Gardner