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Problems with redcat shockwave buggy

Ibought it off from a local guy brand new with starter kit, fuel. Iran it only 1 day and I already got many problems

1/ Whenever Itighten the glow plug, the pull start is hard to pull (feel like something is stucking). I checked for my engine and it's unflooded. But when Iloosen the plug a bit, it's a lot easier to pull.

2/ Ionly ran my buggy for a day and my radio already burned out the next day (smoke coming out near the on/off button).

RE: Problems with redcat shockwave buggy

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ORIGINAL: legend_217

I bought it off from a local guy brand new with starter kit, fuel. I ran it only 1 day and I already got many problems

1/ Whenever I tighten the glow plug, the pull start is hard to pull (feel like something is stucking). I checked for my engine and it's unflooded. But when I loosen the plug a bit, it's a lot easier to pull.

2/ I only ran my buggy for a day and my radio already burned out the next day (smoke coming out near the on/off button).

as far as the radio smoking, go to redcats site and fill out the warrenty form.

as for the motor being had to pull, it should be. especially if the motor has not been broken in yet.(process takes 4-5 tanks)

the "sticking" you feel is the piston fitting very snug with the cylinder. its a good thing. if it didnt stick, then the motor wouldnt have compression and wouldnt run.

RE: Problems with redcat shockwave buggy

If you warm up the cylinder with a hair dryer or covering gun you will find it easier to start.

RE: Problems with redcat shockwave buggy

yes that ^^^ will help you to start it while doing the motor breakin.