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Step 1
Go through the pre-start stages with the nitro engine. Turn on the transmitter, then receiver switches, add fuel, then prime the engine. Next ignite the glow engine. The last step is to start the engine by getting the flywheel to rotate. This is where the three different variations comes in.
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Step 2
Use the pull start method, which is similar to the pull cord on a lawnmower. Pull the T-handle of the pull cord which is connected to the nitro engine to cause the flywheel to spin and the engine to start. The mechanics of this method cause the engine to sit higher, changing the center of gravity, so it is not preferred for racing RCs.
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Step 3
Invest in a starter box. When the RC doesn't have a pull cord system, there is an opening to the chassis, which leaves the flywheel exposed. A starter box has components that cause the flywheel to spin when the RC is placed on it, which in turn starts the engine. You need access to a power source and must carry around a starter box. However, it does make the RC lighter which is preferred for racers.
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Step 4
Choose an electric starter system. There are two different systems to choose from. One is the shaft starter, which is a combination of a special gearbox located on the RC vehicle and a shaft (similar in looks to a handheld drill) is used to start the engine. The other system is an on-board system and a handheld tool used to ignite the glow plug and start the engine.
