How to Start a Gas Powered RC Car

Radio control cars are easy to start.

Most gas powered radio control cars are started the same way. On the bottom of the engine will be a small rubber wheel. This wheel is connected to the pistol inside the engine and must be spun at a high rate of speed by an RC engine starter. An RC engine starter is a hand held object the gets its power from electricity. The starter also has a small rubber wheel. The starter must be completely charged to generate enough power the start the RC engine.

Things You'll Need

• RC gasoline
• RC engine starter

Instructions

1. Remove the body kit from the frame of the RC car. Inspect the engine and suspension for any damage and all of the fluids to ensure that the engine is ready to be started.

2. Fill the gas tank with fresh gas and turn the battery on. Using the controller, test the lights and turn the wheels to the right and left to ensure that the wheels are properly working

3. Hold the engine starter in one hand and turn the starter on. Pick up the RC car and turn it over so that the bottom of the car is facing you. As the wheel on the starter is turning place the starter wheel onto the wheel connected to the engine on the bottom of the RC car. Once the engine starts, place the RC car on the ground and have fun.

References

• "RC Cars: All About Nitro RC Cars, Gas RC Cars, Electric RC Cars and More!"; Duke Yang; 2010