New To Nitro RC, Car not accelerating

[banksie312]

HI
I've been doing lots of research on RC cars and i just got an HPI nitro RS4 RTR 3. I already let the engine idle for two tanks last night, then today i went to go run it at the low to midrange speeds, and the car wont even move until i have the radio about half way pulled back. I really don't want to ruin my engine. I'm letting my exhaust pipe drain because it is filled with i guess left over gas. The exhaust pipe is shooting some gas out and it is also shooting out some smoke. I was told that this is normal. I went to the manual, and tried the needle settings, but it wouldn't work. Do i have to adjust the screw to have the engine idle at a higher RPM, or should i bring it to my LHS, but i do have to say, my dad isn't too fond of it because its out of the way. Thank you for your time.
-Brendan

 

[spyderpact]

when u ajust needle settings did u do clicks or turns? when you do your idle needlle take your air filter out and screw it out a little to see if the hole is open to 1mm be sure not to start it without the airfilter!!!

 

[kwong2001]

Well, your LSN is adjusted WAAAYYY on the rich side. Give it like a 1/4 turn lean. That should get it moving a little.