Fuel Tank Location - O.S. engine max-65ax Instruction Manual

FUEL TANK LOCATION

Suggested fuel tank capacity is approx
350cc. This will allow 10-12 minute flights.
Make sure that the tank is well rinsed out
with methanol or glow fuel before installation
and that the pickup weight is well clear of the
bottom of the tank when held vertically.
Use a suitable length of best quality 5mm
OD x 2.5mm ID silicone tubing for fuel
tubing.
Attention to tank height
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Locate the fuel tank as close to the engine as possible to minimize fuel
level pressure variation.
For carburetor
Plug (commercially available)
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The Fuel line pickup weight should be 10mm
away from the back of the tank.
Position the fuel tank so that approximately
1/3 of the tank height is above the center line
of the needlevalve.
Be sure to use a pressurized fuel system by
connecting the muffler pressure nipple to the
vent-pipe of the fuel tank.
For Silencer
Carburetor Center Line Approx.
1/3
Approx.
2/3
Approx. 10mm