Applying An Electric Starter - O.S. engine max-18tz series Owner's Instruction Manual

ENGINE CONSTRUCTION
With this engine, the piston will
feel tight at the top of its stroke
(TDC) when the engine is cold.
This is normal. The cylinder bore
has a slight taper. The piston
and cylinder are designed to
achieve a perfect
clearance when they
operating temperature.
NOTES WHEN APPLYING
AN ELECTRIC STARTER
Do not over-prime. This could
cause a hydraulic lock and damage
the engine on application of the
electric starter.
If over-primed, remove glowplug,
close needle-valve
starter to pump out surplus fuel.
Cover the head with a rag to
prevent pumped out fuel getting
into your eyes.
Cylinder Liner
Crankshaft
running
Slight taper
reach
When the engine is cold.
6
and apply
NOTE
As delivered, the engine has the
carburetor lightly fit into its intake.
Secure it changing its angle
according to the car chassis.
7
Near TDC
Piston
When the engine is hot.