Starting The Engine & Running-In('Breaking-In) 15 - O.S. engine MAX-15CV-R Series Owner's Instructions Manual

STARTING THE ENGINE & RUNNING-IN ('Breaking-in')
The following procedure is suitable for these engines
when the O.S. T-1020 tuned silencer and a fuel
containing up to 30% nitromethane are used.
•
Use the same fuel as is to be employed for all initial
running and containing NOT LESS THAN 18%
lubricant.
•
Temporarily remove the glowplug to check that it
glows bright red when energized.
•
Re-check the needle-valve
and throttle settings. Turn
the needle-valve clockwise
slowly and gently until it
stops. This is the fully
closed position.Do not use
force to turn the needle-valve beyond this point.
•
Open the Needle-Valve 2 turns from the fully closed
position.
In case of the 10C caburetor
•
Switch on the transmitter and
receiver and set the throttle
very slightly open from the
idling position.
Close
Open
Needle Valve
approx 0.3-0.5mm
15
In case of the 10E-R caburetor
•
Set the throttle-stop screw so
that the minimum throttle
opening (idle setting) is
approximately 1.0mm.
•
DO NOT energize glowplug,
but apply electric starter to
draw fuel to carburetor.
•
Now connect glowplug battery
lead to heat the plug filament
and start the engine.
In case of the 15CV-RX
•
Push the choke button on
the fuel tank several times
to deliver the fuel to the
carburetor. (Do not over-
prime or the recoil starter
cannot be pulled.)
•
Pull the starter handle
briskly straight out several
times to start the engine.
approx 1mm
Throttle Stop Screw
Front
Rear
Rotating
Direction
Starter Handle