O.S. engine MAX-18CV-RMX Owner's Instruction Manual page 3

This engine was designed for model boats.
Do not attempt to use it for any other purpose.
Mount the engine in your model securely,
following the manufacturers' recommenda-
tions, using appropriate screws and lock-
nuts.
Install an effective silencer (muffler).
Frequent close exposure to a noisy exhaust
(especially in the case of the most powerful
high-speed engines) may eventually impair
your hearing and such noise is also likely to
cause annoyance to others over a wide area.
For their safety, keep all onlookers
(especially small children) well back (at
least 20 feet or 6 meters) when preparing
your model for running.
Adjust the throttle linkage so that the
engine stops when the throttle stick and
trim lever on the transmitter are fully
retarded. Alternatively, the engine may be
stopped by cutting off the fuel supply.
Never try to stop the engine physically.
Warning! Immediately after a glowplug-
ignition engine has been run and is still
warm, conditions sometimes exist whereby
it is just possible for the engine to abruptly
restart if it is rotated over compression
WITHOUT the glowplug battery being
reconnected.
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NOTES
Take care that the glowplug clip or battery
leads do not come into contact with the pro-
peller or any other rotating parts. Also check
that the linkage to the throttle arm is secure.
If your engine does not have a built-in recoil
starter, use an electric starter. The wearing of
safety glasses is also strongly recommended.
When handling the boat immediately prior to
launching, be especially cautious.
Keep the propeller and other rotating parts
away from you.
Before starting the engine, always check the
tightness of all the screws and nuts especial-
ly those of joint and movable parts such as
throttle arm. Missing retightening the loose
screws and nuts often causes the parts
breakage that is capable of harming you.
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NOTES
If your engine is equipped with a recoil
starter, pull the operating handle straight
out when starting the engine, so that the
cord does not rub against the hull or
engine. This will help prevent the cord from
being damaged by abrasion or engine
heat.
Do not extend the starter cord more than
45cm (18"). Do not abruptly release the
operating handle.
Allow the cord to rewind smoothly while still
holding the handle.
Do not attempt to disassemble the recoil
starter (if equipped). If you do so, the very
strong spring inside will be suddenly
ejected. This can be very dangerous.
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