Horizontally-opposed four-cylinder etc., are accessible for checking at the same overhead-valve four-stroke-cycle time. CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ABOUT YOUR O.S. ENGINE FLIGHT INTRODUCTION, TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES CARE AND MAINTENANCE 23-25 ENGINE PARTS NAME VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT...
600 feet(180 metres) per second, it will be understood all times. that such a failure could result in serious injury, (see 'NOTES' If at some future date, your O.S. engine is acquired by section relating to propeller safety). another person, we would respectfully request that these instructions are also passed on to its new owner.
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NOTES Use an electric starter for this engine. The wearing of safety glasses is also strongly recommended. Take care that the glow plug clip or battery leads do not come into contact with the propeller. Also check the linkage to the throttle arm. A disconnected linkage could also foul the propeller. After starting the engine, carry out any needle-valve readjustments from a safe position behind the rotating propeller.
INSTALLATION The FF-320 is equipped with a strong cast aluminum radial- Needle-valve extension type mount to enable it to be bolted securely to the firewall The needle-valve with this engine is designed to incorporate (front bulkhead) of the aircraft. an extension so that, when the engine is enclosed within the It is essential that the firewall is strong and rigid (e.g.
PROPELLER The choice of propeller depends on the design and weight of PROPELLER & SPINNER ATTACHMENT the aircraft and on the type of flying in which you will be There is a risk, particularly with powerful four-stroke engines, engaged. Determine the best size and type after practical of the propeller flying off if the prop nut loosens due to experimentation.
GLOWPLUGS The FF-320 is supplied with an O.S. Type F glowplug, When to replace the glowplug specially designed for O.S. four-stroke engines. Apart from when actually burned out, a plug may need to be replaced because it no longer delivers its best performance, The role of the glowplug such as when: With a glowplug engine, ignition is initiated by the application...
Glowplug leads Glowplug re-heat The plug leads are fitted with special snap-on connectors Under normal conditions, the FF-320 will idle sufficiently that ensure firm contact with O.S. plug. They are a "click" fit slowly with the throttle closed to permit a safe landing and are not suitable for use with most other makes of approach.
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Excess fuel in the carburetor may drip into the engine Open the throttle valve fully, close the choke valve and turn compartment when the choke valve is reopened. Therefore, the propeller counter-clockwise through three revolutions. (Fig.19 & 20) it is advisable to drill a drain hole in the bottom of the engine bay or cowling and to apply fuelproof paint to the Fig.19 Fig.20...
Adjust the needle-valve RUNNING-IN ("Breaking-in") Abrupt adjustment of the needle-valve may cause the Obtain an 18x12 or 20x8 propeller for running-in. engine to stop, especially when it is new and insufficiently run-in. 1. Running-in on the ground As the speed of the engine does not instantly change with needle-valve readjustment, small movements, with pauses Start the engine between, are necessary to arrive at the optimum setting.
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Start the engine. Disconnect the glowplugs from the battery. open the throttle fully . Approx 40˚ open from maximum r.p.m. setting. Adjust the needle-valve. Make sure that all 4 cylinders are firing. Close the throttle gradually. The position where the lowest Set the idle speed.
Adjusting the mixture control valve of the + mark about 1/12 turn (30 ). Normal safe idle speeds are in the region of 2,000 r.p.m.. If the engine hesitates, puffing out Mixture Control Screw a good deal of smoke, before NOTE: picking up to full speed, it is As this is four-cylinder four-stroke-cycle engine, firing...
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT ALL O.S. four-stroke engines have their valve (tappet) Remove all the glowplugs except the one installed in the clearances correctly set before they leave the factory. cylinder that you want to check. However, if, after many hours of running time have been Note: logged, a loss of power is detected, or if the engine has to Each glowplug should be re-installed in to the original...
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Re-tighten locknut while holding adjusting screw stationary. (Fig.38.) Hold at the screw head. Tighten Locknut. Fig.38 Remove 0.04mm feeler, rotate prop through two revolutions and recheck gap. If clearance is correct, loosen the locknut on the other rocker-arm and repeat steps 1 to 5 above. Finally, replace rocker box cover.