O.S. engine MAX-25LA Owner's Instruction Manual page 6

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Always check the tightness of the propeller
nut and retighten it, if necessary, before
restarting the engine, particularly in the
case of four-stroke-cycle engines. If a
safety locknut assembly is provided with
your engine, always use it. This will prevent
the propeller from flying off in the event of a
"backfire", even if it loosens.
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If you install a spinner, make sure that it is
a precision made product and that the
slots for the propeller blades do not cut into
the blade roots and weaken them.
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Preferably, use an electric starter. The
wearing of safety glasses is also strongly
recommended.
NOTES
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Discard any propeller which has become
split, cracked, nicked or otherwise rendered
unsafe. Never attempt to repair such a
propeller: destroy it. Do not modify a propeller
in any way, unless you are highly experienced
in tuning propellers for specialized
competition work such as pylon-racing.
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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.
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After starting the engine, carry out any
needle-valve readjustments from a safe
position behind the rotating propeller. Stop
the engine before attempting to make other
adjustments to the carburettor.
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