It is suggested that any instructions supplied with the aircraft, radio control equipment, etc., are accessible for checking at the same time. CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GLOWPLUG WARNINGS ABOUT YOUR O.S. ENGINE NOTES WHEN APPLYING AN 17-18 MIXTURE CONTROLS ELECTRIC STARTER STARTING ABOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING-IN ("Breaking-in")
(see 'NOTES' all times. section relating to propeller safety). If at some future date, your O.S. engine is acquired by another person, we would respectfully request that these Model engine fuel is poisonous. Do not allow it to instructions are also passed on to its new owner.
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.
ABOUT THE ENGINE This is an overhead valve four stroke cycle STANDARD ACCESSORIES engine for model aircraft use. This engine has a largest displacement of 32.4cc in the FS Glowplug TypeF series and is suitable for big scale and sport models.
Approx. 15mm INSTALLATION Because the FS-200S-P is a powerful, large-displacement, single-cylinder four-stroke-cycle engine, it is essential to use very substantial engine mounting. Conventional wooden mounting beams should be of rigid hardwood and of at least 15mm or 5/8- in square section.
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How to fasten the mounting screws. Tighten second nut firmly 5mm steel down onto first nut. 5mm steel nuts Allen screw Tighten this nut first. Spring washer Spring washer or lock washer 15mm min. Hardwood such as cherry or maple. Steel washer 15mm min.
EXHAUST HEADER PIPE & SILENCER IInstall these in the following sequence. Screw the exhaust header pipe into the exhaust port until it “bottoms”, then unscrew it approximately 90 degrees,and Apply silicone sealant. secure with locknut. Screw the silencer onto the header pipe more than 10mm and maximum 30mm to achieve the desired exhaust angle and tighten the other locknut.
The locknut should be tightened firmly after retightening the propeller nut. Propeller washer Since the FS-200S-P is intended to be started with an electric starter, the addition of a spinner assembly for centering the starter sleeve is desirable. Special propeller locknut sets are available for use with spinners.
GLOWPLUG Since the compatibility of the glowplug and Glowplug life fuel may have a marked effect on performance and reliability, it is suggested Particularly in the case of very high performance engines, to use the O.S. Type F plug when it is glowplugs must be regarded as expendable items.
Use only alcohol (methanol) or glow fuel for cleansing these items. STARTING The FS-200S-P is not equipped with manual choke Check these conditions and, instead of pressing the starter controls, as it is intended for use with an electric starter button after applying the starter, have the starter spinning only.
RUNNING-IN ("Breaking-in") For long life and peak performance, every engine needs The recommended procedure is as follows: special treatment when new, know as “running-in” or Use the same fuel and prop as you intend for flying your “breaking-in”. This is a procedure during which the model.
VALVE ADJUSTING Valve clearances are correctly set before any O.S. engine leaves the factory and, in normal use, will seldom require adjustment. However, if, after a considerable amount of...
MAINTENANCE Please pay attention to the matters described below to The use of modern high-performance alcohol based model ensure that your engine serves you well in regard to engine fuels, while promoting cooler running, improved anti- performance, reliability and long life. detonation combustion and increased power, have the disadvantage of causing corrosion due to the acid by- As previously mentioned, it is vitally important to avoid...
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