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- Page 1 Operation manual Operation Manual 3W-55Xi / CS 3W Modellmotoren GmbH, Hasswiesenstrasse 22, 63322 Rödermark www.3w-modellmotoren.de © Copyright Qualitätsmanagement 3W, Revision 2, Page 1 from 19, valid from 22.02.2013...
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Page 2: Dear Customer
Operation manual Dear customer, Thank you for placing your confidence in 3W. Our long experience (since 1985) in designing and producing model airplane engines, ranging from single up to six cylinder, has been utilized to provide you with the best engine possible. Our in-house engineer has been designing two and four stroke engines for gasoline and diesel for 38 years. -
Page 3: Limited Warranty
In case of defect during the period of garantee, return this product to your nearest 3W-Dealer or to 3W -Germany direct, at your costs. The garantee is limited to the value of the product. The guarantee does not cover any damage caused by misuse or neglect, accidents, abrasion, exposure to extreme temperatures, solvents, acids, water, normal wear and tear or damage by common carrier. - Page 4 We cannot control how safely our products will be used. And, therefore we do not accept any responsibility for damage, or injury from their usage. 3W Modellmotoren GmbH, Hasswiesenstrasse 22, 63322 Rödermark www.3w-modellmotoren.de © Copyright Qualitätsmanagement 3W, Revision 2, Page 4 from 19, valid from 22.02.2013...
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Page 5: Engine Installation
Again, this is a vital and critical requirement to avoid distorting the crank case, ruining the engine, and voiding your warranty. 3W Modellmotoren GmbH, Hasswiesenstrasse 22, 63322 Rödermark www.3w-modellmotoren.de © Copyright Qualitätsmanagement 3W, Revision 2, Page 5 from 19, valid from 22.02.2013... -
Page 6: Engine Cooling
Please refer to Engine Installation for motor box considerations, and to the following example image tips on baffling. 3W Modellmotoren GmbH, Hasswiesenstrasse 22, 63322 Rödermark www.3w-modellmotoren.de © Copyright Qualitätsmanagement 3W, Revision 2, Page 6 from 19, valid from 22.02.2013... -
Page 7: Operating Temperature
Use a thin epoxy or other appropriate fuel proofing method. Do not overlook this step as gasoline will melt some materials like Styrofoam very quickly. 3W Modellmotoren GmbH, Hasswiesenstrasse 22, 63322 Rödermark www.3w-modellmotoren.de © Copyright Qualitätsmanagement 3W, Revision 2, Page 7 from 19, valid from 22.02.2013... - Page 8 Canister mufflers To prevent damage to the header(s) a flexible support bracket is required to mount the canister(s). The location for this bracket should be at the canister's center of gravity. 3W canisters have a reinforcement ring at this location.
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Page 9: Carburetor Settings
Before each engine is shipped it has to pass QC and is then test run. We do a basic adjustment of the carburetor needles at that point. highspeed needle H: low speed needle L: 3W Modellmotoren GmbH, Hasswiesenstrasse 22, 63322 Rödermark www.3w-modellmotoren.de © Copyright Qualitätsmanagement 3W, Revision 2, Page 9 from 19, valid from 22.02.2013... -
Page 10: Carburetor Linkage
4 hours. After that the engine would basically be broken in. Note: For break-in a smaller propeller is recommended. 3W Modellmotoren GmbH, Hasswiesenstrasse 22, 63322 Rödermark www.3w-modellmotoren.de © Copyright Qualitätsmanagement 3W, Revision 2, Page 10 from 19, valid from 22.02.2013... -
Page 11: Additional Installation Notes
Use a high Octane unleaded fuel (98 Octane is recommended) • We use 3W 2-stroke oil in our engines here in Germany, but there are other high grade 2-stroke oils that will perform well. Note: The engine needs 12-20 hours running time for the break in process to be 100% complete. - Page 12 • Make sure that no gasoline will be splashed into the hot muffler(s). • Only 3W mufflers, or mufflers authorized by 3W with an acceptance (test) number, should be used. • Only 3W-ignition systems should be used for proper operation.
- Page 13 Check the canopy for tight fit and proper attachment • When starting the engine one person (minimum) has to hold the model 3W Modellmotoren GmbH, Hasswiesenstrasse 22, 63322 Rödermark www.3w-modellmotoren.de © Copyright Qualitätsmanagement 3W, Revision 2, Page 13 from 19, valid from 22.02.2013...
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Page 14: Starting Procedure
6. An optimally tuned engine will feel a bit rich after a cold start. It will start to run right after it has warmed up for approximately one minute. 3W Modellmotoren GmbH, Hasswiesenstrasse 22, 63322 Rödermark www.3w-modellmotoren.de © Copyright Qualitätsmanagement 3W, Revision 2, Page 14 from 19, valid from 22.02.2013... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Check the spark plug for defect. Verify you have the correct gasoline, oil, and have mixed them with the correct ratio. 3W Modellmotoren GmbH, Hasswiesenstrasse 22, 63322 Rödermark www.3w-modellmotoren.de © Copyright Qualitätsmanagement 3W, Revision 2, Page 15 from 19, valid from 22.02.2013... - Page 16 Operation manual 3W Modellmotoren GmbH, Hasswiesenstrasse 22, 63322 Rödermark www.3w-modellmotoren.de © Copyright Qualitätsmanagement 3W, Revision 2, Page 16 from 19, valid from 22.02.2013...
- Page 17 Operation manual 3W Modellmotoren GmbH, Hasswiesenstrasse 22, 63322 Rödermark www.3w-modellmotoren.de © Copyright Qualitätsmanagement 3W, Revision 2, Page 17 from 19, valid from 22.02.2013...
- Page 18 Operation manual mounting bolt pattern 3W Modellmotoren GmbH, Hasswiesenstrasse 22, 63322 Rödermark www.3w-modellmotoren.de © Copyright Qualitätsmanagement 3W, Revision 2, Page 18 from 19, valid from 22.02.2013...
- Page 19 Diese Garantie ist nur gültig, wenn sie zusammen mit einem Kaufsbeleg vorgewiesen wird (Ladenquittung). Bei nicht autorisierten Änderungen Erlischt die Garantie. 3W Modellmotoren GmbH, Hasswiesenstrasse 22, 63322 Rödermark www.3w-modellmotoren.de © Copyright Qualitätsmanagement 3W, Revision 2, Page 19 from 19, valid from 22.02.2013...