MAX-105HZ-R

BEFORE STARTING Carburetor Rubber Gasket CARBURETOR CONTROLS

600928400000 Tools, accessories, etc.The following items are necessary With a fixed-wing model, power failure is rarely a
for operating the engine. serious threat to the safety of the aircraft since it can
It is of vital importance, before attempting to operate Model engine fuel is poisonous. Do not Avoid sudden high r.p.m. immediately after the Items necessary for starting usually glide down to a safe landing. In a helicopter,
your engine, to read the general 'SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS allow it to come into contact with the eyes engine is started, as the clutch will engage and you on the other hand, it is vitally imporant that the engine
Fuel keeps running and that there is a quick and reliable
AND WARNINGS' in the following section and to strictly or mouth. Always store it in a clearly marked may be struck by the rotor.
Select, by practical tests, the most suitable fuel from response to the throttle in order to ensure safe ascent
adhere to the advice contained therein. container and out of the reach of children. After starting the engine, carry out any needle-valve among the best quality fuels available in your country Retainer screw 0.2mm gap and descent of the model.
Also, please study the entire contents of this readjustments after stopping the rotor by closing the for helicopter use. For the best throttle response, a fuel
Model engine fuel is also highly flammable. throttle to the lowest r.p.m.. Stop the engine before Three adjustable mixture controls are incorporated in the
instruction manual, so as to familiarize yourself with Keep it away from open flame, excessive containing 10% to 30% nitromethane is preferable. ABOUT THE REGURETOR
the controls and other features of the engine. attempting to make other adjustments to the carburetor. Lubricants may be either castor-oil or a suitable Type 61G. They are as follows.
heat, sources of sparks, or anything else CARE OF REGURETOR
which might ignite it. Do not smoke or allow Use an electric starter. The wearing of safety glasses synthetic oil (or. a blend of both) provided that they are A The High-Speed (Main) Needle Valve
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ABOUT YOUR O.S.ENGINE is also strongly recommended. always of top quality. For consistent performance and NEVER disassemble the pressure regulator.
anyone else to smoke, near to it. Their original performance may not be restored after When set to produce maximum power at full throttle,
Remember that your engine is not a " toy ", but a Press the rotor head down securely. long engine life, it is essential to use fuel containing AT this establishes the basic fuel/air mixture strength.
LEAST 18% lubricant by volume. Some fuels reassembly.
highly efficient internal-combustion machine whose Model engines generate considerable Take care that the glow plug clip or battery leads do This is then maintained by the carburetor's
power is capable of harming you, or others, if it is containing coloring additives tend to deterriorate and NEVER insert anything into the inlet nipple in an
heat. Do not touch any part of your not come into contact with rotating parts. automatic mixture control system to cover the
misused. As owner, you, alone, are responsible for may adversely affect running qualities. If in doubt attempt to clear a suspected obstruction.
engine until it has cooled. Contact with engine's requirements at reduced throttle settings.
the safe operation of your engine, so act with Adjust the throttle linkage so that the engine stops compare to a fuel known to be good. DO NOT block the five holes on the top of the
the muffler (silencer), cylinder head or
discretion and care at all times. If at some future when the throttle stick and trim lever on the regulator, or the regulator may not work properly. B The Idle Mixture Control Screw
exhaust header pipe, in particular, may O.S. Super Filter (Fuel Can Filter)
date, your O.S. engine is acquired by another transmitter are fully retarded. Alternatively, the Do not insert a needle or anything into these holes. This provides the means of manually adjusting the
result in a serious burn. Install a filter to the outlet tube of your refueling
person, we would respectfully request that these engine may be stopped by cutting off the fuel supply. mixture control valve. By setting the Mixture Control
container to prevent entry of foreign matter into fuel DO NOT allow foreign matter to enter the fuel
instructions are also passed on to its new owner. Never operate your engine in an enclosed space. Never try to stop the engine physically. Screw for the best idling performance, the mixture
tank. O.S. ‘Super Filters’ (large and small) are system. Dirt inside the regulator, no matter how
Model engines, like automobile engines, exhaust Take care that loose clothing (ties, shirt sleeves, control valve automatically ensures that fuel is
The advice which follows is grouped under two available as optional extras. small, may obstruct the flow of fuel and prevent a
deadly carbon-monoxide. Run your engine only scarves etc.) do not come into contact with the rotor. accurately metered to maintain the correct mixture
headings according to the degree of damage or from working properly.
in an open area. Do not carry loose objects (such as pencils, screwdriv- Battery leads Glowplug battery strength as the throttle is opened.
danger which might arise through misuse or neglect.
ers, etc.) in a shirt pocket from where they could fall Hexagon starting shaft C The Medium Speed Needle Valve
WARNINGS NOTES through the rotor disc. This is an extra control that can be brought into
Electric starter and starter battery
These cover events which might involve serious For their safety, keep all onlookers (especially small play, if necessary, after adjusting A and B above. It
This engine was designed for model helicopters. Fuel Pump Fuel Filter Silicone Fuel Line provides the means of fine-tuning mixture strength
(in extreme circumstances, even fatal) injury. children) well back (at least 20 feet or 6 metres) when
Do not attempt to use it for any other purpose. over that all-important part of a helicopter's throttle
preparing your model for flight. If you have to carry the
TOOLS
NOTES Mount the engine in your model securely, following
the manufacturers' recommendations, using appropriate
model to the take-off point with the engine running, be
Hex Drivers Phillips Screwdriver
range where the model is flying in, or near, the
especially cautious. Hold the rotor securely and keep hovering mode.
These cover the many other possibilities, generally less screws and locknuts. well clear of spectators. Five holes
Screwdriver Socket Drivers Idle MIxture Control Screw
obvious sources of danger, but which, under certain Install an effective silencer (muffler). Frequent close ALWAYS use fuel filters.
Warning! lmmediately after a glowplug-ignition 0.S. SPEED Plug Wrench (optional extra)
circumstances, may also cause damage or injury. exposure to a noisy exhaust (especially in the case of Keep the fuel tank scrupulously clean and filter all
engine has been run and is still warm, conditions High Speed Needle Valve
the more powerful high-speed engines) may eventually sometimes exist whereby it is just possible for the End Wrenches Needle Nose Pliers fuel as it enters the tank (e.g.via an O.S.'Super-Filter'
WARNINGS impair your hearing and such noise is also likely to engine to restart when turned over WITHOUT the Code No.72403050) and use a good quality in-line
(Main Needle)
cause annoyance to others over a wide area. glowplug battery being reconnected. Remember this INSTALLING THE GLOWPLUG filter between the tank and regulator. Remember to
Never touch, or allow any object to come Medium Speed Needle Valve
Check the linkage to the throttle arm before each flight. if you wish to avoid the risk of accidents. Install washer on glowplug and insert carefully into inspect filter screens at regular intervals and rinse
into contact with, the rotating parts.
Heatsink-head, making sure that it is not cross-threaded clean as necessary.
before tightening firmly. DO NOT clean the regulator with organic solvent NOTE
INTRODUCTION such as kerosene, light machine oil, gasoline, As the idle mixture control screw is installed with
INSTALLATION OF THE STANDARD ACCESSORIES
The MAX-105HZ-R has been developed expressly for 90 Standard accessories Linking the throttle servo to the carburetor thinner or crc as the silicone rubber parts inside will LOCTITE, it may initialy feel stiff, and it is suggested to
size helicopter models, equipping the O.S. regulator
Installation of Velocity Stack deteriorate. Be sure to use methanol or fuel. use a slightly oversized screwdriver. The screw can be
Link the throttle servo to the carburetor using
system. It's mounting dimension is the same as the O.S. No.8 glowplug is supplied the throttle lever supplied. Throttle control rod Install the velocity stack supplied on the carburetor with turned only 90 degrees either way. Do not force to turn
conventional 90 size engines, while the displacement is DO NOT allow fuel to remain in the regulator.
with the engine A and B should be equal length. Set the M3x3 set-screw supplied. After finishing the day's flight session, be sure to run further, or it may break or cause trouble.
increased by 15%. Also, the conventional 90 size models
gear ratio can be used with this engine without any linkage so that the servo output lever and Cut out the cooling fan duct so that velocity stack man out the fuel in the regulator. Stop the fuel flow to the 90 degrees 90 degrees
modification. The regulator system ensures an always Velocity Stack throttle lever are parallel when the throttle not interfere the duct. regulator with a stopper and run the engine at idle to
steady fuel supply which is required for 3D flights which Set Screw M3x3 stick on the transmitter is at middle position. The velocity stack develops its performance when it is use up the fuel in the regulator. After stopping the
require repeated vigorous attitude changes as well as for Installing hole intervals on the F lever and on completely located inside the duct. engine, rotate the engine by electric starter to
F3C flights which require severe mixture control. the J lever are different. Decide the lever to
Check Valve eliminate fuel inside the engine.
With this system, the fuel tank is pressurized by pressure use according to the servo used. Be sure to About The Head Gasket BASIC POSITION OF MIXTURE CONTROL SCREW
generated in the crankcase. The fuel sent by pressure is
cut off another lever to avoid any interference. The engine is installed with a 0.2mm thick head gasket ABOUT THE SILENCER AND PLUMBING (Mixture Control Valve)
regulated by the regulator installed just ahead of the Head Gasket (0.1mm)
carburetor, then sent into the engine. The new silencer at the factory. When a 15% nitro fuel is used, run the It is suggested to use the O.S. PowerBoost 105 As delivered, the Mixture Control Screw is positioned at
PowerBoost 105 has also been developed to match the B
engine as it is. When a 23% or 30% nitro fuel is used, silencer which is developed to best Match the approximately the center as shown in the sketch.
105HZ-R, While the conventional 90 size silencers can also Head Gasket (0.2mm) 105HZ-R. Also, the conventional silencers designed Mixture gets lean when the Mixture Control Screw is
add 0.1mm or 0.2mm thick gasket for easier tuning.
be used with the 105HZ-R. A large velocity stack is supplied for 90 size engines can be used too. turned right, while mixture gets rich when the Mixture

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with the engine to be installed on the 61G carburetor. Cool
90

INSTALLATION OF THE ENGINE In this case, install the silencer screwing in the M4x15 Control Screw is turned left.With a model helicopter,

90
°

fresh air is conducted to the carburetor intake so that the F

engine can develop ideal power characteristics. The under-surfaces of all O.S. engine beam mounting bolts from the silencer side since the crankcase has adjustments vary with combined various factors such as
NOTE been tapped to accept the bolts is done on the climatic conditions, fuel, muffler, main rotor, weight of

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When the governor function from Futaba GY-701 or GY-750 lugs are precision machined flat and exactyly parallel

J
gyro is employed, the Futaba BPS-1 Back Plate Sensor can As delivered, the engine has the carburetor F
to the engine's horizontal axis. It is essential that the crankcase. the model, gear ratio, etc. Therefore the Mixture Control
be installed in a cell on the back plate. By employing the lightly fit into the intake. Secure it changing engine mounts in the model are also accurately made Carry out plumbing referring to the instructions Screw position varies with each model and set- up, and
governor function, more stable flight can be achieved. supplied with the silencer. it is normal if the Mixture Control Screw position is off
The upper left back plate retaining screw may be used for a
the angle according to the model. A
and aligned. If they are not, they will cause stress and
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distortion within the engine itself, probably resulting in Carry out plumbing referring to a sketch. the center.
battery ground terminal when connecting the glowplug A=B 34
battery. loss of performance and internal damage. Connect silicone tubing cut into approx. 10cm to the MIxture Control Screw
The recommended screws for securing the engine to nipple on the cover plate.
ENGINE PARTS NAME Notes on installing cooling fan and clutch the engine mounts in the model are 4mm or 4-40 steel
NOTES WHEN APPLYING AN ELECTRIC STARTER Then, connect the check valve supplied with the
Allen type. It is also advisable to use lock washers or Lean
Glowplug Do not use a tool which locks Because of this initial tightness, a standard engine as sketched (Be aware of the direction.) It is Rich
Heatsink Head LOCTITE to prevent nuts from loosening.
piston when installing a cooling-fan electric starter may have difficulty in rotating the suggested to install a stopper as shown in the sketch. Mixture Control Valve
and clutch, or top of the piston may engine when cold, before it has been adequately
Carburetor When refueling, remove this stopper to release
be damaged. Also, do not insert a run-in. In this case, use a high-torque type starter.
Typr 61G pressure in the fuel tank.
screw driver or the similar into the Do not over-prime. This could cause a hydraulic Make sure that only the under-surfaces
lock and damage the engine on application of the Connect the fuel line to the nipple on the regulator. GRADUATIONS ON THE CARBURETOR BODY
Cover Plate exhaust port. of the engine’s mounting lugs are in
electric starter. If over-primed, remove glowplug, contact with the engine mount. Be sure to equip a commercially available in-line filter As shown in the sketch, the carburetor has graduation
It is recommended to use close needle-valve and apply starter to pump out to avoid dust entering the regulator. marks.
Crankcase Crankshaft Clamp 91/105/GT15 surplus fuel. Cover the head with a rag to prevent Fully opened position
(Code No.71530530) available as pumped out fuel from getting into your eyes. Note:
Since the muffler pressurized fuel feed is not used Carburetor Body
Thrust Washer an optional tool. INSTALLATION OF THE CARBURETOR 89 degrees
with this engine, plug the nipple on the muffler or
Propeller nut Note on heating the glow plug As delivered, the engine has its carburetor lightly replace it with a bolt.
With this engine, the cover plate cannot be The heatsink head on the engine is treated with Fully closed
Beam Mount fitted into its intake boss. Secure it as follows.
removed when the piston is at BDC due to an anodized finish which does not conduct position
engine construction. current. Therefore, when heating a glow plug, 1. Loosen carburetor retainer screw slightly. Carburetor Rotor
Fuel Stopper (commercially available)
Crankshaft When it is required to remove the cover plate, connect one lead to the glow plug and the other Check valve Remove when refuelling
be sure to position the piston at TDC. 2. Insert the carburetor rubber gasket on the carburetor
Idle Mixture Control Screw to the head or cover plate retaining screw. body securely. T Nipple
When the triangle mark on the carburetor rotor meets
Grooved part should
Then, insert the carburetor in the crankcase. face the fuel tank. (commercially the far right mark, the throttle is fully closed. When the
Fuel Inlet Do not grip the engine mounting beams with a available)

Example triangle mark meets the top mark, the throttle is fully
vise, or the crankcase will be distorted which Note: In case it is hard to insert the carburetor in open. The range is 89 degrees. You may use the other
High Speed will result in engine breaking. the crankcase, apply oil on the Thermo Insulater.
Throttle Lever three marks as the reference marking of throttle
Needle Valve Do not force it, or damage to the Thermo Insulater Check valve
Be aware of opening to your preference when hovering.
Thermo Insulater and/or crankcase can occur. direction
Mixture Control WARNING!
Mixture Control Valve Valve Stopper Vise 3. Rotate the retainer screw gently until it stops, then Fuel tank
Never try to check the triangle mark position while
Reguretor Medium Speed tighten a further 90-120 degrees. the engine is running and rotor is rotating, or you
Silicone tubing (commercially
Needle Valve Do not over-tighten the screw as this will damage approx.10cm available) Fuel Stopper may be hit by rotating rotor which results in serious
Beam Mount the Thermo Insulater.
(commercially
available) injury. Stop the engine and rotor before checking
Fuel Filter
Carburetor Rubber Gasket (commercially available) the triangle mark position.
 STARTING Main needle is set two and half turns open from fully ENGINE EXPLODED VIEW ENGINEN PARTS LIST
Needle Valve too
closed position and the medium speed needle is set Remove this with Type of screw
Be sure to use an electric starter to start the engine. No. Code No.

Maximum
far open
an 8mm wrench Description
one turn open from fully closed position when the Adjustment range of Medium High Speed Needle C…Cap Screw
Starting procedure is as follows:
engine leaves the factory. Speed Needle Valve Valve Setting varies 1 28704000 Heatsink Head
according to the curve.
1. Fill the fuel tank with fuel. When filled, prevent the C.M3x15
1-1 28704160 Head Gasket (0.2mm)
fuel from flowing into the carburetor with a It is expected with these needle settings the engine Needle Valve too
2 28703100 Cylinder Liner

Fuel Flow
commercially available fuel stopper, etc. may run rich. During running-in, hover the model far closed

Release the stopper before starting the engine. making sure the engine runs rich.
Dirt and foreign matter
3 29203400 Piston Ring
2
Also, during running-in since the mixture is rich, you mostly accumulate here 4 28703200 Piston
2. Make sure that plug element glows red, and install 1
may feel uneven engine rpm and more fuel 5 26606008 Piston Pin

Minimum
the plug in the cylinder head. Adjustment range of Idle Mixture 3
consumption. 1-1 6 27917000 Piston Pin Retainer (2pcs.)
Control Screw CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Opening and closing of the Needle-Valve In the next section, needle adjustments to optimum 7 29505010 Connecting Rod
Fully Closed
1/3 2/3 Fully Open Please pay attention to the matters described 5
Turn the needle clockwise to close the needle-valve, position from running-in position are explained. Throttle Opening below to ensure that your engine serves you well 4
8 29088040 Carburetor Complete 61G
and turn the needle counter-clockwise to open the Be sure to run the engine a little on the rich side so in regard to performance, reliability and long life.
needle-valve as shown in the sketch. that if will have a long life expectancy. NOTE: With this carburetor, neither the Idle Mixture 6
9 45010002 Propeller Nut
Control Screw adjustment, nor the Medium Speed As previously mentioned, it is vitally important to 7
10 46120000 Thrust Washer
Idle Mixture Control Screw: ADJUSTMENT
Needle Valve adjustment will have any effect on avoid operating the engine in conditions where dust, 11 26731002 Crankshaft Ball Bearing (Front)
Please observe the following before beginning to disturbed by the propeller, may be deposited on the
mixture strength when the throttle is fully (or 12 29081720 Carburetor Retainer Assembly
make any adjustment. engine and enter its working parts.
8 15
almost fully) open. 14
High-Speed Needle Valve. 12-1 45566310 "O" Ring
C.M2.6x18
3. Now adjust the High-Speed Needle Valve to achieve Remember to keep your fuel container closed to 13 28701000 Crankcase
Close Turn this approximately 30 degrees (3 to 4 clicks) at a
the best performance when the model is flying at full prevent foreign matter from contaminating the fuel.
time, when making initial adjustments; then in steps 14 27930000 Crankshaft Ball Bearing (Rear)
of approximately 15 degrees (1 to 2 clicks) when throttle. lf, at full throttle, acceleration is poor, the Install a fuel filter to prevent foreign matter in the fuel C.M3x10
High Speed exhaust unduly smoky and the model fails to reach
18 15 28702000 Crankshaft
Open making final adjustments. container from entering the fuel tank. O.S. Super
needle-valve expected straight line speed, the mixture is too rich Filters (L) and (S) are available as optional extras. 10 17 16 29061410 Cover Gasket
Medium Speed needle-valve: Medium-Speed Needle Valve. 9
and the High-Speed Needle Valve setting will need to 13 12-1
16
17 28707010 Cover Plate
Turn approximately 30 degrees (3 to 4 clicks) at a time. be reduced. Install an in-line fuel filter between the tank and 11
12 18 22681953 Nipple (No.1)
2. High Speed needle-valve: lf, however, after smoothly acceIerating to satisfactory carburetor to prevent foreign matter in the tank from
Idle Mixture Control Screw. 71608001 Glow Plug No.8
approx. two half turns open from the fully closed high-speed straight and level flight, power is lost when entering the carburetor.
Turn approximately 5 degrees at a time. It turns 72403070 Check Valve
position. (Note: If a different muffler is used, this the model is puIled up into a climb, the mixture is too Clean these filters periodically. CAP SCREW SETS (10pcs./sets)
setting may require readjustment) approximately 90 degrees both sides from the center.
lean. ln this case, land the model immediately and Code No. Size Pcs. used in an engine 28704160 Head Gasket (0.2mm)
Turn left to enrich the idle mixture and turn right to readjust thw High-Speed Needle Valve to a richer If these precautions are neglected, restriction of fuel 79871055 M2.6x18 Retainer Screw (1pc.)
Idle Mixture Control Screw: flow may cause the engine to cut out, or the fuel/air 28704161 Head Gasket (0.1mm)
lean the idle mixture. setting. 79871120 M3x10 Cover Plate Retaining Screw (4pcs.)
at basic position when the engine leaves the factory. mixture to become too lean causing the engine to 28712000 Velocity Stack
The general course of adjustment procedure is 4. Having now found the optimum setting for the overheat. 79871150 M3x15 Cylinder Head Retaining Screw (6pcs.)
Medium Speed needle-valve: shown in the ADJUSTING CHART and is correct 26381501 Set Screw M3x3
High-Speed Needle Valve, re-check the engine's
one turn open from the fully closed position. for a fuel containing 20% lubricant and 15-30% The use of modern high-performance alcohol based The specifications are subject to alteration for improvement without notice.
idle performance, fine tuning the Idle Mixture Control
nitromethane. model engine fuels, while promoting cooler running,
3. Preparation of the starter Screw, if necessary, to perfect the idle.
improved anti-detonation combustion and increased CARBURETOR PARTS LIST
Install the starting shaft to the starter securely. Bear in mind that fuels containing relatively large CARBURETOR EXPLODED VIEW
5. Now re-check hovering performance It may be power, have the disadvantage of causing corrosion
Improper installation will allow the shaft to swing percentages of power-boosting nitromethane operate Type of screw No. Code No. Description
found that (with the High-Speed Needle Valve now due to the acid by-products of combustion.
creating a dangerous situation. at richer mixture settings than are needed for mild
fuels and will, therefore, require the High-Speed
set for optimum full-throttle performance) hovering The use of nitromethane in the fuel can also C.M3x8 C…Cap Screw 1 29085140 Throttle Lever Assembly
4. Checking the rotating direction of the starter will reveal symptoms of slightly lean running at contribute to the problem. 1-1 79871110 Retaining Screw (10pcs.)
Needle Valve to be readjusted accordingly. The type
medium speeds. DO NOT touch the High-Speed
Make sure that the starter rotates to the direction and percentage of lubricant used is also a factor here,
Needle Valve.
Do not close the needle-valve and mixture control 2 29088250 Carburetor Rotor
shown in the sketch. If the direction is reverse, as noted later in these instructions. valve too far as this will cause a lean setting and 1-1 3 25881220 Rotor Guide Washer
reverse the leads on battery. It is at this point that the Medium Speed Needle over heating of the engine. This can, in turn, create
This carburetor is not equipped with a throttle nitromethane oxide leading to internal rusting of the 3-1 79871020 Retaining Screw (10pcs.)
5. Inserting the starter shaft stop screw. Instead, idle speed is adjusted by Valve, previously set one turn open, may be brought 1
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engine. Always adjust the needlevalve slightly on the 2 4 29088320 Mixture Control Valve Assembly
Insert the starting shaft into the shaft cup securely. means of the throttle trim lever on the transmitter. into operation. Open the Medium Speed Needle
Valve 30 degrees, or 3-4 clicks, then fine tune until
rich side of peak rpm. 10-1 4-1 27881810 "O"Ring (L) (2pcs.)
6. Priming ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
3
4-2 27881800 "O"Ring (S) (2pcs.)
Check the movement of all the controls after the optimum hovering performance is obtained. If on Do not leave unused fuel in the engine at the 3-1
switching on both the transmitter and the receiver.
As a safety measure, first check the transmitter the other hand, hovering reveals rich running, close conclusion of a day’s flying. Accepted practice is to 4-3 27881820 "O"Ring (L) (2pcs.)
controls, including the throttle stick and trim lever the Medium Speed Needle Valve gradually until the cut off the fuel supply while the engine is still running 5 45581820 Rotor Guide Screw
Then, fully open the throttle valve without heating C.M2.6x7 5
positions, and hold the main rotor securely before at full throttle, then expel as much fuel residue as
the plug. Turn the engine with an electric starter
starting the engine.
optimum hovering performance is obtained. 6 29088140 Carburetor Body
until the fuel comes into the carburetor inlet. possible by turning the engine over 5-10 seconds
with the electric starter.
C.M2x5 9-4 6-1 27984900 Thermo Insulater
1. Warm the engine by allowing it to idle for about 30 SUBSEQUENT READJUSTMENTS 9-2
7. Preparation of starting seconds. If the engine stops, advance the throttle Once the engine has been run-in and the carburetor Finally, inject some after-run oil through the glowplug 4-3 9-3
7 27881330 Mixture Control Screw
Make sure that the transmitter throttle stick is at the trim lever slightly to increase the idle rpm. controls properly set up, it should be unnecessary to hole and turn the engine over several times by hand. 7 9-1 8 27681340 Mixture Control Valve Stopper
fully closed position and the throttle trim at center Then open the throttle sufficiently to 'float' the model alter the mixture settings, except to make minor 9 29181900 Needle Valve Assembly (Main Needle)
When the engine is not to be used for some months 9
position, and make sure that idle-up switch on the above the ground. lf, at this time, the engine is slow changes to the Main (High-Speed) Needle Valve 6
transmitter is off.
(for example, as between flying seasons), a 8 9-1 29085910 Needle Assembly
to pick up and produces an excess of exhaust occasionally, to take account of differences in climatic worthwhile precaution is to remove it from the
Hold the rotor head by hand so that rotor cannot rotate smoke, the mixture is too rich. condisitions. 6-1 4-2 9-2 24981837 "O"Ring (2pcs.)
airframe and, after washing off the exterior with 11-4 4-1
when the engine is Started. Also, steady the model Correct this condition by turning the Mixture Control However, as previously mentioned, the use of a alcohol (not gasoline nor kerosene), remove 11-2 9-3 29181940 Needle Valve Holder Assembly
with a foot on the landing gear skid. Screw clockwise 5 degrees. lf the mixture is extremely different fuel, particularly one containing more, or less, carefully the carburetor with intake pipe, glow plug 11-3 11-1 9-4 26711305 Ratchet Spring
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8. Starting rich, engine rpm will become unstable: opening the nitromethane and / or a different type or proportion of and all silicone tubing and put them safely aside. 11 10 29088800 Reguretor Assembly
throttle will produce a great deal of smoke and rpm lubricating oil, is likely to call for some modification to Then, immerse the engine in a container of alcohol.
Connect the battery to the glowplug and start the
may drop suddenly or the engine may stop. the High-Speed Needle-Valve adjustment. 4 10-1 22681953 Fuel Inlet (Nipple No.1)
engine by applying the starter. When started, switch Rotate the crankshaft while the engine is immersed.
As a safety measure, it is advisable to increase the If foreign matter is visible in the alcohol, rinse the 11 29088980 Needle Valve Assembly
off the starter and withdraw the starting shaft after This condition may also be initiated by an excessively
making sure the rotation of the starter shaft stops. prolonged warming-up period. lf, on the other hand, High-Speed Needle Valve setting by an extra half-turn engine again in clean alcohol. Finally, shake off and 11-1 29085910 Needle Assembly
the mixture is too Iean, this wiIl be indicated by a counter-clockwise, prior to establishing the new dry the alcohol, and inject some after-run oil in the 11-2 24981837 "O"Ring (2pcs.)
9. Stopping the engine setting. The same applies if the silencer type is glowplug hole and rotate the crankshaft several
Fully pull down the throttle trim on the transmitter.
marked lack of exhaust smoke and a tendency for the 11-3 27381940 Needle Valve Holder Assembly
engine to cut out when the throttle is opened. ln this changed. A different silencer may alter the exhaust times by hand.
pressure applied to the fuel feed and call for a revised Reinstall the carburetor with intake pipe and
11-4 26711305 Ratchet Spring
In case the engine does not stop. case, turn the Mixture Control Screw counter-clockwise
5 degrees to enrich the mixture. Needle-Valve setting. glowplug on the engine and keep it in a dry place 12 27915000 Carburetor Rubber Gasket
Hold the rotor head, and pinch the fuel line to stop the The use of a different glowplug, or changes to the main
fuel supply. If it still does not stop, pull off the fuel line after putting in a vinyl bag. THREE VIEW DRAWING The specifications are subject to alteration for improvement without notice.
2. Having provisionally set the idle mixture, the next rotor and its pitch angles may also require
from the carburetor. It is necessary to readjust the step is to adjust the mixture for hovering flight. compensating carburetor readjustments. O.S. GENUINE PARTS & ACCESSORIES Dimensions (mm) 25
throttle linkage so that the carburetor rotor is fully Hover the model and actuate the throttle to observe 4- 4.2
GLOWPLUG SPECIFICATIONS
closed when the throttle stick and throttle trim on the response over the medium speed range. lf the engine
transmitter are fully pulled Down. CARBURETOR CLEANLINESS No.7 (71607100) No.8 (71608001)
smokes excessiveIy and throttle response is poor, Displacement 17.17 cc / 1.048 cu.in.
the mixture is too rich ; in which case, land the model The correct functioning of the carburetor depends on No.10 (Former A5) (71605100) Bore
NOTE: its small fuel orifices remaining clear. The minute
29.0 mm / 1.142 in.

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If the throttle response is poor or the engine stops and turn the High-Speed Needle Valve clockwise. Do POWERBOOST PIPE 105 Stroke 26.0 mm / 1.024 in.
not close the High-Speed NeedIe Valve more than particles of foreign matter that are present in any fuel Output
due to a temporarily over-rich mixture immediately can easily partially obstruct these orifices and upset (72146000) 3.8 ps / 3.75 hp / 15,000 r.p.m.
the recommended initial adjustment (3 to 4 clicks) at Practical R.P.M. 2,000-16,500 r.p.m.
after the engine is started, pinch the fuel line for mixture strength so that engine performance becomes POWERBOOST PIPE 90
a time, keeping it a little on the rich side at this stage. Weight 608.4 g / 21.46 oz. (Engine)
one or two seconds until the engine r.p.m. erratic and unreliable. It is recommended that fuel is (72145000)
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increase and the engine runs steadily. lf, on the other hand, hovering is not stable and passed through a filter when the tank is filled and that CRANKSHAFT CLAMP 91/105/GT15
response to the throttIe is over-sensitive, or if the a good in-line filter is installed between the fuel tank (71530530)
RUNNING-IN ("Breaking-in")
engine tends to overheat, this indicates that the and carburetor and, furthermore, that this filter is
All internal-combustion engines benefit, to some NON-BUBBLE WEIGHT LOCK WASHER (10set)
mixture is too lean and should be corrected by turning frequently cleaned to remove foreign matter that
degree, from extra care when they are run for the first accumulates on the filter screen. Finally, occasionally (71531000) M4 (55500003)

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few times known as running-in or breaking-in. the High-Speed Needle Valve counter-clockwise. UNF 5/16-24
remove the needle-valve holder from the carburetor as NON-BUBBLE WEIGHT SUPER FILTER (L)
When satisfactory hovering flight has been

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This allows the working parts to mate together under shown in Picture and extract any remaining foreign (S) (71531010) (72403050)
load at operating temperature. achieved, land the modeI again and re-check the matter that may have lodged in the location shown in
engine's idle qualities. O.S. SPEED RACING TOOLS SETS

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However, because O.S. engines are made with the aid Picture below.
After about 10 seconds of idling, open the throttle to (71520100) 6-15 3-Chome Imagawa Higashisumiyoshi-ku
of the finest modern precision machinely and from the 'float' the model. lf the transition is smooth, the idle 43 26.2
best and most suitable materrials, only a very short O.S. SPEED PLUG WRENCH 61 88.7
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mixture is O.K. If the symptoms of either rich or Iean (71520100)
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running are observed, readjust the Idle Mixture
be carried out with the engine installed in the model. Control Screw accordingly. The specifications are subject to alteration for improvement without notice. C Copyright 2013 by O.S. Engine Mfg. Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Printed in JAPAN. 071503