O.S. Engines 12CV-R (P) - Manual (Page 17)

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When the engine starts, first allow it to operate in short
runs on its very rich starting settings, with the glowplug
battery still connected and with its driving wheels clear
of the ground. The rich mixture will, under these
conditions, provide adequate lubrication and cooling,
indicated by profuse smoke from the exhaust.
Next, disconnect the glowplug battery and try
running the car on the track. If the engine stalls,
open the throttle fractionally, but try to keep the
engine running as rich as possible: if it stops
because of being excessively over-rich, close the
Needle-Valve 30˚ and try again.
Run the car on the track until one tank of fuel has been
consumed, then close the Needle-Valve 30˚ and run
the car for another full tank of fuel.
Repeat this procedure until 5 more tanks of fuel have
been consumed, during which time the throttle may
Needle
The position of the needle-valve
when starting the engine.
Close the needle-valve approx.
30˚ after running the vehicle for
one full tank of fuel.
Repeat this procedure several
times.
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To stop the engine, close the throttle to idling speed,
then shut it off completely with the trim lever on the
transmitter. To cut off the fuel supply, pinch the fuel
delivery tube to the carburettor.
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If the engine should need to be disassembled (e.g. for
cleaning or minor parts replacement) it is advisable to
return the Needle-Valve to the original rich, starting
setting and check whether further running-in time is
required before the car is raced again. In the event of
any major working parts(e,g, piston/cylinder liner
assembly) being replaced, the complete running-in
should be repeated.
Remember!
It is vitally important to set the
throttle at the correct position
before attempting to start the
engine. If the engine is allowed to
run with the throttle too far open
under "no load" conditions, it will
rapidly overheat and may be seriously damaged.
Remember! be opened for brief bursts of increased power. If the
engine stops at medium speeds, close the Mixture
Screw 45-90˚.
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