O.S. Engines 12TG-PX User Manual

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Turn the needle-valve clockwise until it stops. This
is the fully closed position. Do not force it to turn
further.

Metering needle is set at basic position.
(Refer to P30.)

Needle Valve

Open

Close (clockwise)

approx 0.5mm

The carburetor is set as shown below at the
factory. Start the engine as it is.

The needle-valve is set approx. 2.5 turns opened
from the fully closed position.

Approx. 0.5mm open
factory setting

In case of the 12D carburetor

Mixture control screw is set at basic
position. (Refer to P30.)

approx 1mm

In case of the 12E carburetor

Approx. 1mm open
factory setting

Common to 12D/12E carburetors

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Fuel

Deliver fuel into the carburetor.

Fuel tank side

Note
Check the throttle opening at idle before installing
an air cleaner. After the engine is started, be sure
to install an air cleaner.

If the fuel tank is equipped with a choke button, push
the button to send the fuel to the carburetor. If not,
apply an electric starter to send the fuel to the
carburetor.

Swith on the transmitter and make sure that each
linkage moves correctly.

Fuel tank

choke button

Note
If too much fuel is delivered into the engine, the
engine cannot be started due to over-priming. In
this case, refer to page 7 and TROUBLE SHOOTING
about over-priming.

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