O.S. Engines 46LA-S - Manual (Page 12)

Resistance coil
(nichrome wire)
Adjust applied voltage by
changing the position of clip
on resistance coil until
glowplug element is glowing
bright red.
Battery leads
Raise
voltage to
increase
brightness.
Lower voltage to
reduce brightness.
Warning (Very hot)
5 Plug wrench
Used for tightening glowplug. The O.S. long plug
wrench is available as an optional accessory.
6 Battery leads
These are used to conduct current from the battery to
the glowplug. Basically, two leads, with clips, are
required, but, for greater convenience, twin leads with
special glowplug connectors, as shown on the right,
are commercially available.
8 Fuel bottle or pump
For filling the fuel tank, a simple,
polyethylene "squeeze" bottle,
with a suitable spout,is all that is
required. Alternatively, one of the
purpose-made manual or
electric fuel pumps may be used
to transfer fuel directly from your
fuel container to the fuel tank.
9 Fuel can filter
Fit a filter to the outlet tube of
your refuelling container to
prevent entry of foreign
matter into the fuel tank.
(R/C clunk tank installation)
For tightening
glowplug
Fuel bulb
Battery leads
Manual Electric
Fuel pumps
Fuel Can Filter
12V Battery Starter
10 Silicone tubing
This is required for the
connection between the fuel
tank and engine.
11 Electric starter and
starter battery
An electric starter is
recommended for starting.
Never touch
the nichrome
wire while
the battery is
connected.
7 Fuel tank
For installation in the model, a 40cc(1oz.) for 15LA-S,
a 60cc(2oz.) for 25LA-S, a 120cc(4oz.)-140cc(5oz.) for
40.46LA-S, is suggested.
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