O.S. Engines 25XZ User Manual

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Symptom

Cause

Corrective action

Symptom

Cause

Corrective action

Unstable idle

Unsuitable glowplug

Use suggested glowplug in the instructions.

Unsuitable fuel

Do not use extremely high nitro or low oil content fuel.

Extremely light flywheel

Add heavier flywheel.

Silencer is disconnected or is loose

Install silencer securely.

Not reaching expected peak r.p.m.

Insufficient warming up or running-in.

Set the needle only after warming up.
Complete running-in.

Silencer or manifold is not securely connected
or disconnected.

Replace seal ring.
Check the connections and secure them.

Fuel tubing from tank is split or broken.

Replace the tubing.

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Symptom

Cause

Corrective action

Symptom

Cause

Corrective action

Poor response

Deteriorated glowplug

Replace glowplug.

Incorrect carburetor settings

Readjust low r.p.m. range with metering
needle and mixture control valve.

Incorrect setting of transmitter Exponential function. Check the transmitter setting.

Poor r.p.m. drop

Throttle position open too far.

Close metering needle to adequate position
to lower idle r.p.m.

Carburetor not fully seated

Install carburetor securely.

Incorrect linkage

Make sure the throttle servo linkage does not
bind and is connected correctly.

Metering needle closed too far.

Open the metering meedle a little.

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