Before starting, Installation of the carburetor – O.S. Engines 61LX-H User Manual

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Front view

CORRECT

Side view

Top surfaces are in the same plane.

Re-align the surfaces as necessary

INCORRECT

Top surfaces are not
in the same plane.

Top surfaces are not in the
same plane.

Engine does not rest firmly.

BEFORE STARTING

Tools, accessories, etc.
The following items are necessary for operating the
engine.

1 Fuel
Model glowplug engine fuel of good quality, preferably
containing a small percentage of nitromethane.

Make sure that only the under-surfaces
of the engine’s mounting lugs are in
contact with the engine mount.
If the crankcase body touches the
mount, chamfer the edges of the mount.

As delivered, the engine has its carburetor lightly
fitted into its intake boss. Secure it as follows.

INSTALLATION OF THE CARBURETOR

Retainer
nut

Carburetor Rubber
Gasket

0.2mm gap

Loosen the retainer nut, rotate the carburetor to its
correct position and press it well down into the
intake boss, compressing the rubber gasket as
shown in the sketch, before re-tightening screw.

Rotate the retainer nut gently until it stops, then
tighten a further 90-120 degrees.

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