Carburettor air-bleed adjustment – O.S. Engines FS-40S User Manual
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CARBURETTOR AIR-BLEED ADJUSTMENT
Start engine and adjust needle-
valve as previously described.
Close the throttle gradually.
Find the idling position.
approx.
15
˚
Hold the model.
Hold model level, then slowly raise its nose.
If rpm increases.
If engine runs unevenly or stops.
approx.
15
˚
Immediately point
nose down, so that
engine runs steadily
again.
Stop the engine.
Stop the engine.
Note: Stop engine by
pinching fuel line
Do not touch
needle-valve.
Open air-bleed
screw.
Half turn at a
time.
Close air-bleed
screw.
Half turn at a
time.
Pre-Flight Check
Repeat the procedure while opening and closing
the throttle until the best result is obtained.
Attention: Do not leave the glowplug connected to the battery
while adjusting the carburettor throttle.
These adjustments can be
made without stopping
the engine.
However, it is advisable for
beginners to stop the engine
for safety reasons.
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