O.S. Engines FS-26S-CX - Manual (Page 17)

30˚
20˚
~
30˚
30˚
30˚
For 26S-CX
Needle Slot
The position of the
needle-valve when
starting the engine.
Close the needle-valve
approx. 30
°
after
running the vehicle for
one full tank of fuel.
Repeat this procedure
several times.
Optimum needle-valve position (20
°
to 30
°
opened
from the position where highest speed of the vehicle
is obtained.)
The position of the
needle-valve where
highest speed of
the vehicle is
obtained.
To stop the engine, close the throttle to idling
speed, then shut it off completely with the
trim lever on the transmitter. To cut off the
fuel supply, pinch the fuel delivery tube to the
carburettor. ●
IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START
Check the following:
Glowplug battery discharged or glowplug
defunct.
Fuel not reaching carburettor.
Engine flooded. Do not over-prime. (This
could also cause hydraulic lock and damage
the engine on application of the electric
starter.) Remove glowplug, close needle-
valve and apply starter to pump out surplus
fuel. (Cover the plug hole with a foided cloth,
so that fuel cannot spiash into your face.)
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