O.S. Engines GF30 User Manual

Gf30, Warnings

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Four stroke gasoline engine

for airplanes

It is of vital importance, before attempting to operate your

engine, to read the general 'SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

AND WARNINGS' in the following section and to strictly

adhere to the advice contained therein.

Also, please study the entire contents of this

instruction manual, so as to familiarize yourself with

the controls and other features of the engine.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ABOUT YOUR O.S. ENGINE

The advice which follows is grouped under two

headings according to the degree of damage or

danger which might arise through misuse or neglect.

WARNINGS

NOTES

These cover events which might involve serious

(in extreme circumstances, even fatal) injury.

These cover the many other possibilities, generally less

obvious sources of danger, but which, under certain

circumstances, may also cause damage or injury.

WARNINGS

ABOUT THE ENGINE

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

ENGINE PARTS NAME

INSTALLATION

Remember that your engine is not a " toy ", but a

highly efficient internal-combustion machine

whose power is capable of harming you, or others,

if it is misused or abused. As owner, you, alone,

are responsible for the safe operation of your

engine, so act with discretion and care at all times.

If at some future date, your O.S. engine is acquired

by another person, we would respectfully request

that these instructions are also passed on to its

new owner.

If you have to carry the model to the take-off point

with the engine running, be especially cautious.

Keep the propeller pointed away from you and walk

well clear of spectators.

Switch off the ignition module to stop the engine or

fully close the throttle valve via the transmitter to

shut off the fuel supply. Otherwise there is a

possibility of injury.

Immediately after the engine is stopped, the engine

may start with a crank even when the igniter switch

is off. Do not crank the engine, or there is a

possibility of injury.

Be sure to install an externally operable switch for

the ignition system battery to stop the engine if it is

started unintentionally with the radio transmitter

turned off or there is the possibility of injury.

Connect the throttle linkage so that the engine can

be stopped via radio operation.

Always check the throttle linkage.If it is disconnected,

throttle action becomes uncontrollable, which may

result in a serious accident.

Take care that loose clothing (ties, shirt sleeves,

scarves, etc.) do not come into contact with the

propeller. Do not carry loose objects (such as

pencils, screwdrivers, etc.) in a shirt pocket from

where they could fall through the propeller arc.

Use an electric starter for this engine. The wearing of

safety glasses is also strongly recommended.

If you try hand starting, be sure to use a chicken stick

or heavy glove. Never attempt to start the engine

with a bare hand.

Be sure to carry out adjustments of the needle valve

and mixture control valve after stopping the engine.

Do not start your engine in an area containing loose

gravel or sand. The propeller may throw such

material in your face and eyes and cause injury.

Discard any propeller which has become split,

cracked, nicked or otherwise rendered unsafe.

Never attempt to repair such a propeller: destroy it.

Do not modify a propeller in any way.

Install the propeller on the shaft so that the curved

face of the blades faces forward – i.e. in the direction

of flight. Firmly tighten the propeller washer and

propeller installing screws using the correct size

wrench. Always check the tightness of propeller

installing screws and retighten them, if necessary,

before starting the engine. Also, check the tightness

of all the screws and nuts before restarting the

engine.

When checking a spark plug with the power source

on, do not hold the plug, plug cap, high tension cord ,

or you will get a shock.

Install a top-quality propeller of the diameter and

pitch specified for the engine and aircraft.

Any propeller requires utmost attention to handle.

Be sure to follow the instruction manual supplied with

a propeller.

This engine was designed for model aircraft.

Do not attempt to use it for any other purpose.

Start the engine only after installing it in the model.

Do not start the engine before installing it in the

model, or there is a possibility of injury.

Be sure to use an effective silencer (muffler).

Frequent exposure to an open exhaust may

eventually impair your hearing. Such noise is also

likely to cause annoyance to others over a wide area.

Mount the engine in your model securely, following

the manufacturers’ recommendations.

For their safety, keep all onlookers (especially small

children) well back (at least 10 meters) when

preparing your model for flight.

NOTES

Model engines generates considerable

heat. Do not touch any part of your engine

until it has cooled. Contact with the muffler

(silencer), cylinder head or exhaust header

pipe, in particular, may results in a serious

burn.

Observe the laws and regulations in each

country and district concerning the usage,

transportation and storage of gasoline. Ask

details at fire station in each district.
Never operate your engine in an enclosed space.

Model engines, like automobile engines, exhaust

deadly carbon-monoxide. Run your engine only

in an open area.
Do not operate the engine nor model alone, or

there is a possibility of injury.

Carry out the mixing of the gasoline and

oil outdoors or in a well ventilated place

away from any source of fire to prevent the

possibility of a fire.
Refill the fuel tank only after the engine is

well cooled down, or there is a danger of fire.

Never touch, or allow any object to come

into contact with the rotating propeller and

do not crouch over the engine when it is

running.
Gasoline is poisonous. Do not allow it

come into contact with the eyes or mouth.

Always store it in a clearly marked

container in a cool and dark place and out

of the reach of children. There is a

possibility that it may damage your health.
Gasoline is highly flammable. Keep it away

from an open flame, excessive heat,

sources of sparks, or anything else which

might cause it to ignite. Do not smoke or

allow anyone else to smoke near to it.

Spark Plug 1/4-32

Ignition module

Assembly (IG-07)

F-6040 Silencer Assembly

Battery Leads

Sensor

Leads

High Tension Cord

Spark Plug

Cylinder Head

RPM Sensor

Drive Hub

Propeller Washer

This engine is designed for experienced fliers.

Beginners and newcomers should not use this engine.
The engine unit, silencer, carburetor and ignition

module are specially designed.
The normal rotation direction of the engine is

counterclockwise facing to the propeller.
It offers broad power characteristics suitable for sport

flight as well as acro flight.
The specially designed ignition module “IG-07” is

equipped with a micro computer and designed not to

operate below 120 rpm.
The new F-6040 silencer is supplied with the engine.

It develops very efficient silencing effect.

Crankcase

Carburetor

Type 70T

Cover Plate

Crankshaft

Propeller Nut
Lock Nut

Intake Manifold

Cam Cover

PCV VALVE

While this is a four stroke gasoline engine,

use the same oil mixed gasoline for two

stroke gasoline engines.

This engine is employed with PCV (Positive

Crankcase Ventilation) valve.

Ventilation in the crankcase is positively done with the

change of pressure in the crankcase and one-way

check valve. Blow-by gas and oil waste are returned to

the combustion chamber via intake port.

GF30

600930100000

Silencer Body

Exhaust Header Pipe Assembly

Exhaust Header Pipe Nut (M16)

Pump Unit PD-08

Beam Mount

It is suggested to use as heavy and rigid as possible

engine mounting for highest performance and safe

running. Install the engine on a mount using at least

4mm steel screws, such as Allen type, with locknuts,

for bolting the engine to the bearers.

Also, use the Nord Lock Washers (optional extra) and

other anti-loosening washers or apply locking agent.

Be sure that there is sufficient air intake and outlet

area on the model for engine cooling to avoid

overheating. (Pay careful attention to the cooling

since a gasoline engine generates more heat than a

glow engine.)

INSTALLATION OF SPARK PLUG

Install the supplied spark plug firmly on the engine with

O.S. Long Socket Wrench (optional: code no. 71521000),

or with a commercially available 8mm deep socket wrench.

INSTALLING SILENCER

Screw the exhaust manifold in the exhaust port of

the cylinder head as far as possible and fix it with

the lock nut. (Insufficient screwing in may result in

damaging the screw threads of the exhaust port due

to vibration.)
Screw the silencer on the exhaust manifold within

more than 10mm and less than 25mm range. Set

the required outlet angle and fix it with the lock nut.
It is suggested to apply locking agent to the screw

threads to prevent loosening and also to make sure no

loosening from time to time and retighten if necessary.

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