O.S. Engine O.S. Max-160FXRing Owner's Instruction Manual

Summary of O.S. Max-160FXRing

  • Page 1

    It is of vital importance, before attempting to operate your engine, to read the general 'safety instructions and warnings' section on pages 2-4 of this booklet and to strictly adhere to the advice contained therein. Also, please study the entire contents of this instruction manual, so as to familia...

  • Page 2: Warnings

    −2− ! ! ! 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 t...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    −4− ! Take care that the glow plug clip or battery leads do not come into contact with the propeller. Also check the linkage to the throttle arm. A disconnected linkage could also foul the propeller. After starting the engine, carry out any needle-valve readjustments from a safe position behind the ...

  • Page 4: Installation Of The Engine

    −6− installation of the engine rigid hardwood (e.G. Maple) at least 15mm(1/2") at least 15mm(1/2") a typical method of beam mounting is shown below, left. Installation in the model front view side view top surfaces are not in the same plane. Opposite beam top surfaces are not in the same plane. Re-a...

  • Page 5: Fuel

    −8− ! ! Fuel the role of the glowplug glowplug life particularly in the case of very high performance engines, glowplugs must be regarded as expendable items. Fit a plug suitable for the engine. Use fuel containing a moderate percentage of nitromethane unless more is essential for racing events. Do ...

  • Page 6

    −11− 20〜45° during subsequent flights, the needle-valve can be gradually closed to give more power. However, if the engine shows signs of running too lean, the next flight should be set richer. After a total of ten to fifteen flights, the engine should run continuously, at its optimum needle-valve s...

  • Page 7: Mixture Contr

    −12− mixture contr ol adjustment char t start the engine. Make sure that the throttle is fully open. Adjust the neede-valve. Close the throttle gradually. Find the idling position. Fix the idling position. Open the throttle fully. Does the engine regain full power? Continue running at high speed for...

  • Page 8: Subsequent Readjustment

    −14− subsequent readjustment once the engine has been run-in and the controls properly set up, it should be unnecessary to alter the mixture settings; except to make minor adjustments to the needle-valve occasionally, to take account of variations in climatic conditions. The use of a different fuel,...

  • Page 9: Engine Exploded

    −16− c .M 3× 18 ⑱ ② ③ ④ ⑦ ⑯ ⑥ ⑤ ⑧-1 ⑧-2 ⑧ n.M3.5×6 ⑬ ⑫ ⑪ ⑨ ⑩ ⑩ -1 ⑮ ⑰ c.M3.5×10 s.M3×3 ⑭ ① ⑲ ⑲ -1 ⑲ -2 ⑲ -3 ⑲ -4 ⑲ -5 ⑳ engine exploded view * type of screw c … cap screw f … flat head screw n … round head screw s … set screw −17− engine pa r ts list specifications are subject to alteration for impr...

  • Page 10: Three View Drawing

    −18− ① ② ③-1 ③-2 ③ n.M3.5×6 ⑧ ⑦ ⑥ ④ ⑤ n.+m3×6 1 2 3 ◯ 3 -1 ◯ 3 -2 4 5 6 7 8 no. 27881400 29581200 45582300 46066319 24881824 29581100 45581820 22681953 29015019 25081700 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 26.23 cc (1.60 cu.In.) 33.6 mm (1.323 in.) 29.6 mm (1.165 in.) 1,800-10,000 r.P.M. 3.7 ps / 3.75 hp / 9,000r.P.M. 925 ...