O.S. Speed 12xz Spec II Instruction Manual

Summary of 12xz Spec II

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    It is of vital importance, before attempting to operate your engine, to read the general 'safety instructions and warnings' section on pages 2-5 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. As owner, you, alone, are responsible for the safe operation of your engine, so act with discretion and care at all times. If at som...

  • Page 3: Notes

    4 ! This engine is intended for model cars. Do not attempt to use it for any other purpose. Mount the engine in your model securely, following the manufacturers' recommendations, using appropriate screws and locknuts. Install an effective silencer (muffler). Frequent close exposure to a noisy exhaus...

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    6 piston cylinder liner crankshaft engine construction with this engine, the piston will feel tight at the top of its stroke (tdc) when the engine is cold. This is normal. The cylinder bore has a slight taper. The piston and cylinder are designed to achieve a perfect running clearance when they reac...

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    8 as delivered, the engine has the carburetor lightly fit into its intake. Secure it changing its angle according to the car chassis. Note about the warranty since this is a special factory tuned engine, special parts are available for only limited time, say, one year after discontinuing the product...

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    10 glowplug igniter commercialy available handy glowplug heater in which the glowplug battery and battery leads are integrated. Fuel generally, it is suggested that the user selects a fuel that is commercially available for model two-stroke engines and contains 10-30% nitromethane. As a starting poi...

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    12 basic engine parts outer head crankcase mounting lugs exhaust cover plate carburetor type 12f(b) crankshaft crankshaft ball bearing (front) 13 installation of the standard accessories install the exhaust seal ring supplied. Exhaust seal ring glowplug installing the glow plug. Insert rp6 plug supp...

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    14 glowplug the role of the glowplug glowplug life particularly in the case of very high performance engines, glowplugs must be regarded as expendable items. However, plug life can be extended and engine performance maintained by careful use, i.E.: install a plug suitable for the engine. Use fuel co...

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    16 engine installation make sure that the vehicle's engine mounting surfaces are level and in the same plane. Poor installation may cause distortion of the crankcase, bearings, etc., resulting in erratic running and loss of performance. The recommended screws for securing the engine are 3mm or 4-40 ...

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    18 starting the engine & running-in ('breaking-in) pressurized fuel system ! Before starting the engine, always check the tightness of all the screws and nuts especially those of joint and movable parts such as throttle arm. Missing retightening the loose screws and nuts often causes the parts break...

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    20 turn the engine with starter box to draw fuel into the engine. Fuel deliver fuel into the carburetor. Fuel tank side now connect glowplug battery lead to heat the plug filament and start the engine. Switch on the transmitter and make sure that each linkage moves correctly. Approx 1mm set the thro...

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    22 needle the position of the needle-valve when starting the engine. Close the needle-valve approx. 15˚ after running the vehicle for 3 to 5 full tanks of fuel. Repeat this procedure until approx. 2 liters of fuel have been consumed. Note: in the event of any major working parts (e.G. Piston/cylinde...

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    24 warning! Mixture adjustments (whether via the metering needle, or the needle-valve) cannot be made accurately under 'no-load' conditions, which, in any case, are not advised, since such operation carries the risk of seriously damaging the engine through over-revving and overheating. With the engi...

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    26 care and maintenance 1. 2. 3. The minute particles of foreign matter, that are present in any fuel may, by accumulating and partially obstructing fuel flow, cause engine performance to become erratic and unreliable. O.S. 'super-filters' (large and small) are available, as optional extras, to deal...

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    28 trouble shooting symptom cause corrective action engine fails to fire. Fuel tank is empty. Fuel not reaching the engine. Fill the tank with fuel and repeat priming procedure. Glowplug element is burnt out. Glowplug battery discharged replace glowplug. Recharge or replace the battery. Clogged fuel...

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    30 symptom cause corrective action symptom cause corrective action unstable idle unsuitable glowplug use suggested glowplug in the instructions. Unsuitable fuel do not use extremely high nitro or low oil content fuel. Extremely light flywheel add heavier flywheel. Silencer is disconnected or has pla...

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    32 engine exploded view type of screw c … cap screw * cap screw sets (10pcs ./sets ) code no . Si ze pcs . Used in an engine cylinder head retaining screw (4pcs.) cover plate retaining screw (4pcs.) carburetor retainer retaining screw (1pc.) 79871020 79871050 79871160 m2.6x7 m2.6x15 m3x16 1 2 3 5 4 ...

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    34 carburetor exploded view type of screw s...Set screw s.M3x3 1 1-1 1-2 2 2-1 3 4 8 9 10 5 7-1 7 3-1 11 3-1 4-1 6 9-1 2-2 35 the specifications are subject to alteration for improvement without notice. Carburetor parts list mixture control valve assembly "o" ring (l) (2pcs.) "o" ring (s) (2pcs.) ne...

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    36 o.S. Genuine parts & accessories (71642060) rp6 (71642070) rp7 o.S. Glow plug 72107400 72107410 72107420 72107430 22826140 72107460 72106172 21427200 code no. Description silencer complete set t-1060 l52 t-1060 l52 tuned silencer assembly silencer ring (12) set (w/ring 2pcs./silencer c spring 1pc...

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    38 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ displacement bore stroke practical r.P.M. Power output weight specifications three view drawing dimensions (mm) 2.1 cc (0.128 cu.In.) 13.8 mm (0.543 in.) 14.0 mm (0.551 in.) 5,000-44,000 r.P.M. 1.75 ps / 35,000 r.P.M. 220g (7.76 oz.) 25.4 39 70.6 15.1 34.9 29.5 unf1/4-28 1 11 31.4 4- ...