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	==== Dimensions (mm) ====		==== Dimensions (mm) ====
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	=== Safety Notes and Warnings ===		=== Safety Notes and Warnings ===
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	The suggested full tank size is 360 ml or 12-1/2 oz. This will give approximately 12 minutes running time at full power, or about 15-17 minutes when some part throttle operation is included. Fuel consumption also depends, of course, on the size of propeller used. <br>		The suggested full tank size is 360 ml or 12-1/2 oz. This will give approximately 12 minutes running time at full power, or about 15-17 minutes when some part throttle operation is included. Fuel consumption also depends, of course, on the size of propeller used. <br>

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	The ideal fuel tank location is with the top of the tank 5-10 mm (1/4-3/8‘‘) above the needle valve. However, model design will usually require the tank to be located higher than this and there should be no trouble with such a tank location provided that you do not pursue spectacular aerobatics flight. If the tank is located high, fuel will flow into the carburettor when the tank is full. Therefore, pinch the fuel line with a clip, when the engine is not running, to prevent flooding and loss of fuel.		The ideal fuel tank location is with the top of the tank 5-10 mm (1/4-3/8‘‘) above the needle valve. However, model design will usually require the tank to be located higher than this and there should be no trouble with such a tank location provided that you do not pursue spectacular aerobatics flight. If the tank is located high, fuel will flow into the carburettor when the tank is full. Therefore, pinch the fuel line with a clip, when the engine is not running, to prevent flooding and loss of fuel.

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	{{Note\|type=info\|text='''Note:''' It is inadvisable to use a variable resistance or rheostat as, in the event of one plug lead becoming accidentally detached (or the plug element failing) excessive voltage will be applied to the other plug. The alternative is to use a separate battery and rheostat for each plug.}}		{{Note\|type=info\|text='''Note:''' It is inadvisable to use a variable resistance or rheostat as, in the event of one plug lead becoming accidentally detached (or the plug element failing) excessive voltage will be applied to the other plug. The alternative is to use a separate battery and rheostat for each plug.}}

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	=== Carburettor Adjustment ===		=== Carburettor Adjustment ===
	==== Carburettor Adjustment Controls ====		==== Carburettor Adjustment Controls ====
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	{{Note\|type=error\|text='''Caution:''' Do not connect the glow plugs to the battery when priming. The adjustment of the needle-valve should be done only after disconnecting the battery from the glow plugs.}}</li></ol>		{{Note\|type=error\|text='''Caution:''' Do not connect the glow plugs to the battery when priming. The adjustment of the needle-valve should be done only after disconnecting the battery from the glow plugs.}}</li></ol>

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	==== Hand Starting ====		==== Hand Starting ====
	For safety use a heavily padded (leather) glove or ‚chickenstick‘. <br> The procedure is as follow:		For safety use a heavily padded (leather) glove or ‚chickenstick‘. <br> The procedure is as follow:
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	* With each successive flight, close the needle-valve slightly, until, at the end of 10 flights, the needle-valve is set for maximum power. The carburettor can now be adjusted for optimum throttle performance as follows.		* With each successive flight, close the needle-valve slightly, until, at the end of 10 flights, the needle-valve is set for maximum power. The carburettor can now be adjusted for optimum throttle performance as follows.

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	==== Idle Adjustment Diagram ====

Mrs. Kavan at 09:28, 23 October 2025

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	{{Note\|type=info\|text='''Note:''' It is inadvisable to use a variable resistance or rheostat as, in the event of one plug lead becoming accidentally detached (or the plug element failing) excessive voltage will be applied to the other plug. The alternative is to use a separate battery and rheostat for each plug.}}		{{Note\|type=info\|text='''Note:''' It is inadvisable to use a variable resistance or rheostat as, in the event of one plug lead becoming accidentally detached (or the plug element failing) excessive voltage will be applied to the other plug. The alternative is to use a separate battery and rheostat for each plug.}}

	=== ~~CARBURETTOR ADJUSTMENT~~ ===		=== Carburettor Adjustment ===
	==== Carburettor Adjustment Controls ====		==== Carburettor Adjustment Controls ====
	# Needle-valve (adjusts maximum engine speed)		# Needle-valve (adjusts maximum engine speed)
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	=== ~~STARTING~~ ===		=== Starting ===
	It is preferable to use an electric starter, although hand starting is also possible, as will be explained later. When applying the starter, be sure to connect both glow plugs to the battery.		It is preferable to use an electric starter, although hand starting is also possible, as will be explained later. When applying the starter, be sure to connect both glow plugs to the battery.
	<ol style="list-style-type:decimal"><li>Open the throttle fully and unscrew the needle valve 3-1/2 turns from the fully closed position.</li><li>		<ol style="list-style-type:decimal"><li>Open the throttle fully and unscrew the needle valve 3-1/2 turns from the fully closed position.</li><li>
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	=== ~~RUNNING~~-IN (‚‘Breaking-in‘‘) ===		=== Running-in (‚‘Breaking-in‘‘) ===
	For long life and peak performance, please follow the recommended running-in procedure:		For long life and peak performance, please follow the recommended running-in procedure:
	* Install the engine and fit the propeller that you propose to use for flying your model. For example, If you use the propeller indicated in the „Propeller“ chapter, start the engine and run it for about 10 seconds with the needle-valve set for 6,000/6,500 r.p.m., then open the needle-valve to reduce speed to approximately 4,000 r.p.m. and run for 20 seconds at this cooler setting. Keep the throttle fully open, using only the needle-valve to reduce speed.		* Install the engine and fit the propeller that you propose to use for flying your model. For example, If you use the propeller indicated in the „Propeller“ chapter, start the engine and run it for about 10 seconds with the needle-valve set for 6,000/6,500 r.p.m., then open the needle-valve to reduce speed to approximately 4,000 r.p.m. and run for 20 seconds at this cooler setting. Keep the throttle fully open, using only the needle-valve to reduce speed.

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	=== INTRODUCTION ===		=== INTRODUCTION ===
	{{Note\|type=warn\|text='''IMPORTANT:''' Before attempting to operate your engine, please read through this instruction manual to familiarize yourself with the controls and other features of the engine. Also, pay careful attention to the recommendations contained in the „Safety Notes and Warnings“ chapter of this instruction manual.}}		{{Note\|type=warn\|text='''IMPORTANT:''' Before attempting to operate your engine, please read through this instruction manual to familiarize yourself with the controls and other features of the engine. Also, pay careful attention to the recommendations contained in the „Safety Notes and Warnings“ chapter of this instruction manual.}}
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