O.S. Engines IL-300 User Manual

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 familiarize yourself with the controls and other features of the engine.

Keep these instructions in a safe place so that you may readily refer to them whenever necessary.

It is suggested that any instructions supplied with the aircraft, radio control equipment, etc., are accessible for checking at the same time.

Inline four-cylinder overhead-valve four-stroke-cycle engine

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ABOUT YOUR O.S. ENGINE

NOTES WHEN APPLYING AN ELECTRIC STARTER

ABOUT THE ENGINE

ENGINE PARTS NAME

INSTALLATION

FUEL TANK & LINES

GLOWPLUG

MIXTURE CONTROLS

PROPELLER

GLOWPLUG HEATING

FUEL AND LUBRICATION

CONTENTS

STARTING

RUNNING-IN ("Breaking-in")

THROTTLE VALVE ADJUSTMENT

FLIGHT & MAINTENANCE

VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT

ENGINE EXPLODED VIEW

ENGINE PARTS LIST

CARBURETOR EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST

O.S. GENUINE PARTS & ACCESSORIES

ENGINE THREE VIEW DRAWINGS

2-4

7-8

9-10

14-15

16-17

19-22

24-26

28-29

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.

WARNINGS

These cover events which might involve serious ( in extreme circumstances, even fatal ) injury.

NOTES

These cover the many other possibilities, generally less obvious sources of danger, but which, under certain circumstances, may also cause damage or injury.

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

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.

A weakened or loose propeller may disintegrate or be thrown off and, since propeller tip speeds with powerful engines may exceed 600 feet(180 metres) per second, it will be understood that such a failure could result in serious injury, (see 'NOTES' section relating to propeller safety).

Model engine fuel is poisonous. Do not allow it to come into contact with the eyes or mouth. Always store it in a clearly marked container and out of the reach of children.

Model engine fuel is also highly flammable. Keep it away from an open flame, excessive heat, sources of sparks, or anything else which might ignite it. Do not smoke or allow anyone else to smoke, near to it.

Never operate your engine in an enclosed space. Model engines, like automobile engines, exhaust deadly carbonmonoxide. Run your engine only in an open area.

Model engines generate considerable heat. Do not touch any part of your engine until it has coole d. Contact with the mu ffler(silencer), cylinder head or exhaust header pipe, in particular, may result in a serious burn.

NOTES

This engine was designed for model aircraft. 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.

If you remove the glowplug from the engine and check its condition by connecting the battery leads to it, do not hold the plug with bare fingers.Use an appropriate tool or a folded piece of cloth.

Install a top-quality propeller of the diameter and pitch specified for the engine and aircraft. Locate 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 nut, using the correct size wrench.

Always check the tightness of the propeller nut and retighten it, if necessary, before restarting the engine, particularly in the case of four-stroke-cycle engines. If a safety locknut assembly is provided with your engine, always use it. This will prevent the propeller from flying off in the event of a "backfire", even if it loosens. Also, check the tightness of all the screws and nuts before restarting the engine.

If you install a spinner, make sure that it is a precision made product and that the slots for the propeller blades do not cut into the blade roots and weaken them.

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, unless you are highly experienced in tuning propellers for specialized competition work such as pylon-racing.

Use an electric starter for this engine. The wearing of safety glasses is also strongly recommended.

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 rotating propeller. Stop the engine before attempting to make other adjustments to the carburetor.

Adjust the throttle linkage so that the engine stops when the throttle stick and trim lever on the transmitter are fully retarded. Alternatively, the engine may be stopped by cutting off the fuel supply. Never try to stop the engine physically.

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.

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.

For their safety, keep all onlookers (especially small children) well back (at least 20 feet or 6 meters) when preparing your model for flight. 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.

Warning! Immediately after a glowplug-ignition engine has been run and is still warm, conditions sometimes exist whereby it is just possible for the engine to abruptly restart if the propeller is casually flipped over compression WITHOUT the glowplug battery being reconnected. Remember this if you wish to avoid the risk of a painfully rapped knuckle!

NOTES

NOTES WHEN APPLYING AN ELECTRIC STARTER

Do not over-prime. This could

cause a hydraulic lock and

damage the engine on application

of the electric starter.

If over-primed, remove glowplug,

close needle-valve and apply

starter to pump out surplus fuel.

Cover the head with a rag to

prevent pumped out fuel from

getting into your eyes.

The O.S. IL-300 (Dia-Star) is a four-cylinder inline overhead-valve four-stroke-cycle engine of 50cc displacement. The engine maintains the same features of stress free starting, super smooth idling and high torque power which is always the hallmark of O.S. large size multi-cylinder engines. With it’s finely detailed design and outstanding scale appearance, the engine’s quality is second to none.

ABOUT THE ENGINE

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

Glow Plug Type F (installed on the engine)

Valve adjusting tool kit

(4pcs.)

Exhaust Pipe Assembly

Exhaust Pipe

Exhaust Pipe Lock Nut

Exhaust Gasket

Feeler gauge 0.04mm Feeler gauge 0.1mm

Hex. key 1.5mm Wrench 5mm

Booster Cable Set

Leads for glow plug with clip

Lead for earth (ground)

(4pcs.)

(1pc.)

Radial Motor Mount Set

Mount attachment Screws

Engine mounting screws (M5X25)

Lock washers (ø5)

Blind nuts (M5)

(4pcs.)

ENGINE PARTS NAME

Crankcase

Rear Housing

Carburetor Type 80P

Intake Manifold

Gear Cover

Center Manifold

Carburetor Extention Pipe

Push Rod

Lock Nut

Propeller Washer

Propeller Nut

Cylinder Jacket

Front Housing

Exhaust Pipe

Cylinder Head 1

Drive Hub

Crankcase Under Cover

Cylinder Head 2

Cylinder Head 3

Cylinder Head 4

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Needle-valve extension

The needle-valve with this engine is designed to incorporate an extension so that, when the engine is enclosed within the fuselage, the needle-valve may be adjusted from the outside. An L-shaped rod, of 1.6-1.8mm dia. and appropriate length, should be inserted into the needle's center hole and secured by tightening the set-screw in the needle-valve knob with a small Allen key. If a longer extension cable is required it is suggested that one be fabricated as per the illustration.

NOTE: O.S. does not offer the extension cable as an accessory item.

Do not use an excessively long unsupported extension as this may vibrate and cause the needle-valve setting to vary or even damage the needle-valve thread. Always provide a suitable support at the outer end.

It is essential that the firewall is strong and rigid (e.g. at least 15mm thick) and firmly integrated with the structure of the aircraft.

INSTALLATION

M5 Blind nut

Firewall

M5x25 screw

5 Lock washer

At least 15mm (0.6") rigid hard wood

It is suggested to install the engine upright.

M5x15 screw

Lock washer

Set-screw

Hook

Knob

Cable

Needle

It is suggested to use Lock Washers (available as an optional extra) with engine installing screws or apply LOCTITE to the screws to prevent them from loosening.

Exhaust pipe adjustment

The direction of the exhaust pipes may be altered in accordance with individual installation requirements. The angle is easily adjusted by loosening the nut that secures the exhaust pipe to the cylinder head. Use a 12mm wrench.

12mm wrench

Loosen

Tighten

Lock nut

Exhaust pipe

Carburetor cleanliness

It is recommended that the fuel is passed through a filter when the tank is filled and that a good in-line filter is installed between the fuel tank and carburetor.

Occasionally remove the needle-valve holder from the carburetor and rinse out the locations shown below with methanol or fuel. Be careful not to lose the gasket when removing the needle-valve holder from the carburetor.

Squeeze bottle

Dirt and fibrous matter mostly accumulate here.

Needle-valve holder

FUEL TANK & LINES

Make sure that the tank is well rinsed out with methanol or glow fuel before installation and that the pickup weight is well clear of the bottom of the tank when held vertically.

Locate the fuel tank as close as possible to the carburetor, or the fuel level difference will affect the engine running when the model is upright or inverted.

Set the fuel tank position so that the carburetor center line is 1/3 lower than from the tank top when the model is placed horizontal.

Approx. 15mm

1/3

Be sure to follow the instructions concerning the relationship between fuel tank and carburetor position, or the expected stable idle running will not be obtained even with adequate carburetor adjustment.

For plumbing, use heavy duty silicone tube of 2.5mm inner dia and 5mm outer dia.

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 containing a moderate percentage of nitromethane.

Do not run the engine too lean and do not leave the battery connected while adjusting the needle.

With a glowplug engine, ignition is initiated by the application of a 1.5-volt power source. When the battery is disconnected, the heat retained within the combustion chamber remains sufficient to keep the plug filament glowing, thereby continuing to keep the engine running. Ignition timing is 'automatic' : under reduced load, allowing higher rpm, the plug becomes hotter and, appropriately, fires the fuel/air charge earlier; conversely, at reduced rpm, the plug become cooler and ignition is retarded.

Apart from when actually burned out, a plug may need to be replaced because it no longer delivers its best performance, such as when:

When to replace the glowplug

Filament surface has roughened and turned white.

Filament coil has become distorted.

Foreign matter has adhered to filament or plug body has corroded.

Engine tends to cut out when idling.

Starting qualities deteriorate.

Since the compatibility of the glowplug and fuel may have a marked effect on performance and reliability, it is suggested to use the O.S. Type F plug when it is necessary to replace. Carefully install plug finger-tight, before final tightening with the correct size plug wrench.

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MIXTURE CONTROLS

The Needle Valve

When set to produce maximum power at full throttle, this establishes the basic fuel/air mixture strength. The correct mixture is then maintained by the carburetor's built-in automatic mixture control system to cover the engine's requirements at reduced throttle settings.

The Mixture Control Valve

This meters fuel flow at part-throttle and idling speeds to ensure reliable operation as the throttle is opened and closed. The Mixture Control Valve is factory set for the approximate best result. First run the engine as received and readjust the Mixture Control Screw only if necessary.

Two mixture controls are provided on this Carburetor.

Needle Valve

Mixture Control Valve

Mixture Control Valve of the carburetor is set at basic position ( a little on the rich side) at the factory. However, minor readjustment will be required for a fuel used, atmospheric conditions and a model. When a good result is not obtained with the factory setting, readjust it according to the MIXTURE CONTROL VALVE ADJUSTMENT section. Please note during a running-in period flights should be made with a slightly rich needle setting. Therefore, during a running-in period proper carburetor responses will not be obtained. Adjust it for optimum position after the running-in is completed.

THROTTLE LINKAGE

Before connecting the throttle to its servo, make sure that the throttle arm and linkage safely clear any adjacent part of the airframe structure, etc., as the throttle is opened and closed. Connect the linkage so that the throttle is fully closed when the transmitter throttle stick and its trim lever are at their lowest settings and fully open when the throttle stick is in its fully-open position. Carefully align the appropriate holes in the throttle arm and servo horn so that they move symmetrically and smoothly through their full travel.

Throttle Lever

Fuel Inlet

Rotor Guide Screw

18x10-12, 20x8-10, 22x8

PROPELLER

The choice of propeller depends on the design and weight of the aircraft and on the type of flying in which you will be engaged. Determine the best size and type after practical experimentation. As a starting point, refer to the props listed in the accompanying table. Slightly larger, or even slightly smaller, props than those shown in the table may be used, but remember that propeller noise will increase if blade tip velocity is raised, due to higher rpm or if a larger-diameter / lower-pitch prop is used.

Make sure that the propeller is well balanced. An unbalanced propeller and / or spinner can cause serious vibration which may weaken parts of the airframe or affect the safety of the radio-control system. DO NOT forget the WARNINGS and NOTES on propeller and spinner safety given on pages 2,3 and 4.

Warning:

Type

Size (DxP

)

Sport/Scale

PROPELLER & SPINNER ATTACHMENT

There is a risk, particularly with powerful four-stroke engines, of the propeller flying off if the prop nut loosens due to detonation ("knocking") in the combustion chamber when the engine is operated too lean, or under an excessively heavy load.

Obviously, this can be very hazardous. To eliminate such dangers, the O.S. Safety Locknut Assembly was devised. Install this as follows:

To be equal

Ream to 13.5mm dia.

Use a propeller that has a hub of more than 40mm dia.

Ream the propeller shaft hole to 13.5mm bore with an appropriate reamer, checking that the hole is exactly centered.

Install the prop to the engine shaft, followed by the retaining washer and prop nut and tighten firmly with a 17mm wrench. (not supplied).

Add the special tapered and slotted locknut and secure with a 14mm wrench while holding the prop nut with the 17mm wrench. (not supplied).

Propeller washer

Propeller nut

Locknut

Drive hub

Back-plate of spinner

The Safety Propeller Locknut can be used provided that the width is between 21.5mm and 26mm.

Make a habit of always checking the tightness of the propeller before starting the engine. Remember that, especially with wooden propellers, there is a tendency for the material to shrink, or for it to be reduced by the serrated face of the drive hub. Retighten the propeller nut if necessary after loosening the Safety Propeller Locknut. The locknut should be tightened firmly after retightening the propeller nut.

NOTE:

GLOWPLUG HEATING

Glowplug battery

It is necessary to use a glowplug battery of fairly large capacity (10Ah or more) as this is required to heat four glowplugs simultaneously. A heavy-duty 1.5-volt dry battery or (preferably) 1.2-volt NiCd battery may be used.

Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) 1.2-volt rechargeable battery

Use a 10-Ah cell, or 4 to 5 2.0-Ah cells (as commonly used for electric-powered R/C cars) wired in parallel and with short heavy leads (to minimize voltage drop) to the connection point on the fuselage.

Glowplug leads

The plug leads are fitted with special snap-on connectors that ensure firm contact with O.S. plug. They are a "click" fit and are not suitable for use with most other makes of glowplug.

The earth (ground) lead is fitted with a plug terminal which should be connected to the engine by means of one of the mounting screws.

Make sure that no part of the wiring touches the cylinder head or cooling fins.

Keep wiring away from the fuel tank where it might cause a fire in the event of a short-circuit.

Switch should have sufficient capacity.

Install Ni-Cd battery in the fuselage, and switch on or off by means of transmitter. (On-board battery)

1.2 volt Ni-Cd battery with more than 10 Ah capacity.

A commercially available glowplug heating source will enable you to turn the current on or off by using a transmitter auxiliary channel establishing a more reliable idle.

If glowplug leads are extended together as a single cable, use heavier wire, e.g. 2.0mm multi-strand copper core as supplied for earth lead.

2.0mm

Earth (ground) lead

Fasten to the motor mount.

Glowplug re-heat

Under normal conditions, the engine will idle sufficiently slowly with the throttle closed to permit a safe landing approach. However, if conditions (atmospheric, fuel, tank location etc.) are unfavorable, there may be a tendency for one cylinder to cease firing if the engine is throttled down to a very low idling speed. This can be prevented by installing a small on-board Ni-Cd battery which will automatically re-heat the glowplugs when the engine is throttled down to idling speed. A suitable switch should be installed so that it is actuated by the throttle servo only when the engine is throttled down.

2. Connect terminals to the fuselage.

3. Install a jack on the fuselage.

Ni-Cd

Model engine fuel is poisonous. Do not allow it to come into contact with the eyes or mouth. Always store it in a clearly marked container and out of the reach of children.

Model engine fuel is also highly flammable. Keep it away from open flame, excessive heat, sources of sparks, or anything else which might ignite it. Do not smoke, or allow anyone else to smoke, near to it.

Reminder!

Fuel

The IL-300 should be operated on a methanol based fuel containing not less than 18% (volumetric) castor oil, or a top quality synthetic lubricant (or a mixture of both), plus a small percentage (5-20%) of nitromethane for improved flexibility and power.

FUEL AND LUBRICATION

Lubrication

All parts of the IL-300 are automatically lubricated by the oil content of the fuel mixture. It is suggested, however, to apply small amount of machine oil or grease to moving parts of the rocker arms before starting the engine.

The crankcase breather hole is located at the back of the engine and is fitted with a brass nipple. Fit a length of silicone tubing of approx. 2.5mm I.D. to this nipple to conduct away the small amount of oil that escapes through the breather.

Make a habit of draining out the excess oil in the crankcase at the end of each flying session. Leaving contaminated oil in the crankcase for a long time will cause rust. Also, residual castoroil will tend to solidify and lock the engine. Inject corrosion-inhibiting oil into the crankcase to neutralize the effects of any remaining contaminants.

Rear Housing

Breather Nipple

2.5mm Silicone tubing

Breather Nipple

STARTING

Precautions

For safety, please observe the following instructions before starting the engine.

Start the engine by turning the propeller counterclockwise (i.e. normal running direction).

Do not start the engine with the throttle fully opened, otherwise the model will tend to move forward suddently due to the strong thrust of the propeller. Hold both wings of the model when starting the engine.

Do not carry out carburetor adjustments (except needlevalve adjustment) while engine is running.

Use a high-torque electric starter.

Starting procedure is as follows:

Open the needle-valve 2 to 3 turns from the fully closed position.

open

Make sure that glowplugs are not connected to the battery. Do not heat the glowplugs while priming.

open the throttle fully

Open the throttle fully and apply an electric starter for 5~6 seconds to prime the engine.

Set the throttle valve approximately 1/4 open from the fully closed position.

Fully open

Fully closed

Set at this position

Position the throttle stick at 2-3 scales advanced from the fully pulled down position. Turn the prop “backwards” (clockwise) by hand until it is against compression. This is to enable the kinetic energy of the prop to subsequently assist the starter through the compression stroke to start the engine.

Starting with an electric starter.

Make sure that the direction of rotation of the starter is correct.

Connect the glowplug battery.

Apply the electric starter.

Connect the battery to the glowplug.

Electric starter

Make sure that the direction or rotation is correct.

When the engine starts, open the throttle valve fully and keep it running initially (approx. 10 seconds), with original needle-valve setting.

Open the throttle fully.

Make sure that all four cylinders are firing

The engine is running properly if white smoke is emitted through all four exhaust pipes. A slight spray of fuel will be discharged through the exhaust pipe of any cylinder that is not firing.

If a cylinder ceases firing, reduce the throttle setting to approximately 1/4 open from the fully closed position and re-connect the glowplug battery. The rpm will increase when all cylinders are firing steadily.

A slight spray of fuel may be emitted through the exhaust pipe if a cylinder is not firing.

Now disconnect the glowplug battery.

Adjust the needle-valve

Abrupt adjustment of the needle-valve may cause the engine to stop, especially when it is new and insufficiently run-in.

As the speed of the engine does not instantly change with needle-valve readjustment, small movements, with pauses between, are necessary to arrive at the optimum setting.

Practical best (optimum) needle-valve setting

Approx. 40

Maximum rpm setting ("Lean")

"Rich" needle-valbe setting when starting the engine.

Rpm starts to decrease.

Close the needle-valve gradually and slowly.

Engine stops.

Re-starting the engine when warm

To re-start the engine when warm, simply re-energise the plugs and reapply the starter with the throttle in the idling position. If the engine does not start, disconnect the battery from the glowplugs and re-prime. Initially, the high temperature inside the combustion chambers may turn the liquid fuel into gas and emit it through the exhaust pipes. Therefore, repeat the priming procedure once or twice until the cylinders become cool enough for restarting.

Note: Make sure that the throttle linkage is made so that the throttle is fully closed when the throttle lever as well as trim lever on the transmitter are fully pulled down.

How to stop the engine

Pull down the throttle lever and trim lever on the transmitter fully.

RUNNING-IN ("Breaking-in")

Obtain an 18x12 or 20x8 propeller for running-in.

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1. Running-in on the ground

Start the engine

Set the needle-valve 500-1,000r.p.m. lower than maximum r.p.m. setting and run approx, 10 seconds. (It is suggested to use a tachometer.)

Open the needle-valve approx. 1,000r.p.m. lower than above setting and run approx. 20 seconds.

Repeat above procedure, i.e., richening and leaning the mixture until the engine has approx. 10 minutes of running time.

Keep the throttle fully open, using only the needle-valve to change r.p.m. Prolonged running-in on the ground is not suggested because the purpose is just initial running-in to increace engine temperature gradually close to that of maximam r.p.m.

NOTE:

2. Running-in in the air

Start the engine

Fly the model.

NOTE: Avoid prolonged heavy load flight.

With each successive flight, close the needle-valve slightly, until, at the end of 10 flights, the needle-valve is set for optimum position.

Finish running-in.

The carburetor can now be adjusted for optimum throttle performance following the instructions given in the next section.

Set the needle-valve approx 40 open from optimum position (approx. 40 open from maximum r.p.m.).

THROTTLE VALVE ADJUSTMENT

Needle-valve adjustment

Adjust the needle-valve following the instructions given in STARTING section.

Mixture control valve adjustment

The carburetor of your IL-300 has been factory set for the approximate best result with the fuel tank located in the normal position (i.e. close to the back of the engine and where the level of the needle-valve is at 1/3 height of the tank), but the setting may, in some cases, vary slightly in accordance with fuel and climatic conditions.

After running-in is completed and the needle-valve is set at optimum position (approx 40 open from maximum r.p.m. position), check the idle speed and adjust only when necessary.

Start the engine.

open the throttle fully .

Adjust the needle-valve.

Close the throttle gradually.

Set the idle speed.

Open the throttle fully.

Does the engine

regain full power?

Continue running at high speed

for 5 seconds.

Close the throttle.

Run at idle speed for 5 seconds.

Does the engine stop?

Apply full throttle.

Does the engine

regain full power

immediately?

Re-set the idle speed

a little higher

Set the thr ot tl e op en in g by

means of the throttle trim on

the transmitter so that the lowest

practical speed, without risk of

the engine stopping,is obtained.

The position where the lowest

pos sible r.p. m. ,w ith steady

running, is obtained.

Approx 40˚ open from maximum

r.p.m. setting.

Yes.

No.

Yes.

One of the cylinders ceases firing.

Disconnect the glowplugs from the battery.

Make sure that all 4 cylinders are firing.

Make sure glowplug switch is on.

The engine hesitates before picking

up to full speed, or appears to run at

medium speed with reduced power.

Check mixture adjustment at idle

speed. Make sure that all cylinders

are firing.

Adjustment should be carried

out after stopping the engine.

Do not move needle-valve

while adjusting other controls.

Repeat the procedure while opening and closing the

throttle until the best result is obtained.

Attention: Do not leave the battery connected while adjusting the carburetor.

One of the cylinders

ceases firing.

One of the cylinders

ceases firing.

Adjusting the mixture control valve

If the engine hesitates, puffing out a good deal of smoke, before picking up to full speed, it is probable that the idle mixture is too rich.

Mixture Control Valve

Screwdriver

Turn 30

In this case, it will be necessary to turn the Mixture Control Valve clockwise to lean the mixture. About 1/12 turn (30 ) should be sufficient.

Alternatively, if the engine stops or is slow to pick up speed, without smoking or a strong exhaust note, it is probable that the idle mixture is too lean.

Turn 30

In this case, it will be necessary to turn the Mixture Control Valve counter-clockwise approximately 1/12 turn (30 ) .

Thirdly, if the rpm increase but the engine appears to run with reduced power, it is probable that one of the cylinders has ceased firing. You may detect this by the difference in exhaust note and rpm compared with previous full-throttle running. The cutting out of the cylinder may be caused by the idle speed being set too low or the idle mixture being too rich.

In the case of the idle speed being too low, re-set the idle position a little higher by means of the throttle trim on the transmitter. In the case of the idle mixture being too rich, turn the Mixture Control Valve clockwise about 1/12 turn (30 ). Normal safe idle speeds are in the region of 2,000 r.p.m..

NOTE:

As this is four-cylinder four-stroke-cycle engine, firing strokes occur every half revolution (180 ), that is, two firings take place every one complete revolution. Therefore, at first you may have an impression that the engine is idling at higher r.p.m. than actual running r.p.m. It is recommended to check the engine r.p.m. with a tachometer. Changing the make of glowplug or fuel may sometimes require re-adjustment of carburetor throttle.

Realignment of mixture control valve

In the course of making carburetor adjustments, it is just possible that the Mixture Control Valve setting may be upset.Its basic setting can be re-established as follows: Turn the Mixture Control Valve counter-clockwise until it stops, then screw it out 3 turns. This is the basic position.

NOTE: If an on-board glowplug re-heat system is installed, mixture adjustment at idle speed should be carried out with this in operation.

FLIGHT & MAINTENANCE

It is necessary to warm up the engine as with a full-size aircraft or automobile. Do not attempt to take-off immediately after the engine has been started. Allow the engine to run at full throttle for at least 10 seconds before releasing the model.

Checking before flight

Make sure that all four cylinders are firing.

Make sure that engine runs steadily at idle speed. Make sure that engine is fully warmed up.

Please pay attention to the matters described below to ensure that your engine serves you well in regard to performance, reliability and long life.

As previously mentioned, it is vitally important to avoid operating the engine in conditions where dust, disturbed by the propeller, may be deposited on the engine and enter its working parts.

Remember to keep your fuel container closed to prevent foreign matter from contaminating the fuel.

Install a fuel filter to prevent dirt and dust in the fuel container from entering the fuel tank. O.S. Super Filters (L) is available as an optional extra.

Install an in-line fuel filter between the tank and carburetor to prevent foreign matter in the tank from entering the carburetor.

If these precautions are neglected, restriction of fuel flow may cause the engine to cut out, or the fuel/air mixture to become too lean causing the engine to overheat.

Clean these filters periodically.

The use of modern high-performance alcohol based model engine fuels, while promoting cooler running, improved antidetonation combustion and increased power, have the disadvantage of causing corrosion due to the acid by-products of combustion. The use of nitromethane in the fuel can also contribute to the problem.

Care and Maintenance

Do not close the needle-valve and mixture control valve too far as this will cause a lean setting and over heating of the engine. This can, in turn, create nitromethane oxide leading to internal rusting of the engine. Always adjust the needlevalve slightly on the rich side of peak rpm.

Do not leave unused fuel in the engine at the conclusion of a day’s flying. Accepted practice is to cut off the fuel supply while the engine is still running at full throttle, then expel as much fuel residue as possible by turning the engine over 20-30 seconds with the electric starter. Finally, inject some after-run oil through the glowplug hole and turn the engine over several times with the electric starter.

When the engine is not to be used for some months (for example, as between flying seasons), a worthwhile precaution is to remove it from the airframe and, after washing off the exterior with alcohol (not gasoline nor kerosene), remove carefully the carburetor with intake pipe, glow plug and all silicone tubing and put them safely aside. Then, immerse the engine in a container of alcohol. Rotate the crankshaft while the engine is immersed. If foreign matter is visible in the alcohol, rinse the engine again in clean alcohol. Finally, shake off and dry the alcohol ,and inject some after-run oil in the glowplug hole and rotate the crankshaft several times by hand. Reinstall the carburetor with intake pipe and glowplug on the engine and keep it in a dry place after putting in a vinyl bag.

0.04mm

VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT

ALL O.S. four-stroke engines have their valve (tappet) clearances correctly set before they leave the factory. However, if, after many hours of running time have been logged, a loss of power is detected, or if the engine has to be disassembled or repaired as a result of an accident, valve clearances should be checked and readjusted, as necessary, with the aid of the O.S. Valve Adjusting Tool Kit.

Note: Valve clearances of all O.S. four-stroke-cycle engines must be checked and reset ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. Procedure is as follows:

Remove all the glowplugs except the one installed in the cylinder that you want to check.

Note: Each glowplug should be re-installed in to the original cylinder. You may start to check and adjust with any cylinder.

Turn the propeller counter-clockwise until compression is first felt, then turn it futher a quarter turn. At this point, both valves should be closed. (If the prop driver ('drive hub') of your engine is engraved with a letter 'T', this mark should now be at the top.)

The standard valve clearance, on both inlet and exhaust valves, is between 0.04mm and 0.1mm(0.0015-0.004 inch), measured between valve stem and rocker arm. Use the

0.04mm and 0.1mm feeler gauges to check clearances. (See Fig.1)

0.04mm Feeler Gauge

Rocker Arm

Valve

Note: If the gap is found to be less than 0.04mm, it is not necessary to readjust the clearance if the engine has good compression and starts easily. Equally, if the gap exceeds 0.1mm but is not more than 0.14mm (i.e. the thickness of both feeler gauges inserted together), it is not necessary to readjust the clearance if the engine runs satisfactorily.

Fig.1

If a clearance is found to be outside either of these limits, it should be reset as follows.

0.04m

0.04mm

Carefully loosen the locknut on rocker-arm 1/4-1/2 turn with 5mm wrench. (Fig.2)

Loosen approx.1/4 to 1/2 turn.

Wrench

Locknut

Turn adjusting-screw approx. 1/2 turn counter-clockwise to open gap, using appropriate tool-i.e. Allen hex key. (Fig.3)

Adjusting Screw

Allen Key

Turn approx.1/2 turn.

Insert 0.04mm feeler gauge between valve stem and rocker-arm and gently turn adjusting screw clockwise until it stops. (Fig.4)

0.04mm Feeler Gauge

Turn with fingers until it stops.

Remove 0.04mm feeler, rotate prop through two revolutions and recheck gap.

If clearance is correct, loosen the locknut on the other rocker-arm and repeat steps 1 to 5 above.

Remember: Excessive valve clearance will cause loss of power, due to valve (s) not opening sufficiently. On the other hand, a total loss of clearance may cause difficult starting due to valves not closing properly, resulting in loss of compression.

Re-tighten locknut while holding adjusting screw stationary. (Fig.5)

Hold at the screw head.

Tighten Locknut.

Fig.5

Fig.4

Fig.3

Fig.2

1-1

1-2

2-1

6-1

6-2

6-3

6-4

10-2

10-1

17-1

19-1

26-1

32-1

48-1

C.M2.6x7

C.M3x8

C.M3.5x10

C.M3x14

C.M3x8

C.M2.6x7

C.M3.5x10

C.M2.6x7

C.M3.5x10

C.M3x10

S.M3x3

17-2

79871020

79871110

79871120 79871145 79871070

M2.6x7

M3x8

M3x10 M3x14 M3.5x10

ENGINE EXPLODED VIEW

Type of screw

C...Cap Screw M...Oval Fillister-Head Screw F...Flat Head Screw N...Round Head Screw S...Set Screw

CAP SCREW SETS

(10pcs./sets)

Code No.

Size

Front Housing (4pcs.) Under Cover (8pcs.) Intake Manifold A (2pcs.) Gear Cover (2pcs.) Intake Manifold B (4pcs.)

Carburetor Retaining Screw (1pc.) Idle Gear Retaining Screw (1pc.)

Rocker Support Retaining Screw (4pcs.)

Housing Alignment Retaining Screw (2pcs.) Front Housing (6pcs.) Rear Housing (8pcs.)

Pcs. used in an engine

1 1-1 1-2

2 2-1

6 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4

10 10-1 10-2

17 17-1 17-2

19 19-1

23 24 25 26

26-1

27 28 29 30 31 32

32-1

33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

48-1

49 50

45566000 46564000 46210100 46208010 29208200 46231000 46501600 46562100 46031005 46501000 46501500 46514300 26530008 46502100 46514000 46502300 46502200 46030008 46512000 45587180 46513200 45067319 46562000 22631019 46513000 46515000 46501816 46501800 22681953 46513100 46501700 71910100 79870050 71615009 72200071 72200060

46504300 46504310 45061202 46504410 79871120 45461610 45461510 26381501 46160000 46160100 45460200 45060309 46160400 46504110 46504210 46504100 46504200 44014010 45269000 45269100 45069200 44003400 44003200 44006000 46505000 44003100 46503300 46503400 23325340 79872035 46581000 46568300 45515000 46568000 46568100 46568200

PARTS LIST

The specifications are subject to alteration for improvement without notice.

Description

Code No.

No.

Description

Code No.

No.

Rocker Arm Assembly (1pair) Rocker Arm (1pc.) Tappet Adjusting Screw Rocker Support Assembly Rocker Support Retaining Screw (10pcs.) Rocker Arm Spacer Rocker Arm Shaft Rocker Arm Shaft Retaining Screw Valve Assembly (1pair) Valve (1pc.) Valve Spring (1pc.) Valve Spring Seat (1pc.) Valve Spring Retainer (2pcs.) Cylinder Head 1&3 Cylinder Head 2&4 Cylinder Head 1&3 (W/Valve Assembly) Cylinder Head 2&4 (W/Valve Assembly) Head Gasket Exhaust Pipe Assembly (1pair) Exhaust Pipe Exhaust Pipe Lock Nut Piston Ring Piston Piston Pin Connecting Rod Assembly Cylinder Liner Cylinder Jacket Cylinder Holding Volt Set Nut (2pcs.) Spring Washer (20pcs.) Carburetor Complete (Type 80P) Carburetor Extention Pipe "O" Ring (1pc.) Center Manifold Assembly Intake Manifold A Assembly Intake Manifold B Assembly

Push Rod (2pcs.) Cam Follower (1pc.) Lock Nut Set Drive Hub Woodruff Key Crankshaft Bearing F Front Housing Camshaft Bearing Spacer Camshaft Bearing F Crankcase Crankcase Under Cover (1pc.) Under Cover Gasket (4pcs.) Crankshaft Bearing FR Crankshaft F Coupling Bearing Crankshaft Coupling Crankshaft R Crankshaft Bearing R Drive Gear Drive Gear Key Idle Gear Washer (2pcs.) Drive Gear Retaining Screw Camshaft Camshaft Bearing R Idle Gear Idle Gear Bearing Rear Housing Assembly Pipe (W/Screw & Nut) Rear Housing Breether Nipple (No.1) Idle Gear Thrust Washer Gear Cover Radial Motor Mount Set Blind Nut M5 (10pcs.) Glow Plug Type F Booster Cable Set Valve Adjusting Kit

1 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5

5 5-1

27681900 27681970 24981837 26381501 27381940 26711305 22781420 22781411 46581200 26781309 24881824 45581820 22681953 46581100 45515000 79871110



S.M3X3

1-1

1-2

1-3

1-4

1-5

5-1

C.M3x8

Type of screw

C...Cap Screw M...Oval Fillister-Head Screw F...Flat Head Screw N...Round Head Screw S...Set Screw

The specifications are subject to alteration for improvement without notice.

Description

Code No.

No.

EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST

Needle-valve Assembly Needle Assembly "O" Ring (2pcs.) Set Screw Needle-valve Holder Assembly Ratchet Spring Throttle Lever Retaining Screw Throttle Lever Carburetor Rotor Mixture Control Valve Assembly "O" Ring (2pcs.) Roter Guide Screw Fuel Inlet (Nipple No.1) Carburetor Body Carburetor Rubber Gasket Carburetor Retaining Screw (10pcs.)

(72200130)

(46210300)

(71531000)

(72403050)

(79870050)

(55500004)

(71521000)

(79871010) (79871110) (79871120) (79871145)

(71531010)

(79871070)

M2.6x7

M3x8

M3x10

M3x14

M3.5x10

(46569000)

COLLECTOR EXHAUST PIPE

BOOSTER TERMINAL KIT

NON-BUBBLE WEIGHT

SUPER FILTER (L

)

LONG SOCKET WRENCH WITH PLUG GRIP

O.S. GENUINE PARTS & ACCESSORIES

PROPELLER LOCKNUT SET FOR 4C SPINNER

CAP SCREW SET (10pcs.)

The specifications are subject to alteration for improvement without notice.

BLIND NUT (10pcs.)

LOCK WASHER (10sets)

NON-BUBBLE WEIGHT

3/8"-M5 (L)

12.5 cc x 4 / 0.765 cu.in. x 4

25.8 mm / 1.02 in.

24.0 mm / 0.94 in. 1,800-8,000r.p.m.

2,350 g / 82 oz.

Dimensions (mm)

THREE VIEW DRAWING

Specifications

Displacement Bore Stroke PracticalR.P.M. Output Weight

116

48.6

113

78.5

133

173

40 40

113

234.3

121.3

600 91870 1 108 03

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