Gemini Industries Automobile Parts FT 160 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.  
Horizontally-opposed twin-cylinder  
overhead-valve four-stroke-cycle  
CONTENTS  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND  
22  
2-4  
WARNINGS ABOUT YOUR O.S. ENGINE  
INTRODUCTION, TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES  
ENGINE PARTS NAME  
FLIGHT  
22  
5
CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT  
ENGINE EXPLODED VIEWS  
ENGINE PARTS LISTS  
23-25  
26  
6-7  
8-10  
10-11  
12  
INSTALLATION,  
27  
PROPELLER, FUEL TANK  
GLOWPLUGS,  
CARBURETOR EXPLODED VIEWS &  
PARTS LIST  
28  
29  
30  
13-14  
15-18  
18-19  
19-21  
GLOWPLUG HEATING  
O.S. GENUINE PARTS & ACCESSORIES  
ENGINE THREE VIEW DRAWINGS  
FUEL AND LUBRICATION, STARTING  
RUNNING-IN ("Breaking-in")  
THROTTLE VALVE ADJUSTMENT  
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N O T E S  
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!  
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Quantity  
No.  
Description  
INTRODUCTION  
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4
5
6
Woodruff key  
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The O.S. FT-160 (Gemini-160) is a horizontally-  
opposed twin-cylinder overhead-valve four-stroke-  
cycle engine of 26.5cc (1.62cu.in) displacement.  
The horizontally-opposed layout, typical of modern  
light aircraft engine design, provides very smooth  
running qualities and docile, trouble-free handling  
characteristics.  
Valve adjusting tool kit  
Hexagonal (Allen) Key (4mm)  
Choke valve rod  
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TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES  
The following tools and accessories are supplied with your  
engine.  
2-2  
1-3  
1-2  
1-4  
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3
Quantity  
Description  
No.  
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Radial Motor Mount Set  
Radial Motor Mount  
1
1-1  
1-2  
1-3  
1-4  
1-5  
2
1
4
4
4
4
Mount fixing screw (M5X25)  
Lock washers (ø5)  
2-1  
1-1  
Blind nuts (M5)  
Engine Fixing Screw (M4X22)  
Set of leads for wiring glow plugs  
Leads for glow plug with clip  
Lead for earth (ground)  
2-1  
2-2  
2
1
1-5  
Photo 1  
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Photo. 2  
ENGINE PARTS NAME  
Right (No.2) Cylinder  
Crankcase  
Aluminum tube  
Left (No.1) Cylinder  
Cylinder Head  
Glow Plug  
Rocker Cover  
Propeller Nut  
Lock Nut  
Propeller Washer  
Drive Hub  
Exhaust Pipe  
Carburetor  
Aluminum tube is not supplied with the engine.  
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Photo. 3  
Choke Valve  
Intake Manifold  
Fuel Inlet  
Push Rod Cover  
Breather Nipple  
Intake Pipe (Right)  
Intake Pipe (Left)  
Rear Housing  
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INSTALLATION  
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.  
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  
centre hole and secured by tightening the set-screw in the  
needle-valve knob with the small Allen key provided. For  
longer extension, it is recommended to use the extension  
cable with the engine, together with the knob and support  
hook also. For this purpose, Needle Valve Extension Cable  
Set (Code No. 72200080) is available as an optional part.  
In the interests of scale appearance, the engine should be  
installed with the carburetor below the crankcase so that  
the exhaust pipes point downwards.  
Centre mark  
M5 Blind nut  
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.  
Centre mark  
M5x25 screw  
Set-screw  
Set-screw  
Firewall  
Hook  
5 Lock washer  
At least 15mm (0.6")  
rigid hard wood  
Cable  
Knob  
Needle  
Fig. 1  
Fig. 2  
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Exhaust pipe adjustment  
Choke valve  
Fig. 5  
Tighten  
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 the 12mm wrench  
supplied.  
The choke valve operating lever can be located rught or left  
by reversing the hexagon nut nd cap screw.  
12mm wrench  
Unscrew the cap screw while holding the hexagon nut with  
6mm wrench, and re-fit the lever to required location.  
If the rod is too long, reduce it to required length.  
Loosen  
A needlessly lengthy rod may vibrete. The rod should be as  
short as possible or have its outer end supported.  
Lock nut  
Set-screw  
Fig. 3  
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.  
Cap screw  
Occasionally remove the needle-valve holder from the  
carburetor and rinse out the locaions shown in Fig. 6 and  
Fig. 7 with methanol or fuel. Be careful not to lose the  
gasket when removing the needle-valve holder from the  
carburetor.  
Hex. nut  
Choke lever  
Choke rubber pad  
Fuel inlet  
The fuel inlet nipple on the carburetor can be adjusted to the  
most suitable position for connecting to the fuel delivery tube  
from the tank. Slacken the needle-valve holder with the 8mm  
wrench provided, reset the inlet nipple at the required angle  
and re-tighten.  
Fig. 7  
Fig. 6  
Squeeze bottle  
Fuel inlet  
Dirt and fibrous matter  
mostly accumulate here.  
Dirt and fibrous matter  
mostly accumulate here.  
Slacken with 8mm wrench  
Needle-valve  
Needle-valve holder  
Fig. 4  
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Carburetor  
PROPELLER  
The needle-valve and throttle lever locations are  
interchangeable by reversing the carburetor. This can be  
done as follows:  
Remove the carburetor carefully by unscrewing the two  
screws which secure both carburetor and choke valve.  
After reversing the carburetor, re-insert it into the intake  
manifold, taking care not to damage the O-ring in the  
manifold.  
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.  
Photo. 4  
Choke valve  
Warning:  
Carburetor retaining screw  
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.  
Type  
(
)
Size DxP  
Sport/Scale  
16x8, 18x6-8, 20x6  
NOTE:  
Intake manifold  
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 licknut should be tightened firmly after retightening  
the propeller nut.  
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PROPELLER & SPINNER ATTACHMENT  
Propeller washer  
Fig. 9  
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.  
Propeller nut  
Locknut  
Drive hub  
Obviously, this can be very hazardous. To eliminate such  
dangers, the O.S. Safety Locknut Assembly was devised.  
Install this as follows:  
Back-plate of spinner  
Drive hub  
Propeller washer  
Locknut  
1.  
Ream the propeller shaft hole to 12mm bore with an  
appropriate reamer, checking that the hole is exactly  
centered.  
The Safety Propeller Locknut can  
be used provided that the width is  
between 21.5mm and 26mm.  
2.  
Install the prop to the engine shaft, followed by the retaining  
washer and prop nut and tighten firmly with a 17mm  
wrench. (not supplied).  
Propeller nut  
3. Add the special tapered and slotted locknut and secure  
with a 12mm wrench while holding the prop nut with the  
14mm wrench. (not supplied).  
FUEL TANK  
The suggested fuel tank size is 400cc or 14 oz. This will give  
approximately 10 minutes running time at full power, or about  
13-15 minutes when some part-throttle operation is included.  
Fuel consumption also depends, of course, on the size of  
propeller used.  
To be equal  
Fig. 8  
The ideal fuel tank location is with the top of the tank 5-10mm  
(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 aerobatic flight.  
Ream to 12mm dia.  
To be equal  
If the tank is located high, fuel will flow into the carburetor 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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GLOWPLUGS  
The FT-160 is supplied with an O.S. Type F glowplug,  
specially designed for O.S. four-stroke engines.  
When to replace the glowplug  
Apart from when actually burned out, a plug may need to be  
replaced because it no longer delivers its best performance,  
such as when:  
The role of the glowplug  
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 becomes cooler and  
ignition is retarded.  
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.  
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  
unless more is essential for racing events.  
Do not run the engine too lean and do not leave the battery  
connected while adjusting the needle.  
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Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) 1.2-volt rechargeable battery  
GLOWPLUG HEATING  
Use a 10-Ah cell, or 8 to 10 1.2-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 battery  
Fig. 9  
It is necessary to use a glowplug  
battery of fairly large capacity (10Ah  
or more) as this is required to heat  
four glowolugs simultaneously.  
A heavy-duty 1.5-volt dry battery or  
(preferably) 1.2-volt Ni-Cd battery  
may be used.  
Lead-acid 2-volt rechargeable cell  
A lead-acid cell of 10-Ah (preferably greater) capacity is  
required. However, in this case, it is necessary to reduce  
the applied voltage at the glowplugs to approximately 1.5  
volt. The recommended method is to insert a suitable  
resistor in each individual plug lead. It is possible, of course,  
to use a rheostat attached to the 2-volt cell, or to use extra  
long leads (at least 2 metres) to obtain the required voltage  
drop. However, the disadvantage of this method is that if  
one glowplug should fail or become disconnected, voltage  
to the other three will be increased with the risk of burning  
out their elements.  
Heavy-duty dry batteries  
A 2-volt lead-acid cell (accumulator) may also be used but  
only if porvision is made for reducing the voltage at the plugs  
since these are nominally rated at 1.5-volt. See notes below.  
The two glowplug leads supplied with the engine should be  
brought together (Fig.13) and connected to a conveniently  
located common external point on the fuselage. This can  
either be a terminal with a separate terminal for the earth  
(ground) lead (Fig.10) or a suitable socket or jack with  
connections for both glowplug and earth (ground) leads  
(Fig.11) . Note that the earth (ground) lead supplied is much  
heavier (2.0 mm 2 multi-strand copper core) than the plug  
leads as this has to have the capacity to carry the current for  
all two plugs. Similar wire should be used if a single lead is  
employed to extend the glowplug leads (Fig.13).  
1. Fit terminals to the fuselage.  
1.5V  
2. Fit a jack to the fuselage.  
1.5V  
Heavy-duty 1.5-volt dry battery  
Use at least four heavy-duty cells wired in parallel (Fig.9)  
and with short heavy leads (to minimize voltage drop) to the  
connection point on the fuselage. The disadvantage of dry  
cells is that they cannot be recharged when their power  
diminishes and makes the engine difficult to start.  
Fig.11  
Fig.10  
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Glowplug leads  
If glowplug leads are extended together as a single cable,  
use heavier wire, e.g. 2.0 mm2 multi-strand copper core as  
supplied for earth lead.  
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.  
2.0mm2  
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.  
Fasten to the  
motor mount.  
Keep wiring away from the fuel tank where it might cause a  
fire in the event of a short-circuit.  
Fig.13  
Earth lead  
Fig.12  
Glowplug re-heat  
Install Ni-Cd battery in the fuselage, and switch on or off by  
means of transmitter. (On-board battery)  
Under normal conditions, the FT-160 will idle sufficiently  
slowly with the throttle closed to permit a safe landing  
approach. However, if conditions (atmospheric, fuel, tank  
location etc.) are unfavourable, 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 (Fig.12). A suitable switch should be installed so that it  
is actuated by the throttle servo only when the engine is  
throttled down. Safe idling speeds of less than 1,800 rpm may  
be obtained in this way and without undue drain on the  
battery.  
Switch should have  
sufficient capacity.  
1.2 volt Ni-Cd battery with  
more than 6 Ah capacity.  
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FUEL AND LUBRICATION  
Fuel  
STARTING  
Precautions  
For safety, please observe the following instructions before  
starting the engine.  
The FT-160 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.  
Start the engine by turning the propeller counter-clockwise  
(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.  
Reminder!  
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.  
Do not carry out carburetor adjustments (except needle-  
valve adjustment) while engine is running.  
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.  
Use a high-torque electric starter.  
Starting procedure is as follows:  
Lubrication  
Open the needle-valve 3 to 3.5 turns from the fully closed  
position (Fig.14).  
1.  
All parts of the FT-160 are automatically lubricated by the oil  
content of the fuel mixture.  
The crankcase breather hole is located at the side of the  
engine and is fitted with a brass nipple. (See photo 3 on page  
7.) Fit a length of silicone tubing of approx. 2.5-3mm I.D. to  
this nipple to conduct away the small amount of oil that  
escapes through the breather.  
open 3 to 3.5 turns.  
Fig.14  
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.  
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Make sure that glowplugs are not connected to the battery.  
Do not heat the glowplugs while priming. (Fig.15).  
If very strong compression is felt when trying to turn the  
propeller counter-clockwise, too much fuel has been drawn  
into the engine. In this case, do not use force, but release  
the choke valve and turn the propeller clockwise slowly to  
eject excess fuel through exhaust pipes.  
2.  
Do not connect the battery to  
the glowplugs while priming.  
Fig.18  
Fig.15  
Do not apply the starter with the choke closed.  
Warning! Never close the choke valve when applying the  
starter. Such an action will cause an excess quantity of fuel  
to be drawn into the cylinder and result in hydraulic lock that  
may damage the engine. (Fig.18)  
Open the throttle valve fully, close the choke valve and turn  
the propeller counter-clockwise through three revolutions.  
(Fig.16 & 17)  
3.  
Fig.16  
Fig.17  
Excess fuel in the carburetor may drip into the engine  
compartment when the choke valve is reopened. Therefore,  
it is advisable to drill a drain hole in the bottom of the engine  
bay or cowling and to apply fuelproof paint to the  
surrounding surfaces to prevent fuel from penetrating the  
airframe structure.  
Close the choke valve.  
Open the throttle fully.  
Release the choke  
control and immediately  
4.  
turn  
the  
propeller  
Turn 3 revolutions.  
c o u n t e r - c l o c k w i s e  
several times so that fuel  
is drawn well into the  
cylinders (Fig.19).  
Fig.19  
16  
Set the throttle valve  
approximately 1/4 open from  
the fully closed position.  
(Fig.20).  
5.  
6.  
Make sure that all two cylinders are firing  
8.  
Fig.20  
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 or any cylinder that is  
not firing.  
Fully closed  
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. Revolutions will increase  
when all cylinders are firing steadily.  
Starting with an electric  
starter (Fig.21)  
Fully open  
Set at this position  
Make sure that the direction of rotation of the starter is  
correct.  
Connect the glowplug battery.  
Apply the electric starter.  
Fig.23  
Fig.21  
Connect the battery to the glowplug.  
Make sure that the direction  
or rotation is correct.  
Electric starter  
A slight spray of fuel may be emitted through the exhaust  
pipe if a cylinder is not firing.  
When the engine starts,  
open the throttle valve fully  
and keep it running initially  
(approx. 10 seconds), with  
original needle-valve setting.  
7.  
Fig.22  
Now disconnect the glowplug battery.  
9.  
Open the throttle fully.  
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Adjust the needle-valve  
10.  
RUNNING-IN ("Breaking-in")  
Obtain a 18x6 propeller for running-in.  
Abrupt adjustment of the needle-valve may cause the  
engine to stop, especially when it is new and insufficiently  
run-in.  
1. Running-in on the ground  
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.  
Start the engine  
1
Practical best (optimum) needle-valve setting  
Close the needle-valve  
Set the needle-valve at 500-1,000r.p.m. lower than  
maximum r.p.m. setting and run approx, 10 seconds.  
(It is suggested to use a tachometer.)  
Approx. 40  
gradually and slowly.  
Maximum rpm setting  
("Lean")  
2
"Rich" needle-valbe setting  
when starting the engine.  
Open the needle-valve at approx. 1,000r.p.m. lower  
than above setting and run approx. 20 seconds.  
Revolutions start to decrease.  
Engine stops.  
Repeat above procedure, while increasing the setting 1 r.p.m.  
gradually, for approx. 10 minutes.  
Fig.24  
Re-starting the engine when warm  
NOTE:  
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 by closing the choke valve  
while rotating the propeller twice with the throttle open.  
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.  
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.  
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2. Running-in in the air  
THROTTLE VALVE ADJUSTMENT  
Needle-valve adjustment  
Start the engine  
Adjust the needle-valve following the instructions given in  
STARTING section.  
Fly the model.  
Set the needle-valve approx 40 open from optimum  
position (approx. 40 open from maximum r.p.m.).  
Mixture control screw  
Photo. 5  
NOTE: Avoid prolonged heavy load flight.  
With each successive flight, close the needle-valve  
slightly, until, at the end of 10 flight, the needle-valve is  
set for optimum position.  
Needle-valve  
Fuel inlet  
Finish running-in.  
The carburetor can now be adjusted for optimum throttle  
performance following the instructions given in the next  
section.  
Throttle stop screw  
Choke valve  
Mixture control valve adjustment  
After running is completed and the needle-valve is set at  
optimum position (approx 40 open from maximum r.p.m.  
position), check the idling running and adjust only when  
necessary.  
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Start the engine.  
open the throttle fully .  
Adjust the neede-valve.  
Disconnect the glowplugs from the battery.  
Approx 40˚ open from maximum  
r.p.m. setting.  
Make sure that all 2 cylinders are firing.  
Close the throttle gradually.  
Find the idling position.  
The position where the lowest  
possible r.p.m. ,with steady  
running, is obtained.  
Fix the idling position.  
Set the throttle opening by  
means of the throttle trim on  
the transmitter so that the lowest  
practical speed, without risk of  
the engine stopping,is obtained.  
Re-set the idling position at  
a little higher r.p.m.  
Open the throttle fully.  
Make sure glowplug heat is switched.  
The engine hesitates before picking  
up to full speed, or appears to run at  
medium speed with reduced power.  
Does the engine  
regain full power?  
Engine stops.  
Yes.  
Check mixture adjustment at idling  
speed. Make sure that all cylinders  
are firing.  
Continue running at high speed  
for 5 seconds.  
Adjustment should be carried  
out after stopping the engine.  
Close the throttle.  
Do not move needle-valve  
while adjusting other controls.  
Run at idling speed for 5 seconds.  
Does the engine stop?  
Engine stops.  
No.  
Apply full throttle.  
Does the engine  
regain full power  
immediately?  
Yes.  
OK  
Attention: Do not leave the battery connected while adjusting the carburetor.  
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Adjusting the mixture control valve  
of the + mark about 1/12 turn (30 ). Normal safe idling  
speeds are in the region of 2,000 r.p.m..  
1. If the engine hesitates, puffing out  
a good deal of smoke, before  
picking up to full speed, it is  
probable that the idling mixture is  
too rich.  
Mixture Control Screw  
Turn 30  
NOTE:  
As this is two-cylinder four-stroke-cycle engine, firing  
strokes occur every half revolution (360 ), 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.  
In this case, it will be necessary  
to turn the Mixture Control Screw  
in the reverse direction from the +  
mark (i.e. clockwise) to weaken the mixture. About 1/12  
turn (30 ) should be sufficient (Fig. 25).  
Screwdriver  
Fig.25  
Changing the make of glowplug or fuel may sometimes  
require re-adjustment of carburetor throttle.  
2. Alternatively, if the engine stops  
Fig.26  
or is slow to pick up speed,  
without smoking or a strong  
exhaust note, it is probable that  
the idling mixture is too lean.  
Realignment of mixture control screw  
In the course of making carburetor adjustments, it is just  
possible that the Mixture Control Screw setting may be  
upset.Its basic setting can be re-established as follows:  
In this case, it will be necessary  
to turn the Mixture Control Screw  
in the direction of the + mark (i.e.  
Turn 30  
Carefully turn the screw in the  
With the basic position of  
direction of the + mark with  
the screw, this pin is located  
the screw-driver supplied until  
at the centre.  
counter-clockwise) approximately 1/12 turn (30 ) (Fig. 26).  
it stops, then turn back again  
(The pin is seen if the  
exactly two revolutions.  
throttle lever is removed.)  
3. Thirdly, if revolutions 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 revolutions compared with  
previous full-throttle running. The cutting out of the cylinder  
may be caused by the idling speed being set too low or the  
idling mixture being too rich.  
Fig.28  
Fig.27  
+ mark  
Throttle lever  
NOTE:  
In the case of the idling speed being too low, re-set the  
idling position a little higher by means of the throttle trim on  
the transmitter. In the case of the idling mixture being too  
rich, turn the Mixture Control Screw in the reverse direction  
If an on-board glowplug re-heat system is fitted, mixture  
adjustment at idling speed should be carried out with this  
in operation.  
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3.  
Do not close the needle-valve to too "lean" a setting. This  
will cause the engine to overheat and slow down and also  
will generate much nitromethane oxide due to extremely  
high temperature which will cause internal rusting of the  
engine. Always adjust the needle-valve very slightly to the  
"rich" side of the peak r.p.m. setting.  
FLIGHT  
Checking before flight  
Make sure that all two cylinders are firing.  
Make sure that engine runs steadily at idling speed.  
Make sure that engine is fully warmed up.  
4.  
5.  
Clean the exterior of the engine with a clean cotton cloth. If  
this is not done, oil and dirt will burn onto the outside of the  
engine each time it is run and the engine will soon become  
blackened  
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.  
If the engine is not in use for a while (more than two months)  
remove the glowplugs and rinse out the interior with  
kerosene (not gasoline), by rotating the crankshaft. Shake  
out residue, then inject corrosion-inhibiting oil (preferably) or  
light machine-oil through glowplug cabities and breather  
hole, again rotating the shaft to distribute the protective oil to  
all working parts.  
CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
To ensure that you obtain long life and peak performance from  
your engine, observe the following  
Avoid running the engine under dusty conditions. If  
necessary, lay a sheet of plywood or hardboard in front and  
under the nose of the model when starting the engine.  
1.  
Foreign matter in the fuel can cause the carburetor jet to be  
partially clogged.  
2.  
Therefore:  
rinse out the fuel tank with methanol or fuel before  
installing it  
fit a fuel filter in the uel delivery tube between tank and  
carburetor  
fit a fuel filter to pump inlet of the manual or electric fuel  
pump  
do not leave your fuel container open needlessly  
check filters periodically and clean them when necessary  
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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.  
2. Remove all the glowplugs except the one fitted to the  
cylinder that you want to check.  
Note:  
Each glowplug should be re-fitted to the original cylinder.  
You may start to check and adjust with any cylinder.  
3.  
Turn the propeller counter-clockwise until compression is  
first felt, then turn it futher 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 kit comes in a plastic case and includes:  
Hex. key 1.5mm  
Feeler gauge 0.04mm  
Feeler gauge 0.1mm  
4. 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.29.)  
Wrench 5mm  
0.04mm Feeler Gauge  
Rocker Arm  
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:  
Valve  
1. Remove the rocker cover from each cylinder head by  
unscrewing two socket-head cap-screws from the rocker  
box on top of the cylinder head with Allen key supplied.  
Fig.29  
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Note:  
2. Turn adjusting-screw approx. 1/2 turn counter-clockwise to  
open gap, using appropriate tool -i.e. Allen hex key.  
(Fig.31.)  
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.  
Turn approx.1/2 turn.  
Adjusting Screw  
Allen Key  
If a clearance is found to be outside either of these limits, it  
should be reset as follows.  
1.  
Carefully loosen the locknut on rocker-arm 1/4-1/2 turn with  
5mm wrench. (Fig.30.)  
Fig.31  
3. Insert 0.04mm feeler gauge between valve stem and rocker-  
arm and gently turn adjusting screw clockwise until it stops.  
(Fig.32.)  
Slacken approx.1/4 to 1/2 turn.  
Locknut  
Turn with fingers until it stops.  
Wrench  
0.04mm Feeler Gauge  
Fig.30  
Fig.32  
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4. Re-tighten locknut while holding adjusting screw stationary.  
(Fig.33.)  
Hold at the screw head.  
Tighten Locknut.  
Fig.33  
5.  
6.  
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. Finally, replace  
rocker box cover.  
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.  
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C.M3x16  
C.M4x22  
29  
28  
C.M3.5x12  
39  
1
29-1  
31  
30  
37  
8
M3  
35  
38  
34  
27  
6
26  
C.M3.5x10  
33  
7
6-2  
6-3  
25  
12-2  
1
6-4  
3-1  
3-2  
3
32  
12  
5-2  
5-1  
C.M3.5x15  
5
13  
12-1  
14  
24  
2
13-1 13-2  
23  
C.M3x15  
19  
9-2  
9-1  
9-3  
6-1  
17  
16-2  
22  
4-2 4-1  
C.M3.5x20  
21  
16-1  
16  
9-2  
16-3  
10  
4
C.M2.6x7  
15  
1
20  
9
C.M3x8  
11  
18  
F...Flat Head Screw N...Round Head Screw S...Set Screw  
N.+M3x22  
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PARTS LIST  
No. Code No.  
Description  
No. Code No.  
Description  
Push Rod Cover Assembly (2pcs.)  
Push Rod Cover (1pc.)  
Push Rod Cover "O" Ring (L) (2pcs.)  
Push Rod Cover "O" Ring (S) (2pcs.)  
Cam Follower (2pcs.)  
Piston Ring  
Screw Set  
Rocker Cover  
1
2
16  
16-1  
16-2  
16-3  
17  
46013002  
46104200  
45961400  
45961410  
45761600  
45361000  
45361100  
45061202  
46169000  
46169100  
45169200  
46160000  
46160100  
45460200  
45060309  
46160400  
46104110  
46104020  
46168000  
46168010  
45115000  
46115000  
46481000  
46184000  
46168100  
46168110  
45169200  
46168200  
46168210  
45169200  
46168500  
46166000  
45566100  
45566110  
45566300  
24881824  
45564000  
45403400  
45903200  
45906000  
46105000  
46114000  
46103100  
46103300  
46031005  
46162000  
22631019  
46110100  
46108000  
45508200  
46120000  
26731002  
46101000  
22130004  
46102000  
46030008  
46101800  
45471000  
71615009  
71910000  
72200090  
72200060  
Rocker Support Assembly  
Rocker Support  
3
3-1  
3-2  
4
4-1  
4-2  
5
Rocker Arm Retainer (2pcs.)  
Rocker Arm Assembly (1pair)  
Rocker Arm (1pc.)  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
Piston  
Tappet Adjusting Screw  
Exhaust Pipe Assembly  
Exhaust Pipe  
Piston Pin  
Connecting Rod Assembly  
Head Gasket Set (2pcs.)  
Cylinder Liner  
5-1  
5-2  
6
6-1  
6-2  
6-3  
6-4  
7
Exhaust Pipe Lock Nut  
Valve Assembly (1pair)  
Valve (1pc.)  
Cylinder Jacket  
Camshaft Bearing (front)  
Camshaft  
Valve Spring (1pc.)  
26  
27  
28  
29  
Spring Seat (1pc.)  
Camshaft Bearing (rear)  
Propeller Locknut Set  
Drive Hub  
Valve Spring Retainer (2pcs.)  
Cylinder Head (W/Gasket)  
Cylinder Head (W/Valve Assembly)  
Intake Manifold Assembly  
Intake Manifold  
Woodruff Key  
8
9
9-1  
9-2  
9-3  
10  
29-1  
30  
31  
32  
33  
Thrust Washer  
Crankshaft Bearing (front)  
Crankcase  
Intake Pipe "O" Ring (2pcs.)  
Carburetor Rubber Gasket  
Carburetor Complete  
Choke Valve Assembly  
Intake Pipe Assembly (right)  
Intake Pipe (right)  
Crankshaft Bearing (intermediate)  
Crankshaft  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
Crankshaft Bearing (rear)  
Rear Housing  
11  
12  
Breather Nipple (No.4)  
Glow Plug Type F  
12-1  
12-2  
13  
13-1  
13-2  
14  
Intake Pipe Lock Nut  
Intake Pipe Assembly (left)  
Intake Pipe (left)  
Radial Motor Mount Set  
Booster Cable Set  
Intake Pipe Lock Nut  
Intake Boots (2pcs.)  
Valve Adjusting Kit  
Push Rod (2pcs.)  
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CARBURETOR EXPLODED VIEWS & PARTS LIST  
S.M3x3  
No. Code No.  
Description  
Set-screw  
1
2
26381501  
24981405  
2-1 26381501  
46481320  
3-1 22781800  
1
Throttle Lever Assembly  
Set-screw  
2
5
6
2-1  
Mixture Control Screw Assembly  
"O" Ring (2pcs.)  
3
3-1  
S.M3x3  
4-1  
8
Mixture Control Screw Holder Assembly  
Set-screw  
4
46481330  
4-1 26381501  
3
S.M3x3 4  
7-1  
Carburetor Rotor  
5
6
7
46481200  
46281340  
46481310  
7
Mixture Control Valve Pin  
Mixture Control Valve Assembly  
"O" Ring (2pcs.)  
10-2  
10  
7-1 22781800  
10-1  
Carburetor Body  
8
9
46481100  
46281900  
S.M3x3  
Needle Valve Assembly  
Needle Assembly  
9-6  
9-5  
9-1 29081952  
9-2 24981837  
9-3 26381501  
9-4 46181940  
9-5 46181941  
9-6 46181950  
9-7 26711305  
10 26781619  
10-1 26681305  
10-2 26681803  
9-7  
"O" Ring (2pcs.)  
9-2  
9-3  
Set-screw  
9-4  
Needle Valve Holder Assembly  
Needle Valve Holder  
Fuel Inlet  
9-1  
N.+M3x22  
11  
9
Ratchet Spring  
Note: The choke valve assembly is not included in the carburettor complete.  
Throttle Stop Screw Assembly  
Throttle Stop Screw  
Throttle Stop Screw Holder  
Carburetor Retaining Screw  
Type of screw  
C...Cap Screw M...Oval Fillister-Head Screw  
45581700  
11  
F...Flat Head Screw N...Round Head Screw S...Set Screw  
The specifications are subject to alteration for improvement without notice.  
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O.S. GENUINE PARTS & ACCESSORIES  
5/16"-M5 (L) PROPELLER  
LOCKNUT SET FOR SPINNER  
(46110200)  
RADIAL MOTOR MOUNT  
(71910000)  
BLIND NUT (10pcs.)  
LOCK WASHER (10sets)  
M5  
(79870050)  
M5  
(55500004)  
O.S.GLOW PLUG TYPE F  
(71615009)  
BOOSTER TERMINAL KIT  
(72200130)  
BOOSTER CABLE SET  
(72200090)  
NEEDLE VALVE  
EXTENSION CABLE SET  
(72200080)  
NON-BUBBLE WEIGHT  
(71531000)  
LONG SOCKET WRENCH  
WITH PLUG GRIP  
(71521000)  
VALVE ADJUSTING  
TOOL KIT  
(72200060)  
( )  
CAP SCREW SET (10pcs.)  
SUPER FILTER L  
(72403050)  
(79871020)  
M2.6x7  
(79871070)  
(79871080)  
(79871090)  
(79871100)  
M3.5x10  
M3.5x12  
M3.5x15  
M3.5x20  
The specifications are subject to alteration for improvement without notice.  
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THREE VIEW DRAWING  
Specifications  
13.26cc x 2 / 1.218cu.in. x 2  
27.7mm / 1.091in.  
Displacement  
Bore  
22.0mm / 0.866in.  
Stroke  
2.000-10.000r.p.m.  
PracticalR.P.M.  
Output  
1,100g / 38.8oz.  
Weight  
4
-5.2  
120  
68  
76  
196  
Dimensions(mm)  
30  
6-15 3-Chome Imagawa Higashisumiyoshi-ku  
Osaka 546-0003, Japan  
TEL. (06) 6702-0225  
FAX. (06) 6704-2722  
60090531 040501  
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