Starting The Engine - Horizon Hobby LOSR1900 Manuel D'instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ENGINE INSTALLATION
Before installing the engine on the model car, check that the
engine mount is flat. Flatness avoids distortions and
deformations. It also allows the best heat dissipation through
the chassis.
Mount the engine so that the spur gear and the pinion are
aligned and that the gear mesh is adequate; connect the fuel
line and the pressure line. Tighten the motor mount screw;
tighten the carburetor retainer once it is aligned with the
linkage.
Check the throttle linkage and verify that the carburetor if
fully opening and closing and that the movement is free of
any mechanical binding.
The piston in a cold engine will be hard to
move and will almost get stuck near the top
dead center: this is normal. The fit between
the piston and liner has been designed to
ensure optimal performance when higher
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temperatures are reached during normal
running. Once the engine is warm, the
piston will move much more freely.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Running the engine without an air filter can
seriously damage the engine.
Fill the tank with adequate fuel. Connect the tank to the
carburetor.
When starting the engine for the first time, plug the exhaust
tip with a rag and rotate the crankshaft by hand a few times
without using the glow plug igniter. This will draw fuel into
the engine and lubricate it before starting it.
Then, with the carburetor in the idle position, connect the
glow plug igniter, wait for about 2 seconds and start the
engine.
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