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Glow Plug Igniter
Pliers
Element glows when energized.
Replace the plug when the
element does not glow or is
burnt out.
Turn the needle-valve clockwise slowly until
it stops. This is the fully closed position.
Do not force it to turn further.
Open the Needle-Valve
2 turns from the fully
closed position.
Needle Valve
Open
Close
approx 0.3-0.5mm
In case of the 11K carburetor
Set the throttle-stop screw so that the minimum
throttle opening (idle setting) is approximately
0.3-0.5mm.
approx
1mm
In case of the 11L carburetor
Set the throttle-stop screw so that the minimum
throttle opening (idle setting) is approximately
1.0mm.
Throttle Stop
Screw
Note:
Throttle opening at idle should be checked
before installing an air cleaner.
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Turn the engine with starter box to draw he
fuel into the engine.
Fuel
Deliver fuel into the carburetor.
Fuel tank side
Now connect glowplug battery lead to heat
the plug filament and start the engine.
When the engine starts, first allow it to
operate in short runs at the very rich starting
settings, with the glowplug battery still
connected and the driving wheels clear of
the ground. The rich mixture will, under
these conditions, provide adequate
lubrication and cooling, indicated by profuse
smoke from the exhaust.
It is vitally important to set
the throttle at the correct
position before starting the
engine. If the engine is
allowed to run with the throttle too far open
under ''no load'' conditions (i.e. with the driving
wheels not in contact with the ground) it will
rapidly over-heat and may be seriously
damaged.
Attention:
Next, disconnect the glowplug battery and try
running the car on the track. If the engine
stalls, open the throttle fractionally, but try to
keep the engine running as rich as possible: if
it stops because of being excessively over-
rich, close the Needle-Valve 30˚ and try again.
Swith on the transmitter and make sure that
each linkage moves correctly.