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It  is  of  vital  importance,  before  attempting  to 

operate  your  engine,  to  read  the  general 

'SAFETY  INSTRUCTIONS  AND  WARNINGS' 

section on pages 2-6 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.

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CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND 

WARNINGS ABOUT YOUR O.S. ENGINE

FEATURES OF FX SERIES ENGINES,  

BEFORE 

INSTALLING THE ENGINE

BASIC ENGINE PARTS 

NEEDLE-VALVE LOCATION

INSTALLATION OF THE ENGINE

THROTTLE LINKAGE, SILENCER

FUEL TANK LOCATION

GLOWPLUG

FUEL, PROPELLERS

MIXTURE CONTROLS

BEFORE STARTING

RUNNING-IN (Breaking-in)

IDLING ADJUSTMENT CHART

MIXTURE CONTROL VALVE ADJUSTMENT,

REALIGNMENT OF MIXTURE CONTROL VALVE

SUBSEQUENT STARTING PROCEDURE

SUBSEQUENT READJUSTMENT

CARBURETOR CLEANLINESS,

ENGINE CARE AND  MAINTENANCE

ENGINE EXPLODED VIEWS &

ENGINE PARTS LISTS

CARBURETOR EXPLODED VIEWS 

& PARTS LISTS

GENUINE O.S. PARTS & ACCESSORIES

ENGINE THREE VIEW DRAWINGS

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39-42

Summary of Contents for MAX-50SX

Page 1: ...at the same time 1 CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ABOUT YOUR O S ENGINE FEATURES OF FX SERIES ENGINES BEFORE INSTALLING THE ENGINE BASIC ENGINE PARTS NEEDLE VALVE LOCATION INSTALLATION OF...

Page 2: ...onous 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 Never operate your engine in an en closed space Model e...

Page 3: ...not cut into the blade roots and weaken them Preferably use an electric starter The wearing of safety glasses is also strongly recommended Discard any propeller which has become split cracked nicked o...

Page 4: ...his range of engines is ideally suited to a variety of R C aircraft including trainer sports aerobatic and scale types A separate precision made needle valve unit is installed at the rear where manual...

Page 5: ...sembly from upper boss of cover plate Transfer banjo type fuel inlet including washers to needle valve holder and carefully screw complete assembly into upper boss vacated by fuel inlet assembly Tight...

Page 6: ...k is fully retarded Adjustment of the throttle rotor open ing at the idling position can then be made with the throttle trim lever on the transmitter Select throttle lever and servo horn hole position...

Page 7: ...y isdisconnected theheatretainedwithinthecombustion chamber remains sufficient to keep the plug filament glowing thereby continuing to keep the engine running Ignition timing is automatic under reduce...

Page 8: ...orate and may adversely affect running qualities Once a satisfactory fuel has been selected and used for a while it may be unwise to needlessly change the brand or type In any engine a change of fuel...

Page 9: ...al glowplug connectors as shown on the right are commercially available 17 12V Battery Starter 6 Fuel tank For installation in the model a 300cc 10 6oz for 50SX and 40 46FX a 350cc 12oz for 61FX a 450...

Page 10: ...imesknown as running in or breaking in This allows the working parts to mate together under load at operating temperature Therefore it is vitally important to complete the break in before allowing the...

Page 11: ...to arrive at the optimum setting Optimum needle setting 1 Optimum needle setting 2 21 20 45 Needle valve adjustment diagram This diagram is for reference purposes only Actual needle positions may diff...

Page 12: ...0 If the mixture is excessively rich engine rpm will become unstable opening the throttle will produce a great deal of smoke and rpm may drop suddenly or the engine may stop This condition may also be...

Page 13: ...sating carburetor readjustments Note 1 2 25 CARBURETOR CLEANLINESS ENGINE CARE AND MAINTENANCE At the end of each operating session drain out any fuel that may remain in the fuel tank Next energize th...

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Page 17: ...st Washer Crankshaft Ball Bearing F Crankcase Crankshaft Ball Bearing R Crankshaft Gasket Set Cover Plate Needle Stay Needle Valve Unit Assembly Needle Assembly O Ring 2pcs Set Screw Ratchet Spring Ne...

Page 18: ...rburetor Retaining Screw The specifications are subject to alteration for improvement without notice 35 CARBURETOR 60C 61FX 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 N M3 5x6 1 2 9 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2278140...

Page 19: ...ithout notice 37 No 8 71608001 A5 71605100 For 50SX 40 46FX 73101000 73101010 1 4 28 5 16 24 50SX 40 46FX 61FX 91FX 25425600 26625340 26625500 50SX 40 46FX 873 61FX E 4010 91FX E 4020 Length 35mm 61FX...

Page 20: ...GRIP T 4010 TUNED SILENCER 79870030 79870040 50SX 40 46FX 61FX 91FX M3 M4 Size Code No Type of Engine BLIND NUTS 10pcs Sets The specifications are subject to alteration for improvement without notice...

Page 21: ...5 cc 0 455 cu in 22 0mm 0 866 in 19 6mm 0 772 in 2 500 17 000 r p m 1 62 ps 16 000 r p m 375g 13 2 oz SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions mm THREE VIEW DRAWING 17 5 44 UNF1 4 28 60 5 19 5 70 88 35 51 36 3 41 MA...

Page 22: ...ICATIONS 25 4 4 2 52 81 5 103 21 5 42 6 61 43 5 24 7 66 5 29 5 103 6 UNF 5 16 24 C Copyright 2001 by O S Engines Mfg Co Ltd All rights reserved Printed in Japan 60090880 061106 TEL 06 6702 0225 FAX 06...

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