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STARTING THE ENGINE & RUNNING-IN ('Breaking-in)

PRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM

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Before  starting  the  engine,  always  check  the 
tightness of all the screws and nuts especial-
ly  those  of  joint  and  movable  parts  such  as 
throttle  arm.  Missing  retightening  the  loose 
screws  and  nuts  often  causes  the  parts 
breakage that is capable of harming you. 

Never  run  your  vehicle  without  installing  the  air 
cleaner. Dust and dirt that may otherwise be drawn 
into the engine will rapidly shorten its life.

The  somewhat  violent  changes  of  vehicle  attitude 
that  occur  in  off-road  running,  combined  with  the 
fact  that,  in  buggy  type  cars,  the  fuel  tank  is  often 
located  some  distance  from  the  carburetor,  means 
that fuel 'head' at the carburetor can vary and upset 
running.Therefore,it  is  recommended  that  a  muffler 
pressurized fuel feed system be used.

Running- in is a procedure for an engine to come 
close  to  actual  running  conditions  (fuel,  r.p.m., 
engine temperature, etc.). 
Excessively  rich  running  and  prolonged  low 
speed running should be avoided.  Prolonged low 
speed running and low temperature running may 
result  in  the  oil  in  the  fuel  forming  varnish  that 
can  result  in  the  piston  /  liner  becoming  stuck 
together.

Please  do  not  run  on  a  public  street,  this 

could  cause  serious  accidents,  personal 

injuries and/or propetry damage.
Please  do  not  run  near  pedestrians  or  small 

children.
Please do not run in small or confined areas.

Please do not run where loud noises can disturb 

others, such as hospitals and residential areas.

While Operating

RUNNING-IN ('Breaking-in)

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Lay the chassis on a stand and start the engine so 
that the tires are not in contact with the ground.

The following procedure is suitable when a fuel 
containing up to 30% nitromethane is used.

Fill the tank completely with fuel.

Temporarily  remove  the  glowplug  to  check  that  it 
glows bright red when energized.

Glow Plug Igniter

Pliers

Element glows when
energized.

Replace the plug when the 
element does not glow or is 
burnt out. 

Fuel Pump

Fuel Tank

Do not hold a glowplug with fingers and use 
pliers when checking the brightness.  Do not 
have your face close to the glowplug or boiled 
fuel remaining in the coil will burn you.

stand

NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the plug threads when 
holding a glowplug with pliers.

Summary of Contents for MAX-12TG-P

Page 1: ...e vehicle radio control equipment etc are accessible for checking at the same time JAPAN 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 26 27 30 31 34 35 37 38 45 46 49 50 52 53 56 CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRU...

Page 2: ...extreme circumstances even fatal injury These cover the many other possibilities generally less obvious sources of danger but which under certain circumstances may also cause damage or injury 3 WARNIN...

Page 3: ...m is secure For their safety keep all onlookers especially small children well back at least 20 feet or 6 meters when preparing your model for running 5 NOTES To stop the engine fully retard the throt...

Page 4: ...each operating temperature Near TDC Slight taper When the engine is cold When the engine is hot 7 NOTES WHEN APPLYING AN ELECTRIC STARTER Do not over prime This could cause a hydraulic lock and damage...

Page 5: ...ling the engines are equipped with a newly designed 12E or 12D carburetor An O S No 8 glowplug is also supplied with the engines The 12E and 12D engines have mild and smooth accelerating characteristi...

Page 6: ...el 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 GLOWP...

Page 7: ...3 CARBURETOR CONTROLS The Needle Valve Adjusted at the factory Three adjustable controls are provided on this carburetor For adjusting the mixture strength when the throttle is fully open The Throttle...

Page 8: ...s carburetor lightly fit into the intake boss Secure it as follows Rotate the retainer screw gently until it stops then tighten a further 60 90 Do not overtighten the screw as this will damage the car...

Page 9: ...rmance 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 t...

Page 10: ...earers when the engine mount edges interfere with the engine Do not chamfer the engine File 19 JAPAN NOTE When spacers are supplied joined in pairs see sketch separate them as shown Either face may be...

Page 11: ...low speed running and low temperature running may result in the oil in the fuel forming varnish that can result in the piston liner becoming stuck together Please do not run on a public street this c...

Page 12: ...case of the 12E carburetor Approx 1mm open factory setting Common to 12D 12E carburetors 23 Fuel Deliver fuel into the carburetor Fuel tank side Note Check the throttle opening at idle before installi...

Page 13: ...rts 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 co...

Page 14: ...l have been consumed Note In the event of any major working parts e g piston cylinder liner assembly being replaced or the fuel being changed especially to high nitro fuel the complete running in shou...

Page 15: ...ing the Metering Needle or Mixture Control Screw counter clockwise 15 Adjust high RPM running Adjust medium and low RPM running Carry out adjustment by 15 degrees at a time for both closing and openin...

Page 16: ...nges in fuel formula gear ratio clutch engagement point and muffler Also needle setting may vary to atmospheric conditions within the day Readjust it according to actual engine running 31 TROUBLE SHOO...

Page 17: ...omes stable Air bubbles in fuel Install O rings to the tank screws to prevent bubbles 33 Cause Corrective action Cause Corrective action Unstable idle Unsuitable glowplug Use suggested glowplug in the...

Page 18: ...nd and is connected correctly Metering needle or mixture control screw closed too far Open the metering needle or mixture control screw a little 35 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Do not forget to clean the filt...

Page 19: ...ance to become erratic and unreliable O S Super Filters large and small are available as optional extras to deal with this problem One of these filters installed to the pickup tube inside your refueli...

Page 20: ...020 21411010 21931000 21412020 21411400 21417000 23763000 71608001 21427200 MAX 12TG ENGINE PARTS LIST The specifications are subject to alteration for improvement without notice Description Code No N...

Page 21: ...73008000 73008100 73008200 21923000 71608001 21427200 72404000 MAX 12TG X ENGINE PARTS LIST The specifications are subject to alteration for improvement without notice Heatsink Head Cylinder Piston As...

Page 22: ...10 11 12 13 14 15 21414000 21413000 21536000 21817000 21415000 21418000 21428000 25381701 22631020 21411010 21931000 21412000 21411400 21417000 23763000 71608001 21427200 Heatsink Head Cylinder Piston...

Page 23: ...08000 73008100 73008200 21923000 71608001 21427200 72404000 MAX 12TG PX ENGINE PARTS LIST The specifications are subject to alteration for improvement without notice Heatsink Head Cylinder Piston Asse...

Page 24: ...8100 22481506 21428200 21283210 22681419 21481420 21982630 27881820 22615000 12E CARBURETOR PART LIST The specifications are subject to alteration for improvement without notice Description Code No No...

Page 25: ...21881950 21982620 22781800 21418100 21982210 21538500 22781800 21982520 23818430 22615000 12D CARBURETOR PART LIST The specifications are subject to alteration for improvement without notice Descripti...

Page 26: ...72106460 72106172 Manifold Spring M1003SC Left side exhaust Spring connect type O S GENUINE PARTS ACCESSORIES 72106600 22826140 72106042 Tuned Silencer T 1050SC L52 Tuned Silencer Assembly Exhaust Se...

Page 27: ...AIR CLEANER 203 203 Filter Element 4pcs Engine Mount Spacer 72404000 Super Air Cleaner 202 202 Cleaner Body 202 Filter Element 4pcs Off road Type 72103310 21427200 2pcs Super Joint Tube 15 Exhaust Se...

Page 28: ...Power output Weight Dimensions mm JAPAN M5x0 8 25 4 39 34 6 40 9 13 11 31 4 4 3 3 77 1 55 2 1 cc 0 128 cu in 13 8 mm 0 543 in 14 0 mm 0 551 in 5 000 30 000 r p m 0 7 ps 0 71 hp 28 000 r p m 211 3 g 7...

Page 29: ...isplacement Bore Stroke Practical R P M Power output Weight Dimensions mm JAPAN JAPAN 25 4 39 34 6 34 9 29 5 11 31 4 4 3 3 UNEF1 4 28 77 1 C Copyright 2006 by O S Engines Mfg Co Ltd All rights reserve...

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