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Now  connect  glowplug  battery  lead  to  heat 
the plug filament and start the engine.

In case of the 12TG-X and 12TG-PX

Starter Handle

Pull  the  starter  handle  briskly  straight  out 
several times to start the engine.

Start  the  engine  using  a  starter  box,  making  sure 
the  engine  rotation  direction  is  correct  (counter-
clockwise seen from the crankshaft end). 

Be sure to install an air cleaner when starting. 

In case of the 12TG and 12TG-P

16" 40cm MAX!

Do not extend the starter cord more than 40cm
 (16"). 

Glowplug
Igniter

air cleaner

approx 1mm

approx
1.5mm

Set the needle-valve approx. 2 turns open from the 
fully closed position. (Do not close further.)

Set  the  throttle  opening  a  little  wider  that  the 
factory set by adjusting the throttle stop screw.

When the engines does not start
or stops right after started Try the followings.

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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  attempting  to  start  the 
engine. If the engine is allowed to 
run with the throttle too far open 
under "no load" conditions, it will 
rapidly  overheat  and  may  be 
seriously damaged. 

Remember!

RPM High

RPM Low

Throttle Stop Screw

Throttle Stop Screw

If  the  RPM  is  lowered  too  much,  the  engine 
stops.  Set the idling RPM a little higher when the 
engine is new.

Next adjust the idle speed (low engine RPM)

The idle speed should be set so that the car does 
not move with the engine running and throttle stick 
in the low speed position.

Disconnect  the  glowplug  battery  If  the  car  starts 
moving  (or  tires  rotate),  adjust  the  throttle  stop 
screw  so  that  tires  may  not  rotate  with  steady 
idling.

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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