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1. Make sure the glow plugs are
installed and tightened.
2. Be sure the propeller is proper-
ly secured. The use of a ”jam nut”
is encouraged on 4-cycle engines.
3. Make sure the fuel tank line(s)
are properly connected. The main
line should be connected to the
carburetor spray bar (84). The
proper ”plumbing” of the lines is
extremely important to the perfor-
mance of any engine.
4. Be certain the mufflers are
installed properly by oiling the
threads and inserting the crush
washers, and that the lines are
properly connected.
5. Fill the fuel tank.
6. Check to make sure the glow
plugs are not connected to the
heat source (glow plug clip/lock-
ing socket).
Note: If an electric starter will be
used to start the engine, it’s not
necessary to prime the engine. To
do so may result in an engine
which becomes hydro-locked and
serious damage can occur.
7. Open throttle fully.
8. Close the choke valve (92), if
applicable (FA-450).
NOTE: The FA-170R3D and the
FA-325R5D require priming via a
syringe.
9. Turn the prop one or two turns
clockwise to suck in the fuel (FA
450 only).
10. Open the choke valve (92), if
applicable (FA-450).
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