Zenoah AIR G26, Instruction Manual

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Introduction
Safety Instructions
Very Important
This manual describes the engine’s features and func-
tions. For specific information on mounting, see the
instruction manual included with the model airplane, heli-
copter or boat in which you intend to install the engine.
This model engine will give you considerable pleasure,
satisfaction and performance if you strictly follow these
safety instructions and take heed of the warnings as to
the engine’s safe and proper use. This engine has more
than enough power to cause harm if misused or if the
safety precautions are not observed.
Always
1. Use genuine parts for replacement.
2. Check the propeller, rotor (helicopter) or screw
propeller (boat) prior to each time the engine is used.
If nicked, scratched, cracked or damaged in any way,
replace it with a new one.
3. Use the correct size and pitch of propeller for your
engine; refer to the propeller chart in this manual.
4. It is extremely important to balance the propeller
prior to installation of the engine. Failure to do so may
cause damage to the Zenoah engine and/or the airframe.
Securely tighten the propeller nut against the washer
and propeller.
5. Inspect the tightness of the propeller nut prior to
each flight.
6. Keep your face and body away from the path of the
propeller blades when starting or running your engine.
7. Use a thickly padded glove when hand starting
the engine.
8. Make all carburetor adjustments from behind
the propeller.
9. To stop the engine, the black lead wire from the
coil should be grounded to the engine body, or use the
throttle linkage to shut off the air by closing the throttle
valve completely.
DO NOT USE HANDS, FINGERS OR ANY OTHER PART
OF THE BODY TO STOP THE PROPELLER. DO NOT
THROW ANY OBJECT INTO A PROPELLER TO STOP IT!
10. Ensure that all spectators, especially children, are at
least 20 feet away when you start running the engine.
11. Make sure your fuel is kept in a safe place well away
from sparks, heat or anything that could ignite the fuel.
Recommendations
1. Use safety glasses or goggles when starting and
running your engine.
2. Do not run the engine in the vicinity of loose gravel
or sand. The propeller may throw such materials into
your eyes. The engine could also ingest these harmful
materials.
3. Avoid loose clothing when operating your model
engine, as it could become entangled in the propeller,
creating the possibility of bodily harm. All loose objects
(screwdrivers, pencils, nickel cadmium glow drivers,
etc.) should be removed from your pockets so that they
do not fall into the propeller.
Congratulations on purchasing a Zenoah ® engine. Cared
for properly, these high-quality, finely crafted engines will
offer many years of reliability.
This instruction manual has been developed to ensure
optimum performance from the Zenoah engine you have
purchased. It’s important that the instructions are read
thoroughly prior to mounting and running the engine.
FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU PROCEED MAY RESULT IN ENGINE
DAMAGE AND THE VOIDING OF YOUR WARRANTY!