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This manual handles the following four versions.
MAX-
18TZ-T with 11L carburetor
MAX-
18TZ(S)-T with 11L carburetor
MAX-
18TZ-TX with 11L carburetor
MAX-
18TZ(P)-T with 11K carburetor
MAX-
18TZ SERIES INSTRUCTIONS
Exhaust Seal Ring 1piece
Standard accessories
Glow Plug P3 T-type head (Turbo head)
1piece
(Hot Type)
About Head Gasket
These engines are fit with two head gaskets
0.1mm thick and 0.2mm thick. It is suggested
to adjust the total thickness according to
atmospheric temperature, humidity and
glowplug used.
At early stage of running-in, when a glowplug
tends to burn out early or when high
nitromethane content fuel is used, try to run
the engine as it is or removing the 0.1mm
gasket.
When low nitromethane content fuel is used,
try to run the engine removing the 0.2mm
gasket.
The 18TZ series engines have been
developed for 1/10 class stadium trucks,
off-road vehicles and sport cars. All the
engine are supplied with T type P3 plug.
18TZ-TX is equipped with a newly
developed O.S. No. N1 recoil starter.
About the engine
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FUEL
Generally, it is suggested that the user selects a fuel
that is commercially available for model two-stroke
engines and contains 10-30% nitromethane. As a
starting point, we recommend a fuel containing 20%
nitromethane, changing to a fuel containing more
nitro if necessary. When the brand of fuel is
changed, or the nitro content increased, it is
advisable to repeat the running-in procedure
referred to in the RUNNING-IN paragraphs. Please
note that with high-nitro fuels,
although power may be increased
for competition purposes,
glowplug elements do not last as
long and engine life will be
shortened.
Items necessary for starting
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REMINDER!
Model engine fuel is poisonous. 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.
Model 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.
FUEL FILTER
To be installed in the fuel line
between fuel tank and carburetor
to prevent dust from entering the
carburetor.
TOOLS, ACCESSORIES, etc.
The following items are necessary for operating the
engine.
GLOWPLUG IGNITER
Commercialy available handy
glowplug heater in which the
glowplug battery and battery
leads are integrated.