O.S. engine FT-160 - User Manual

It is of vital importance, before attempting to
operate your engine, to read the general
'SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS'
section on pages 2-4 of this booklet and to
strictly adhere to the advice contained therein.
Also, please study the entire contents of this
instruction manual, so as to familiarize
yourself with the controls and other features
of the engine.
Keep these instructions in a safe place so that
you may readily refer to them whenever
necessary.
It is suggested that any instructions supplied
with the aircraft, radio control equipment, etc.,
are accessible for checking at the same time.
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overhead-valve four-stroke-cycle
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS ABOUT YOUR O.S. ENGINE
INTRODUCTION, TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
ENGINE PARTS NAME
INSTALLATION,
PROPELLER, FUEL TANK
GLOWPLUGS,
GLOWPLUG HEATING
FUEL AND LUBRICATION, STARTING
RUNNING-IN ("Breaking-in")
THROTTLE VALVE ADJUSTMENT
CONTENTS
FLIGHT
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
ENGINE EXPLODED VIEWS
ENGINE PARTS LISTS
CARBURETOR EXPLODED VIEWS &
PARTS LIST
O.S. GENUINE PARTS & ACCESSORIES
ENGINE THREE VIEW DRAWINGS

Summary

Safety Instructions and Warnings

Critical Safety Warnings

Events involving serious injury or fatal consequences.

General Safety Notes

Other possibilities involving danger, damage, or injury.

Engine Installation

Propeller Selection and Mounting

Propeller and Spinner Secure Attachment

Securely attaching the propeller and spinner using the locknut assembly.

Glowplug Usage and Maintenance

When to Replace Glowplugs

Indicators for when a glowplug needs replacement.

Glowplug Heating System

Glowplug Battery Power Requirements

Glowplug Leads and Re-heat System

Fuel and Lubrication Guidelines

Fuel Specifications

Recommended fuel type and composition for the engine.

Engine Lubrication and Care

Engine Starting Procedure

Starting Procedure Precautions

Safety instructions to follow before starting the engine.

Step-by-Step Starting Guide

Step-by-step guide for starting the engine.

Engine Running-In Procedure

Ground Running-In Procedure

In-Air Running-In Procedure

Throttle Valve and Carburetor Adjustment

Needle-Valve Setting for Performance

Mixture Control Adjustment for Idling

Mixture Control Screw Fine-Tuning

Flight Preparation Checks

Engine Care and Maintenance

Preventing Overheating and Internal Rust

Engine Long-Term Storage

Valve Clearance Adjustment

Valve Clearance Checking Procedure

Procedure for measuring valve clearances.

Valve Clearance Resetting Procedure

Steps to adjust valve clearances when outside limits.

O.S. engine FT-160 Specifications