9 Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
The engine does not start
Glow plug defective, replace it
Glow plug does not glow properly; check the leads and
start battery
Engine stops after a short
Engine gets too much fuel (kicks back); check the car-
running time or after having
burettor setting or unscrew the glow plug and let the
disconnected the start
engine race several times
battery
Engine gets too little fuel (does not start); check the
carburettor setting
Engine does not ingest any fuel; check the fuel setting
and the filters for passage and tightness or check the
carburettor setting
Power decreases after
Glow plug defective, replace it
reaching operating tem-
Too high water proportion in the fuel; use brand fuel or
perature, the en gine runs
keep the fuel canister closed
inconsistently
Check the carburettor setting
Carburettor, filter or fuel line dirty; clean them comple-
tely
Loose glow plug or cylinder head
Fuel line bent/defective; replace the hose
Engine becomes too hot; running-in phase is not carried
out correctly
Change the carburettor setting (use a richer mixture)
Ensure sufficient cooling
Engine is set too "sharp"; change the carburettor setting
Glow plug defective or wrong glow plug value; use a
different glow plug
Keep the engine in a dry room with little humidity
10 Maintenance and service
Always use a fuel filter between tank and engine.
Always keep the fuel canister clean.
Only use brand fuels and synthetic oils!
Always empty the tank after operation of the model.
In case that a foreign body penetrates the engine, disassemble the latter and rinse it ge-
nerously with fuel. Afterwards, clean all parts with a non-corroding oil.
Do not disassemble the engine unnecessarily.
Check the engine for damages and wear when it has not been used for a longer period
of time.
Keep the engine in a dry room with little humidity.
11 Technical data
Displacement ................................ 7,54 ccm
Power ........................................... 1,19 kW (1,62 PS) @ 16000 rpm
Engine speed ................................ 2000 - 17000 rpm
Bore .............................................. 22 mm
Stroke ........................................... 19,6 mm
Weight .......................................... 461 g
Dimensions A x B .......................... 44 x 17,50 mm
Dimensions C x D ......................... 74,60 x 84,75 mm
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