instruciions. Following these lnstructions should l"?d.

lh" provide you with a sale and long running

engine.

warranty and customer support, we.are sure that you wiil be very happy with your purchase. For those of you-who have had gasoline engines, some ol what *" t uue to ,""orrn"nJ r"y. l9t b9 new; but, it is important that you take the time to

Thank you for purchasing a Mac Minarellp engine, one of gasotine engines a\raitabte. Wirh oui 3_year ].1-1_l'L""t

RECOMMENDED PROPELLER SIZES: 7O@: 20 x 12, 22 x 10, 24 x 10 85cc: 24 x 12,26 x 10,26 x 12 125cc:28 x 10, gO x 10, 92 x 10

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INSTALLATION GUIDE

Warning: Before you a,ttempl to run this engine Read This hstruction Manual in lts Entirety.
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lri?r Jo tltg. acluat insta aiion, there are that should be followed:

a few guidetines

was designed.

and ls sate when you opemte it in the manner for-whiih it

. This is nol a toy. lt is a high-quality, strong runnino enoine

reduqg possible RF interference it is recommended .,1.-To mar you,maintain 8' _ 12. separation between any of the

engrne eomponents and the receiver, seryos receiver battery pack.

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the

rnar when you are runn;ng the enginb, ali people are standing behind ,the engine-out of tne-l;ne'of tn6 prJpef
fei. . This engine was specifically designed to be used in model arrcrafi. Do not use it for any other purpose.
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. l/ake sure that when you start weafing any oose clothiri0,*6Xi& shirl pockets, or are using a radio neck_strapl f"f"f."

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to me tirewall. The bqfl should scre"w into a blind nut in the firewall and thread locking compound should be used tJ secure the bolt. NEVER use wood screws to rnou"t-tf,"
3- Use a minimum 1/4" firewall for your engine inslallation.

tgreejtoffi fr f he.enoine-

NEVER restrained.

start the engine without.the aircraft being

few llights.

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Check and re-tighten the engine mounting bolts every

only products and ,. Wei recommend that your high quality pro( ., accessories be used
with engine.

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. lt is important that you install both an odernal and sen/o operated kill switch. . Do not pressurize the fuelsystem as this mighl cause
a fire.

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. Never use your bare hands to starl these enqines. Alwavs wear a leather glove or use an electric startei
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PACKING LIST

5. lnstall the included fiberglass throttle lever with x 114' screw provided.

1-Mac Minarelli twin engine 2-park plugs 1-Coil with ignition leads 1-Control box 1-Quick Start unit
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6. When you attach the throt e linkage DO NOT use an all metal.pushrod. Use a threaded rod ai each of flberglass or nylon pushrod. Metal c""tr"f i"O, "nO t""O "itf,"i" i"'""rry. engine noise back to the radio equipment and can caus6 severe radio interference-

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MOUNTING THE ENGINE

ADDITIONAL PARTS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION

(NOT INCLUDED): 2-Spacers for mounting coil 2-#6 x 1-1/2i sheet metal screws

2:Solderless lugs 1-24' 14-gauge wire lor ground strap and kill switch 1-lgnition s.,r/itch harness (GPMG2150)

(bdernal and servo operated kill switches)

The design ot this engine lends itsell to being mounted with the carb,-uretor facing downward. We would recommend that you do this. lt is much easier to avoid flooding the engine when the carburetor is pointed down'
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2.The ignition assembly is located in the rear of the engine' As such,-it is recom(nended that you drill a 1/2" hole to allow
the ignition wires to'be routed to the control box'

high quality har,Jenecl steel 8-32 bolts. Use blue thread locking compound to ensure the bolts are secure'
4. You will need to make spacers to mount the coil' Use these to mount the coil in a convenient place on the firewall' Mount the coil away lrom any ol the radio components

3. Mount the engine to the firewall usin6 8-32 blind nuis and

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START

NOTE: For clarity, the engine is shown upside-down in the diagram above.

QUICK START INSTALLAf,ION

The Quick Start is a unique device that enables the engine to be hand started much easier.The unit requires 8 M batteries (not included) for power. Ohe engine can be started without in" Qrick St"rt using a high torque electric starter).
To ease the connection of the Quick Start, you may wish to

5. Crimp a solderless lug to each end of a 14-gauge wire' cut to tength. Only crimp the lugs and wire- DO .NOT

SOLDER ihem together! The solder is brittle and will eventually crack and cause the wire connection to break' resulting in the engine slopping. This could be disastrous
in flight.

6. Using a wood screw, mount the control box to a location on the firewall that is convenient lor the wiring connections'

replace the existing Quick Start connector with a 4-pin connector. Replace the large white connector on the Quick Start Box with the male end ol the 4-pin plug' Replace the while connector on the control box with the female plug' The 4-pin plug can be easily mounted to your airplane and will prwide easy access lor the Quick Starter Box when you start the engine.

- one mounted eldernally on the airplane and the other internally mounted and activated by a servo' This will give vou the ability to manually shut off the engine when i! is on ihe ground or to kill the engine in llight should some emergency condition require stopping the engine. See the encloied wiring diagram lor exact installation instruction'

7. We recommend thal you have two separate kill switches

FUEL
We recommend a high grade 2-cycle oil be mixed with fresh
gasoline tor engine fuel. Use a good 2-cycle oil and mix it at a atio of 25:1 (5oz.of oilto 1 gallon ot gasoline).We recommend Klof RC Model Lube (KSFPo310). Always use lresh luel. Do not use luel that has been stored over the winter'

NEEDLE SETTINGS PRIMING

enoine. Make srire vou turn off the coil by activating the Ntt-switcn, or grounding the black and white wire' prime the 1. Betore starting the engine it is a good idea to

The carburetor consists ol two needle valves and an idle adiusting screw. The low-speed needle valve is marked with an"f.Tie high-speed needle valve is marked with an'H"' Turning thessneedle valves clockwise will lean the mixture' Count6rclockwise will richen the mixture' lnitially the setting should be 1 turn out on the high-speed needle valve and 1-112 turns out on the low-speed needle valve' Start with
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these settings.

adiust-ments' Gasoline carburetors are much more precise than glow engine5, therelore requiring smaller adjustments lor proper performance. Avoid making more than a I/8th turn adjustment to ihe needle valves at a time.

2. Never try to adtust the needle valves with the engine running. Always turn the engine oft betore making

close the choke plate and rock the prop back and forth against compression. This wilt draw fuel into the carbui'etor' D; this until fuel begins to drip out of the carb'

2. With the ignition switch off, open the throttle all the way'

HAND STARTING
Depresi the button once on the QuicK Start Box making sure the red L.E.D. lights.
1. Plug the Quick Start into the connector on the airplane'

3.The third screw on the side of the carburetor is the idle stop screw. Double check it to be sure that itis screwed out
pull far enough to allow you to shut the engine off when you the way back. the throttle all

2. Open the choke plate.Then close the throttle to a setting ol a last idle. Deactivate the kiil slvitch. Make sure you have

restrained the airplane or have someone hold it' Flip the prop counterclockwise briskly until the engine starts' ll the engine does not start after several tlips it is most likely not priired enough. Repeat the priming procedure until the engine starls.

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4.Your engine currently has a spring attached tolhe throttle to allow it to always return to idle. Disconnect it so that it will not put a constant load on the servo. However, if you are bench running the engine, leave the spring connected to

ELECTRIC STARTER
ll vou choose to use an electric high torque starter, you do n& need to use the Ouick Start. Make sure your kill switches to a are in the run position (not grounded), set the throttle high idle and spin the prop until it starts'

avoid startingiat high throttle. Do not remove the spring

from the engine.

TUNING Let the engine wanrFup for approximately 3o-seconds

before making any adiustments or trying to increase the throttle. When you do the initial engine tuning set the l6vtspeed be{ore the high-speed.
Mac Minarelli warrants this engine to be free of manufacturing defects in parts and workmanship tor three years from the date of purchase, according to the terms blow.

Hobby SeMces is Mac Minarelli Engines, authorized U.S. Low-speed needle adjustment lf the engine coughs or repair tacility. Throughout the warranty period, if.you are the sputters the low-speed needle is loo rich. Lean the low- engine's original owner, Hobby Services will repair or speed mbdure by turning it in a 1/16 turn at a time until lhe replace (as their technicians determine necessary) any sputteiing stops. lf the engine does not accelerate trom idle defective parts without charge. ; . then the low-speed needle is probably lean. Richen the lowspeed needle by turning it out a l/16 turn at a time. To receive repair service under warEnty, you need only to provide proof of the date on which you purchased Highspeed needle adjustment After you have the low- the engine. Please save your original purchase invoice or speed needle set you can tune the high-speed needle. Turn receipt and include it when sending the engine to Hobby the high-speed needle in until the engine rpm drops. From Services for repairs.
that point turn the high-speed screw out until you achieve the

maximum sustainable rpm. After reaching maximum rpm, turn lhe high-speed needle out until you see a reduction of 50 - 100 rpm.This will ensure that you do not run the engine
too lean.
After you have the high-speed needle adjusted double-check

This warranty applies only in the USA and Canada. For waranty service in other countries, see your local Mac
Minarelli Engines dealer.

LIMIT OF LIABILIry
Under this warranty, Hobby Services provides all parts and labor required to repair your engine al no cost to you. you are responsible only for shipping charges.

the low-speed needle setting. Note: The mildure screws overlap the rpm ranle of your engine. lt may be necessary to
go back and forth several tin--es from the low-speed and high-

speed mixure screws-

TROUBLE SHOOTING
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START Check the battery condition of the Quick Start unit (.tO volts is the cutoff).
Flip propeller more vigorously. Hint: ll you back the prop 45degrees off of compression betore flipping, the euick Start will make a hotter spark.

This warranty does not cover: (1) Normal wear of enoine parts. (2) Using the engine for any purpose other than powering an appropriate Rl/C model.
(3) Damage resulting from a crash, or from misuse, neglect or abuse-such as: . Running the engine too lean, with sub-standard tuel, or with incoffect accessories (spark plug, propeller, etc.); . Allowing internal and/or external components to corrode;
.

Allowing the engine to be disassembled, modified or

repaired by anyone other than Hobby Services.

. The engine is probably not primed enough. Choke the

engine until fuel is running out ol the carburetor.

Should your Mac Minarelli engine require warranty or nonwarranty service, please return it via UPS or insured Parcel Post to our national service facility:

. Check to see it you have a good ground slrap connection between the engine and the coil.
Check to see il you are getting a spark. procedure: Remove both spark plugs. Attach the spark plug wire to one of the plugs, turn on the Quick Start unit. Hold the base of the plug to the engine casing to ground it. Flip the propeller by hand and see if the plug sparks. lf there is no spark, change spark plugs.

Hobby Services

l610lnterstate Drive
Champaign, lL 61022 USA (214 39&0007
Along with your engine and proof of purchase date, please include a complete, written explanation ol the problems you are having with the engine. Be sure to state your name, address and phone number clearly.
For repairs nol covered under warranty, Hobby Services will notify you by postal mail (or e-mail, if an e-mail address is provided) of the charges and the payment options available.
MMLZ1OoO O Copyright 1998

. The engine may be flooded. Remove the plugs and dry

lhem off before attempting to start once again. AIso, spin the prop vigorously to eject any excess fuel from the cylinders.
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