Manual Motor TM .21
Manual Motor TM .21
CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS ABOUT YOUR O.S. ENGINE 2-5 STARTING THE ENGINE & RUNNING-IN 17-19
INSTALLATION 13-16
O.S. GENUINE PARTS & ACCESSORIES 38
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ABOUT YOUR O.S. ENGINE
Remember that your engine is not a "toy", but a highly efficient internal-
combustion machine whose power is capable of harming you, or others, if it is
misused.
As owner, you, alone, are responsible for the safe operation of your engine, so act
with discretion and care at all times.
If at some future date, your O.S. engine is acquired by another person, we would
respectfully request that these instructions are also passed on to its new owner.
The advice which follows applies basically to ALL MODEL ENGINES and is
grouped under two headings according to the degree of damage or danger
which might arise through misuse or neglect.
! WARNINGS ! NOTES
These cover events which These cover the many other
might involve serious (in possibilities, generally less obvious
extreme circumstances, even sources of danger, but which, under
fatal) injury. certain circumstances, may also
cause damage or injury.
! WARNINGS
• Model engine fuel is poi- • Never operate your engine in an en-
sonous. Do not allow it to closed space. Model engines, like
come into contact with the automobile engines, exhaust deadly
eyes or mouth. Always store carbon-monoxide. Run your engine
it in a clearly marked con- only in an open area.
tainer and out of the reach
of children.
• Model engines generate
• Model engine fuel is also considerable heat. Do not
highly flammable. Keep it touch any part of your
away from an open flame, engine until it has cooled.
excessive heat, sources of Contact with the muffler
sparks, or anything else (silencer), cylinder head
which might ignite it. Do not or exhaust header pipe, in
smoke or allow anyone else particular, may result in a
to smoke, near to it. serious burn.
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! NOTES
• This engine is intended for model cars. • The wearing of safety glasses is also
Do not attempt to use it for any other strongly recommended.
purpose.
• Mount the engine in your model • Take care that the glowplug clip or
securely, following the manufacturers' battery leads do not come into contact
recommendations, using appropriate with rotating parts. Also check that the
screws and locknuts. linkage to the throttle arm is secure.
• Install an effective silencer (muffler). • For their safety, keep all onlookers
Frequent close exposure to a noisy (especially small children) well back
exhaust (especially in the case of the (at least 20 feet or 6 meters) when
more powerful highspeed engines) preparing your model for running.
may eventually impair your hearing
and such noise is also likely to cause
annoyance to others over a wide area.
! NOTES
Before starting the engine, always check • Warning! Immediately after a glowplug-
the tightness of all the screws and nuts ignition engine has been run and is still
especially those of joint and movable warm, conditions sometimes exist
parts such as throttle arm. Missing whereby it is just possible for the engine
retightening the loose screws and nuts
to abruptly restart if it is rotated over
often causes the parts breakage that is
capable of harming you. compression WITHOUT the glowplug
battery being reconnected.
• To stop the engine, fully retard the
throttle stick and trim lever on the
trans-mitter, or, in an emergency, cut
off the fuel supply by pinching the fuel
delivery line from the tank.
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Near TDC
ENGINE CONSTRUCTION
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ABOUT THE ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
These engines are designed especially to power
Tools, accessories, etc.The following items are
the T-Maxx or Revo. Purposely designed LC3
necessary for operating the engine.
glow plug is supplied with the engine for
improved power, fuel economy and durability. Items necessary for starting
The carburetor offers easy handling as well as FUEL
high performance. Generally, it is suggested that the user selects a fuel
T-Maxx and Revo are trademarks of Traxxas Corp. that is commercially available for model two-stroke
engines and contains 10-30% nitromethane. As a
Standard accessories starting point, we recommend a fuel containing 20%
nitromethane, changing to a fuel containing more
nitro if necessary. When the brand of fuel is
Glow Plug LC3 changed, or the nitro content increased, it is
advisable to repeat the running-in procedure
Exhaust Seal Ring 1piece referred to in the RUNNING-IN paragraphs. Please
note that with high-nitro fuels,
Exhaust Manifold for T-Maxx although power may be increased
for competition purposes,
glowplug elements do not last as
long and engine life will be
Exhaust Manifold for Revo shortened.
SCREWDRIVER Carburetor
Necessary for carburetor adjustments. Type 11K
No.1, No.2, etc
Exhaust
Crankshaft
MAX-21TM (T-Maxx)
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CARBURETOR CONTROLS
Four adjustable controls are provided on
11K, 11K-R this carburetor.
The Needle-Valve:
Needle Valve For adjusting the mixture strength when the
throttle is fully open.
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FACTS ABOUT GLOWPLUGS
Since the compatibility of glowplug and fuel may have However, plug life can be extended and engine
a marked effect on performance and reliability, it may performance maintained by careful use, i.e.:
be worthwhile to choose the R/C type plug found
Install a plug suitable for the engine.
most suitable after tests. Recommended O.S. plugs
are LC3. Carefully install plug finger-tight, before final Use fuel containing a moderate percentage of
tightening with the correct size plug wrench. nitromethane.
Do not run the engine too lean and do not leave the
The role of the glowplug battery connected while adjusting the needle.
With a glowplug engine, ignition is initiated by the When to replace the glowplug
application of a 1.5-volt power source. When the
Apart from when actually burned out, a plug may
battery is disconnected, the heat retained within the
need to be replaced because it no longer delivers its
combustion chamber remains sufficient to keep the
best performance, such as when:
plug filament glowing, thereby continuing to keep the
engine running. Ignition timing is 'automatic' : under Filament surface has roughened and turned white.
reduced load, allowing higher rpm, the plug becomes Filament coil has become distorted.
hotter and, appropriately, fires the fuel/air charge
earlier; conversely, at reduced rpm, the plug become Foreign matter has adhered to filament or plug
cooler and ignition is retarded. body has corroded.
Engine tends to cut out when idling.
Glowplug life
Particularly in the case of very high performance Starting qualities deteriorate.
engines, glowplugs must be regarded as expendable
items.
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INSTALLATION
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T-Maxx Revo
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T-Maxx Revo
15
Revo T-Maxx
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The carburetor on this engine has been set at Next, disconnect the glowplug battery and try
the starting setting when the engine leaves the running the car on the track. If the engine
factory. stalls, open the throttle fractionally, but try to
Switch on the transmitter, and check that all the keep the engine running as rich as possible: if
linkage moves correctly. it stops because of being excessively over-
rich, close the Needle-Valve 30˚ and try
Remember!
again.
It is vitally important to set
the throttle at the correct Run the car on the track until one tank of fuel has
position before attempting been consumed, then close the Needle-Valve
to start the engine. If the 30˚. Repeat this procedure again until five tanks
engine is allowed to run of fuel have been consumed, during which time
with the throttle too far the throttle may be opened for brief bursts of
open under "no load" increased power. If the engine stops at medium
conditions, it will rapidly speeds, close the Mixture Control Valve 30˚.
overheat and may be
seriously damaged. The position of the needle-valve
When the engine starts, first allow it to operate when starting the engine.
30˚
Needle
in short runs on its very rich starting settings,
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with the glowplug battery still connected and
˚
Close the needle-valve approx.
30˚
with its driving wheels clear of the ground. The 30˚ after running the vehicle for
rich mixture will, under these conditions, every one full tanks of fuel.
provide adequate lubrication and cooling, Repeat this procedure around
indicated by profuse smoke from the exhaust. five times.
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Note: Warning!
If the engine should need to be disassem- Do not touch rotating parts, engine and si-
bled (e.g. for cleaning or minor parts re- lencer when stopping the engine as they
placement), it is advisable to return the nee- become very hot, and contact with them
dle-valve to the original rich, starting set- may result in a serious burn.
ting and check whether further running-in
time is required before the car is raced
again. In the event of any major working
parts (e.g. piston/cylinder liner assembly)
being replaced or the fuel being changed,
especially to high nitro fuel, the complete
running-in should be repeated.
To stop the engine, close the throttle to idle
speed, then shut it off completely with the
trim lever on the transmitter.
To cut off the fuel supply,
pinch the fuel delivery tube
to the carburetor.
Fuel
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FINAL ADJUSTMENT
Final adjustment should be carried out only after Run the vehicle (with throttle fully open) over
the running-in has been completed. the longest available straight course, in order
to observe the model's speed. Next return
Type 11K the car to the starting point, close the Needle-
Valve 30˚ and repeat the run, taking note of
the improvement in performance.
Needle Valve
Continue with further runs, gradually
reducing the Needle-Valve setting and
Metering Needle
aiming to achieve the highest straight-line
speed. Remember, however, that, if the
Throttle Stop Screw Needle-Valve is shut down too far, the
engine will overheat and, accompanied by
visibly diminished exhaust smoke, the model
Metering Needle Needle Valve will lose speed. At this point, throttle down
Open Close Open Close immediately, stop the vehicle and reopen the
Needle-Valve 30˚.
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5. Finally, when cleaning the exterior of the
Dirt and dust may lodge in marked places.
engine, use only methanol. Do not use
gasoline, kerosene or any solvent that might
damage the silicone fuel tubing.
Caution:
The rear crankshaft bearing of this engine
uses a special plastic retainer. If the front
housing needs to be heated to remove or
replace the bearing, do not allow the
bearing to exceed 120˚C (248˚F), otherwise
it may be damaged and rendered
unserviceable.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom
Engine fails to fire.
Cause Corrective action
Fuel tank is empty. Fill the tank with fuel and repeat
Fuel not reaching the engine. Priming procedure.
Glowplug element is burnt out. Replace glowplug.
Glowplug battery discharged Recharge or replace the battery.
Clogged fuel filter Clean or replace fuel filter.
Air cleaner and silencer inside is dirty. Replace cleaner element and clean inside silencer.
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Symptom
Engine fires intermittently but does not run.
Cause Corrective action
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Symptom
Unstable idle
Cause Corrective action
Unsuitable glowplug Use suggested glowplug in the instructions.
Unsuitable fuel Do not use extremely high nitro or low oil content fuel.
Extremely light flywheel Add heavier flywheel.
Silencer is disconnected or has play Install silencer securely.
Symptom
Not reaching expected peak r.p.m.
Cause Corrective action
Set the needle only after warming up.
Insufficient warming up or running-in.
Complete running-in.
Silencer or manifold is not securely connected Replace seal ring.
or disconnected. Check the connections and secure them.
Fuel tubing from tank is split or broken. Replace the tubing.
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Symptom
Poor response
Cause Corrective action
Deteriorated glowplug Replace glowplug.
Readjust low r.p.m. range with metering
Incorrect carburetor settings
needle and mixture control valve.
Incorrect setting of transmitter Exponential function. Check the transmitter setting.
Incorrect linkage Make sure the throttle servo linkage does not
bind and is connected correctly.
Symptom
Poor r.p.m. drop
Cause Corrective action
Close metering needle to adequate position
Throttle position open too far. to lower idle r.p.m.
Carburetor not fully seated Install carburetor securely.
Metering needle closed too far. Open the metering meedle a little.
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21TM (T-Maxx) ENGINE EXPLODED VIEW
21TM (T-Maxx) ENGINE PARTS LIST
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13 21912000 Crankshaft 6
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14 21922000 Starting Shaft
15 21921800 Cover Gasket 5
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16 21911800 Rear Adaptor
7
17 79860070 Rear Adaptor Retaining Screw (10pcs.) 16
8 15
71653000 Glow Plug LC3 14
21427200 Exhaust Seal Ring (2pcs.)
72103800 Exhaust Manifold M1020
Manifold Spring (2pcs.) 13
72106172
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The specifications are subject to alteration for improvement without notice.
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10
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13 21912000 Crankshaft
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6
14 21922000 Starting Shaft
15 21921800 Cover Gasket
5
16 21911800 Rear Adaptor 17
17 Rear Adaptor Retaining Screw (10pcs.) 7
79860070 16
Glow Plug LC3 8 15
71653000
14
21427200 Exhaust Seal Ring (2pcs.)
72103810 Exhaust Manifold M1021
72106172 Manifold Spring (2pcs.) 13
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2-1
2-2
3
3-1
1-1 4
1-2 5 6
6-1
1
9 7
S.M3x3
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Type of screw
8
C...Cap Screw M...Oval Fillister-Head Screw
F...Flat Head Screw N...Round Head Screw S...Set Screw
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11K-R CARBURETOR EXPLODED VIEW
2-1
2-2
3
3-1
1-1 4
1-2 5 6
6-1
1
9 7
S.M3x3
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Type of screw
C...Cap Screw M...Oval Fillister-Head Screw 8
F...Flat Head Screw N...Round Head Screw S...Set Screw
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O.S. GENUINE PARTS & ACCESSORIES
RACING ENGINE PARTS
O.S. Glow Plug Exhaust Seal Ring Manifold Spring (2pcs.)
(2pcs.) (72106172)
(21427200)
LC3
(71653000)
7 (73300712)
For Silencer
12 (73301212)
For Carburetor
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JAPAN
M7x1
6
JAPAN
16
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21TM (Revo) THREE VIEW DRAWING
SPECIFICATIONS
31.4
17.0mm (0.669 in.)
■ Stroke 15.0mm (0.590 in.)
■ Practical R.P.M. 3,000-35,000 r.p.m.
■ Power output 1.8 ps / 1.83 hp / 29,000 r.p.m.
4- 3.3
■ Weight 243g (8.57 oz.) 11
85.3
JAPAN
M7x1
6
JAPAN
16
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C Copyright 2007 by O.S.Engines Mfg. Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Printed in Japan. 60091960 061104