Continued) – O.S. Engines 18TM Revo User Manual

Page 40

(CONTINUED)

This kind of damage is not covered under the warranty.

• If the flywheel can't be tightened onto the engine without it trying

to turn over, grip the drive washer in a pair of large adjustable
pliers, like Channel Locks'", with the drive washer protected
under several layers cloth. You could also try a strap wrench.

•If you feel more adventurous, you can remove the rear cover of

the engine and insert a piece of wooden dowel stock or plastic
rod to keep the crankshaft from turning. Don't put anything into

the engine that will hit the piston.

KEEP AWAY FROM

SILICONE SEAL AND

THREAD STICKERS

Silicone sealers usually have a smell like vinegar when they're
curing. Vinegar is mostly acetic acid and that causes corrosion.

•The inside of an engine has two kinds of metal in it...

aluminum for most of the parts and steel for the crankshaft
and bearings.

•Two different kinds of metal will start to corrode if they have

some kind of electrolyte between them and a tiny bit of acid
will do the job.

• Aluminum corrosion can cause the entire inside of the

engine to turn a dark grey or nearly black color. Corroded

steel is rust. See above about rust.

KEEP IT DRY

While it sounds obvious, keeping water out of your engine isn't as
easy as it sounds. Sure, you can dry it out when you've run

through some mud or puddles, but how about condensation?

•Changes in temperature can cause moisture in the air to

condense inside the engine. This can happen in the winter
and summer, so keep your model inside the house, not in the

garage.

• Keeping it Inside the house also gives you good reason to

keep it clean just try to explain oil spots on the carpet when

your engine is dripping oil from a just-finished running
session.

This manual is related to the following products:

18TM T-Maxx