O.S. Engines 65LA - Manual (Page 12)

Resistance coil
(nichrome wire)
Adjust applied voltage by changing the position of clip on
resistance coil until glowplug element is glowing bright red.
Battery leads
Raise
voltage to
increase
brightness.
Lower voltage to
reduce brightness.
Warning (Very hot)
Never touch the nichrome wire while the battery is
connected.
5 Plug wrench
Used for tightening glowplug. The O.S. long plug
wrench is available as an optional accessory.
6 Battery leads
These are used to conduct current from the battery to
the glowplug. Basically, two leads, with clips, are
required, but, for greater convenience, twin leads with
special glowplug connectors, as shown on the right,
are commercially available.
7 Fuel tank
For installation in the model,
a 200cc(7oz.) for 40.46LA, or
a 350cc(12oz.) for 65LA, is
suggested.
8 Fuel bottle or pump
For filling the fuel tank, a
s i m p l e , p o l y e t h y l e n e
"squeeze" bottle, with a
suitable spout,is all that is
required. Alternatively, one of
the purpose-made manual or
electric fuel pumps may be
used to transfer fuel directly
from your fuel container to the
fuel tank.
9 Fuel can filter
Fit a filter to the outlet tube of
your refuelling container to
prevent entry of foreign
matter into the fuel tank.
(Refer to of STARTING
THE ENGINE section.)
For tightening
glowplug
Fuel bulb
Battery leads
Manual Electric
Fuel pumps
Fuel Can Filter
12V Battery Starter
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