This document is an engine instruction manual that emphasizes the importance of reading the safety instructions and warnings section before operating the engine. It also encourages users to familiarize themselves with the controls and features of the engine. The document reminds users that the engine is a highly efficient internal-combustion machine that can cause harm if misused, and emphasizes the need for responsible and careful operation. The manual includes detailed instructions on installation, usage, and maintenance of the engine.
The document is a user manual for the O.S. FS-62V, which is described as the second model in the new FSV series of single cylinder overhead valve four cycle engines. It features a classic yet sophisticated look and a broad power band suitable for various 60 class model types.
| Engine Type | Four Cycle Engine |
|---|---|
| Series | FSV series |
| Cylinder Configuration | Single cylinder overhead valve |
| Recommended Fuel Base | Methanol based fuel |
| Minimum Lubricant Content | 18% volumetric castor oil or synthetic lubricant |
| Optional Fuel Additive | 5-20% nitromethane |
| Factory Carburetor Adjustment | Rich side (for 20% lubricant and 15% nitromethane) |
| Propeller Safety Speed | Tip speeds may exceed 600 feet per second |
Never touch or allow any object to come into contact with the rotating propeller, and do not crouch over the engine when it is running.
The engine must not be operated in an enclosed space because it exhausts deadly carbon monoxide.
The FS-62V is intended to be started with an electric starter.