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Old 02-29-2004 | 12:30 PM
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Default RE: Where should the engine cutoff?

ORIGINAL: jester125

I got my LT-40 kit all done, now Im doing some engine adjustments on my os la 46 and Im trying to find out how far down on throttle stick should the engine stop. It shuts off a lttle less than half way down from the bottom now. Where should it be about?

thanks chris

JSN mentioned something, the throttle kill switch. I recently saw a new simple radio -- I cannot remember the brand -- that has the switch. I do not know the activation whatever, whether anytime or when throttle is back or whatever, but depending on what radio you have, check for that.
Gas burners do sometimes set a separate switch and servo as an additional "Kill Switch" for ignition. That is not my point-of-confusion here.

Other than that, jsn gave you the right info. You will find that in 30 minutes you will have it all done. Just remember that when changing the linkage, the length of the arm can be changed simply by changing from hole to hole. Arc reduces as you go near the center, thus reducing the linear movement of the pushrod. Sometimes shorter is better.