ORIGINAL: bruce88123
ORIGINAL: yetti831
This is off topic, but I'll go with it anyway.
My problem with instructions for any engine is this: They assume some knowledge of engines. For those people who have NO prior experience with any kind of engine, how would they know the difference between an engine running in two-cycle and four-cycle? They should at least explain the difference between rich and lean, and what is happening when an engine is rich and lean. My professors tell us to write our papers as if the person reading it has no prior knowledge of the subject. I think that the instructions for these engines should be written the same way. My .02.
HOW would YOU describe the difference? It's something that really needs to be demonstrated IMO. I believe they may assume a small amount of knowledge or that the person knows enough to get assistance from someone who does. If they know NOTHING, the plane won't last long enough for the engine to matter anyway. IMO
I would think the manufacturer would suggest seeking experienced help if you never ran a glow engine but after digging out one of my engine manuals and breifly looking through it there is no mention.