Need help with engine breakin please read
 

ok im confused mainly b/c ofna's manual doesnt tell me crap all it says is

"Set engine master needle to 3 turns"

3 turns from what totally closed? which way to i turn the needle for totally closed? i really want to make sure i do this right heres a pic which needle is the master needle?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/b85a949d.jpg

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Hey, the master needle or HSN is the big needle near the air filter. 3 turns out means turn the HSN clockwise until it's flush and u can't turn it anymore. Don't turn it too tight. From there u want to go counterclockwise 3 full turns out. Usually, the engine is already set at factory settings but i like to make sure and set it again.. good luck

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hmm i dont think it was set from factory cause it took like 7 turns to the right to close it so 3 turns left from close will be really rich?

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Yes it will be plenty rich. You are turning the needle a full 360 degrees and counting that as 1 turn right?

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yes ill do that now thanks

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turn the screw to the right lightly till it bottoms out...thats the closed/seated position...Turn the HSN 4 complete turns to the left from the seated/ closed position. start engine...adjust the other screw on the side...the LSN...so the engine smokes heavily and and spits fuel out. Idle 1 tank of fuel...2nd tank, start to give it a little throttle driving in a figure 8 or something. don't hold it open, vary from idle to just above idle.. 3rd tank same thing but a little more throttle... 4th tank, adjust the HSN 1/8 turn to the right and more throttle. every tank thereafter...adjust the HSN to the right in 1/8th turn increments till you find the sweet spot, if you go to far...it will be too lean and will cut out on a full throttle blast. once you find the spot, run with it. then go back to the LSN and fine tune to a nice idle. that should work out great for ya'.;)

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by the way... you might want to loosen the brass HSN housing where the fuel nipple is and rotate the nipple upward to eliminate that wicked bend in the line.

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you'll have to trim the hose back when you do that

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No need to do that - you can just pull a little more fuel line over from the line-coupler.

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Just to be sure:

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yeah, you can do that but I'd rather take a little hose out and make it clean and neat.. and If you question about fuel volume and run time...you can add an extra fuel filter if your worried about it. I dont like excess hose but thats just me...:)

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Follow the break-in instructions that came with the engine, if it says back the needle out 3 turns back it out 3 turns!

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ok this makes me feel like a total newb but ofna's manual is really lame doesnt tell you anything anyways how do i get to the receiver box to put in the rechargables i have? heres a pic

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/c05cf36f.jpg

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3 turns might not be rich enough for proper break-in so I would go the 4 and work from there. 3 turns might be a good running point but not for proper break-in.. Also, you want to heat cycle the engine during break-in. let the engine cool completely before the next tank of fuel. And if you want the engine to last a really long time...pre-heat it with a hair dryer every time you start it cold.. it takes extra time but its worth it... 97% of engine wear is when the engine is cold..anything you can do to prevent cold start-up really prolongs the life of these engines. I have a gallon through my Ws7II and shes still has pinch like new..

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If you unscrew the 4 screws on top...the lid should come off

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yea ill go with 3 1/2 turns cause manual says 3 - 3 1/2 turns for breakin

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Wrong !!!

What you have pointed to and called the LSN is in fact the MSN. The LSN is on the other side of the carb inside the sliding section.

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no think he was right dont think this engine has a middle setting check this pdf

[link=http://www.ofna.com/pdf/eng-force25-26.pdf]Manual[/link]

says part #52220 is low end needle and thats the big one on end

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I stand corrected if that is the carb which is fitted. Just that my Force 25 has a 3 needle carb.

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mine came with force 26 motor

[link=http://www.ofna.com/eng-force-26.html]FORCE 26[/link]

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Make sure to oil your air filter also.

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That would be a good idea. Getting an outer filter will also help to protect the engine.

Instead of the rechargeables, you should get a 6V humppack. The AA's are a nearly sure way to get a runaway at some point.