Problems with New RB - S5 engine
 

Hi,

Looking for some help......

I have a brand new S5 from RB, I am going through the runnning in procedure, The engine turns over fine but everytime I go to start it, the engine seizes. I literally attach the glow start and it seizes immediately.

Any one know what is happening???

RE: Problems with New RB - S5 engine
 

If it is BRAND NEW. RBs are VERY VERY Tight when brand new. You will need to heat the engine up to get it loosen up enough to get it past top dead center.

RE: Problems with New RB - S5 engine
 

Oh yeah I forgot to mention expect the pinch to be extreamly tight for atleast the first GALLON of fuel you put through it.

RE: Problems with New RB - S5 engine
 

Yeh, mine was a ***** to start with. Goes like a raped ape now though, low end almost too much power. Nice mill.

RE: Problems with New RB - S5 engine
 

yeah definately heat it up and loosen the plug a bit to start it then nip it up when its running. They are complete pains to run in but the rewards are definately there if you have patience.

RE: Problems with New RB - S5 engine
 

thats how it will be for a while ......they do this so the engine lasts a long time