Hello- Just purchased a Miss Vegas Duece. I'm looking for more detailed information than the manual provides regarding the initial engine tuning. I am new at this, and am not sure how to lean the engine in the first few runs. I got the engine started, but can't keep it running without lots of throttle. I don't want to race at this point, just want to be able to start the engine and have it idle so I can get it in the water without it quitting on me. Thanks- Steve.

It would seem you need to "lean down" the high speed needle valve by turning the valve to the right.

JD

Thanks! That helps because my intuition told me that lean was counterclockwise. I'm assuming I rarely need to touch the low speed needle based upon the fact that it looks difficult to get to, correct?

Two other quick ones. First, does the after run get put right into that carb. hole below the high speed needle with the engine off? Second, is it OKto run this for a couple minutes at a time out of the water?

Steve

Yes ARO(after run oil) goes directly into carb you can also put it in the glow plug hole(with glow plug Removed)
Yes it is ok to run the engine for Short Periods without water cooling, If the water jacket is getting To Hot to Touch then you need to stop the engine and let it cool. When the engine is dialed in and Air\Fuel Mixture is Right and Water Cooling, you should be able to touch the water jacket for 2 to 3 seconds before needing to remove your finger from it

Usually, the low speed needle is set correctly. However, if the engine continues to run at a high rate when the throttle is reduced to idle the low speed needle should be opened to allow more fuel at idle.

JD